Shoulder holster question.

[WaG35]

I wann build a shoulder holster. Is there somewhere that you can get a pattern for the harness or is it something that you just have to give it a go and make it work? My only concern about a pattern is that I am 6-1 and about 250 pounds so I am sure that a stock pattern wouldn't fit but would be a nice start.

[Randyc]

Check out Zack White Leather Company. www.zackwhite.com

They sell a shoulder holster harness. You would probably have to scale it to your size. I've never built a shoulder holster, but would most likely have a sizing problem too. I'm 6'4 and only a few pounds south of 300 lbs :D .

Randy

[gary]

WaG35,

Some time ago, when I carried a weapon all day, I found the service holsters useless and uncomfortable so I got hold of a pattern from Tandy for a shoulder holster and made one. I added a few personal touches that made it more user-friendly (pouches for magazines and a cleaning kit and so on).

It was adjustable, within limits, but was okay for me as I'm fairly average. However, once I started using mine, everyone else in the unit wanted one so I had quite a production line going for a while. Not all the users were average so I ended up using mine as a test rig for approximating size and then adjusting the straps and adjustment holes for each customer.It worked out okay and all the 'customers' were happy with the result.

Gary

Edited January 16, 2008 by gary

[WaG35]

thanks for the help guys. After a little looking, I found a style that I like and I think I'm gonna make a run at it . I will be making a trip to Tandy soon, so I will look at theirs also.