UncleEd said,
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Remember, with a shoulder holster you'll need to sweep the gun across youself and perhaps others who are no threat. With a 1911 design if you're going for the safety, it can be very, very problematic.
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This is a common, but false, assumption.
With shoulder holster, or any other crossdraw rig, this problem can be almost completely negated by pivoting or stepping.
I am right handed, so crossdraws for me are on my left side. If faced with a threat, I can:
1) pivot clockwise on the ball of my left foot, sweeping my right foot back; or
2) pivot clockwise on the ball of my right foot, stepping my left foot forward.
Either movement pushes the muzzle toward the threat, and pulls the grip away from the threat. This minimizes the chances of sweeping innocents, or of having the gun granned by the threat.
Also, I should raise my left arm, to minimize chances of sweeping it.
As far as 1911 safeties go, just click off safe during draw and presentation, not in the holster.
That said, I find shoulder holsters difficult to conceal, and generally only use them for extended vehicle travel.