Recommends/Suggestions for Shoulder Rig

[PUCKER]

I currently have a shoulder rig (black nylon webbing, bought it years ago at a gun show, unsure of maker) for cold-weather wear (I normally carry IWB with shorts and belt but for cold-weather I tend to wear loose-fitting pants that don't have belt loops, ie - wind pants, cargo pants, etc. I'm not a "pants" guy unless I'm in a suit, I prefer shorts, that's just me LOL...maybe being fat, wait, I mean "fluffy" has something to do with it? LOL). My current rig is quite old, no wear, but getting a little "tight" and I think I'm at the end of adjustments. It's not too uncomfortable but looking at other rigs I see where they could be more comfortable, just by the design. Either way, I think I'd like to go with a nice leather rig. It would be for a Glock 17/19 and/or a Kimber Compact Aluminum. Currently my rig has a Glock 17 on the left and two high-cap mags on the right.

So anyways, with the formalities out of the way, any suggestions? I like the look of the Galco Miami Classic, haven't seen it in person though. Any good suggestions on local (DFW area) shops to *try* shoulder rigs out first? I haven't seen too many shoulder rigs at the gun shows, other than similar to what I have.

Thanks!

[joe817]

The best selection I've seen in the area is at Winchester Gallery at Loop 820 E & E. Lancaster. Much better than Cabela's or Bass Pro. But I have to admit I've not been to Dallas gun stores in a bazillion years, so can't comment on that side of the Metroplex.

[PUCKER]

Thank you, will keep them in mind!

Anyone else have input? Bueller, Bueller, Ferris Bueller?? LOL

[joe817]

I just heard that the Dallas Market Hall Gun Show is this weekend. Best in Dallas county, IMO. THAT would be a GREAT place to look for a holster!

[PUCKER]

Joe - honestly, in my experience, I've never been too impressed with the holsters that I've seen at the DFW shows and I walk EVERY aisle and look at EVERY booth (it's an obsession/sickness, I tell ya!), usually not a whole lot of leather, pretty limited selection for what I want...and very few shoulder rigs that are different from what I currently have, but I haven't been to a show in at least 9 months, maybe the selection is better?

[joe817]

I see what you mean PUCKER. Perhaps you've advanced beyond the offerings that one sees at a gun show. I went to the Ft.Worth gun show last October and lucked out by finding the EXACT holster I was looking for. Of course I didn't have a holster at all, at the time for my gun.

[carlson1]

Dallas Public Safety Supply downtown on Elm. You can park in the back and walk in. They encourage to bring your firearm and try out the holsters. A little on the high$$$ side, but you will not beat their customer service. They have everything you would want or need.

[PUCKER]

Thank you carlson, I try not to go to Dallas, but next trip there, will stop in!

Joe - it's not that I've advanced it's just that I wanted to try out all the fancy IWB stuff that you hear/see folks talking about on these forums...it's THEIR fault, I swear!