Nylon Shoulder Rigs - Comments?
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Nylon Shoulder Rigs - Comments?
Yeah. You'll be sorry you got one.
Quite seriously, there are no all-nylon shoulder rigs out there suitable for anything but occasional use. Believe me, I've tried 'em all, and what you'll find best, almost certainly, is a Bodyguard rig from Lou Alessi, assuming that is, that a shoulder rig is right for you to begin with.
The size of the gun and your own body size and shape are obviously very important points, too.
I have no intent to abuse bandwidth by posting some of my own experience with shoulder rigs, but if interested, email me and I'll send you a little summary called "shoulder holster reviews", FWIW. Best.
Yeah. You'll be sorry you got one.
Quite seriously, there are no all-nylon shoulder rigs out there suitable for anything but occasional use. Believe me, I've tried 'em all, and what you'll find best, almost certainly, is a Bodyguard rig from Lou Alessi, assuming that is, that a shoulder rig is right for you to begin with.
The size of the gun and your own body size and shape are obviously very important points, too.
I have no intent to abuse bandwidth by posting some of my own experience with shoulder rigs, but if interested, email me and I'll send you a little summary called "shoulder holster reviews", FWIW. Best.
Thanks, Sawbones.
(laughing) I've "been there, done that" with a few brands of shoulder rigs myself! I know Lou makes quality stuff, but
frankly, the idea of a shoulder "system" has peaked my interest. I am leaning towards Shooting Systems as I have used some of their holsters, including shoulder rigs, in the past. They have completely redesigned their shoulder rigs since their days as "Assault Systems". I currently use a Miami Classic for a G30 and love it, but am in the market for a revolver rig. Anybody else have any comments?
(laughing) I've "been there, done that" with a few brands of shoulder rigs myself! I know Lou makes quality stuff, but
frankly, the idea of a shoulder "system" has peaked my interest. I am leaning towards Shooting Systems as I have used some of their holsters, including shoulder rigs, in the past. They have completely redesigned their shoulder rigs since their days as "Assault Systems". I currently use a Miami Classic for a G30 and love it, but am in the market for a revolver rig. Anybody else have any comments?
Mike in VA
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Yanus - I bought an Uncle Mikes, nylon shoulder rig when I was trying to figure out what kind of carry suited my body type (actually I bought several inexpensive holsters in different styles). Once Ifigured out that the shoulder rig suited my big self, I bought a Galco Jackass rig, and am very happy with it. Sawbones is right, nylon just doesn't get it for discrete carry, I haven't seen one yet that fits right and lays smoothly. YMMV, HTH, M2
Have you looked at Ken Null?
I realize they aren't nylon, but have you looked at Ken Null's shoulder rigs? I'm not a big fan of the shoulder holster, but I tried one of Null's and really liked it. It's unconventional, but the design works well. The "SKR" is designed specifically for a j-frame revolver, and there's another design for larger guns. Turnaround time on my order was within 2 weeks, and the cost was $55.
Mark
jmb@sarpedon.com
Null's Website:
http://www.klnullholsters.com
Pics of my sholder rig:
http://www.sarpedon.com/handguns/nullsmz.htm
I realize they aren't nylon, but have you looked at Ken Null's shoulder rigs? I'm not a big fan of the shoulder holster, but I tried one of Null's and really liked it. It's unconventional, but the design works well. The "SKR" is designed specifically for a j-frame revolver, and there's another design for larger guns. Turnaround time on my order was within 2 weeks, and the cost was $55.
Mark
jmb@sarpedon.com
Null's Website:
http://www.klnullholsters.com
Pics of my sholder rig:
http://www.sarpedon.com/handguns/nullsmz.htm
dairycreek
New member
Never a good choice for me.....
I have tried both Uncle Mikes as well as Bagmaster shoulder holster rigs. I have just never been able to get enthused about them for concealed carry use. They were uncomfortable. Then, what did I do when I wanted to take off my coat or jacket? Alwasy a problem. I do use them as rigs when I am hunting. For my scoped Ruger Super Redhawk it is perfect for hunting. As far as using ballistic cloths vs. leather I found the leather ones just as uncomfortable for concealed carry. Just a matter of choice.
I have tried both Uncle Mikes as well as Bagmaster shoulder holster rigs. I have just never been able to get enthused about them for concealed carry use. They were uncomfortable. Then, what did I do when I wanted to take off my coat or jacket? Alwasy a problem. I do use them as rigs when I am hunting. For my scoped Ruger Super Redhawk it is perfect for hunting. As far as using ballistic cloths vs. leather I found the leather ones just as uncomfortable for concealed carry. Just a matter of choice.
Back when I was new to the CCW "thing" I bought two, not one , but two Uncle Mike's shoulder rigs. I never wear them any more. It is too hot here in AZ for such a rig. About the only time I did wear it was when I shot my CCW qualification, and that was only because the rig was the only CCW holster I had at the time. Boy, I learned fast!!!!
Frank the Spank
New member
I don't wear nylons.