which shoulder rig?

tplumeri · February 20, 2008, 07:24 PM

looking for a shoulder rig for my colt commander.
checked the galco "classic lite" which seems cheap at $82, also the "jackass" at $150 and the "miami classic" at $170
the colt is not my usual carry so the holster wont get alot of use
If anyone can give me some opinions on these holsters........
Also, is it practical to use a shoulder rig under a pullover shirt or sweatshirt?
thanks
tom

Kreyzhorse · February 20, 2008, 07:29 PM

Check out the Bianchi X-15. It sells for under $100. Just bought one for my Airweight snub. Fits okay and I can pull it off under a sweatshirt. A button up shirt works better though as the strap tends to ride up towards your neck line. My verdict is still out on shoulder rigs. A good OWB holster conceals better and rides better to me. A shoulder rig is a nice option if you feel like packing around the normal method.

Packing Heat has great prices and great service. I've bought several holsters from them with zero issues.

http://store.packinheatleather.com/index.html

tplumeri · February 20, 2008, 07:44 PM

The Bianchi does look good. correct me if im wrong but a right hand shooter needs to order the left hand rig ?

MADISON · February 21, 2008, 07:57 PM

Check out the Bianchi X-15 on:
www.ebay.com
Bianchi Holsters
An X15 can be hand for "around" $50.

A right hand shooter needs a Right Hand Holster!

tplumeri · February 21, 2008, 08:28 PM

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A right hand shooter needs a Right Hand Holster!

I guess they use the same picture for left and right hand rigs. the picture is what confused me
thanks

tplumeri · February 24, 2008, 09:22 PM

thanks for the advice. i think the bianchi is the best value but didnt want straight up and down.
ended up with the galco classic lite. 63 bucks shipped.
will post report after i wear it a few times.
thanks again
tom

Playboypenguin · February 24, 2008, 09:32 PM

Go with the Classic Lite system. It is is the most comfortable I have tried and the soft leather holster conceals better as well.

tplumeri · February 24, 2008, 09:34 PM

thanks playboy.
looks like it will conceal well under a sweatshirt.
tom

acetum · February 24, 2008, 10:00 PM

love the sig playboy, thanks for the laughs...

armoredman · February 24, 2008, 11:19 PM

Miami Classic was one I loved back in the day, full size auto and two offside magazines. Mine was so old it said Jackass Leather.

Erik · February 26, 2008, 07:27 PM

I usually find myslef recommending Huagen's or Rosen's Express Line these days. Given their price points, the same as several mass produced offerings, you will be hard pressed to find a comparable rig.

tplumeri · February 26, 2008, 07:34 PM

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you will be hard pressed to find a comparable rig.

Sure...Now you tell me!

trackrock45 · March 2, 2008, 09:43 AM

miami classic. You get alot for the money.

tplumeri · March 4, 2008, 02:44 PM

yeah, but you dont get a picture of playboy with the classic, only the classic lite!

Playboypenguin · March 4, 2008, 02:55 PM

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yeah, but you dont get a picture of playboy with the classic, only the classic lite!

I actually tried the Miami model first. I found it, and any other hard formed holsters, to be a lot less comfortable. The soft leather holsters provided a flatter surface against my body.

tplumeri · March 4, 2008, 02:59 PM

yaeh, and they feel better against my baby soft skin!

February 20, 2008, 07:24 PM	#1
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	which shoulder rig? looking for a shoulder rig for my colt commander. checked the galco "classic lite" which seems cheap at $82, also the "jackass" at $150 and the "miami classic" at $170 the colt is not my usual carry so the holster wont get alot of use If anyone can give me some opinions on these holsters........ Also, is it practical to use a shoulder rig under a pullover shirt or sweatshirt? thanks tom

February 20, 2008, 07:29 PM	#2
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Check out the Bianchi X-15. It sells for under $100. Just bought one for my Airweight snub. Fits okay and I can pull it off under a sweatshirt. A button up shirt works better though as the strap tends to ride up towards your neck line. My verdict is still out on shoulder rigs. A good OWB holster conceals better and rides better to me. A shoulder rig is a nice option if you feel like packing around the normal method. Packing Heat has great prices and great service. I've bought several holsters from them with zero issues. http://store.packinheatleather.com/index.html __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

February 21, 2008, 07:57 PM	#4
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Which Shoulder Rig? Check out the Bianchi X-15 on: www.ebay.com Bianchi Holsters An X15 can be hand for "around" $50. A right hand shooter needs a Right Hand Holster!

February 24, 2008, 10:00 PM	#9
acetum Member Join Date: February 24, 2008 Posts: 16	love the sig playboy, thanks for the laughs... __________________ sand sucks....

February 26, 2008, 07:27 PM	#11
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	I usually find myslef recommending Huagen's or Rosen's Express Line these days. Given their price points, the same as several mass produced offerings, you will be hard pressed to find a comparable rig. __________________ Meriam Webster's: Main Entry: ci·vil·ian Pronunciation: \sə-ˈvil-yən also -ˈvi-yən\, Function: noun, Date: 14th century, 1: a specialist in Roman or modern civil law, 2 a: one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force b: outsider 1, — civilian adjective

February 20, 2008, 07:44 PM	#3
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	The Bianchi does look good. correct me if im wrong but a right hand shooter needs to order the left hand rig ?

February 24, 2008, 09:22 PM	#6
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	thanks for the advice. i think the bianchi is the best value but didnt want straight up and down. ended up with the galco classic lite. 63 bucks shipped. will post report after i wear it a few times. thanks again tom

February 24, 2008, 09:32 PM	#7
Playboypenguin Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 11,515	Go with the Classic Lite system. It is is the most comfortable I have tried and the soft leather holster conceals better as well.

February 24, 2008, 09:34 PM	#8
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	thanks playboy. looks like it will conceal well under a sweatshirt. tom

February 24, 2008, 11:19 PM	#10
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	Miami Classic was one I loved back in the day, full size auto and two offside magazines. Mine was so old it said Jackass Leather.

March 2, 2008, 09:43 AM	#13
trackrock45 Junior Member Join Date: March 1, 2008 Posts: 10	miami classic. You get alot for the money.

March 4, 2008, 02:44 PM	#14
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	yeah, but you dont get a picture of playboy with the classic, only the classic lite!

March 4, 2008, 02:59 PM	#16
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	yaeh, and they feel better against my baby soft skin!