I'm considering getting a shoulder rig for a S&W M&P40 for carry under my jacket/coat during the cooler months of the year, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for comfortable/functional shoulder carry rigs.
galco but if you strap it to your belt it gets uncomfortable, i carry 2 mags and 5 in 1911 on mine, but under a jacket, pm me if you want more information. i hear the cloth ones are outstanding, but depends how heavy the weapon is.
Check out the Galco Miami Classic line. I carry a full-size 1911 in one all day long each and every day (wearing it as we speak). You could pay more or less for other brands, but skip the headache and go with Galco. High quality, and great customer service. As was mentioned by jandreski, don't tie it to your belt. It's made in a way that doesn't require the rig to be secured. That allows you and the rig to move comfortably and not bind up.
What's good for clothing? Obviously you'd need something that buttons down, but what can I wear that's comfortable, conceals well, and isn't too damn hot during the summer months?
Actually, last friday I wore the galco holster against my skin and just had a hawaiian shirt over it. It was crazy hot outside, but the holster carrying to fully loaded 8rd mags and a fullsize 1911 with 8rd mag wasn't a problem at all. My galco has the midsize straps so they aren't the thin ones, but they aren't the extra thick ones either. The thin ones in my experience can kind of cut into you a little more with a heavier load.
Do you worry about muzzle control in a horizontal rig?
Not one bit. With the 1911, there's the thumb safety, grip safety, trigger covered by the leather, and also the piece of leather that goes between the slide and the hammer.
Won't that rust your gun?
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