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Can anyone recommend a good shoulder holster for a Browning hi power (or 1911 since some holsters will work for both)?

I'm looking at something in this price range and design:
http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-79-23-200- ... e-rig.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

thanks

ghostrider wrote:Can anyone recommend a good shoulder holster for a Browning hi power (or 1911 since some holsters will work for both)?

I'm looking at something in this price range and design:
http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-79-23-200- ... e-rig.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

thanks

Honestly, that particular model is about the worst design I’ve seen in awhile.

The straps and ammo are fine, my problem with it concerns the holster itself.

It appears that the retaining strap has some type of Velcro treatment securing it, (get one with a snap, or a straight “pull through” design).

The location of the strap is bothersome also. It is situated on the weapon such that you can not get a good grip on it without “strap trapping” yourself. You are virtually guaranteed to pull both the weapon and the strap at the same time. This will result in either a delayed draw stroke (at best) or possibly cause you to lose control of the weapon (read drop). The strap is also impossibly long.

I am not contesting the quality of the rig, EP leather has been around forever.

The holster would be fine for casual use at the range or plinking, but it is a very poor design for self defense/concealed carry IMO.

Galco (and others) make good shoulder rigs, I would suggest you compare them to the EP.

Again, my primary concern is with the strap arrangement on the EP, not any other features.

And lest anyone think I am being critical of shoulder holsters…I am not. In fact, I have carried my CC weapon in one (almost daily) for over a dozen years.

My advice: Keep shopping Sir!

thanks for the detailed input. I too was wondering about that long retaining strap. Galco doesn't list any shoulder rigs for the hi-power; anyone know if a hi-power will fit safely in a 1911 Jackass rig? I'll send Galco an email and ask them.

Any opinion on Gould and Goodrich? They do list the hi-power for their #804 shoulder rig.

thanks

>You did not ask this, but if you haven't worn a shoulder holster much, you may find that you don't like it.

excellent point.

I have used a shoulder holster for a 6" 357 and liked that a lot (and it was just a cheap nylon one), so I don't expect a problem once I have the holster properly adusted. If it weren't for the hot weather we have 13months of the year, I'd probably use a shoulder holster the most :-)

well, Galco tells me their 1911 shoulder holsters will not work for the hi-power. I think that means Gould & Goodrich, or one of the custom holster makers with a long, long waiting list.

ghostrider wrote:well, Galco tells me their 1911 shoulder holsters will not work for the hi-power. I think that means Gould & Goodrich, or one of the custom holster makers with a long, long waiting list.

Rats!

I am really surprised it is not offered by some of the major (mass producers). The hi-power is an excellent weapon and quite a few of them have been sold over the years.

Hope you find something suitable.

I'll probably give Gould & Goodrich a try. One of their distributrors is GT right here in town:
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ghostrider wrote:I'll probably give Gould & Goodrich a try. One of their distributrors is GT right here in town:
http://www.gtdist.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

GT is a good shop. It's mainly duty-cop oriented, but you will find some good CHL (aka undercover/plain-clothes) gear there as well. I go there for 5.11 shirts and the occasional magazine carrier.

> GT is a good shop. It's mainly duty-cop oriented, but you will find some good CHL
>(aka undercover/plain-clothes) gear there as well. I go there for 5.11 shirts and the
>occasional magazine carrier.


that's good to know, thanks. I'll check them out in the new year.

I've decided a shoulder holster for the glock is a higher priority. I'll start a separate thread on that.

Regarding the Shoulder Holster Question:

I recently purchased a Browning High Power .40 cal. and was looking for one of the "jackass rigs." Fortunately the dealer had a Galco model JR224H for the Glock 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35. My Browning fits quite nicely and the magazines too. The only modification that I feel necessary, is to make a "stud" of leather or soft metal to place on the hammer strap to be sure that the pistol will not slide out, because hammer strap does not secure the weapon tightly. My "stud" insures a good point of contact for the hammer and thus prevents the weapon from just sliding out of the holster.

It is a nice looking, comfortable holster. Don't leave home without it. Robert

Welcome aboard. Glad to see another shoulder carry among us.