Shoulder holster recommendations?

**submessenger** · Posted On: 12/17/2012 9:26am

I'm a skinny guy - I stand just a hair under 6' and weigh about 150. This has limited my concealment options in the past; I've tended towards belly band worn high under a loose shirt, or to an ankle rig inside my boots. But, now that I have the opportunity to wear a sport coat more frequently, I'm thinking shoulder rig is the way to go, especially since this will afford me the opportunity to carry my .45 on a more regular basis (I hope).

I'm reaching out, here, to any plain-clothes LEO or other Bullies that have good experience with shoulder holsters, to either dissuade me or convince me of the right gear.

I have 0 experience with shoulder rigs. I know there are multiple materials and gun orientations to consider. I know that I want to carry an extra clip or two. I think because of my small frame that I want a diagonal or vertical draw - the USP "Compact" is a pretty big gun. Beyond that, I'm lost.

Help?

**Devil** · Posted On: 12/17/2012 11:06am

Brother, I've got two words for you.

Miami Classic.

**submessenger** · Posted On: 12/17/2012 11:50am

Originally Posted by Scut Farkus

Brother, I've got two words for you.

Miami Classic.

Whew, pricey. Not ruling it out, thanks.

**Devil** · Posted On: 12/17/2012 11:52am

I have no idea about the comfort, quality, or anything else since I don't own one. I've been making imaginary love to them for a long time though. I believe it will make me as cool as Don Johnson.

**submessenger** · Posted On: 12/17/2012 12:01pm

Originally Posted by Scut Farkus

I have no idea about the comfort, quality, or anything else since I don't own one. I've been making imaginary love to them for a long time though. I believe it will make me as cool as Don Johnson.

We should all be that cool - we've been more popular than him for way too long.

**MarJoe** · Posted On: 12/28/2012 10:47pm

Verical or horizon , is your .45 a full size or subcompact? If full size, I would suggest atraditional shoulder rig. Some googlefu and you can the rig that has spare mag carriers on the opposite dide. Joe

**Vorpal** · Posted On: 12/29/2012 9:19am

Originally Posted by Scut Farkus

Brother, I've got two words for you.

Miami Classic.

This. Used one for years on the mean streets of NYC and Newark with a Sig 220 and later a G23. Very comfortable, great if you are in and out of cars. Worth the $$.

**Scrapper** · Posted On: 12/29/2012 9:24am

Ive worn an inexpensive nylon rig under a sport coat for years. Very comfy, but add dome padding to the behind the neck part.

Carried a 4" 357 horizontal with minimal printing.