Shoulder holsters don't seem to be used as much as hip holsters. But the shoulder ones with double mag pouches are best for concealed carry. Great video.
There's another good reason for some folks to consider a shoulder holster. I' am older guy with a bit of a pot gut so sometimes it's hard just to keep my pants up without cinching a belt uncomfortably tight. This, and the extra weight of a gun make a belt holster simply too uncomfortable for extended concealed carry. The shoulder holster is much more comfortable to me, and it need not be limited, as everyone thinks, to colder whether when you can wear a jacket. I wear it in the Summer in Texas over my t-shirt and under an untucked (fairly loose, short-sleeve shirt with western style snap buttons. It only take a split second to rip the shirt open and another second to draw. I also think in many cases you can slowly and quietly draw more surreptitiously than you can with a belt holster where you have to untuck your shirt and the gun reach is more obvious. The belt loops that secure the holster and magazine carrier to the belt also serve like suspenders so I don't have to wear a belt uncomfortably tight.
Common Sense Americans support each other regardless of immigration status or how diverse their ethnicity is and skin color. Those are superficial qualities. I like watching this guy's videos because he's informative, likes to share gun stuff with people like I do, is great for a before the purchase video to watch. It has nothing to do with his ethnic background. You're a weirdo, move to Europe.
The guy has good content that's all anybody needs to hear. Does everything have to be about women,gay,black, trans, Chinese, jewish,or anyone I left out? He is an American with a you tube Chanel with good content......that's all. Let's keep inclusiveness out I get enough from the liberals.
Your video convinced me to order one for my 1911. Man... She was very tight when she got here.. Did the plastic bag method for a couple days.... Drew and holstered her a few dozen times and the leather is loosening up nicely and still a nice glove fit. Thanks for taking the time to do a nice review. I'm loving mine!
I was very critical of this holster about a year ago, when I was sixty pounds heavier. It felt like a waste of money. Now I love it paired with my K-frame revolver.
This gentleman explained everything I wanted to know about this craft holster so, Thank You for the review, and dude, keep up that training because you NEVER know when you may have to open up that can of whip ass. Awesome Video & Great Job! :)
I appreciate the thoroughness of this product review. You did a great job highlighting all the features. I have to admit that move at 9:31 caught me off guard though! You look like a living video game character, lol...
1 word review ... "AWESOME." You Sir, gave an excellent demonstration of this product and have sold me on the Craft Holster. As a Master of Martial Arts, I have to say you have excellent movement. Thank you.
Thank you Sir for your kind comment! Its a funny coincidence that you have commented on this today, because I have just received an e-mail from Craft Holsters about their new shoulder holster that they are sending me.
nice review. since my attack in 2018 leaving me in the hospital for 3 months had 2 stomach surgeries left me with a lot of stomach complications while everything is looking normal outside & since I am a kick boxer of 15+ years I got back in shape more quickly than doctors expected, but inside it feels like a mess, lol. I feel bloated very easily where even a seat belt is uncomfortable, I can’t stand wearing belts even my inside the waist band appendix holsters which i am a huge fan of for carrying conceal annoy me some days. I would appreciate if you can give me any tips on a good first shoulder holster that would be great. I run an XD 40 4inch barrel with a streamlight TLR-7 (but dont mind removing it) to wear a shoulder holster unless you know if Alien Gear’s shoulder holster is light capable and have a pair of TruGlo TFX pro sights that’s pretty much it for now.
As a revolver guy I really wish they still made the old west lightning style skeleton spring clip shoulder holster. The roto seems like a half decent compromise.
Watched the video, it was a good one but I'm wondering if the holster was adjusted equally or correctly as your gun seemed to be very far forward or in front vs tucked back on the side ? 9:25
Yes I am still messing with the adjustment on it, so definitely might get it better. Apparently vertical ones are much harder to get right than horizontal ones.
