Does anyone wear a shoulder holster?

Upland man · March 15th, 2009, 10:50 PM

Do any of you were a shoulder holster under clothing like a dress shirt or other button down shirts? Seems like it would work. If you do please post some pics and let us know what holster i.e. make models

Rock and Glock · March 15th, 2009, 11:11 PM

A shoulder rig is really not made to go under a dress shirt or typical button-downs. Too bulky. There are a couple of under shirt options, but I blank on the names. Look for Threads started by "Fed_wif_a_Sig". Other members will add options too.

My wife uses a Sam Andrews "Monarch" with light weight over-blouses a lot tho.

Belly-bands are an option too. Smart Carry also?

Look for Fed_wif_a_Sig's post (one of several) here. He knows exactly what he talks about. The real deal.

undershirt holster

Here's another:

http://www.smartcarry.com/

BTW, welcome.

FlyboyLDB · March 15th, 2009, 11:16 PM

Chest bands work the best for what you have described.

rottkeeper · March 15th, 2009, 11:19 PM

Belly band sounds like what you want, holds the gun close and can be worn in many positions around the body.

Rock and Glock · March 15th, 2009, 11:30 PM

I was just reading an old thread about options for this thread, and ran across this jewell from maclean3:

Quote:

Why don't you talk to the Smartcarry folks and convince them to add a trauma plate?

Made me blow my wine all over the screen..........Jack around? You owe me big time!

Geronimo45 · March 16th, 2009, 12:20 AM

Ken Null's SMZ rig. If it had an X-harness, it would be perfect. As it is, it works great under a shirt with a significant collar. By significant, I mean stiff, as you see in dress shirts. Polo shirts don't work too well because the strap shows across the back of the neck.

Not me in the videos, FWIW:
YouTube - Ken Null SMZ with Seecamp LWS32
YouTube - Ken Null SMZ with Seecamp LWS32 (under Coat)
K.L. Null Holster Ltd. - Holsters

My own images, edited to remove evidence of riotous living.

There is a slight bump evident right on the seam twixt torso and sleeve, just about dead center. Not very noticeable, though - in person or on camera.
W/holster:

No gun in holster in this one:

Smith10 · March 16th, 2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Upland man

Do any of you were a shoulder holster under clothing like a dress shirt or other button down shirts? Seems like it would work. If you do please post some pics and let us know what holster i.e. make models

Yup, everyday, works very well.

Don't have pics.

phanderson · March 16th, 2009, 12:36 AM

Winter time , I use a Galco VHS and is worn under outer jacket. Holds my HK Compact 45. For summer wear, I have a new pistol. An officer size 1911 with a spring clip mounted under the right side grip panel. Goes inside my pants just behind my hip bone. Shirt tail is worn out and over the gun butt. Works pretty good so far.

Smith10 · March 16th, 2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock and Glock

A shoulder rig is really not made to go under a dress shirt or typical button-downs. Too bulky.

With the outer shirt buttoned up and tucked in, no a typical shoulder won't hide well. But left unbuttoned, works very well.

retsupt99 · March 16th, 2009, 12:40 AM

Seldom wear one anymore.
I do have a Fist vertical, and would only wear it on my Harley. Now I have grown so accustomed to SOB (palm out, over the kidney), that I seldom ever wear the shoulder holster.

March 15th, 2009, 10:50 PM	#1
Upland man Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 51	Does anyone wear a shoulder holster? Do any of you were a shoulder holster under clothing like a dress shirt or other button down shirts? Seems like it would work. If you do please post some pics and let us know what holster i.e. make models

March 15th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#2
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 4,423	A shoulder rig is really not made to go under a dress shirt or typical button-downs. Too bulky. There are a couple of under shirt options, but I blank on the names. Look for Threads started by "Fed_wif_a_Sig". Other members will add options too. My wife uses a Sam Andrews "Monarch" with light weight over-blouses a lot tho. Belly-bands are an option too. Smart Carry also? Look for Fed_wif_a_Sig's post (one of several) here. He knows exactly what he talks about. The real deal. undershirt holster Here's another: http://www.smartcarry.com/ BTW, welcome. __________________ 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 15th, 2009, 11:19 PM	#4
rottkeeper VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,175	Belly band sounds like what you want, holds the gun close and can be worn in many positions around the body. __________________ For as the lighting comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the son of man be. Mathew 24:27 NRA Member

March 16th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#6
Geronimo45 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 90	Ken Null's SMZ rig. If it had an X-harness, it would be perfect. As it is, it works great under a shirt with a significant collar. By significant, I mean stiff, as you see in dress shirts. Polo shirts don't work too well because the strap shows across the back of the neck. Not me in the videos, FWIW: YouTube - Ken Null SMZ with Seecamp LWS32 YouTube - Ken Null SMZ with Seecamp LWS32 (under Coat) K.L. Null Holster Ltd. - Holsters My own images, edited to remove evidence of riotous living. There is a slight bump evident right on the seam twixt torso and sleeve, just about dead center. Not very noticeable, though - in person or on camera. W/holster: No gun in holster in this one: __________________ I took instant steps. I twirled the mustache, wiggled the toes, and screamed ‘Thetan’ at the top of my lungs.

March 16th, 2009, 12:36 AM	#8
phanderson Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 18	Winter time , I use a Galco VHS and is worn under outer jacket. Holds my HK Compact 45. For summer wear, I have a new pistol. An officer size 1911 with a spring clip mounted under the right side grip panel. Goes inside my pants just behind my hip bone. Shirt tail is worn out and over the gun butt. Works pretty good so far. __________________ Cats land on their feet. Toast lands peanut butter side down. A cat with toast strapped to its back will hover above the ground in a state of quantum indecision. -- Unknown

March 15th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#3
FlyboyLDB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GA Posts: 844	Chest bands work the best for what you have described.

March 16th, 2009, 12:40 AM	#10
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,392	Seldom wear one anymore. I do have a Fist vertical, and would only wear it on my Harley. Now I have grown so accustomed to SOB (palm out, over the kidney), that I seldom ever wear the shoulder holster. __________________ "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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