Side by Side Comparison of: UTG vs Chengyuan vs Unknown

My lefty husband loved this shoulder holster! It was purchased as part of his costume for the Roaring 20's party we attended. Worked great!

I have a small butt so I constantly fight having my pants droop..even with a tight belt. This rig does double duty since it helps hold my pants up!I have a G-19 with a G-17 mag and spacer for my XL hand. I have an XL body too at 6'4" and 230. The rig fits me fine. My G-19 has a blocky Viridian C5-L laser/light combo which I bought here on Amazon. I bought a seam ripper too. I used it to pop about 4 or 5 stitches on the holster, and now my G-19 WITH the Viridian fits perfectly. I may have a seamstress reinforce that area at some point. But for now, it works just fine just the way it is. If you run a really large light, then you can still use this rig. But you will want to have a seamstress do some mods to the holster. What ever the cost to modify the rig, it would be worth doing. I am convinced.UTG should do what some other companies do. They cut and make a holster to fit a gun with a light. Then they add in stitching to block off that area so a gun with no light will fit properly. If you always run a light, then just pop that seam portion and you have a perfect fit. No need for any additional seam work. Kangaroo Carry does this with their holsters.I bought an Uncle Mikes handcuff pouch that fits their shoulder holster. The pouch fits this UTG rig just fine under the mag pouch. I use one of the two spare mag pouches for a can of pepper spray and a long after-market hand cuff key/tool.If it last even 9mos to a year I would just immediately buy another one. I like it that much. The hook and loop (Velcro is a BRAND name) is plenty strong. It should last a year or two. This is not a lifetime purchase. But it should function at 100% for quite some time.

Great value. My Hi-Point 45 JHP with their TG Laserlyte is a Large gun. It fits in my UTG holster like a glove. It's a comfortable carry also.I lent this holster to a friend to try with his Sig 320, he loved it also.

The shoulder rig was surprisingly comfortable considering how inexpensive it was. To be clear, I did not purchase this for everyday carry(EDC), I bought it for limited use and to determine if I wanted to shell out money for a custom shoulder rig. The mag pouch and handgun holsters are swappable from side to side. The belt straps are adequate, but could be a little longer. If you are looking for something for limited use, this could be the product for you.

I bought this product as part of a gift for my father. It came shipped in an envelope and inside it was protected by plastic. I have never bought one of these so unfortunately, I don't have a lot to compare it too. The quality seemed really good for the price you pay. My dad has not used a holster before so I didn't want to spend a lot of money on one for him to decide he wanted a different type of holster. So if you are trying them out this is probably a good one for that because if you decide you don't like it, it isn't a huge investment. Shipping was quick as well.

They say you get what you pay for. Well, sometimes they're wrong. This is one of those times. You actually get more than you pay for. Yes, you could spend more, but why? This one works great. It's comfortable to wear and fits great. There are several places where you can adjust the size. The shoulder pads, held together via a small plastic ring and two sections of elastic, are very comfortable. Although it comes for the right-handed in mind, the holster and magazine holder can be easily detached and switched. And the mag holder opens upside down to allow the mags to easily slip out instead of making you fish for them. It attaches to your belt with an adjustable strap on the mag holder and a long velcro strap on the holster. I say this is a great value, especially for anyone carrying concealed for the first time across the shoulders.

Perfect for costuming purposes (SHIELD agent). I don’t know how well this works with a gun since I don’t own one, but it was fabulous for its intended purpose—storing car keys for my team members who have no utility belts and storing used tissues when my superhero group does a parade during cold season.

great holster for my son's costume get up. Once he is done with it I can use it since the build quality is good. Fast shipping.

My boyfriend used this as part of his Steve Zissou costume at a Wes Anderson themed party. Worked perfectly for the costume!

Can be adjusted to fit on your leg, has an additional strap to go on your belt and make sure it doesn't slip or fall.

It took me a bit to figure this all out, but otherwise this is easy to adjust, fit comfortably, and could fit a gun easy.

