Shoulder Holster / Monarch Question

KevinDooley · November 5th, 2008, 10:24 PM

Just a question for those of you who may have tried multiple types of shoulder holsters...

Sam Andrews seems to be the only design that incorporates an extra strap across the back - negating the need for tie downs...

So, does this work better/the same/worse than traditional tie downs? I know most people's complaint about should holsters is the movement of the rig and I was just wondering, since tie downs don't seem to solve the problem, if Andrew's design did.

Rock and Glock · November 5th, 2008, 10:27 PM

Absolutely! My wife loves her Monarch for exactly that reason! She rarely wears belts, so the Monarch is perfect for her.

Sam is a first class artist.

QKShooter · November 6th, 2008, 08:16 AM

Actually, if you position your firearm high enough and under the armpit - you don't need the back strap at all or any tie down on the firearm side.
Depending on how tight your spare mag pouches are it might help to have a tie down on the mag side.
Just my opinion that as illustrated above - that firearm is positioned too low and so (of course) you would need a back strap for that carry location.
The firearm positioned as depicted there or down near the belt is for the TV detective movies and not for real world shoulder carry.
That having been said - the monarch is a great shoulder rig.
Just my opinion.

Smith10 · November 6th, 2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QKShooter

Actually, if you position your firearm high enough and under the armpit - you don't need the back strap at all or any tie down on the firearm side.
Depending on how tight your spare mag pouches are it might help to have a tie down on the mag side.
Just my opinion that as illustrated above - that firearm is positioned too low and so (of course) you would need a back strap for that carry location.
The firearm positioned as depicted there or down near the belt is for the TV detective movies and not for real world shoulder carry.
That having been said - the monarch is a great shoulder rig.
Just my opinion.

That is exactly what i was going to say.

KevinDooley · November 6th, 2008, 09:41 AM

Good info - as the only time I've ever really seen a shoulder rig was on TV - I had no idea wearing it up higher was either an option or useful...

November 5th, 2008, 10:24 PM	#1
KevinDooley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Shoulder Holster / Monarch Question Just a question for those of you who may have tried multiple types of shoulder holsters... Sam Andrews seems to be the only design that incorporates an extra strap across the back - negating the need for tie downs... So, does this work better/the same/worse than traditional tie downs? I know most people's complaint about should holsters is the movement of the rig and I was just wondering, since tie downs don't seem to solve the problem, if Andrew's design did. __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare. -Thane Yost

November 5th, 2008, 10:27 PM	#2
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 4,443	Absolutely! My wife loves her Monarch for exactly that reason! She rarely wears belts, so the Monarch is perfect for her. Sam is a first class artist. __________________ 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

November 6th, 2008, 09:41 AM	#5
KevinDooley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Good info - as the only time I've ever really seen a shoulder rig was on TV - I had no idea wearing it up higher was either an option or useful... __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare. -Thane Yost

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November 6th, 2008, 08:16 AM	#3
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,502	Actually, if you position your firearm high enough and under the armpit - you don't need the back strap at all or any tie down on the firearm side. Depending on how tight your spare mag pouches are it might help to have a tie down on the mag side. Just my opinion that as illustrated above - that firearm is positioned too low and so (of course) you would need a back strap for that carry location. The firearm positioned as depicted there or down near the belt is for the TV detective movies and not for real world shoulder carry. That having been said - the monarch is a great shoulder rig. Just my opinion.