A couple things. I just got mine in the mail and a few things have changed. First, my mag pouches fit my 10 round mags (9mm). Second, they didn't send me a break in kit, :( Third, the draw is perfect out of the box with my Kimber
I have several hip holsters but they are seriously uncomfortable with full size pistols. I just ordered this exact model for my SA Ronin 1911. I can't wait to try it. I have a feeling I am going to love it. :edit: In case anyone is curious. I paid 218 bucks shipped July 2024
I don’t know how to explain it but there is something innately attractive, sexy even, about Shoulder Holsters and this might be the best looking one I’ve seen yet.
I have 5’ barrel 1911. If I ordered one under “model” would I put barrel length or overall length? I’m asking and slightly confused because 1911s are generally categorized by barrel length and not overall length but I just want to make sure.
How is the actual draw of the weapon? Does it take time to break in the holster? Is the draw easy? It's been over 5 months since you posted this video: Do you still like this holster?
It’s a high quality leather holster… of course it takes time to break it.. I’ve carried a small of back holster for a year from Falco as well and it’s still not broken in all the way.
Thank you! You can use it without the belt loops if you carry it a little higher, but because it is vertical, I would recommend using it with the loops attached to the belt.
Both DeSantis and this holster are excellent quality. This one is a bit softer leather and with the leather back plate it is less noticeable to wear. Hopefully, I will have Glaco soon to review as well so that I can compare.
@@Videos-mk6we 1911s have 2 mechanical safety’s, please tell me how his shit is going to engage both of the mechanical safety’s and then engage the trigger (through the holster). And Dixie, I’m not defending you. Your cousin fucking traitorous trash. I’m defending Falco.
If I remember correctly, they have a standard 1911 profile, so you should be good to go with any of the 1911 holster. But I'd suggest reaching out directly to Craft, their customer service is pretty fast to respond, they'll help you out.
Unfortunately, my experience with the Craft vertical holster has been a bit different. I purchased the Roto holster recently for my 1911. If you are obese and/or over 6'-4", you might like their harness. I'm 6' tall and fit (at 170 pounds), and found their harness to be waaaay oversized. I had to adjust the harness to the minimum settings to even get close to a proper fit. After several emails to Craft, their suggestion was I needed a custom, smaller harness rig. Wait a minute, if your standard harness rig can't be adjusted to fit a 6' tall man then you have a real problem with your design. Their so called buy back guarantee included me paying restocking fees. After more emails, I finally decided their customer support wasn't worth the aggravation. I took the harness to a leather worker who fixed it. It's not perfect but it's better. Their design also has the shoulder holster hanging so low, it doesn't provide much of an advantage over a cross draw belt holster (at half the price).
You're supposed to wear this style of holster with a pastel color t-shirt and you need a white Ferrari Testarossa. Of course the pistol should be a Bren 10. Just kidding (sort of). Good review. You sound Eastern European? Maybe Italiano?
I just discovered a REAL problem with this holster. The "securing" snap on the holster does NOTHING. My 1911 easily slides in and out of the holster, regardless if the strap is snapped or not. So... the holster is a big fail if you want your 1911 pistol to be absolutely secured.
Whenever you are buying it, you just find the model of your handgun in the list. If they don't have it listed, just e-mail them, they have a very responsive customer support.
Totally agree I didn’t get as ordered and they still made me pay a 25% stocking fee and return shipping. Poor service only robo emails will not return calls.
A scenario which hopefully never happens: SCUMBAG 1: "Hey man, lets hit that skinny punk with the tats on the bike. Aint Nobody out here" SCUMBAG 2: "Yeah man lets get this sucka" A short time later: BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG New video posted next day about holster !
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I am glad someone is bringing the shoulder holsters back to fashion!
Time to Make Shoulder Holsters Great Again! 😃
Shoulder holsters don't seem to be used as much as hip holsters. But the shoulder ones with double mag pouches are best for concealed carry. Great video.
Thanks for the kind comment! Yes, definitely agree, especially when it comes to bigger, heavier guns, more comfort and easier to conceal.
You're a true American, and you're just the type of immigrant we need more of. I appreciate the way you exist, pal.