Let's start this out by saying that a.) This was for a cosplay, not actual tactical use and b.) I'm pretty small (5'3").I ordered this and the left-handed one for a Jake English cosplay (a character from a webcomic who uses dual pistols) and was a little wary about how adjustable they'd be considering that I'm short for the average woman, not to mention compared to guys.Happily, these adjust to as far as you need them to go without a problem.However, there's a small plastic piece on the leg straps that holds down the excess strap when adjusting it smaller, and it can make it difficult to actually adjust the length of the straps. I recommend un-threading the strap from half of the little piece, adjusting the length, and then re-threading the plastic thing to keep down extra strappage. It doesn't affect the length at all, so the extra 7.5-ish inches on the upper thigh strap that I pulled out could be completely flattened out. The top strap that attaches to the belt can also be adjusted.Note to cosplayers: You absolutely must buy a belt for it to attach to. I got the "Columbia Men's Military Style Belt" since the fabric matches well and can be cut down fairly easily if you're willing to spend the money and need a belt.It's also fairly comfortable, though some of the tension in the clips is pretty high, so I pinched myself a few times. The nylon is fairly comfortable, and so far hasn't chafed at all, though I haven't worn it to a con yet, so I don't know about extended use. I don't think, with adequately moisturized legs or skin-colored tights, that it would be a problem.

Because I have a concealed carry licence I have had the opportunity to use this holster system a couple times with my Kimber 1911. It was very comfortable to wear, and with a winter coat it does not project in any way that lets others know I am carrying. The straps and buckles made it very easy to adjust and use, and if you tie the access out of the way the straps do not interfere with operation.

Once it is adjusted, it's all good. Two things I would modify: the tension strap that goes across the shoulders needs to be locked in place because it slides and makes the holster loose and saggy. I put a safety pin on the strap to secure it. The next thing I modified was the holster itself. I cut off the Velcro piece and just kept the snap on strap because it is bad enough that you can't extract you weapon quick enough from this holster, but the Velcro piece made it even worse. I love the double magazine capacity. I would also put the anchor strap on the holster more towards the front of the holster to keep it from swinging so far out to the side. I know I said two, but the third just came to me.

Husband absolutely loves the versatility and the comfort of this holster. The price is very affordable for all of the amenities. It's the only one he's found to hold his larger pistol with a laser sight on it. Thank you so much for making this available!

I purchased 2 of these for Christmas to use as gifts. I wasn't too sure about the quality because they were so inexpensive, but when they arrived I was pleasantly surprised. The packaging isn't too fancy, but our boys loved the holsters themselves. They wear them all the time. They aren't too heavy or bulky and are comfortable to wear. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a similar item but who doesn't want to spend a small fortune. Definitely worth the money!!

You can't go wrong with this purchase. Adjusting the holster a bit, it will lug your pistol around just fine even if you're sprinting at full speed and then some--you could even have a pistol with a silencer in this >:D. I have run a few miles non-stop with the holster on safely, and while it is a bit loose even after tightening it as much as possible, you can't complain about the $20 price tag. If you're using this as an open carry holster, I wouldn't worry too much, I think just the sight of my S&W in this bad boy sent at least one bad guy running to the hills and gave a few onlookers a sense of security. I love it because it's the cheapest detective style holster one can buy, and man, does it look sharp on top of a good dress shirt. If you're likely to wrestle with offenders while wearing your pistol, I would look into a more sturdy and expensive holster without thinking twice. This one could easily snap in all sorts of places during a struggle which is worth noting--baby it though, and it will serve you well. It doubles as a concealed carry holster if a sweater is put on, which is good. The extra mag pouches are an EXCELLENT feature.Overall, this is a professional low cost solution to holstering a weapon that can successfully be used 'in the field' with extreme discretion derivative of those fields--you get the gest. It would make a good spare holster, or loaner holster for someone you may encounter or could be in your company whom does not have a holster. If you're tight on funds and just NEED a holster, I would go for this one before any other without hesitation.

I had to adjust it madly when I got it. But everything is adjustable in it, including the inside of the holster itself. Once totally done, I put my 50 Desert Eagle (A massive pistol weighing 6# +- loaded) and went to the truck stop next door, dressed for winter and no one noticed or could tell it was printing. If you were using it on a more reasonably sized gun than a DE50, I think you'd be happy for the price. I'm a big fan of IWB hybrid holsters for most of my guns though, berettas, bersa's etc. I am totally satisfied since I paid like $23 for the thing. No complaints from me.

