“Victory” shoulder holster question

[Rocketmedic40]

I’ve been thinking of getting one of These Model 10 shoulder holsters or the similar Aviator shoulder holsters. I’m curious as to how well they work under a button-down shirt and how the quality is.

Idea is to carry a 4” K frame semi-concealed.

 

[URIT]

I'm not feeling the love. I wouldn't select these WW2 replica holster for CC. OK if you are a seated pilot or in the limited space of a tank, but I imagine they would become uncomfortable quickly when moving about elsewhere.

 

[65-2x2]

I have tried to use shoulder holsters, including that one, but I just can't feel the love.

 

[Rocketmedic40]

I have tried to use shoulder holsters, including that one, but I just can't feel the love.

How’s the fit and retention?

 

[Matt_X]

Those aren't shoulder holsters as the term is commonly used. Closer to what people often call a hunters holster. Do some digging here and on US Militaria forum and you can find photos of the originals in use. Repros of course vary widely in how close they come to replicating the originals. I don't have experience with Sarco's but I suspect if a reverse image search may reveal who makes them and if they have any quirks.

 

[Matt_X]

Here's one

posted by larryofcc here

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Post in thread 'Navy Victory Revolver Clarification'

Nov 3, 2024

Very hard to tell in this picture of one of the most famous Marine Aviators, what's in his holster. Looks like a Victory, but this pic is from the Korean Conflict. Recognize him? Big Larry

• larryofcc

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There were more conventional shoulder holsters made for specific needs. Charlie Flick (user Ordnance guy?) is one of the knowledgeable collectors and researchers of all things Victory that posts here and on the USMilitaria forum. So you can search for his posts.

 

[Phenix]

I’ve been thinking of getting one of These Model 10 shoulder holsters or the similar Aviator shoulder holsters. I’m curious as to how well they work under a button-down shirt and how the quality is.

Idea is to carry a 4” K frame semi-concealed.

I’ve been thinking of getting one of These Model 10 shoulder holsters or the similar Aviator shoulder holsters. I’m curious as to how well they work under a button-down shirt and how the quality is.

Idea is to carry a 4” K frame semi-concealed.

You wouldn’t like it.
Even the best shoulder holsters are problematic. Pain in the butt.
Get a good IWB holster and drape a handkerchief over it, or cover with shirt tail.
4” K frame is not the easiest gun to conceal. Can be done, though.

 

[Greyman50]

Jack Asses are not bad in colder weather over a shirt when one can wear a jacket.

 

[Dhawk46]

I have tried several shoulder holsters over the years, but keep going back to a good IWB holster.

 

[Stickgunner]

I’ve been thinking of getting one of These Model 10 shoulder holsters or the similar Aviator shoulder holsters. I’m curious as to how well they work under a button-down shirt and how the quality is.

Idea is to carry a 4” K frame semi-concealed.

They work well in their intended role. For pilots who are seated the majority of the time, they work fine. For guys on a tractor, or something similar, they also work well. I guess you can sum it up with them working for seated work. Once you get out of that role, their limitations are already noted.

 

[Kal.38]

I have a re-pop from sarco. When looped on to a belt it's fairly stable. I use mine over a shirt when brambling around the dessert, fishing, hunting or hiking the wood up north. The shell loops are great for various outdoor loads. Snakeshot, cowboy loads for smallgame, 158 gr defensive loads, and a few hard-cast 38-44 spec loads.