"I appreciate the way you exist, pal." - YOU TOOK THE WORDS OUTTA MY MOUTH
There's another good reason for some folks to consider a shoulder holster. I' am older guy with a bit of a pot gut so sometimes it's hard just to keep my pants up without cinching a belt uncomfortably tight. This, and the extra weight of a gun make a belt holster simply too uncomfortable for extended concealed carry. The shoulder holster is much more comfortable to me, and it need not be limited, as everyone thinks, to colder whether when you can wear a jacket. I wear it in the Summer in Texas over my t-shirt and under an untucked (fairly loose, short-sleeve shirt with western style snap buttons. It only take a split second to rip the shirt open and another second to draw. I also think in many cases you can slowly and quietly draw more surreptitiously than you can with a belt holster where you have to untuck your shirt and the gun reach is more obvious. The belt loops that secure the holster and magazine carrier to the belt also serve like suspenders so I don't have to wear a belt uncomfortably tight.
Hey man, I love your channel and what you do. This is the type of immigrant and diversity that any true American should support.
Common Sense Americans support each other regardless of immigration status or how diverse their ethnicity is and skin color. Those are superficial qualities. I like watching this guy's videos because he's informative, likes to share gun stuff with people like I do, is great for a before the purchase video to watch. It has nothing to do with his ethnic background. You're a weirdo, move to Europe.
The guy has good content that's all anybody needs to hear. Does everything have to be about women,gay,black, trans, Chinese, jewish,or anyone I left out? He is an American with a you tube Chanel with good content......that's all. Let's keep inclusiveness out I get enough from the liberals.
I love my 6 Craft Rotoholsters. Some with spare mags and some dual firearms! Very well built,excellent materials! Thankyou for your video Sir.
Thank you Sir for watching, glad this was helpful!
Your video convinced me to order one for my 1911. Man... She was very tight when she got here.. Did the plastic bag method for a couple days.... Drew and holstered her a few dozen times and the leather is loosening up nicely and still a nice glove fit. Thanks for taking the time to do a nice review. I'm loving mine!
This is solid content! Great review.
Fellow alpinist! Thank you for watching!
I was very critical of this holster about a year ago, when I was sixty pounds heavier. It felt like a waste of money. Now I love it paired with my K-frame revolver.
This gentleman explained everything I wanted to know about this craft holster so, Thank You for the review, and dude, keep up that training because you NEVER know when you may have to open up that can of whip ass.
Awesome Video & Great Job! :)
Appreciate your kind comment!
very slick presentation dude
I appreciate the thoroughness of this product review. You did a great job highlighting all the features. I have to admit that move at 9:31 caught me off guard though! You look like a living video game character, lol...
Thank you for your kind comment!
1 word review ... "AWESOME." You Sir, gave an excellent demonstration of this product and have sold me on the Craft Holster. As a Master of Martial Arts, I have to say you have excellent movement. Thank you.
Thank you Sir for your kind comment! Its a funny coincidence that you have commented on this today, because I have just received an e-mail from Craft Holsters about their new shoulder holster that they are sending me.
Great demo. üst ordered one, after watching this video, for my Jericho 941F. Thanks a lot. Subbed as well
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
Thanks Hawkeye! Just ordered mine today.
I wonder if they make this holster for the Springfield XDS mod two chambered in 45 ACP?
Nice setup.
I just got mine yesterday. It only takes a day to break in for anyone worried. Great product.
nice review. since my attack in 2018 leaving me in the hospital for 3 months had 2 stomach surgeries left me with a lot of stomach complications while everything is looking normal outside & since I am a kick boxer of 15+ years I got back in shape more quickly than doctors expected, but inside it feels like a mess, lol.
I feel bloated very easily where even a seat belt is uncomfortable, I can’t stand wearing belts even my inside the waist band appendix holsters which i am a huge fan of for carrying conceal annoy me some days.
I would appreciate if you can give me any tips on a good first shoulder holster that would be great.