Thanks to the long straps you can really adjust it any way you need it to be comfortable. I trimmed the straps off when I got the lengths to be as I needed them and there was no issue with the pieces sliding off or anything. The Velcro is strong.

Inexpensive? Yes. Cheap? Time will tell. Just to be perfectly clear, this review is very much dependant upon the price. For the price, it's not a bad shoulder holster at all.The holster itself fits my Kimber 1911 very well and the shoulder harness is easily adjustable. The whole assembly uses more velcro than I would like, but it isn't too bad. Comfort is not too bad, for the price, but with proper adjustments it can be better.Pros:-The price is right-Easily adjustable-Decent comfortCons:-Velcro and elastic (elastic is just on the magazine side belt loop)-No built-in method of securing the excess straps from adjusting. I'll use electrical tape to tape up the excess and make it more presentable.Final thoughts:This is worth the price if you want to "test ride" a shoulder holster (they're not for everyone). I plan on modifying this quite a bit to use my Blackhawk Serpa quick disconnect mount for better retention. I'll probably also replace the elastic portion with something more stable, but I haven't decided.

I have only just received the product but my initial thoughts are that it is a quality product for such a low price. My XD40 Subcompact fits in the holster snug and comfortably and the weight distribution feels even with one magazine and a pocket knife in the pouches. I haven't had a sufficient amount of time to really use and evaluate the product but overall, it is a great base to start with. If needs be, it would be simple to modify with some simple sewing as needed.

I like it though I do find it is not as comfortable to carry as opposed to an IWB holster. You can carry two magazines which balances the weight on the shoulders but still for me, it won't be my go to holster. I bought it because of the concealment possibilities and I carry a full size CZ which I find the weight more noticeable with the shoulder holster than the inside the waist band holster. The holster position is straight on and a little awkward for me in drawing. It holds the CZ well and at 6' 185 lbs., it is easily adjustable for my stature. I think it is just something to get used to. It does take longer to put on than the IWB and if you are removing your outer garment it will be difficult to have it not seen. Winter is coming for me here in the East and I can stay concealed with a sweat shirt under my winter coat, so I will give it further testing. The coolness factor is there for me so I will continue to try to adjust to it. The straps are longer than I need and I think there should be a little loop on the straps so the excess is not flopping around. The price is right and if you want to experiment, like I did, with wearing a shoulder holster, try it out. I got the Army green which also adds to the coolness factor. Seems well made and I believe it will hold up well. Maybe I will try carrying my Springfield XD which is a smaller gun. Like I said, good price and if you have a hankering to try a shoulder holster, go for it.

I've used this once; will need to use some more to be really sure, but I got this to carry a Colt .45 while hiking.The gun does fit, but I find it difficult to get the entire system to hang well though, probably because my gun (with an extended clip) is so dang heavy. I'm still messing with getting this right. Works perfect for my airsoft gun though!I find the the UTG Heavy Duty Web Belt to be a little wide for fitting within the velcro connectors at the bottom of these suspenders and that belt seems a little heavy and less than durable so I use a belt I've used forever with my BDU's, don't know what it's called, I call it a 'cargo strap' style belt. Sorry, don't know how else to tell you what belt worked for me.Not bad for the cost; I suspect I need to look around more for a "real" shoulder holster though for "real" guns.

I haven had a chance to wear this at this point so my review will be very limited but here are my observations so far. While it is fairly flimsy it was very cheap. It holds mt XDm 9 and the two spear mags and when I put it on it doesn't seem to put too much weight on my shoulders. the shoulder pieces have padding and both side have loops for a belt. the mag pouches are nice and old the two 19 round mags very well. the holster is a little on the thin side but does have some padding. I think it will serve it purpose and I think it will hold up but it's not a high price item and you do get what you pay for.

Hard to adjust, which is a great thing because they won't adjust with vigorous movement..just tedious when first sizing them up. The reason I don't give 5 stars is due to the gun buckle. I feel like there could have been a better design. It's able to hold just about anything but upon putting the gun back after a draw, you have to move the buckle out of the way with your other hand.

