I have a Galco Jackass rig that I have carried a Glock 27 with for over 20 years. I keep two Glock 23 mags in the mag pouch and since I live in the south and these days I have little need for so much hardware on a daily basis anymore, it hangs on the headboard of my bed most of the time. Thirty years ago I carried a Glock 21 in a Miami Classic at work and it was quite comfortable. As you stated if your climate allows for a jacket or even a sport coat it is a very comfortable way to carry a good sized handgun.
I have been using Galco products since 2016, starting with the Galco Kingtuk, and have thoroughly enjoyed using them. Also, I really like your intro music. I could listen to it for hours because I enjoy minimalism in music. One of my favorite bands is Earth. Anyway, I will subscribe to your channel and have a pretty alright, halfway decent day.
Cool to see a new video. Always wanted to rock a miami classic. Definitely has a place, especially if you ride motorcycles where waistband carry can be problematic.
Also a fan of this holster although I almost never shoulder carry (I’m an AIWBer). The gaclo jackass is also great. Uses the galco lite straps and a downward canted holster. Works well for longer pistols like my 92G.
I watched for the Leather BDSM horse and the Cheetah robe…nice to have you back! I’ve gone the other way and like my PPQ Q5 with a light. Looks like a polymer tank. Uber accurate. Lol!
Andrews Custom Leather made his Monarch shoulder holster design for my model 329PD and two leather tube holding four speed loaders holster for the off side. A pocket holster J-frame +P 5-shot revolver backup too.
I have a Jackass rig that I used with my Ultra Carry II. The biggest downside with it, and likely why most of the hardware is plastic now, is that the metal hardware will corrode. It's just an inevitability. So, if you are in the hot humid and arguably sexy South, the plastic hardware will likely be the best option.
@@craiggeffert1073 A zip-up hoodie in a light material might work if you don't mind being a little sweaty. Otherwise, not really. Using a shoulder rig really restricts what you can wear without printing or open carrying. Fortunately for me in South Carolina, I have a concealed weapons permit, and the government recently made permitless carry a thing; open carry isn't really a legal issue here, but I understand that isn't the experience other people in other states will have.
@MarkiusFox I have a CHL as well, but I usually carry in an IWB or OWB about 4 o'clock position, and it's really starting to bother my sciatic nerve. After years on the street with handcuff pouches in my lower back, I guess my body has had enough.
Aside from the pure unadultered aesthetic DRIP that comes with a shoulder holster, they're also a nice carry in the woods and when you're wading streams flyfishing. It keeps your gun out of the water when wading up to your hip in case you dip in too deep when not wearing waders. If you are wearing waders it keeps your gun better accessible. Also the gun you're carrying might be a larger revolver so, if it's a good shoulder holster it distributes the weight on your shoulders better than if you just hung a 5lb gun on your belt. Also frees up your belt for other stuff.
I’ve always been curious, does a shoulder holster still work well if you have a backpack on? Also, on the subject of leather and “back in the cowboy days,” are you familiar with the Calvary draw? I had a friend tell me about it once, it was heavily practiced back then. Personally, I don’t see how it’s advantageous and I imagine it’s easy to flag yourself when drawing that way. But it’s still an interesting part of the history of carry methods
I think it works with a backpack on, as long as the pack doesn't mash too hard on the plastic piece on your back -- that might get very uncomfortable. As for cavalry draw, I'm with you. I wouldn't trust myself to do it right, but it's very interesting!
The flagging part is the #1 reason shoulder rigs fell out of favor, even by the legendary LtC. Jeff Cooper. That's also a major reason the Vertical Holster System from Galco was created. It also turns out, you can carry pistols that are much MUCH larger with the VHS too.
A very good reference book on holsters is titled "Blue Steel & Gun Leather" written by John Bianchi ( yes, that Bianchi). It is put of print but I have seen copies at gun shows... maybe Amazon would have a few listed🤷♂️ I have it on my book shelf and realy enjoyed reading it cover to cover... and have reached for it from time to time as a reference.
