Shoulder Holsters - In the Spotlight

Shoulder Holster - Deluxe Harness




In the spotlight this week is the ProTech Outdoors Shoulder Holster – Deluxe Harness. Our best selling shoulder holster – designed for comfort, durability, adjustability, and adaptability. Manufactured of durable nylon and Cordura – these shoulder holsters are great for carrying almost all types of handguns. One of the best features is adjustability – for the person and the handgun. The harness is fully adjustable – capable of being adjusted to fit men and women of sizes ranging from small to XXL. Additionally, some folks prefer their holster to carry a handgun very tight – while others would like them holstered less tightly. An adjustable thumb break makes it possible for the holsters to hold the handgun either way. Fastening on each side with Velcro – the thumb break can be adjusted to suit your needs. On the opposite side of the holster is a double magazine holder.

Another great feature of this model shoulder holster is its adaptability. Each shoulder holster is a modular design. For example, the holster is essentially made of three pieces. The first piece is the shoulder harness – the part of the holster that rides over you shoulders. The second piece is the holster module – the part where the handgun is held. The last piece is the double magazine holder. The harness is designed with special fastening devices that can be attached to and removed from the harness. This shoulder holster design is attractive to many of our customers for good reasons. We also sell holster modules individually in various sizes. This means each shoulder holster can be converted into another size – simply by detaching one holster module and replacing with another size. Also, the holster can be switched from right hand draw to left hand draw – depending on your preferred method of carry.

While some of our customers prefer a vertical carry shoulder holster – most of our customers purchase this holster in horizontal carry. Available to fit almost any handgun – we carry a number of sizes – however, if you don’t see your handgun listed as fitting one of our holster sizes – or if you would like for us to carry a holster for a particular handgun – send us an email – we enjoy receiving emails from our customers (even if you don’t purchase).

Shipping is always free, not only for this particular shoulder holster – but for all of our holsters. There is not a minimum or maximum order – you pay nothing for shipping anytime. Also, there are no other hidden charges such as sales tax (unless you are an Oklahoma resident) or handling. The price you see for the holster is the price you pay.
Additionally, your purchase is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you don’t like the holster – let us know – and send it back. We’ll smile and offer you a full refund or exchange – regardless of your reason for returning the holster. Although we rarely have holsters returned – we like to give our customers that option. Enjoy your shoulder holsters!

Ed Welch

Pyle Mountain Holsters

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Gun Holsters – Gift Ideas for Men

Gun holsters – one of man’s best friends. Believe it or not – men who are into guns love to receive gun holsters for gifts. Actually, we prefer to get new guns and gun holsters but buying a new gun for someone might cost more money than you are planning to spend.

Gifts are challenging – particularly when your man has pretty much everything he needs, wants and desires – saving those things you obviously aren’t going to buy him anyway (i.e. new bass boat, new truck, etc.). Sometimes people are reluctant to purchase gun holsters as gifts – simply because they’re afraid they might purchase the wrong size holster. Most online holster stores will work with you to help you find the correct holster size. Generally, all you need to do is send them an email – stating the name, model and barrel length of the handgun for which you wish to purchase a new holster. With this information – the operator of the holster store will be able to suggest a number of holsters which will fit the handgun. Generally, holsters are priced anywhere from $25 and up so you can find a gun holster gift to fit your budget.

Also, you might want to observe what type of holster he uses already or what type he might want. Most men like a shoulder holster or double shoulder holster. Also, a nice side/hip holster is usually a winner. If it’s a holster for concealed carry – you might desire a belly holster or waistband holster. Regardless of what type of holster you wish to purchase for him – a good holster store will help you find the right holster gift. All you need to do is send them an email with the correct information and they’ll do the rest. Additionally, most good gun holster shops offer a return policy in case he doesn’t like the holster or in the rare event the holster is the incorrect size. Once again, it’s hard to go wrong when you purchase a man a gun holster for a gift.

E Lawrence Welch

Pyle Mountain Holsters

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Hip Holsters for Handguns

Every handgun owner needs to have a few hip holsters (also called side holsters or belt holsters). When on the shooting range or our hunting – nothing holds your weapon better than a quality hip holster.

Take a look at these three things to consider when purchasing a hip holster.

1) Do you wear a belt? Many hip holsters can only be worn with a belt – while others encompass a fastening device which can attach directly to your pants or possibly a belt. Often you’ll need to try a few holsters before you get a feel for what you like. Personally, I prefer a hip holster with a metal clip (to fasten to my pants) and a belt loop (so I can use it with my belt). The extra versatility offered by dual methods of carry affords more possibilities for my clothing alternatives and activities.

2) Leather or nylon? While it’s hard to surpass a good leather hip holster – they do have disadvantages. For instance, a leather hip holster will need to be worn many times before it’s broke in enough to feel comfortable. Another drawback is the cost – a leather hip holster can cost five to seven times as much as its nylon counterpart. One advantage leather has over nylon is longevity. Although most nylon hip holsters will last many years – you can usually squeeze a couple more years out of a leather holster. However, when it comes down to decision time – I usually prefer a quality nylon hip holster over leather.