Items is made of good quality, not damaged, no rips, tears etc. It a holster for small to medium size pistols. I do wish the legs straps were larger because I have big legs because its a tight fit.

Goes well with the UTG belt. I bought this to go with my Black Widow costume, since there were no holsters or guns. This holds a toy gun, about the size of a real gun. I don't bring my real ones out of the house.

Wrote another review on the other holster side. Overall great but tight on the legs.

I bought this to try with a Benjamin Trail NP Pistol. The pistol slid right in without any modifications needed. I have a UTG hip holster which I ripped the seams a little to get the BT to fit, but I didn't like the way it sat in the holster, plus the gun is so long the draw was awkward. However, this drop leg holster did not require any seams to be ripped and the gun is much better balanced and more natural to draw in this configuration.I'm 6', 185 lbs. The upper leg strap fits fine, but the lower one is a little bit tight with the strap all the way out. I don't have huge thighs, but I do bike a lot. I may sew in some extra 1.5" webbing to make the lower strap longer. The lower strap doesn't feel completely necessary, so I may also just opt to not use it.I just got it today so I'll have to put it though it's paces and report back, but I wanted to get it out there that the Benjamin Trail pistol easily fits and it's a better option than on your hip. I would imagine that a Crosman 1377/1322 would work just as well (if not it's still a good holster and you could probably mod it slightly to make it work. Overall the construction seems sturdy and well made. It's definitely made for large guns. Little guns would get lost in it.

shipped on time...ready for my costume party.....fits nice on my leg...i am 5' 4" so it did run big on my leg...but threw some high heel boots on and it took the short effect away immediately...It's a holster...it does what it's supposed to do...good price and pretty good quality...i was expecting a low quality material...but I am quite satisfied...I can surely reuse it again in the future with another costume...nothing broke..it adjusts well...handle it with care as you would any purchase you make, I say....

It was easy to adjust to how i neeeded it. Im a little over six foot and it rested well on my shoulders. Fits my glock with no issues. Extra clip holder is nice as well. Bought to use while I did some light four wheeling. Everything stayed in place perfectly.

Pretty good holster but its made in China . I had to return the first one because of stiching on the magazine pouch on the side that is close to the body. I almost missed until I took it off in the daytime and noticed the flaw in the sewing. I bought another one and it is much better as far as the sewing goes.

Fits my fullsize 4.5" .45 xdm like a glove. However with all the rigging all the way out it barely fits me vertically. I am 6'1" the shoulders however are almost too wide with the shoulder adjustment all the way in. The double thumbreak is unwieldy and i defintely will be removing the velcro as others have done. The construction seems to be of good and reliable quality.This is not a one hand draw with the current thumb break system.Overall however I'm quite happy with it for the price

FOR the price . . ?? It's a Very versatile holster, you just HAVE to expect to get "intimate" with adjusting all the Velcro. Picture in ad show's it carrying a small sub-gun . . . I'd imagine that is possible, plus it can ADJUST for rail-mounted tac-lights . . .I am modifying MINE, by unstitching the inside clasp-strap on the holster and RE-SEWING it higher up on the holster at the same 45 degree angle.That would be repositioning the clasp to just under the hammer/slide on LEFT side of the gun, as you would hold it . . .PRIOR to doing that, that clasp was TOO LOW on the holster and when a pistol is IN the holster it wanted to tip over. (possible design change for the company??)Like others have commented, there is an extra Velcro strap that goes OVER the thumb-break . . . that will likely get snipped, and the thumb-break ITSELF is a bit TOO LONG and TOO flexible . . . I might jury-rig something to make the thumb-break STIFFER, so that it opens properly, by just pressing down with your thumb. I'm thinking of inserting some toothpicks into the thumb-break, or maybe a few pieces of paper clips . . .If you're carrying a 1911, or anything cocked-locked & loaded, getting the thumb-break "RIGHT" is important.Again, for $22 bux, I don't mind working with it . . .I'm a size 46 shirt, no problem adjusting it for my 6'2" burly frame.

