shoulder holster for a thin man?

old_yout

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It seems as though the Uncle Mike's shoulder holster I've put on my comically thin frame holds the grip in such a way that it prints easily. It's true that I've only tried it with a large frame revolver and only one brand, but I'd think that even in a vertical holster it would be more flush with my admittedly less than buff chest.

Are there any shoulder holsters that might work better or should I just join a gym?
 
old_yout drop me an Email and I may be able to fix you up. After reading about your recent parking lot incident I can appreciate why you feel the need to carry on your person while at your restaurant.

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Gunslinger

I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
 
Use verticall shoulder holsters, like Galco Explorer or Bianchi X15. this would fix the grip printing.
This is what I use, and I'm 5'11" and 155lb.
Full size handgun will conceal well under light jacket or shirt.
 
I have a horizontal shoulder holster for my Beretta 92 and a vertical one for my 6 inch Anaconda. My advice: neither. However, if you insist, I think that the horizontal is easier to draw while the vertical is easier to conceal. It depends on which is more important to you.
 
Gunslinger's solution might work for you. I've heard several positive comments. It might work even better with a smaller gun. When you say "large frame" I usually think of the large N-frame S&Ws or similar.

Also, autos (generally) are flatter and easier to conceal.

The other aspect to consider is wardrobe. A neat, tucked in dress style makes for a difficult concealment carry without a jacket or other covering garment. Consider slightly oversized shirts, etc. of the heaviest feasibe fabric - preferably darker and/or patterned. That helps avoid blatent printing.

A final consideration, try to find the best combination you can - and then wear it a lot until you get used to it. Most folks won't see a gun unless they are looking for a gun. If you are self-counscious (sp?) and frequently adjust your clothing or have other mannerisms that draw attention to the fact that you are carrying a gun - you're a lot more likely to be "made".

I sympathize with your problem. I'm a scrawney old geezer, but fortunately (?) I can dress very informally (or as my wife says "Like a slob") and that makes concealment much easier.

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Jim Fox
 
Thanks for your concern in light of the restaurant ordeal, but that's not really a problem. I carry a 642 in a pocket holster while I work, so I'm not worried about that. I like the idea, however, of a shoulder holster. Facility of drawing if I'm sitting and maybe an end to that unpleasant sagging of the pants on my gun side.
Thanks for the suggestions thus far.
 
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