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No but I know Andrews does good work & I like the looks of the back strap.

Alternate them every other day if you have 2. For you guys that have 7 that would be one days work & 6 days rest for each.

KBCraig wrote:Just have to point out, it was Kalrog with the ankle rig, not me.

Kevin

O well both of you are quality guys w/ good experience. Thanks for giving him credit after my

All toes are fine sir. You have done well in addressing the Qs.

barres wrote:

Kalrog wrote:About shoulder holsters specifically (the more traditional ones). Horizontal or vertical draw for a 1911 and why?

I have never owned a sholder holster, so take this with a Big grain of salt. Would you want to stand behind someone, if you knew they were wearing a horizontal draw sholder holster?

barres, this has been one of the arguments from those who oppose shoulder rigs. While holstered they are no different than any other rig. If shoulder rigs sweep every one behind you then Ankle rigs sweep every one setting beside you when you cross your legs. KB stated about proping up a foot & letting others walk between him & the TV. Small of the back holsters point the muzzle at the head of every 5 yr old that walks by you on the weak side. My strong side carry points at the head of my grandchildren every time the grab Papa by the leg for a hug. Canted cross draw sweeps every adults legs to the weak side.
Some say shoulder draw takes more practice to safely draw under stress. I did not find that to be so for me. If my daily carry, strong side IWB draw is sloppy & my finger is on the trigger, under stress I am VERY likely to shoot my self in the rear & worse case pelvis or hip joint. BAD BAD BAD. Likewise in any other carry position, if the draw is sloppy & finger is on the trigger, bad trouble is boiling in a big pot.
No matter where the holster is positioneed, at draw, getting distance between me & anyone around me is imperrative.
Now to answer you specific question. "Would I want to stand behind someone I knew was wearing a horizontal shoulder rig?" I will stand behind Flint any day. If trouble starts there is no one I know personally that I would rather have in front of me. I will not hesitate to walk between KBCraig & his TV, or stand to the weak side of tote 9 & his cross draw.
When & if trouble gets to the place where arms are folded under cover garment on a horizontal shoulder rig in front of me, I assure you; promice you; afirm loudly, that I am going to be more focused on the threat before us, & positioning self to address that threat, more than consiously worrying about whether I am going to be swept by a shoulder rig or any other carry position.

P12, I thought Galco does make a light holder for that rig. Get flintknapper in on that. I believe his Miami rig has one & that the parts will interchange w/ your jackass rig. He has been the shoulder holster authority on the board. For a long time he was the only one that carried that way on a regular basis. Some of the new folks are very sharp also.