Being a large individual, I reluctantly purchase anything that might be difficult for me to wear. I wanted something that I could wear, under my coat, while working around home. I usually wear bibs and don't like pocket holsters or belt. This will hang vertically, IF YOU WEAR A BELT. There is a hook & loop strip inside that sets the depth the firearm will go into the holster. I was forced to 'seat' the firearm very, very low to prevent the concentrated weight (grip with magazine) from forcing the holster to swing outward at the bottom. The position of the downward support straps seem just a bit out of alignment to provide true vertical hang of the strap to the plastic clip, especially the outer, rear strap,causing the unit to flip the entire setup outward and try to take a position of the firearm grip being more parallel to the ground and not to the body . I wish I'd bought the 'horizontal" version - but I don't like the barrel pointing anywhere except downward when residing in the holster (full size 1911 & condition 1 - yes, I've shot 1911's since '66- so no dissertation on safety viewpoints are needed here). I've tried other firearms in the holster and all require a deep 'set' of the firearm to prevent the outward swing. There are a lot of adjustments and it takes some trial and error to reach a level of comfort with me. The shoulder supports are very good (old motorcycle-collarbone breaks are not aggravated). The magazine pouch feature is secure and easily accessible. Definitely not a Galco or DeSantis, or even an Uncle Mikes, but for the price, I'd do it again. I like that I can carry while driving as well (with a light cover garment) without seat belt 'crunch'.

I got this today, it's a good rig, well made, sturdy material. The reason I'm posting a review is because I wanted to highlight some things to consider when buying this:1) Like the other reviews say, this isn't a fast-draw holster. There's two reasons for this, the first is the snap. I solved this by removing the snap (I never use holster snaps anyway, too much to remember in a situation).If you need to wear a shoulder holster, chances are you're doing discreet carry anyway and so the vest/jack together with the holster itself should keep your sidearm in place.~However~ and this is the bigger thing, the front retaining strap to the holster crosses into and diagonally across the upper grip of the sidearm to varying degrees (tried it with M9, USP, M&P-all the same)...so in a fast draw, you need to (with your left hand if you're right handed), push the back of the holster forward and tilt it to present the grip to your right hand free of the front retaining strap. It's not a big effort, but it is an extra effort. Memory train it or don't use the holster if you need fast draw. Hopefully, the designers read this and change the design a little in Mk II. But, this feature also keeps your sidearm secure. So, it's a tradeoff and down to personal preference.2) There's seven points of adjustment with this holster: neck, magazine x 3, holster x 3. You'll need to fiddle (a lot) to find the right fit for your body type. Also, if you have a extremely tall torso, this rig may not be long enough, I estimate it'd max out for people around 6"1.Other than that, it's great, one of the better shoulder rigs and you can't beat the price.

I'm left-handed so the idea of a holster that converts from right-hand to left-hand is very appealing to me. I've tried wearing this around the house to get it broken in a little, but so far it's not really what I wanted (to be fair, the holster I want is leather and costs $150). I tried wearing it under one of my summer shirts that is normally worn not tucked in, but my wife says it's still pretty conspicuous. It may be OK for winter wear under a jacket, but I guessing not in warm weather. Also, the holster will accommodate a number of medium size guns, but it doesn't really fit any one of my the way I would like.

Shipped quick and as described, just does not work for me.

This is a toy. After fighting with this for a while I finally gave up, it is too light. The only pistol that worked in this was an airsoft, or lightweight prop. So as not to be a total loss, that's where this is going...into the prop dept.

It's O.K. Not comfortable not very adjustable but it does the job, unfortunately it's not quite as rigid as a police issue so if you are packing a real 9 loaded on one side and two full clips on the other it's still very uneven and not quite stiff enough material to hold them in place without strapping them down tightly to your belt which makes for high-water pants worse than suspenders! This will work for air soft.

Not a great holster, but for the money, it will work. the ring in the back holds the shoulder straps too close together and is uncomfortable because it cuts into the back of the neck. I cut mine off and used some paracord to separate the shoulder straps farther apart. It was more comfortable that way, but still not great. I recommend the NEW Barsony Nylon Concealment Shoulder Holster w/ Double Mag. I got one for the Springfield XD 45 Tactical. It's a large gun and conceals very well with this extremely stable holster. Got mine on Amazon. Shoulder straps are suede and stay put and are very comfortable. Backstrap sits across shoulders and not in the back of the neck. Goes for around $40, but is a much better holster.

