sjones

I am thinking about getting a shoulder holster,but I'm a small guy,only 5ft5 and about 150 lbs.Can one be concealed under a larger shirt ot do you have to wear a jacket?Which one would be the best for carrying a glock g-19?I think I would prefer a horizontal carry.are there any that are less bulky that would conceal easier?thanks guys.sj

T Bone

I like the Miami Classic from Galco. Enough that I have 3. You also may want to check out the Monarch from Andrews Custom Leather, and Lou Alessi's shoulder holster. Never seen either in person, but I've read a lot of good things about both.

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ripley16

Concealing a full size pistol in a shoulder holster isn't as easy as one would think, especially for smaller people. Yes they do print, both under your arm and on your shoulders. Your wardrobe becomes critical. Concealing under a shirt would be possible if the shirt is of thicker material like flannel or chamois, etc. I've used a DeSantis for a Beretta and the Galco Miami Classic for a Sig. One piece of advice I'll offer is this: quality counts in a shoulder holster... buy a good one if you intend to use it daily.

dgg9

...is the best, from what I've seen. They're hard to get, though. I have one for my G17, and it's the only brand I would use anymore.

People say good things about the Andrews rig, though I've never seen one in person.

SIXTO

Alessi is the best IMO, but buy any one... it doesnt matter cause it will end up in a box shoved in the corner of your closet. I know a lot of gun toters, and none of them carry in a shoulder holster. A lot tried (growing up watching Miami Vice I guess) but none stuck with it for any length of time.

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dgg9

This is actually true.

Still, I prefer that the shoulder holster resting, inert and unworn, in the box in MY closet be comfortable and drape well.

Practical Use

I have bought several - all in closet!!!!

Smith10

I have used a Miami Classic for years, the only time I am not wearing it is when sleeping. It's what works best for me.

Rock and Glock

You must look at the Sam Andrews Monarch Rig:

Andrews Custom Leather

Superb workmanship, true artistry. My wife carries a G26 in the standard Monarch, and her special order Monarch is due any day. Sam is a Prince of a fellow, and more than happy to talk if you'll call.

Andrews Custom Leather

She conceals successfully under light weight blouses, and has similar body proportions arranged a wee bit differently.

She choose the Monarch because she never wears belts, and refused off-body carry. You cannot lose with Sam, and if you stay with a stock arrangement, you can have it quickly rather than a multi-month or year wait.

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Old Sarge

Alessi +1