shoulder holster for compact 1911

jambrdly · August 23, 2010, 08:33 PM

Hello:

Does anyone make a good shoulder holster for a 1911 compact ?

ScottRiqui · August 23, 2010, 08:44 PM

I have a Springfield EMP .40 S&W (3" 1911) and use a Galco Miami Classic II. Fits well, easy to draw from, and the holster allows you to carry "cocked and locked".

BODAME · August 23, 2010, 09:06 PM

I 2ND the Galco

highvel · August 23, 2010, 09:39 PM

I also have the Miami Classic, well made and very comfortable to wear and draw from!

ClydeFrog · August 24, 2010, 01:29 AM

For compact 1911a1 type pistols, I'd check into the Galco Miami Classic II, the Bianchi Tuxedo/Ranger system, the Aker model, DelFatti, Mitch Rosen.

I prefer angled type holsters like the Aker rig but designs that have spare mags in a horizonal rather than vertical carry mode. It seems like a more practical way to access magazines yet still have space or room for other items(a 2nd belt carry weapon, a cell phone/radio, handcuffs, OC spray, etc).

Galco offers shoulder holster system carry of 4 full pistol magazines, cuffs, etc too,

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ClydeFrog

demigod · August 24, 2010, 09:26 AM

The Miami works for a full sized and compact pistol in most models where the frame is the same basic size. Glock, 1911, etc.

I've been running my Miami again lately since it's a grab and go way to carry a pistol plus 2 mags.

kraigwy · August 24, 2010, 09:36 AM

If the frame is the same size, this one will work.

booker_t · August 25, 2010, 12:41 PM

If you're shoulder holstering, why limit yourself to a compact? I know some folks get shoulder/back pain, but barring that, might as well carry a full size if its only concealed when wearing a jacket or coat.

demigod · August 25, 2010, 02:38 PM

When I carried my 1911 full size in my Miami classic, the muzzle poked out like a MoFo unless I wore a really fluffy or puffy jacket.

Trying to conceal it in a dress coat was a joke.

BruceM · August 25, 2010, 09:46 PM

Instead of a Miami Classic, try a Galco Jackass Rig. Gun is carried in a much more vertical angle than a Miami Classic because of where the rear attachment point is for the harness-under the barrel as opposed to above it on the MC. It is what was used on Miami Vice because the Miami Classic didn't exist back then. Don Johnson isn't the biggest guy in the world and he didn't have that problem.

Bruce

August 23, 2010, 08:33 PM	#1
jambrdly Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Posts: 105	shoulder holster for compact 1911 Hello: Does anyone make a good shoulder holster for a 1911 compact ?

August 23, 2010, 09:06 PM	#3
BODAME Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2006 Location: The Dodge House, NC Posts: 183	I 2ND the Galco __________________ "A Man's got to have a Code, a Creed to Live By, No Matter his Job"

August 23, 2010, 09:39 PM	#4
highvel Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2010 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 633	I also have the Miami Classic, well made and very comfortable to wear and draw from! __________________ Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.--Mark Twain "I have opinions of my own 'strong opinions' but I don't always agree with them."--George Bush

August 24, 2010, 01:29 AM	#5
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Good shoulder holsters for 1911 series compact pistols... For compact 1911a1 type pistols, I'd check into the Galco Miami Classic II, the Bianchi Tuxedo/Ranger system, the Aker model, DelFatti, Mitch Rosen. I prefer angled type holsters like the Aker rig but designs that have spare mags in a horizonal rather than vertical carry mode. It seems like a more practical way to access magazines yet still have space or room for other items(a 2nd belt carry weapon, a cell phone/radio, handcuffs, OC spray, etc). Galco offers shoulder holster system carry of 4 full pistol magazines, cuffs, etc too, . ClydeFrog

August 24, 2010, 09:36 AM	#7
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	If the frame is the same size, this one will work. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

August 23, 2010, 08:44 PM	#2
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,905	I have a Springfield EMP .40 S&W (3" 1911) and use a Galco Miami Classic II. Fits well, easy to draw from, and the holster allows you to carry "cocked and locked".

August 24, 2010, 09:26 AM	#6
demigod Junior member Join Date: March 13, 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 1,129	The Miami works for a full sized and compact pistol in most models where the frame is the same basic size. Glock, 1911, etc. I've been running my Miami again lately since it's a grab and go way to carry a pistol plus 2 mags.

August 25, 2010, 12:41 PM	#8
booker_t Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2009 Posts: 797	If you're shoulder holstering, why limit yourself to a compact? I know some folks get shoulder/back pain, but barring that, might as well carry a full size if its only concealed when wearing a jacket or coat.

August 25, 2010, 02:38 PM	#9
demigod Junior member Join Date: March 13, 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 1,129	When I carried my 1911 full size in my Miami classic, the muzzle poked out like a MoFo unless I wore a really fluffy or puffy jacket. Trying to conceal it in a dress coat was a joke.

August 25, 2010, 09:46 PM	#10
BruceM Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2006 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 285	Instead of a Miami Classic, try a Galco Jackass Rig. Gun is carried in a much more vertical angle than a Miami Classic because of where the rear attachment point is for the harness-under the barrel as opposed to above it on the MC. It is what was used on Miami Vice because the Miami Classic didn't exist back then. Don Johnson isn't the biggest guy in the world and he didn't have that problem. Bruce