.380 holsters

[westerly1965]

Hey any of you guys know a source for a shoulder rig for the Guardian 380?  I was looking for something like the Galco Executive rig like I have for my 40.  It's comfortable and wears well under just a light sweater with little or no print.  Seems like it would be even easier to stash the .380 there but Galco doesn't make one for it I don't think.....:-(

[westerly1965]

Or maybe Mr. Madhat is watching and could make one??

[redhawk4]

It seems stuff made for the Ruger LCP and Keltec will often work for the Guardian 380, maybe searching those will give you more options.

[westerly1965]

Thanks redhawk I'll try that.

[mrmadhat]

I could make one, it would probably be a bit pricy, I cant really compete with nylon or mass produces prices. so I dont try, I will do my best in competing for quality though.

[westerly1965]

Mr Madhat I am glad you wayed in on this!  Could you take a look at the Galco Executive shoulder rig and give me a ball park on what you would charge to make that same or similar rig for my .380 Guardian.  I know you will be more money but you will also produce a much nicer product.  Maybe I get a price break for breaking you into the "shoulder holster" crowd? LOL.  Let me know what you think and thanks!

[clipper1]

...Jason, Don't let that sweet-talkin' Westy go putting ideas in Your head..My G380 IWB gets TOP priority..Gary...(just kidding Dude, I would like a look @ that shoulder-rig too)

[westerly1965]

Hey Clipper that's not nice!  I like the IWB to but the .380 just seems like it would ride so nice in a small shoulder rig.....especially if it was made by someone who knew what they were doing!

[clipper1]

...OK Westy, I will try to act like a gentleman about this holster thing..After all, You troops out there in "Granola Land", have a heck of big problem, just trying to deal with Your lame-ass gun laws..Clipper1...

   (just kidding Dude..come to FL."Nature Coast", You won't want to go back to CA.)

[westerly1965]

LOL Clip boy do we ever have a problem with any luck its going to change soon (Yea right!)  Seriously though its a no rush deal on the shoulder rig I just want one and I am sure Madhats will be much nicer then anyone elses!!

[westerly1965]

http://www.lapolicegear.com/gaexshho.html">http://www.lapolicegear.com/gaexshho.html

   That's what I'm shooting for for the .380 of course I'm sure whatever Mr Madhat makes will be nicer.  It would be ideal if the piece that cliped to your belt was long enough to be worn in front or back or clip back onto itself in case you wanted to wear the rig under a long sleeve shirt....

[heyjoe]

westerly you can buy undershits that have a pocket for the gun up by the shoulder.  

   

   a madhat leather shoulder holster would be a nice thing to have also

[westerly1965]

Heyjoe thats true I have seen those shirts.  Have never tried one.  The Guardian is so heavy I don't know how it would carry in one of those.  I like the lightweight shoulder rig for it because its very versatile.  I am usually wearing a vest so it covers it nicely and these executive rigs print very little under a lightweight sweater/sweatshirt.  I have even had one on under my long sleeve denim shirts and its hard to tell its there not impossible to see but you have to look for it.  5.11 makes some nice denims with velcro strips to allow access to your shoulder rig as well.

[newguy]

That is a pretty cool icon..............  where did you find that photo?

[westerly1965]

Ahhhh noticed that did ya?  Now that you know your busted prowling around LOL!  I'm pretty sure I got it from you!

[heyjoe]

Welcome aboard Newguy! Watch the paint is still wet.

[westerly1965]

Bump....Hey Jason did you have time to think about this rig yet?

[mrmadhat]

lol, nope, you will need to send me a pm.. i have not been toying with any extra projects without some what of a loose order in for it.. havent had the time. I am struggling to get caught up I am behind in some of my orders.

[westerly1965]

PM sent

[pietro]

I don't use a holster for very small guns like a Kel-Tec P32/3-AT or Ruger LCP.

   

           

   

   YMMV, of course.............

   

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[gcwimmer]

I don't carry any gun without a holster that covers the trigger.

[heyjoe]

plaxico Burris concurs

[lohman446]

If I carried a gun without the trigger covered it would be on an empty chamber.  That being said its not a big deal to rack the slide on most pistols.