Love this holster, have the Jackass, carries a Glock 20sf very well. Other holsters to consider, the Bianchi X15 Vertical Holster, great for large revolvers, fairly affordable. Galco of course has a vertical holster option as well. The Late James Yeager's son has a video up on his father's channel featuring the Miami Classic, its great for around the house, or just put it on with a cover garment. I also agree with you on Galco, not the greatest custom shop stuff like Andrews Custom etc. or some of the passed-away legends but they deliver for a decent enough price considering. Cannot say enough good things about the Kenai Gunfighters Inc chest holster. Very comfortable, lots of options.
Yeah, it's sad how many of the truly great leather workers are longer with us. Every year, I think that skill will become rarer and more precious. And thanks for recommending the Kenai! I'm interested in one for the woods.
I thought of experimenting with shoulder carry, I'd just have to start dressing like Daniel Archer from Blood Diamond or do the under shirt/normal shirt combo.
@@thegunpenguin currently I AIWB carry but I can't say it's comfortable and my body type basically screams "I'm carrying a gun" when I carry at my 3 to 5 o'clock.
@@thegunpenguin I'm trying to find a shoulder holster for summer carry, and preferably will hold multiple firearms. How do you think this would work OVER a tee shirt, and UNDER a regular button-up shirt? The pistols in my rotation include: Glock 33 subcompact (bought for summer carry.) Glock 30SF Taurus TH9C SIG p229. Any advice is appreciated.
@@keithgraham9547 It might work. Whether or not a shoulder holster will work has a lot to do with your body size and shape, as well as how you wear your clothes. Unfortunately, the only really good advice I can give is to try one. That's the only way to know!
Shoulder holsters rule . Riding a motorcycle , horse , bicycle ? Driving ? Sick of sticking a gun down your pants pointing at your junk ? Want comfort and be prepared ? Shoulder holster
I loved mine, just wish they’d offer a light bearing option. The mag carrier left a lot to be desired though. If you run at all it can and will lose a mag.
Same here on the light option! That's essential. I'm sure they'll get around to it, but Galco can be slow with such things. I've had great luck with the mag carrier, however. But, if I was dropping mags anytime I ran with it, that would piss me off.
My Galco just says 150 on it under the Galco international circle stamp, but the two mag carrier has retaining straps with snaps on the them so they can't move. I bought it and an X-15 around 1980. Looks new after all these ...oh shit...decades.
Really great holster. The only problem is Galco doesn't make this nice rig for any of the new compact pistols like the S&W CSX. With all the latest and popular compact and sub compact pistols out there, it would seem to me that Galco would jump on the opportunity to add these to their lineup. I know I would buy one for my CSX tomorrow if it was available. I just love the horizontal mag holder, and nobody else offers this in a leather holster. The Miami Classic ll is a super shoulder carry rig and I just need one to fit my pistol. Great video, Thanks... 😃
I thought there was an unwritten rule that leather holsters were for metal framed handguns only, preferably 1911’s and revolvers lol jk. In all seriousness though when I use my leather holsters I want to carry my 1911 or sig p220 for some odd reason. Polymer handguns just go so well in kydex holsters
I have a Galco Jackass rig that I have carried a Glock 27 with for over 20 years. I keep two Glock 23 mags in the mag pouch and since I live in the south and these days I have little need for so much hardware on a daily basis anymore, it hangs on the headboard of my bed most of the time. Thirty years ago I carried a Glock 21 in a Miami Classic at work and it was quite comfortable. As you stated if your climate allows for a jacket or even a sport coat it is a very comfortable way to carry a good sized handgun.
Hell yeah! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I bought the Miami Classic mainly for the drip but it's extremely useful when I have to wear my 3 piece suit.
A good serviceable shoulder holster thanks for sharing.
I’m glad this channel is back! One of my favorites
Thank you, my friend!
Always wanted to try one of those. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for watching! If you give it a try, let me know what you think. To me, it's very comfortable.
Excellent video! Thank You!
I have been using Galco products since 2016, starting with the Galco Kingtuk, and have thoroughly enjoyed using them.
Also, I really like your intro music. I could listen to it for hours because I enjoy minimalism in music. One of my favorite bands is Earth. Anyway, I will subscribe to your channel and have a pretty alright, halfway decent day.
