How to properly wear a shoulder holster?

jacobsed · March 26th, 2009, 07:50 PM

I have an Allesi Bodyguard shoulder holster. What is the proper way to wear/adjust this type of holster? All the movies and shows showing the guys running with the holsters flopping all around can't be correct.

I currently have it adjusted such that the gun holster is snugged up under my arm so it stays put and is still comfortable.

Roadrunner · March 26th, 2009, 08:21 PM

That's right where you want it. I have the same holster, that's where I put it. It's a great design.

QKShooter · March 26th, 2009, 09:40 PM

Close up under the the support side armpit - usually with the muzzle canted slightly upward with a horizontal style rig.

The exact distance under the armpit will be for you to decide.

Once you wear it for a while and figure out exactly where it feels and carries best, cut the extra doggone strap leather off.

Funny...TV "boob tube cops" started wearing them way down low because Galco/Jackass always shipped their shoulder rigs with lots of extra strap leather for user adjustment.

I guess they thought that since Galco ships their shoulder rigs out with the holster & mag pouches positioned toward the end of the harness straps that was where they were supposed to stay forever & somehow it "stuck" totally asinine.

Rock and Glock · March 26th, 2009, 10:23 PM

Not like this:

Bowie · March 26th, 2009, 11:11 PM

I didn't even notice the gun and holster in that pic.

Ivan4x4 · March 26th, 2009, 11:14 PM

she has a gun?

jframe38 · March 26th, 2009, 11:31 PM

It's a Glock sub compact. It was the first thing I noticed!

jacobsed · March 26th, 2009, 11:42 PM

Wow, thats a NICE holster

I really hate to cut the extra length off my Alessi. What if I get fat? The Alessi holsters are one of a kind now.

dunndw · March 27th, 2009, 10:47 AM

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ecbaatz · March 27th, 2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock and Glock

Not like this:

Right, guess I will just have to "volunteer to help" her adjust it properly. Could take a while. You know trial and error.

March 26th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#1
jacobsed New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2	How to properly wear a shoulder holster? I have an Allesi Bodyguard shoulder holster. What is the proper way to wear/adjust this type of holster? All the movies and shows showing the guys running with the holsters flopping all around can't be correct. I currently have it adjusted such that the gun holster is snugged up under my arm so it stays put and is still comfortable.

March 26th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#2
Roadrunner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NW PA Posts: 737	That's right where you want it. I have the same holster, that's where I put it. It's a great design. __________________ - Kurt “Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.” ~Pericles of Athens Primary Carry - Colt Commander .45 in a Brommeland Max-Con V

March 26th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#3
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,481	Close up under the the support side armpit - usually with the muzzle canted slightly upward with a horizontal style rig. The exact distance under the armpit will be for you to decide. Once you wear it for a while and figure out exactly where it feels and carries best, cut the extra doggone strap leather off. Funny...TV "boob tube cops" started wearing them way down low because Galco/Jackass always shipped their shoulder rigs with lots of extra strap leather for user adjustment. I guess they thought that since Galco ships their shoulder rigs out with the holster & mag pouches positioned toward the end of the harness straps that was where they were supposed to stay forever & somehow it "stuck" totally asinine. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

March 26th, 2009, 10:23 PM	#4
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 4,441	Not like this: __________________ 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 26th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#5
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March 26th, 2009, 11:14 PM	#6
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March 26th, 2009, 11:31 PM	#7
jframe38 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SC Posts: 523	It's a Glock sub compact. It was the first thing I noticed!

March 26th, 2009, 11:42 PM	#8
jacobsed New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2	Wow, thats a NICE holster I really hate to cut the extra length off my Alessi. What if I get fat? The Alessi holsters are one of a kind now.

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