Best vertical shoulder rig for a 1911?

1911luver · August 23rd, 2008, 03:24 AM

I was wondering if anyone here uses a vertical shoulder rig to ccw a 1911? I've been considering a bianchi x15 or galco explorer are these good rigs? Also if anyone here knows of a better vertical shoulder rig please feel free to let me know about it. Do vertical shoulder holster conceal better than horizontal ones? I would think they would cause theres nothing going across your body like the muzzle of the gun to print,is this a correct assumption?

QKShooter · August 23rd, 2008, 05:22 AM

Galco makes a decent vertical. The Bianchi X-15 carries well but, reholstering is somewhat of a PITA.

retsupt99 · August 23rd, 2008, 05:28 AM

Fist makes a vertical shoulder holster rig...(#70)...I have one for my Kimber Ultra. I don't use it much, but it is comfortable. Here in FL, I find it easier to use an IWB under a shirt for hot weather.

Geronimo45 · August 29th, 2008, 12:46 AM

Instead of the muzzle printing, the grip of the gun may print. I have a Vega vertical rig... the X-harness really helps comfort.

I have no problems carrying it regardless of the weather - since I'm only outside when moving from one air-conditioned domicile to another. :p

August 23rd, 2008, 03:24 AM	#1
1911luver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 767	Best vertical shoulder rig for a 1911? I was wondering if anyone here uses a vertical shoulder rig to ccw a 1911? I've been considering a bianchi x15 or galco explorer are these good rigs? Also if anyone here knows of a better vertical shoulder rig please feel free to let me know about it. Do vertical shoulder holster conceal better than horizontal ones? I would think they would cause theres nothing going across your body like the muzzle of the gun to print,is this a correct assumption?

August 23rd, 2008, 05:28 AM	#3
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,405	Fist makes a vertical shoulder holster rig...(#70)...I have one for my Kimber Ultra. I don't use it much, but it is comfortable. Here in FL, I find it easier to use an IWB under a shirt for hot weather. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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August 23rd, 2008, 05:22 AM	#2
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,395	Galco makes a decent vertical. The Bianchi X-15 carries well but, reholstering is somewhat of a PITA.

August 29th, 2008, 12:46 AM	#4
Geronimo45 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 90	Instead of the muzzle printing, the grip of the gun may print. I have a Vega vertical rig... the X-harness really helps comfort. I have no problems carrying it regardless of the weather - since I'm only outside when moving from one air-conditioned domicile to another. :p