The harness is a little flimsy. Velcro is the main material used for securing it to your body. It does not especially produce a comfortable fit, or mold your handgun to your body.If you own a small compact semi-automatic handgun, then this holster will do a decent job.I own a S&W Airweight Revolver, and even though it is built to be a lightweight concealed revolver, it still tends to jumble around on my body. The holster does not provide a secure enough fit to keep a lightweight revolver snug to the body.Lastly, a velcro strap is what is used to secure the weapon in the harness.Wasn't a bad deal for the price, just don't expect quality or reliability.

Same review as holster for the left side!! Ok for halloween costume but it kept sliding down my leg and not staying put, and I didn't want to tighten it any more than it was and risk cutting off the circulation in my leg!

I bot a matching set of these (left and right) because I need them for a costume. I did not want two different models, as I already own a nice condor drop leg holster. These are good basic holsters. They will fit every handgun I own. The release buckle is a little clunky, but you aren't going to use this for quick access anyway. The biggest problem I have is with the second leg strap. It is not long enough if you have large thighs. I have this extended as far down as it can go from the waist, and have the second leg strap extended as far as it will go and it just barely fits. This setting also has the second strap just above my knee as that's the thinnest part of my thigh. Since I'm only using these for a costume it's not that big of a deal. The price is also pretty cheap so that helps as well. But if you have big thighs, you are going to need a different holster.

I purchased this holster and the one for my other leg for a Black Widow cosplay and I'll admit the only thing that disappointed me was that the "fully adjustable" straps just did not fit my thighs. I'm 5'5 and 135 pounds (give or take) and so I was shocked how poorly that they fit around my thighs. And my right one was 2 inches shorter than the left so it was way too small! Luckily I was able to cut and see in additional fabric for the straps so they could extend more to fit around my thigh but I find it incredibly disappointing. Also every time I say or crouched for a picture one of them would pop open and I would have to click it back together around my thigh.

I purchased this for an airsoft pistol, and I would rate this holster lower if I had intended it for serious use. I read another review that commented on the length of the lower strap, and they weren't kidding! I actually had to go to Home Depot and buy a nylon tool belt so that I could add nearly a foot to the lower strap. Also, the snaps are on the outside, as are many universal holsters of this nature. Again, for something like Airsoft, it doesn't matter. However, if you are looking for a holster for personal protection carry, do yourself a favor and buy a proper fitted holster for your pistol. You want one that snaps next to your person (like a police holster) so that the action of grabbing the grip will also function to release the snap.

Bought this mainly as part of a tactical Halloween costume, but I found that it fit my Glock 19, so I kept it. I also purchased this holster in conjunction with the LEFT handed tactical holster from the same company. This holster has a good look and feel to it. Decent size and can fit well with vaious makes and models of 9 mm, 40, or 45 caliber semi auto hand guns. Comprised of Nylon, reinforced plastic belt and leg connectors. The interior of the holster does NOT have a fitted/reinforced plastic frame, however, this leaves the holster able to stretch and fit a variety of handguns. Also has a spare magazine pouch attached.Con: Not the sturdiest of holsters. It would be nice if there were an instuctional diagram with pictures to demonstrate how to connect and utilize the holster properly.Overall: I recommend this holster

Leg straps are small.... BUT. I doubt it's as bad as many hear claim. It takes some doing to adjust the straps and I suspect a lot are not doing that correctly. When i first opened the packaged, I was furious I could not get holster to fit. But, with some work, I realized what I was doing wrong. Take the buckles off completely before adjusting! Still, This is not likely to fit a signifigantly bigger man's leg, but I'm short and thin but I'm also a serious cyclist with tree trunk thighs and legs which makes any and all pants/ leg accessories, and belts that fit hard to find. With a lot of finigling, I got this to fit well. It's a decent quality build for under $15. The real problem here is that it's a huge holster. I wear it for costuming purposes, but I would never EVER actually use this for actual carry. I work in security on the side and the holster is too big for my full sized Glock 27 and still loose on a Taurus 357 magnum with a 4 inch barrell. This holster might fit a Desert Eagle or a larger 45 allright, but beyond that, it's not practical in any sense.

