Do you use/recommend shoulder system rig?

Daniella · March 8th, 2008, 03:05 PM

When wearing a formal wear or suit,is this good carry for a full size?

Rock and Glock · March 8th, 2008, 03:23 PM

My wife has a Sam Andrews Monarch rig and loves it. She loves it so much she has a second, custom rig on order from Sam. She carries a G 26 which is not a "full-size" tho.

I guess the cover depends on the cut of the suit or formal. Highly tailored and tightly cut, I don't know - I'd guess not.

cdwolf · March 8th, 2008, 04:00 PM

I have a Miami classic that I wear under a jacket. Comfortable, but the jacket is a leather one, and has to stay on. They serve a purpose just not often.

PHILBEE · March 8th, 2008, 04:20 PM

I have a Galco horizontal shoulder holster for my Kimber Ulta Carry II. It is perfect with a suit jacket and some concealing vests. If there is a problem, it's only that it gets a little heavy after several hours, but no big deal.

Sergeant Mac · March 8th, 2008, 04:24 PM

I used to carry a Colt Commander and two mags in an old Jackass Leather rig (forerunner of the Galco Miami Classic).

Very good concealment, but always knotted up the muscles in between my shoulder blades within just a couple of hours.

Also, running more than a block left me feeling like I'd gone 15 rounds with Mike Tyson, trading body shots.

LenS · March 8th, 2008, 05:16 PM

Daniella,

The Jackass and Miami Classic are the best shoulder holsters out there. They are fully adjustable and quite comfortable.

Given that, how suitable this is for you will depend a lot on what you are wearing, how you will look with a cover garment over it, and how susceptible to being hugged you are in the environment you want to wear a shoulder holster.

I have two of these holsters, one for a Colt D frame (Det Spcl) and the other for a "medium semi-auto" (PPK/s). Since I rarely wear a suit jacket any more, I don't use them any more and they are collecting dust. If my attire was different, I'd have no hesitation in wearing these rigs.

F350 · March 8th, 2008, 05:27 PM

I wear my Jackass daily with a GLOCK 19 and 2 mags under a button front shirt 1 size larger than I would normally wear. I remove the 3 middle buttons and sew them on a piece of velcro, and sew the other side of the velcro on the shirt where the buttons were. After wearing a shoulder rig for several weeks I got use to the weight, unlike a cop I don't often have to run with it on so that is no problem.

I like it, with proper selection of clothing it is as concealable as any other method of carry.

QKShooter · March 8th, 2008, 05:42 PM

I wear one in Winter sometimes when I carry a full size full weight firearm out into the Badlands. Usually a Colt Combat Commander.

It makes it a breeze to gain quick access to my firearm without having to move any bulky winter coat out of the way to clear leather from the waist.
I carry in Alessi "pull through" rigs (up under my left armpit) - Very Fast because there are no retention straps to negotiate with before drawing.
I custom make my own strap/harnesses.

It sure works for me.

eljuez · March 8th, 2008, 05:49 PM

I've tried several, including the generally acknowledged "best", the Alessi Bodyguard. For me, the best made and the one that wears the best, is the Andrews Monarch.

Sky Pilot · March 9th, 2008, 09:55 PM

To answer your question:
Yes.
Mine hides well under a suit coat and is sterling for seated draw, such as when in a motor vehicle.

March 8th, 2008, 03:23 PM	#2
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 4,443	My wife has a Sam Andrews Monarch rig and loves it. She loves it so much she has a second, custom rig on order from Sam. She carries a G 26 which is not a "full-size" tho. I guess the cover depends on the cut of the suit or formal. Highly tailored and tightly cut, I don't know - I'd guess not. __________________ Richard NRA Life Member *"Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything."* Harry S. Truman

March 8th, 2008, 04:00 PM	#3
cdwolf VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MS Posts: 2,166	I have a Miami classic that I wear under a jacket. Comfortable, but the jacket is a leather one, and has to stay on. They serve a purpose just not often. __________________ GUN CONTROL= I WANT TO BE THE ONE IN CONTROL OF THE GUN A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

March 8th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#8
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,499	I wear one in Winter sometimes when I carry a full size full weight firearm out into the Badlands. Usually a Colt Combat Commander. It makes it a breeze to gain quick access to my firearm without having to move any bulky winter coat out of the way to clear leather from the waist. I carry in Alessi "pull through" rigs (up under my left armpit) - Very Fast because there are no retention straps to negotiate with before drawing. I custom make my own strap/harnesses. It sure works for me. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

March 9th, 2008, 09:55 PM	#10
Sky Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lorain County, Ohio Posts: 652	To answer your question: Yes. Mine hides well under a suit coat and is sterling for seated draw, such as when in a motor vehicle. __________________ "Deine Papieren bitte?" or "ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ !" (Choose only one) NRA Life "I bark at no man's bid. I will never come and go, and fetch and carry, at the whistle of the great man in the White House no matter who he is." -- David Crockett

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March 8th, 2008, 04:20 PM	#4
PHILBEE Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: RAYMORE, MO Posts: 24	I have a Galco horizontal shoulder holster for my Kimber Ulta Carry II. It is perfect with a suit jacket and some concealing vests. If there is a problem, it's only that it gets a little heavy after several hours, but no big deal.

March 8th, 2008, 04:24 PM	#5
Sergeant Mac Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 766	I used to carry a Colt Commander and two mags in an old Jackass Leather rig (forerunner of the Galco Miami Classic). Very good concealment, but always knotted up the muscles in between my shoulder blades within just a couple of hours. Also, running more than a block left me feeling like I'd gone 15 rounds with Mike Tyson, trading body shots.

March 8th, 2008, 05:16 PM	#6
LenS Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,373	Daniella, The Jackass and Miami Classic are the best shoulder holsters out there. They are fully adjustable and quite comfortable. Given that, how suitable this is for you will depend a lot on what you are wearing, how you will look with a cover garment over it, and how susceptible to being hugged you are in the environment you want to wear a shoulder holster. I have two of these holsters, one for a Colt D frame (Det Spcl) and the other for a "medium semi-auto" (PPK/s). Since I rarely wear a suit jacket any more, I don't use them any more and they are collecting dust. If my attire was different, I'd have no hesitation in wearing these rigs.

March 8th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#7
F350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Al Taqaddum airbase, Iraq Posts: 699	I wear my Jackass daily with a GLOCK 19 and 2 mags under a button front shirt 1 size larger than I would normally wear. I remove the 3 middle buttons and sew them on a piece of velcro, and sew the other side of the velcro on the shirt where the buttons were. After wearing a shoulder rig for several weeks I got use to the weight, unlike a cop I don't often have to run with it on so that is no problem. I like it, with proper selection of clothing it is as concealable as any other method of carry.

March 8th, 2008, 05:49 PM	#9
eljuez Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 28	I've tried several, including the generally acknowledged "best", the Alessi Bodyguard. For me, the best made and the one that wears the best, is the Andrews Monarch.