3) Versatility? Some hip holsters are designed to accommodate a number of different handguns by way of an adjustable thumb break. If you happen to own more than one handgun of similar size – there’s a good chance you’ll be able to use the same holster for both handguns. This isn’t always the case – however, more often than not – two similarly sized handguns will fit the same holster with the simple adjustment of a thumb break.

Often, as with many other things in life, your choice of hip holsters is a matter of personal preference. Regardless of that preference - remember to practice gun safety, enjoy shooting and keep an eye out for those who wish to attack our handgun rights.

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Double Shoulder Holsters – Why Two?

Double shoulder holsters are essentially a standard single shoulder holster with another holster module attached where a magazine holder normally rides. Some shooters prefer a double shoulder holster in place of a single shoulder holster in order to carry a backup gun. As most shooters know - it’s possible though unlikely – your primary defensive weapon could jam – leaving you vulnerable. Some shooters prefer to carry a backup gun in an ankle holster – which is entirely fine. However, the double shoulder holster offers an alternative to other methods of carrying a backup gun. Most double shoulder holsters can be configured to accommodate most pistols handguns and style of carry (i.e. horizontal or vertical). For example, some double shoulder holsters might be configured for a small pistol (carried horizontal) on the right side and a larger handgun (carried vertical) on the left side. It’s purely a matter of practicality and personal preference as to what configuration you might choose.

Some folks like to purchase the double shoulder holster in order to save money. For instance, most of them come equipped with two holster modules (detachable) and a double magazine holder which can be attached in place of one of the holster modules. Essentially, this enables you to create a single shoulder holster with two possible handgun sizes (one size for each module). Three holsters for the price of one – but only one configuration can be worn at any one time. Regardless of what shoulder holster system you choose – a double shoulder holster provides an alternative to the traditional single shoulder holster system.

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Shoulder Holsters – Choosing One for Concealed Carry

Thinking of using a shoulder holster for concealed carry? Here’s a list of 5 things to consider before making your purchase:

5) Leather or nylon? Although there are a number of quality leather shoulder holsters on the market today – most of the time – it’s best to choose nylon for concealed carry. Leather shoulder holsters are can be five times more expensive than nylon – and you must wear them a long time before they’re broke in enough to feel comfortable. Additionally, you’ll probably find yourself purchasing one or two before you find the correct fit.

4) You get what you pay for. Although I don’t usually like using “old sayings” in an article – this one definitely applies here. Having been buying and selling holsters for many years – I’ve made this mistake myself. Although embarrassing to admit – I have a few boxes of cheap holsters (purchased for resale) that were too junky to sell. Needless to say – they’re still sitting in a box in my warehouse. If you’re paying less than $40 for a shoulder holster – you’re probably wasting your money.

3) What style do you want? There are a number of styles of shoulder holsters. There are only three I would recommend. The first one is a cross harness shoulder holster. These are worn similar to suspenders – they drape over your body in much the same manner. Second, I would consider a shoulder support style harness. These styles have large shoulder supports which spread the weight of the holsters, your handgun and extra magazines over a larger area of your shoulders – creating a more comfortable rig. Lastly, I would consider a double shoulder holster. However, these holsters are more likely to be worn by individuals with more experience with handguns. Sometimes the desire to carry a primary handgun for self-defense and then a backup handgun in case you need it – necessitates the need for a double shoulder holster.

2) Horizontal or vertical? A horizontal carry shoulder holster is designed where the handgun points behind you – allowing you to holster your weapon in a motion level to the ground. A vertical carry shoulder holster is worn with your weapon aiming toward the ground. This rig requires you to push your handgun toward the ground when holstering. Also, vertical shoulder holsters usually require a belt to anchor the rig. My personal preference is to use a vertical shoulder holster when I need to carry a large handgun (five or six inch barrel or more) and use a horizontal rig with smaller handguns. Most of the time – it’s simply a matter of personal preference.

1) What size are you and will it fit? In my opinion – you’re wasting your time if you buy a shoulder holster based on sizing like small, medium, large, etc. We prefer universal adjustable shoulder holsters simply because you can adjust them to fit a range of sizes from small to XXL. Some people like to wear them more tightly and others like to wear them less tight. With a fully adjustable shoulder holster – you never need to worry about sizing issues – you can always adjust your holster for that extra 20 lbs you gained, the extra clothes you’re wearing or when you just want to loosen it up a little.

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Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun

Disclaimer: Never look down the barrel of a gun!!!!

Although this isn’t the way a person would normally like to be looking at a gun – sometimes a good picture of the inside of the barrel helps in the cleaning process. This photo shows what it looks like to look straight down the barrel of a Glock 21. Obviously, it needs a little more cleaning – but it’s pretty cool to see what it looks like. Notice the rifling in the barrel – the way it twists – this is what causes the bullet to rotate during flight. A well rotating bullet is much more accurate than a bullet that doesn’t rotate as well.

E Lawrence Welch

Pyle Mountain Holsters
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