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I tried one and perhaps because it was an inexpensive nylon I didn't like it. There seemed to be too much movement and I was always concerned about being exposed. I carry IWB with either my G22 or G30 with a Crossbreed Supertuck and a good quality gun belt. Since I can tuck my shirt the risk of unintentional exposure is reduced. I carry at 4:30 which allows my body to provide cover as well.
I don't think they're safe. I sure wouldn't want to be behind you in line at the grocery store. Especially with a Glock. Horizontal shoulder holster = NEVER pointed in a safe direction.
My recommendation is either OWB, IWB, or vertical shoulder rig. There are a number of steel spring vertical rigs that allow you to pull forward to draw instead of "up and out."
Another possibility - have a custom shoulder holster made that has about a 45 degree cant to it. It's a reasonably good compromise - your muzzle is pointed at the ground about 3 feet behind you, but the butt is angled in such a way that it's a more natural draw, especially if you're wearing a buttoned blazer or sport coat.
My last word on shoulder holsters - BALANCE. Make sure to carry adequate weight on the "weak" side to balance out the weight of your gun.
No worries as I handle Glocks with some ability, but I see your point - I considered vertical, but want a more ergonomic pull and also think the vertical would be too long as I am only 5'9"
Glocks are safe action pistols. They will not fire without the trigger being pulled. If you dont believe it, load a Glock and put it on your kitchen table for a year and see if it fires itself.
I would prefer a vertical shoulder holster myself, but if horizontal is what you want, than get it. Dont let anyone convince you that your Glock is not safe to be held horizontally, they are just afraid of guns that require us to use our brain as a safety.
I carry with a shoulder holster at times but, not very often. I ONLY use a vertical holster because I am self conchious about it always being pointed at who ever is behind me. And at sometime it will be exposed and if I see it I will make a point for any of my kids or other relatives to not get behind you. I am not sorry I feel this way, I don't know you and I don't know if you are carring a good safe gun or if you are carring a Sat nite special that may go off if you just look at it. You may have a safty on or you may have it cocked and ready. Just my thoughts, Country Toby
I would definitely agree with this. I've never seen a Glock fire without a trigger pull. People claim it happens but most stories are just anecdotal.Glocks are safe action pistols. They will not fire without the trigger being pulled. If you dont believe it, load a Glock and put it on your kitchen table for a year and see if it fires itself.
I would prefer a vertical shoulder holster myself, but if horizontal is what you want, than get it. Dont let anyone convince you that your Glock is not safe to be held horizontally, they are just afraid of guns that require us to use our brain as a safety.
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