Shoulder Holster Question

'88Scrat · October 18, 2012, 09:54 PM

I have a need for a specific kind of shoulder holster and was hoping you guys could help.

First off let me tell you what I'm looking for: a shoulder rig for 2 government model .45 1911s.

Now let me explain to you how I got here. Me and my girlfriend are going to enter a costume contest for Halloween and suffice to say we can win a good amount of money if we win. The rules say you have to be a historical person or couple. As I am writing a senior dissertation on John Dillinger he seemed the obvious choice (my girlfriend is going as Mary Evelyn "Billie" Frechette; Dillinger's longtime girlfriend).

Through all my research I know that Dillinger almost always caried two .45s in a crossdraw shoulder holster that was made of leather. But my problem is I have no idea how to wear a shoulder rig (the right way) or even where to start looking for one (that I can get before the the 31st). I can use cheap airsoft 1911s to fill it but I really need help here cause frankly I have no idea what I'm doing.

Thanks in advance.

CWKahrFan · October 18, 2012, 10:47 PM

http://idaho-leather.com/15.html

'88Scrat · October 18, 2012, 11:22 PM

Those are nice but I would prefer not to spend more then $40-50ish dollars if I can help it. And I still need a video or something to help me learn how to properly wear one.

CWKahrFan · October 19, 2012, 12:25 AM

Highly unlikely you'll find any in leather in that price range for two reasons...
1)Twins are VERY RARE because hardly anyone uses them... 2) The chances of finding an old beat-up used leather set that someone is selling that cheap NOW is very slim.

Maybe look on big market boards such as gunbroker.com... amazon... e-bay... ?

Maybe check out costume and prop houses... The people who rent to stage and movie productions... depends on how much research/googling you want to do...

Check out the middle of this page... (Ya' get what ya' pay for...)

http://www.chicagocostume.com/catego...s/?sort=newest

'88Scrat · October 19, 2012, 04:54 PM

Think anyone would know the difference if I used a nylon holster?

'88Scrat · October 20, 2012, 07:54 AM

I think I'm just gonna go with this and hope no one the wiser.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat104388480

Can anyone offer me advice on how to fit it and wear it properly? A video or something would be ideal.

egor20 · October 20, 2012, 03:37 PM

If its just for Halloween and not for real wear try this

Double Gun Detective Style Adult Costume Shoulder Holster *New*
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Gun-D...item3f1de8a210

As for how to wear one, these iare basic but might help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ach2xSYax2o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA3ULgpGzqU

October 18, 2012, 09:54 PM	#1
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	Shoulder Holster Question I have a need for a specific kind of shoulder holster and was hoping you guys could help. First off let me tell you what I'm looking for: a shoulder rig for 2 government model .45 1911s. Now let me explain to you how I got here. Me and my girlfriend are going to enter a costume contest for Halloween and suffice to say we can win a good amount of money if we win. The rules say you have to be a historical person or couple. As I am writing a senior dissertation on John Dillinger he seemed the obvious choice (my girlfriend is going as Mary Evelyn "Billie" Frechette; Dillinger's longtime girlfriend). Through all my research I know that Dillinger almost always caried two .45s in a crossdraw shoulder holster that was made of leather. But my problem is I have no idea how to wear a shoulder rig (the right way) or even where to start looking for one (that I can get before the the 31st). I can use cheap airsoft 1911s to fill it but I really need help here cause frankly I have no idea what I'm doing. Thanks in advance. __________________ BOOM

October 18, 2012, 10:47 PM	#2
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	http://idaho-leather.com/15.html __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it." Last edited by CWKahrFan; October 18, 2012 at 10:59 PM.

October 18, 2012, 11:22 PM	#3
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	Those are nice but I would prefer not to spend more then $40-50ish dollars if I can help it. And I still need a video or something to help me learn how to properly wear one. __________________ BOOM

October 19, 2012, 12:25 AM	#4
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	Highly unlikely you'll find any in leather in that price range for two reasons... 1)Twins are VERY RARE because hardly anyone uses them... 2) The chances of finding an old beat-up used leather set that someone is selling that cheap NOW is very slim. Maybe look on big market boards such as gunbroker.com... amazon... e-bay... ? Maybe check out costume and prop houses... The people who rent to stage and movie productions... depends on how much research/googling you want to do... Check out the middle of this page... (Ya' get what ya' pay for...) http://www.chicagocostume.com/catego...s/?sort=newest __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it." Last edited by CWKahrFan; October 19, 2012 at 12:38 AM.

October 19, 2012, 04:54 PM	#5
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	Think anyone would know the difference if I used a nylon holster? __________________ BOOM

October 20, 2012, 07:54 AM	#6
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	I think I'm just gonna go with this and hope no one the wiser. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat104388480 Can anyone offer me advice on how to fit it and wear it properly? A video or something would be ideal. __________________ BOOM

October 20, 2012, 03:37 PM	#7
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	If its just for Halloween and not for real wear try this Double Gun Detective Style Adult Costume Shoulder Holster New http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Gun-D...item3f1de8a210 As for how to wear one, these iare basic but might help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ach2xSYax2o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA3ULgpGzqU __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand