Good 1911 shoulder holster?

[SleeplessInNaptown]

Hey all,

I'm looking for recommendations for a shoulder holster for a 1911 Officer's Model. One of my good friends has a birthday next week and I know he's been wanting a shoulder holster for a long time. He's around 6'5" and I'm guessing 250lbs? His main carry gun is Rock Island 1911 Officer's Model .45.

I've never tried a shoulder holster so I have no idea what's a good/practical brand and style.

Thanks for the help!
-Mike

 

[mvician]

Galco, and I would also suggest getting the tie downs.

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Had one in my "early" days of carrying my 1911, but soon found out they were much "cooler" on TV cop shows.

 

[SERparacord]

Galco, and I would also suggest getting the tie downs.

Galco holsters; Holsters; Gun holster, pistol holsters, western holsters, shoulder holsters, leather holster and Glock holsters

Had one in my "early" days of carrying my 1911, but soon found out they were much "cooler" on TV cop shows.

and their Classic is good too.

Galco Miami Classic Shoulder Holster System

 

[Latewatch]

There are no "good" shoulder holsters.......

 

[SleeplessInNaptown]

I'll give the Galco holsters a look, thanks! Any negatives to the nylon holsters?

There are no "good" shoulder holsters.......

I've never used one and it wouldn't be practical for me personally... but my buddy really wants one.

 

[Benjamin]

As others have said, Galco is the way to go if you want a 1911 shoulder holster. Personally, I like the classic. I've seen the classic II advertised on Optics Planet but I'm not sure how it is different. I have no personal experience with the jackass, but I'm sure it's a great since it comes from Galco.

My advise to you, TRY THEM ON BEFORE YOU BUY ONE.

Hope this helps, and best of luck on your search.

 

[jimbo-indy]

Ross leather make a nice vertical shoulder rig for the 1911. Some don't like it because the straps are cut long and it hangs too low on shorter people. Your friend sounds like he could use the extra length. I also like the Bianchi X15 but have not tried it for 1911, only big revolvers.

 

[mfd111]

Look at the Galco Miami Classic. I have one & like it

 

[SERparacord]

As others have said, Galco is the way to go if you want a 1911 shoulder holster. Personally, I like the classic. I've seen the classic II advertised on Optics Planet but I'm not sure how it is different. I have no personal experience with the jackass, but I'm sure it's a great since it comes from Galco.

My advise to you, TRY THEM ON BEFORE YOU BUY ONE.

Hope this helps, and best of luck on your search.

MCII has wider straps over the shoulder area and different mag pouches.

 

[stratum]

Keep in mind that shoulder holsters typically hold the handgun in either a vertical (muzzle pointed down) or horizontal (muzzle pointed back) orientation. For safety reasons, some may not be comfortable with the idea of the muzzle pointed horizontally. My Ross leather is a very comfortable rig for a full-sized 1911 (I'm 6-1, 180#). Carrying two full mags in the other side helps balance the weight.

 

[10mmfan]

Galco Miami classic.

 

[vedearduff]

I carry my Colt 1911 (S 70 Gov, '70s vintage) in a Miami Classic. The twin mag pouch on the off side balances the pistol well enough that I don't need the tie downs.

I've worn this rig for over 12 hours at a time and find it to be comfortable. Also, the position of the pistol does not shift.

If I had to replace the rig, I'd go with the Miami Classic II. The mag pouch on the new version holds the mags horizontally, the version I have holds them vertically. I may end up ordering the new mag pouch to replace the one on my current rig.

Hope this helps.

 

[Glock10MM]

FWIW, the Galco Miami Classic II is my favorite shoulder rig.

 

[PapaScout]

I had a Galco jackass rig for my 1911 and went back to a IWB holster. Hard to conceal and for me felt clumsy to draw.

 

[SERparacord]

I carry my Colt 1911 (S 70 Gov, '70s vintage) in a Miami Classic. The twin mag pouch on the off side balances the pistol well enough that I don't need the tie downs.

I've worn this rig for over 12 hours at a time and find it to be comfortable. Also, the position of the pistol does not shift.

If I had to replace the rig, I'd go with the Miami Classic II. The mag pouch on the new version holds the mags horizontally, the version I have holds them vertically. I may end up ordering the new mag pouch to replace the one on my current rig.

Hope this helps.

FWIW, the Galco Miami Classic II is my favorite shoulder rig.

Ditto the MC II.