Shoulder rig - Page 2

Beees · February 14th, 2007, 07:21 PM

I also carry a "G27" in a uncle mikes with two clips opposite side. Balances very well. Wear the 27 up very high. Clips doesen't really matter how high as they are counter weights. Usually wear under a wind breaker and if I have to drive a long way. Otherwise OWB Ted blocker.
I'm left handed by the way and uncle mikes was the best I could afford at the time also works right or left

retsupt99 · February 14th, 2007, 07:44 PM

for a Kimber Ultra...vertical carry...only on my Harley...quite comfortable.

Stay armed...stay safe!

ret

fed_wif_a_sig · February 14th, 2007, 11:09 PM

The reason you complained about is the single reason I do NOT use wide straps on my shoulder rigs. As have mentioned before I firmly believe shoulder rigs are a special duty rig but when I do use them I refuse to use one of the "widdened" straps as they always end up digging into my neck. The thinner straps are my choice and except for no digging into my neck I havent noticed a difference.

MD_Willington · February 16th, 2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Glock 'em down

You never said what kinda iron are you carrying? If you are carrying something like a 1911 or a S&W 4506 or (God forbid) a Desert Eagle, or some other brand of "boat anchor"...

LOL.. you have just described why my previous daily carry, my S&W-5906, now resides in an OWB, and is not my daily carry.

Beees · February 16th, 2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MD_Willington

LOL.. you have just described why my previous daily carry, my S&W-5906, now resides in an OWB, and is not my daily carry.

I carry a "G27" also carry in a OWB.Ted Blocker. Both rigs work for me.Depends on the situation on which way I carry.

Smith10 · February 16th, 2007, 02:45 PM

+1 on the shortening of the straps as much as possible, this will help. I also agree with 18DAI, the wide straps cause your problem also. I have worn shoulder rigs for years and prefer a horz should rig for any gun over 30 oz empty. Have carried heavy guns in them for years on long days, it has worked well for me.

MD_Willington · February 16th, 2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Beees

I carry a "G27" also carry in a OWB.Ted Blocker. Both rigs work for me.Depends on the situation on which way I carry.

Gotcha, I'm partial to my new carry, PT111 IWB, much lighter & smaller.

limatunes · February 17th, 2007, 02:48 AM

This is my shoulder rig...

Kind of a bad picture, I know, but I KIND of have the same problem.

My Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry, when fully loaded, tends to pull it to the left. It's a Galco rig, so it's a good make, but the weight is just off as I only have one mag pouch on the other side to counter the weight of the gun.

I've tried using a tie-down on the right side to keep it in place but, alas, that only restricts movement and drawing, however, after more playing and adjusting I've gotten it to sit JUST about right. It sits just a LITTLE to the left but not so badly that the straps show or that it digs into my neck, but enough to where it's in it's natural position and won't be moving around any more.

I'm sure the more weight I put on the right side of the rig would even it out, but one mag is all I can spare at the moment without tying a 2 lbs weight to the rig.

Keep playing with it. I had to readjust mine several times before I got it to a comfortable place.

Good luck.

kpw · February 17th, 2007, 08:16 AM

Umm....bad picture? Ok.
I've had similar experience with my Galco rigs. The Glock rig was easier to get comfortable, the 1911 rig took a lot of adjusting. The all steel Kimber was too much of a good thing for me in a shoulder rig.

February 14th, 2007, 07:44 PM	#12
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February 14th, 2007, 11:09 PM	#13
fed_wif_a_sig Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 1,369	The reason you complained about is the single reason I do NOT use wide straps on my shoulder rigs. As have mentioned before I firmly believe shoulder rigs are a special duty rig but when I do use them I refuse to use one of the "widdened" straps as they always end up digging into my neck. The thinner straps are my choice and except for no digging into my neck I havent noticed a difference. __________________ Steve "Respect all ... Fear none!!!

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February 14th, 2007, 07:21 PM	#11
Beees Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irrigon,Or Posts: 62	I also carry a "G27" in a uncle mikes with two clips opposite side. Balances very well. Wear the 27 up very high. Clips doesen't really matter how high as they are counter weights. Usually wear under a wind breaker and if I have to drive a long way. Otherwise OWB Ted blocker. I'm left handed by the way and uncle mikes was the best I could afford at the time also works right or left

February 16th, 2007, 02:45 PM	#16
Smith10 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pa. Posts: 211	+1 on the shortening of the straps as much as possible, this will help. I also agree with 18DAI, the wide straps cause your problem also. I have worn shoulder rigs for years and prefer a horz should rig for any gun over 30 oz empty. Have carried heavy guns in them for years on long days, it has worked well for me.

February 17th, 2007, 02:48 AM	#18
limatunes Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,777	This is my shoulder rig... Kind of a bad picture, I know, but I KIND of have the same problem. My Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry, when fully loaded, tends to pull it to the left. It's a Galco rig, so it's a good make, but the weight is just off as I only have one mag pouch on the other side to counter the weight of the gun. I've tried using a tie-down on the right side to keep it in place but, alas, that only restricts movement and drawing, however, after more playing and adjusting I've gotten it to sit JUST about right. It sits just a LITTLE to the left but not so badly that the straps show or that it digs into my neck, but enough to where it's in it's natural position and won't be moving around any more. I'm sure the more weight I put on the right side of the rig would even it out, but one mag is all I can spare at the moment without tying a 2 lbs weight to the rig. Keep playing with it. I had to readjust mine several times before I got it to a comfortable place. Good luck.

February 17th, 2007, 08:16 AM	#19
kpw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,116	Umm....bad picture? Ok. I've had similar experience with my Galco rigs. The Glock rig was easier to get comfortable, the 1911 rig took a lot of adjusting. The all steel Kimber was too much of a good thing for me in a shoulder rig.