Ladies that use a shoulder holster?

purpledragon · July 9th, 2009, 11:43 PM

Wondering if any of the ladies on here use a shoulder holster, and if so which ones you like? I mostly carry IWB, and have no issue with it. But I have been pondering the fact that there are days I am home all day (I am a stay at home mom) and was thinking a shoulder holster might be pretty comfy vs IWB. Also when the cooler weather hits it might be a nice alternative to IWB. NC is an open carry state as well so I will not sweat it if there's a peak. It's not the holsters that bug me so much as wearing a belt all the time, as before I got my CHL I never wore one. TIA.

retsupt99 · July 10th, 2009, 12:11 AM

I have yet to see any lady use a shoulder rig...real life, or TV!

JD · July 10th, 2009, 12:23 AM

Limatunes' Shoulder Holster

And yes, she does use one, actually she has two, a Galco Classic Lite and a Galco Executive...I might be wrong on the second one...we got it right before we moved to IA.

AZ Husker · July 10th, 2009, 01:11 AM

My lady can't. In the above photos you can see how tall and lean Lima is (good for you girl). My lady is shaped more like an hourglass, and those curves get in the way for a shoulder holster. The gun has to go either over or under the breast, and it doesn't work for her. Too bad, because that's what she wants!

limatunes · July 10th, 2009, 02:14 AM

As AZ husker pointed out, depending on the shape and size of the body, you might have issues with a shoulder holster. They can be comfy but they can also get in the way, depending on what you are doing.

Dealing with a kid, IWB or OWB works so much better.

My husband, JD, already posted a link to the write-up I did about shoulder holsters. I hope that helps you out.

purpledragon · July 10th, 2009, 02:46 AM

That was helpful, thanks. I do have kids, 4 actually, but they are past the age of being carried and picked up so not so worried about that aspect. I think I will try one, it's not the end of the world if it doesn't work out. I think I will not really know unless I try one, or a few. Thanks again.

QKShooter · July 10th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Sure you could carry in a shoulder rig.

You might want to wait until Alessi Holsters gets rolling again since their BodyGuard line of great leather shoulder rigs feature a "pull through retention system" that has no retention strap that needs to be unsnapped before drawing the firearm. You just grab the gun and pull.

10thmtn · July 11th, 2009, 08:44 AM

My wife used a belly band, until her pregnancy forced her to stop carrying altogether (she couldn't tolerate the elastic around her belly anymore as her belly got larger).

With an LCP and a spare mag, it made for a flat and easily concealed package. Lots of options regarding exactly where and how high or low to wear it.

If you have not tried one, may be worth a look - they're relatively inexpensive, too.

July 9th, 2009, 11:43 PM	#1
purpledragon Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 278	Ladies that use a shoulder holster? Wondering if any of the ladies on here use a shoulder holster, and if so which ones you like? I mostly carry IWB, and have no issue with it. But I have been pondering the fact that there are days I am home all day (I am a stay at home mom) and was thinking a shoulder holster might be pretty comfy vs IWB. Also when the cooler weather hits it might be a nice alternative to IWB. NC is an open carry state as well so I will not sweat it if there's a peak. It's not the holsters that bug me so much as wearing a belt all the time, as before I got my CHL I never wore one. TIA. __________________ NRA, GOA, GRNC member "Both the oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of arms." - Aristotle

July 10th, 2009, 12:11 AM	#2
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,822	I have yet to see any lady use a shoulder rig...real life, or TV! __________________ "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

July 10th, 2009, 12:23 AM	#3
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,656	Limatunes' Shoulder Holster And yes, she does use one, actually she has two, a Galco Classic Lite and a Galco Executive...I might be wrong on the second one...we got it right before we moved to IA. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

July 10th, 2009, 01:11 AM	#4
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,576	My lady can't. In the above photos you can see how tall and lean Lima is (good for you girl). My lady is shaped more like an hourglass, and those curves get in the way for a shoulder holster. The gun has to go either over or under the breast, and it doesn't work for her. Too bad, because that's what she wants! __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

July 10th, 2009, 02:46 AM	#6
purpledragon Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 278	That was helpful, thanks. I do have kids, 4 actually, but they are past the age of being carried and picked up so not so worried about that aspect. I think I will try one, it's not the end of the world if it doesn't work out. I think I will not really know unless I try one, or a few. Thanks again. __________________ NRA, GOA, GRNC member "Both the oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of arms." - Aristotle

July 10th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#7
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,502	Sure you could carry in a shoulder rig. You might want to wait until Alessi Holsters gets rolling again since their BodyGuard line of great leather shoulder rigs feature a "pull through retention system" that has no retention strap that needs to be unsnapped before drawing the firearm. You just grab the gun and pull.

July 11th, 2009, 08:44 AM	#8
10thmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 666	My wife used a belly band, until her pregnancy forced her to stop carrying altogether (she couldn't tolerate the elastic around her belly anymore as her belly got larger). With an LCP and a spare mag, it made for a flat and easily concealed package. Lots of options regarding exactly where and how high or low to wear it. If you have not tried one, may be worth a look - they're relatively inexpensive, too. __________________ The People ARE the Militia, and have a DUTY (not just a right) to be both armed and proficient in the use of said arms. Ex-Army officer; Hurricane Andrew Relief, FL, 1992; Operation Restore Hope, Somalia, 1993 NRA Life Member; Range Safety Officer Glock 26, CT Laserguard, Smartcarry

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