I run an XD 40 4inch barrel with a streamlight TLR-7 (but dont mind removing it) to wear a shoulder holster unless you know if Alien Gear’s shoulder holster is light capable and have a pair of TruGlo TFX pro sights that’s pretty much it for now.
Great video. Thank you. What do you consider the best Vertical shoulder holster for a 1911.
As a revolver guy I really wish they still made the old west lightning style skeleton spring clip shoulder holster. The roto seems like a half decent compromise.
Hey, I was wondering if you have any experience and reviews of the TAGUA vertical shoulder holster for a full size 1911. And what you thought of it.
It's looks like a secret holding. is great .for holster
I think i prefer to buy this one over the galco vhs. Still doing research. How long do shoulder holsters last?
Watched the video, it was a good one but I'm wondering if the holster was adjusted equally or correctly as your gun seemed to be very far forward or in front vs tucked back on the side ?
9:25
Yes I am still messing with the adjustment on it, so definitely might get it better. Apparently vertical ones are much harder to get right than horizontal ones.
A couple things. I just got mine in the mail and a few things have changed. First, my mag pouches fit my 10 round mags (9mm). Second, they didn't send me a break in kit, :( Third, the draw is perfect out of the box with my Kimber
I have several hip holsters but they are seriously uncomfortable with full size pistols. I just ordered this exact model for my SA Ronin 1911. I can't wait to try it. I have a feeling I am going to love it.
:edit:
In case anyone is curious. I paid 218 bucks shipped July 2024
"no turtles got hurt in the making of this review..." lol
haha of course not!
Good comments and criticisms. Hopefully the company hears your thoughts and adjusts for future models!
Just ordered mine! Great review!
I don’t know how to explain it but there is something innately attractive, sexy even, about Shoulder Holsters and this might be the best looking one I’ve seen yet.
Great review...well done
I think I could take you in a fight with our shoulder holsters on, but your one handed cartwheel skills destroy mine!
Nice vid brother... not sure if they changed specs since you recorded, but I see mag capacity choices for this model from 5 to 11 rounds
I have 5’ barrel 1911. If I ordered one under “model” would I put barrel length or overall length? I’m asking and slightly confused because 1911s are generally categorized by barrel length and not overall length but I just want to make sure.
How is the actual draw of the weapon? Does it take time to break in the holster? Is the draw easy? It's been over 5 months since you posted this video: Do you still like this holster?
It’s a high quality leather holster… of course it takes time to break it.. I’ve carried a small of back holster for a year from Falco as well and it’s still not broken in all the way.
I just found your channel by chance and you definitely have a new subscriber.
love your review and your belt, same color as the holster. where can i buy one? (belt)
Just a thought, but it might be a good idea to NEVER have your hand over the mussel, especially re-holstering.
I was about to leave the exact comment about him flagging his hand every time on re-holster. Break that habit ASAP !!!
I carry a 1911 in a horizontal shoulder holster daily
Thank you sir.
Alright! Finally!
Are the belt loops required? Oh, excellent review!
Thank you! You can use it without the belt loops if you carry it a little higher, but because it is vertical, I would recommend using it with the loops attached to the belt.
Firearms of America < thanks
Great job
How many plates you squatting there?
How is this for carrying the colt defender 45 caliber 3 1/4 in barrel
I went to buy the $160 dollar holster,but it was $220. Instead!
Which 1911 version of holster did u get. There r quite few options. Not sure any different ie cocked n locked version
They call it cocked and locked but only means the strap goes under the trigger guard for retention
How is the quality compared to Galco and Desantis shoulder rigs ?
Both DeSantis and this holster are excellent quality. This one is a bit softer leather and with the leather back plate it is less noticeable to wear. Hopefully, I will have Glaco soon to review as well so that I can compare.
I'm waiting on mine, also for carrying my 1911.
Poor choice if you plan on carrying cocked and locked Plus the safety isn’t covered. Defeats the purpose of carrying safely
@@Videos-mk6we
Absolutely none of that is accurate. I have 3 of these holsters now.
