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This talk about holsters and police holsters made me think back to One Adam 12 and their fast clam holsters. And now days triple retention is the standard.

MORE good ideas!

I've got my Colt on lay-away, and it will be a few weeks until I can bring it home, so I've got a while to think this over.

Thanks guys!

Virgil B.

I've got a couple El Paso Double Agents. They're for my bigger guns. They work well.

As a holster maker myself, I approve of this recommendation.

Second the mention of Sam Andrews , have several of the Carjackers mentioned. And his stuff lasts , if you want am IWB crossdraw take a look at his McDaniels 2 , a wear it all day everyday comfortably IWB , at least for me.YMMV. He makes a damn fine shoulder rig too.

Been very pleased with a Desantis Dual Angle Hunter for wearing crossdraw, or strong side. With a 629 6.5”. Well made.

Just got a return message from Kirkpatrick leather.

They don't make the Texas cross draw for a Colt Detective Special.

So, that one is out.

Virgil B.

Just looked at the Kramer leather web site.

They make a darn good looking cross draw holster!

Looks like top quality stuff.

Only problem...They're about 8-10 weeks out on making them.

Virgil B.

Unfortunately that time line is about standard. Even Kirkpatrick took about that long for my Glock as the one I wanted wasn’t in stock. I forget the time line on Andrews but seems it was about that long as again what I wanted wasn’t available for immediate shipment. Privateer leather where I got my high ride for a 1911 was about 10 weeks. Good luck, I know it’s a bummer to wait, but seems that’s just how it is.

I know this thread has pretty much run it's course, but I like the Barranti Longhorn Companion. It works either strong side or cross draw. Stays put for me in the field. And it's usually in stock for common handguns.

RJM;
I checked out the now dis-continued Bianchi leather upside down shoulder holster.

Nevada Gun Leather is now making a similar holster.

I read a lot of reviews on this style of holster and it sure sounds like a GOOD option for me.

I even watched The movie "Bullit" W/Steve McQueen last night, to see his upside down shoulder holster W/ a colt Detective Special in it!

GREAT information! Thanks!

Virgil B.

Got to thinking (dangerous!) about having two guns hanging on my belt.

That's why I started thinking "shoulder holster" for the little Colt.

I pack a baton on my left side, and have a Sig P365 IWB on my right side.

Adding another gun to the left hip might be cumbersome.

This upside down shoulder holster is sounding better all the time.

Looks like one could draw well from it while sitting.

Thanks for the feedback!

Virgil B.

Whew, Bob, you go way back!

Lewis Leather on lower Sunset Blvd. closed down many years ago. I bought two shoulder holsters for a couple of S&W revolvers, and a good belt, plus a regualr 'jeans style belt with 50 .22 LR loops on it from Lewis ... a looooong time ago. I was never in there that there weren't a couple LAPD or LASD cops in there buying leather. I believe he died some time ago and there was no one to take it over.

L.W.

I like my Galco Phoenix.

Just watched their video on this product. Looks awesome. I am definitely ordering one or two of those. Perfect for long car trips.

The Carjacker looks really good, but I'm thinking my fat belly might get in the way and be uncomfortable, with a handgun sitting sideways on my belt, while setting down.

I''ll check out the video again.

Virgil B.

Just re-watched the video again, and it looks like the Carjacker sets on the off side hip, high enough that my gut wouldn't get in the way.

Might NEED one of these, as well as an upside-down shoulder holster.

Virgil B.

Another vote for Simply Rugged