Need holster for Galco shoulder rig

Wildcat Creeker · March 30th, 2008, 12:20 PM

For many years I have owned a Galco, I believe it is an SS2, shoulder rig. It is marked Lg Fr Auto, and has the off side double mag pouch for single stack mags. Although it obviously not for a 1911, it will hold one. It is not a good fit and with the thumb snap over the slide of a cocked & locked 1911, I can work the gun out of the holster without opening the thumbsnap. I don't think the gun would fall out under normal use, but it's still not acceptable to me. I could buy a new Galco holster for it, but as I understand, Galco 1911 holsters are made for hammer down carry. This is also unacceptable. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good cocked and locked carry holster that will fit the Galco harness ?

QKShooter · March 30th, 2008, 01:01 PM

They are available for a full size Colt 1911.
No retention strap at all.
They have the "pull through" snap in the location of the front of the trigger guard.
You just tug the firearm - the trigger guard unsnaps the snap and the gun is out - in your hand and ready for presentation.

It's a retention system designed by Lou Alessi that works incredibly well.

longtooth · March 31st, 2008, 07:00 PM

I have one of the pull throughs for 1911. I was a little concerned at first even knowing Lou's reputation. After getting it I love it. I think it is the best shoulder rig out there.

with it on.

AZ Husker · March 31st, 2008, 09:19 PM

Gunbelt, suspenders, AND a shoulder holster. Longtooth isn't letting those britches fall for nothin!

Wildcat Creeker · April 1st, 2008, 07:30 PM

I have a holster made by Lou and he is an excellent craftsman. However, I have no problem with a thumbsnap shoulder holster and prefer it.

March 30th, 2008, 12:20 PM	#1
Wildcat Creeker Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 54	Need holster for Galco shoulder rig For many years I have owned a Galco, I believe it is an SS2, shoulder rig. It is marked Lg Fr Auto, and has the off side double mag pouch for single stack mags. Although it obviously not for a 1911, it will hold one. It is not a good fit and with the thumb snap over the slide of a cocked & locked 1911, I can work the gun out of the holster without opening the thumbsnap. I don't think the gun would fall out under normal use, but it's still not acceptable to me. I could buy a new Galco holster for it, but as I understand, Galco 1911 holsters are made for hammer down carry. This is also unacceptable. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good cocked and locked carry holster that will fit the Galco harness ?

March 30th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#2
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,490	Go with an ALESSI if possible They are available for a full size Colt 1911. No retention strap at all. They have the "pull through" snap in the location of the front of the trigger guard. You just tug the firearm - the trigger guard unsnaps the snap and the gun is out - in your hand and ready for presentation. It's a retention system designed by Lou Alessi that works incredibly well.

March 31st, 2008, 07:00 PM	#3
longtooth Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 179	I have one of the pull throughs for 1911. I was a little concerned at first even knowing Lou's reputation. After getting it I love it. I think it is the best shoulder rig out there. with it on. __________________ Carry 24-7 or guess right. NRA Life Member TSRA Life Member Project One Million: Texas - Get Involved!

March 31st, 2008, 09:19 PM	#4
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	Gunbelt, suspenders, AND a shoulder holster. Longtooth isn't letting those britches fall for nothin! __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

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April 1st, 2008, 07:30 PM	#5
Wildcat Creeker Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 54	I have a holster made by Lou and he is an excellent craftsman. However, I have no problem with a thumbsnap shoulder holster and prefer it.