@@Videos-mk6we 1911s have 2 mechanical safety’s, please tell me how his shit is going to engage both of the mechanical safety’s and then engage the trigger (through the holster).
And Dixie, I’m not defending you. Your cousin fucking traitorous trash. I’m defending Falco.
I’m looking for 1911 ro elite operator 10mm shoulder holster, Help plz?
If I remember correctly, they have a standard 1911 profile, so you should be good to go with any of the 1911 holster. But I'd suggest reaching out directly to Craft, their customer service is pretty fast to respond, they'll help you out.
Unfortunately, my experience with the Craft vertical holster has been a bit different. I purchased the Roto holster recently for my 1911. If you are obese and/or over 6'-4", you might like their harness. I'm 6' tall and fit (at 170 pounds), and found their harness to be waaaay oversized. I had to adjust the harness to the minimum settings to even get close to a proper fit. After several emails to Craft, their suggestion was I needed a custom, smaller harness rig. Wait a minute, if your standard harness rig can't be adjusted to fit a 6' tall man then you have a real problem with your design. Their so called buy back guarantee included me paying restocking fees. After more emails, I finally decided their customer support wasn't worth the aggravation. I took the harness to a leather worker who fixed it. It's not perfect but it's better. Their design also has the shoulder holster hanging so low, it doesn't provide much of an advantage over a cross draw belt holster (at half the price).
That's not good at all. Hell most men are shorter than 6' lol. I'm 6'1" and about 210 do you think it would fit me. Belly is getting bigger 🤣
Awesome
Do you know if they would make this so that it holds 4 mags?
Bruh 😅
I just received mine last week and, I didn't get the break-in kit. 😕
I think the break kit might be now a separate product. 🤔
Why, in your opinion, should someone buy this instead of a Galco VHS?
You're supposed to wear this style of holster with a pastel color t-shirt and you need a white Ferrari Testarossa. Of course the pistol should be a Bren 10.
Just kidding (sort of). Good review. You sound Eastern European? Maybe Italiano?
I know right! I didn't make the cut, so I stopped wearing these lol I'm mostly Persian, but I do have a little bit of Morovian ancestry.
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I just discovered a REAL problem with this holster. The "securing" snap on the holster does NOTHING. My 1911 easily slides in and out of the holster, regardless if the strap is snapped or not. So... the holster is a big fail if you want your 1911 pistol to be absolutely secured.
So are the asking barrel length or overall gun length I wanna be one just wanna make sure
Whenever you are buying it, you just find the model of your handgun in the list. If they don't have it listed, just e-mail them, they have a very responsive customer support.
I really need one, left shoulder holster for 1911 ro elite operator 10mm but I don’t know from I can buy it if any website plz.
A year late, but Falco Holster. And yes, they offer every holster left handed as well.
What condition do you carry with the roto holster?
Bro who makes that button up? Its fuckin clean❤️
haha yea, so far these are the best shirts I've found for the price. This is slim fit MX1 from Express.
Too bad they don’t make them to fit with a red dot optic.
I know Alien Gear has a lot of options for accessories.
They do now I think
These are not American made mine was from Slovakia total misrepresentation.
Totally agree I didn’t get as ordered and they still made me pay a 25% stocking fee and return shipping. Poor service only robo emails will not return calls.
@@Videos-mk6we they’re in a different time zone. That’s why they email dummy.
@@DeathByLego Read DUMMY I said ROBO emails not a real person email. Get it
Does it hurt when you talk
That flip draw at the end was pretty fucking cool though
You talk soooo funny. Funny accent
A scenario which hopefully never happens:
SCUMBAG 1: "Hey man, lets hit that skinny punk with the tats on the bike. Aint Nobody out here"
SCUMBAG 2: "Yeah man lets get this sucka"
A short time later: BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG
New video posted next day about holster !
"Firearms of America.." is in imigrant in America. LOL
Looks like a true american to me.
I chose the 8 round pouch, maybe I should've gone with the 10.