Thank you for the kind words, my friend! Earth is killer. You're making me want to go listen to Pentastar right now.
Shoulder holster? Seems practical and cool. Not because I want to replicate the drip from Max Payne 3 every summer.
Will we ever get another Max Payne? One can dream.
Cool to see a new video. Always wanted to rock a miami classic. Definitely has a place, especially if you ride motorcycles where waistband carry can be problematic.
Also a fan of this holster although I almost never shoulder carry (I’m an AIWBer). The gaclo jackass is also great. Uses the galco lite straps and a downward canted holster. Works well for longer pistols like my 92G.
Had one for Glock when I first got my ccw 20 years ago. Thinking about one for my LTT Beretta
I watched for the Leather BDSM horse and the Cheetah robe…nice to have you back! I’ve gone the other way and like my PPQ Q5 with a light. Looks like a polymer tank. Uber accurate. Lol!
The Q5 is killer!
classic 2 for my glock 17....never looked back.
Really would own one of these if I ever put together a Revy-inspired cosplay haha
Andrews Custom Leather made his Monarch shoulder holster design for my model 329PD and two leather tube holding four speed loaders holster for the off side. A pocket holster J-frame +P 5-shot revolver backup too.
Very nice!
I have a Jackass rig that I used with my Ultra Carry II. The biggest downside with it, and likely why most of the hardware is plastic now, is that the metal hardware will corrode. It's just an inevitability. So, if you are in the hot humid and arguably sexy South, the plastic hardware will likely be the best option.
Great points about humidity! And the plastic is probably nicer on my delicate skin.
Is there a comfortable way to conceal it during the summer, without wearing a jacket of some sort?
@@craiggeffert1073 A zip-up hoodie in a light material might work if you don't mind being a little sweaty. Otherwise, not really.
Using a shoulder rig really restricts what you can wear without printing or open carrying.
Fortunately for me in South Carolina, I have a concealed weapons permit, and the government recently made permitless carry a thing; open carry isn't really a legal issue here, but I understand that isn't the experience other people in other states will have.
@MarkiusFox I have a CHL as well, but I usually carry in an IWB or OWB about 4 o'clock position, and it's really starting to bother my sciatic nerve. After years on the street with handcuff pouches in my lower back, I guess my body has had enough.
Aside from the pure unadultered aesthetic DRIP that comes with a shoulder holster, they're also a nice carry in the woods and when you're wading streams flyfishing. It keeps your gun out of the water when wading up to your hip in case you dip in too deep when not wearing waders. If you are wearing waders it keeps your gun better accessible. Also the gun you're carrying might be a larger revolver so, if it's a good shoulder holster it distributes the weight on your shoulders better than if you just hung a 5lb gun on your belt. Also frees up your belt for other stuff.
I’ve always been curious, does a shoulder holster still work well if you have a backpack on?
Also, on the subject of leather and “back in the cowboy days,” are you familiar with the Calvary draw? I had a friend tell me about it once, it was heavily practiced back then. Personally, I don’t see how it’s advantageous and I imagine it’s easy to flag yourself when drawing that way. But it’s still an interesting part of the history of carry methods
I think it works with a backpack on, as long as the pack doesn't mash too hard on the plastic piece on your back -- that might get very uncomfortable. As for cavalry draw, I'm with you. I wouldn't trust myself to do it right, but it's very interesting!
The flagging part is the #1 reason shoulder rigs fell out of favor, even by the legendary LtC. Jeff Cooper. That's also a major reason the Vertical Holster System from Galco was created. It also turns out, you can carry pistols that are much MUCH larger with the VHS too.
A very good reference book on holsters is titled "Blue Steel & Gun Leather" written by John Bianchi ( yes, that Bianchi). It is put of print but I have seen copies at gun shows... maybe Amazon would have a few listed🤷♂️
I have it on my book shelf and realy enjoyed reading it cover to cover... and have reached for it from time to time as a reference.
