Galco Jackass Shoulder Holster//UPDATE PICS
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:16 pm
When I was deployed, I used a leather rig (forgot who made it) when carrying around a Sig 226 around base. For the past couple of winters I have thought about grabbing another to wear around, but never did spring the cash for one. This winter I went ahead and pulled the trigger.
As I said, I don't recall the manufacturer of my old holster, but I'm pretty sure it was a Galco Miami Classic. I started doing research, and learned that I may have to re-think the way I carry now as opposed to openly carrying before. The jackass rig is designed so that the gun rides at a big of a barrel-up angle, so I started looking for one. How I came to own this one is a story on it's own, but let's get to the review.
The rig was bought specifically for a G17. I carry it often, but not quite every day. I'd say about 70% of the time now-a-days. I carry it appendix, strong side OWB, and strong side IWB. Now I have a 4th option.
Fit & Finish: The fit is definitely tight. Very tight. It's going to take a week or two to break in properly, like most leather holsters out there. I had to force the gun in several times before it was loose enough to actually trust being able to draw from it. I expected this, and the same applies to the magazine holster. The finish of the leather is fantastic, everything you'd expect from Galco. All the pieces were there with instructions, and it was easy enough to assemble.
Comfort: Comfortable. Anyone who has worn a shoulder holster will tell you it takes quite a bit of time to get it adjusted properly. If you have an idea of how it's supposed to fit, and where you want it, it's much easier. I'm sure i'll have to make more adjustments yet, but for now I'm square. Under a light North Face soft shell jacket, it concealed as well as any IWB/OWB holster. It's going to take some time to get used to the weight on my shoulders as I haven't felt that in quite some time, but it's by no means uncomfortable.
Disclaimer: I know there are folks that don't like shoulder holster. That's your preference, and I'm ok with it. They have a reputation of looking great but performing terribly--I disagree. Shoulder holsters can be fantastic. They have a niche, certainly, and should not be considered as an only option. As a matter of fact, unless you have a disability that requires you to carry shoulder exclusively, I'd recommend something else if you are only going to have 1 holster.
As I said, I don't recall the manufacturer of my old holster, but I'm pretty sure it was a Galco Miami Classic. I started doing research, and learned that I may have to re-think the way I carry now as opposed to openly carrying before. The jackass rig is designed so that the gun rides at a big of a barrel-up angle, so I started looking for one. How I came to own this one is a story on it's own, but let's get to the review.
The rig was bought specifically for a G17. I carry it often, but not quite every day. I'd say about 70% of the time now-a-days. I carry it appendix, strong side OWB, and strong side IWB. Now I have a 4th option.
Fit & Finish: The fit is definitely tight. Very tight. It's going to take a week or two to break in properly, like most leather holsters out there. I had to force the gun in several times before it was loose enough to actually trust being able to draw from it. I expected this, and the same applies to the magazine holster. The finish of the leather is fantastic, everything you'd expect from Galco. All the pieces were there with instructions, and it was easy enough to assemble.
Comfort: Comfortable. Anyone who has worn a shoulder holster will tell you it takes quite a bit of time to get it adjusted properly. If you have an idea of how it's supposed to fit, and where you want it, it's much easier. I'm sure i'll have to make more adjustments yet, but for now I'm square. Under a light North Face soft shell jacket, it concealed as well as any IWB/OWB holster. It's going to take some time to get used to the weight on my shoulders as I haven't felt that in quite some time, but it's by no means uncomfortable.
Disclaimer: I know there are folks that don't like shoulder holster. That's your preference, and I'm ok with it. They have a reputation of looking great but performing terribly--I disagree. Shoulder holsters can be fantastic. They have a niche, certainly, and should not be considered as an only option. As a matter of fact, unless you have a disability that requires you to carry shoulder exclusively, I'd recommend something else if you are only going to have 1 holster.
