Shoulder holster ?

[ArtS]

I'm with you Josh! Give me the horse.

Art

Good looking rig Dave.

Art

[Echo4V]

First let me say I'm with Josh and ArtS on the horse thing.

Second, I have a suggestion for the holster, look at the old military shoulder holsters for the 1911's. Obviously the holster itself should be made for the gun but the pattern works very well for horseback riding (in my personal experience and opinion) is one of the few styles that can be adjusted for a wide range of wearers. They are very simple but have a lot of adjustment and retention options.

Here is a link to several pictures of an example of what I'm speaking of, as you can see it also offers several wear options.

http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php/cP...1e5c5094b44f4ce

Hope this helps

David

[jbird]

Boy you are all great thanks a bunch, and horse any day over somthing that burns gas for me, take care all be safe.

Josh

[Treed]

I have been following the forum for sometime but this is my first post. I hope this is right, computers are not my biggest ally.

I have been making the military chest holster for sometime to fit revolvers, scoped weapons and semi autos. It is a great holster for the true out doors man. The weapon can be carried in numerous positions to fit the need of that day. Great for riding on a horse, ATV or in a vehicle. Can be moved to accommodate a slung rifle, or backpack with out interfering. I spend a lot to time in the wilderness horse back and this is the only way I will pack a handgun anymore.

Edited March 31, 2009 by Treed

[jbird]

thanks a lot treed

So help me out here were are these straps going in the back Of the shirt, got any pics of the back.

Thanks Josh

[TwinOaks]

Good timing on this thread Josh, it answers some questions I'm gonna have in the very near future. I've got a holster in the making for a customer, and he told me he also will want a shoulder rig for a new gun he's getting. Thanks to all who've responded to this one.

Oh, and I'll also support "horse" over "scooter". They get a lot better mileage, have better traction, are more stable on slippery surfaces, and I've never seen a motorcylce happy to see me.

Edited April 1, 2009 by TwinOaks

[leatherjunkie]

this pic is my version of the doc holiday rig.

the basic pattern was purchased from hidecrafter.

i changed the holster pattern to fit what i wanted to do.

the holster is setup for a left handed person. the strap above the hammer of the gun

goes over the left shoulder. the strap by the trigger goes around the mid section of the body

and attaches to the back of the holster.

the shoulder strap attaches to the waist strap and slides so that you can adjust for comfort.

Edited April 1, 2009 by leatherjunkie

[Echo4V]

Jbird- if you click on my link and look at the smaller pictures (you can click on them to make them bigger) there are a couple of pics of the back of the holster to show how the straps attach.

David

[Treed]

I'll try to describe the straps and parts. I went this holster over the doc holiday style (have both) because the tanker holster has more room for adjustments and positions for carrying the gun. I used one while in a USMCR tank unit for 12 years.

The best way to carry is with the main strap AB over the head and across the chest. This distributes the weight better and keeps the holster in position. The main strap I use a 60" strap running from the top D ring (A) to the D ring at the mid-back of the holster ( .

The second strap CD runs around the waist or chest depending on the position of the weapon. This strap makes a loop around the AB or main strap in the back at C position. This strap is then connected with a snap to the D ring at the top of the holster.

The second picture shows the position of the D rings and the straps the attach them to the holster. There are two way to form the holster pocket. Cutting the leather so that it folds over as in most normal holsters or Cutting two pieces as in this holster and sewing them together. The two piece method works the best for scoped weapons, flashlight attachments etc.

Edited April 1, 2009 by Treed

[jbird]

Mike

Good luck with your indevier bad spelling hope it goes well

Josh

Good timing on this thread Josh, it answers some questions I'm gonna have in the very near future. I've got a holster in the making for a customer, and he told me he also will want a shoulder rig for a new gun he's getting. Thanks to all who've responded to this one.

Oh, and I'll also support "horse" over "scooter". They get a lot better mileage, have better traction, are more stable on slippery surfaces, and I've never seen a motorcylce happy to see me.

Thanks for the input and pics.

Josh

this pic is my version of the doc holiday rig.

the basic pattern was purchased from hidecrafter.

i changed the holster pattern to fit what i wanted to do.

the holster is setup for a left handed person. the strap above the hammer of the gun

goes over the left shoulder. the strap by the trigger goes around the mid section of the body

and attaches to the back of the holster.

the shoulder strap attaches to the waist strap and slides so that you can adjust for comfort.

Thanks I was just missing that.

Thanks josh

Jbird- if you click on my link and look at the smaller pictures (you can click on them to make them bigger) there are a couple of pics of the back of the holster to show how the straps attach.

David

Wow that's great info thanks a lot.

Josh

PS email sent

I'll try to describe the straps and parts. I went this holster over the doc holiday style (have both) because the tanker holster has more room for adjustments and positions for carrying the gun. I used one while in a USMCR tank unit for 12 years.

The best way to carry is with the main strap AB over the head and across the chest. This distributes the weight better and keeps the holster in position. The main strap I use a 60" strap running from the top D ring (A) to the D ring at the mid-back of the holster ( .

The second strap CD runs around the waist or chest depending on the position of the weapon. This strap makes a loop around the AB or main strap in the back at C position. This strap is then connected with a snap to the D ring at the top of the holster.

The second picture shows the position of the D rings and the straps the attach them to the holster. There are two way to form the holster pocket. Cutting the leather so that it folds over as in most normal holsters or Cutting two pieces as in this holster and sewing them together. The two piece method works the best for scoped weapons, flashlight attachments etc.