Love this holster, have the Jackass, carries a Glock 20sf very well. Other holsters to consider, the Bianchi X15 Vertical Holster, great for large revolvers, fairly affordable. Galco of course has a vertical holster option as well. The Late James Yeager's son has a video up on his father's channel featuring the Miami Classic, its great for around the house, or just put it on with a cover garment. I also agree with you on Galco, not the greatest custom shop stuff like Andrews Custom etc. or some of the passed-away legends but they deliver for a decent enough price considering.
Cannot say enough good things about the Kenai Gunfighters Inc chest holster. Very comfortable, lots of options.
Yeah, it's sad how many of the truly great leather workers are longer with us. Every year, I think that skill will become rarer and more precious. And thanks for recommending the Kenai! I'm interested in one for the woods.
I thought of experimenting with shoulder carry, I'd just have to start dressing like Daniel Archer from Blood Diamond or do the under shirt/normal shirt combo.
It's remarkably comfortable!
@@thegunpenguin currently I AIWB carry but I can't say it's comfortable and my body type basically screams "I'm carrying a gun" when I carry at my 3 to 5 o'clock.
I think a shoulder holster would let you get away with a larger gun, too. And you'd feel better concealed.
@@thegunpenguin I'm trying to find a shoulder holster for summer carry, and preferably will hold multiple firearms.
How do you think this would work OVER a tee shirt, and UNDER a regular button-up shirt?
The pistols in my rotation include:
Glock 33 subcompact (bought for summer carry.)
Glock 30SF
Taurus TH9C
SIG p229.
Any advice is appreciated.
@@keithgraham9547 It might work. Whether or not a shoulder holster will work has a lot to do with your body size and shape, as well as how you wear your clothes. Unfortunately, the only really good advice I can give is to try one. That's the only way to know!
Shoulder holsters rule . Riding a motorcycle , horse , bicycle ?
Driving ?
Sick of sticking a gun down your pants pointing at your junk ?
Want comfort and be prepared ?
Shoulder holster
As for not wearing a belt, have you taken a look at the Smart Carry?
I've looked at it, but I haven't tried one. Do you like it?
@@thegunpenguin I haven't tried it myself unfortunately
You had my subscription at congradufuckinglations.
I loved mine, just wish they’d offer a light bearing option. The mag carrier left a lot to be desired though. If you run at all it can and will lose a mag.
Same here on the light option! That's essential. I'm sure they'll get around to it, but Galco can be slow with such things. I've had great luck with the mag carrier, however. But, if I was dropping mags anytime I ran with it, that would piss me off.
@@thegunpenguin Craft makes one if you ever want one. I’ll likely get one of the vertical ones for my Roland special clone.
I saw that, and I've been meaning to try one out. If you get one first, let me know how you like it!
I bought mine quite a while ago, I think it was the Jackass, though. It has a single mag holder with a button strap.
My Galco just says 150 on it under the Galco international circle stamp, but the two mag carrier has retaining straps with snaps on the them so they can't move. I bought it and an X-15 around 1980. Looks new after all these ...oh shit...decades.
Really great holster. The only problem is Galco doesn't make this nice rig for any of the new compact pistols like the S&W CSX. With all the latest and popular compact and sub compact pistols out there, it would seem to me that Galco would jump on the opportunity to add these to their lineup. I know I would buy one for my CSX tomorrow if it was available. I just love the horizontal mag holder, and nobody else offers this in a leather holster. The Miami Classic ll is a super shoulder carry rig and I just need one to fit my pistol. Great video, Thanks... 😃
Glock 26 / Glock 19 Mags: I generally wear athletic clothing that is too light to support a G26. The Miami Classic in black is the ticket!
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I thought there was an unwritten rule that leather holsters were for metal framed handguns only, preferably 1911’s and revolvers lol jk. In all seriousness though when I use my leather holsters I want to carry my 1911 or sig p220 for some odd reason. Polymer handguns just go so well in kydex holsters
This video definitely made me curious, just not about shoulder holsters 🐴💦
Me too.
I’m some one who comes for the horses
They make me come too.
The classic choice for that middle age guy at the range who insists on flagging everyone on the firing line when he draws from his shoulder holster.
Or for when you want to flag yourself at home!
The shoulder holster paired with a 'shoot me first vest' looks like a perfect combo.
Holy shit it's Nathan Drake
In a better world.