Shoulder Holster

[artycpt]

I don't make a lot of holsters but was commissioned by a friend for this one. He wanted a verticle shoulder holster for his 1911 that he could wear comfortably.

He specifically asked not to have mag pouches so I opted for an elastic attachment on the non gun side to counterbalance the whole thing. Made everything pretty much modular so any piece could be replaced as necessary or changed out.

I went with a non traditional style back piece to get something that was comfortable to wear for long days on the range.

Figured I would share it.

[glockanator]

That's a good looking holster my friend

Edited October 30, 2013 by glockanator

[malabar]

The harness is unusual -- could you tell us a little about it?

[artycpt]

I kind of modeled the harness off of some old army gear I had. I didn't like the way the usual shoulder holsters just had the straps that crisscross in the back and remembered the old harnesses I had to hold my field gear (before they made everything fit on a vest). Basically it is like a wide "H" that goes over both shoulders and fits across the back.

The harness fits over the back and shoulders and creates a comfortable piece that doesn't pull like criss crossed straps tend to do. I think it distributes the weight more evenly and holds the holster even.

It allows for adjustment of any one strap to make sure you get the exact fit you want on the holster or accessories without having to adjust the entire rig. Simply adjust the strap that you want adjusted. Plus it makes the whole rig kind of modular in that you can replace any strap with one of any other size and can change out the holster or mag pouch configuaration.

This was my first time making a shoulder holster but I have used this again and people seem to like the way it fits.

I have found that it sits totally flat on your back with no buckles or straps that protrude which to me makes it more comfortable when sitting or leaning against something.

[Steve75]

That is a good looking shoulder rig.