Did not work for my purposes. It's too bulky to conceal under any jacket even a heavy winter coat. This might be because of my weight. The retention strap does not work well as it comes. I cut the extra Velcro parts off and reinstalled the rest turned so it tucks under the beaver tail and it works okay.

I bought this, thinking it would be quite a bit more discreet. Under a nice fitting suit jacket this thing screams "I'm armed". Even under a bulky jacket, still very noticeable. I'll still use it on range day, but this is not the concealed carry solution I was looking for.

you know I was really excited about this holster it took me a while to find a vertical holster but for what I paid I feel it could have been a little better if your right handed it's a little hard with the buckle strap righ if front of the pistol lock(strap) I guess it's good if you swap it and use it left handed but it's no very, practical for my uses and it's very bulky for my pistol, I have an sd40 and it swims inside even after I adjusted all the straps but it is very comfortable (as much as can be exspected from a nylon holster) I give it 3. Stars all in all a good holster if you have a. Desert eagle or an uzi but not very tactical or practical.

The holster itself is great. The draw is fluid once you get the holster positioned just right. It fits my 5.5" S&W 22A target pistol just fine, so a 1911 should have no problems. The thumb strap is too flimsy to unsnap quickly, and requires more exertion of force than I like. It is also too long. I will probably replace the cumbersome thumb strap with a sturdier one from a Blackhawk hip holster. The attachment point to the harness interferes slightly with drawing as it sits in a poor position without making adjustments to clear the holster. The webbing strap at the base of the neck is extremely uncomfortable, and would do much better with some sort of padding. The mag holder is too bulky, and prints a ton even under a very large, loose black hoodie. There are tons of fiddly little adjustments especially concerning the way the pads sit on the shoulders, and how it attaches to a belt. After a couple hours of adjustment, and wearing it is "acceptable" but by no means comfortable. The quality of the material is decent, and will likely wear very well. I would recommend it for large autos at the range, out walking the dogs, or any situation where it is worn for a brief period of time, and concealment is not a concern.

For price, I really can't complain.The only problem I have with this holster--as did other reviewers--is that the outside or left front attachment strap crosses to the outside of the holster and over the butt of the handgun hindering an effective draw, rendering it almost useless.....If you are left handed, then this would not affect you at all as the front strap would be to the inside of the holster rather than to the outside of the holster obstructing your grip.My Beretta 92FS fits pretty well once I got everything adjusted.This vertical holster is more comfortable at the shoulders than the UTG horizontal model. The horizontal model is of less quality, prints more, the shoulder portion of the rig is not adjustable, and it only has a snap retention system rather than the stronger snap and velcro system as this vertical unit.As far as complaints on the velcro and snap retention system for the holster---I am OK with that--can't be too cautious if you are active and on the move when using this rig.I bought this for a quick harness when I'm taking the dog for a walk or making a quick jaunt in the winter, else I use my SHTF Gear ACE-1 holster for CC of my Beretta 92FS. For the money, it will serve it's purpose.

This is a very well made shoulder holster and my second one made by UTG. I bought this one to hold my Taurus PT92 AR while it has either a laser sight mounted on the bottom Weaver Rail or a Holographic Red/Green Dot Sight on a custom made top rail. Unfortunately I had to subtract 2 stars for 2 very good reasons.STAR DEDUCTION #1. The holster has a MAJOR defect in craftsmanship. The way the front attachment is sewn to the gun holster is made where the front shoulder strap goes directly dead center across the gun AND the thumb break, making it very hard to get your hand around the pistol and IMPOSSIBLE to draw the weapon in a timely manor....thus getting you killed if you need to get it out fast........shame on you guys....but all is not lost.STAR DEDUCTION #2. I solved the problem by removing BOTH attachment points on the HOLSTER, and repositioning the holster in the HORIZONTAL configuration (instead of the VERTICAL configuration it came in) and hand-resewing the attachment points to the holster to fit this horizontal profile. It worked perfectly, but I HAD to deduct at least 1 star for all the work I had to do to make this thing work right.Any other time I would have simply sent it back for a refund, but I REALLY needed a holster right away......so I fixed it! It works great now with no straps getting in the way and it now quick-draws very well. I suggest you do the same if you need a specialized holster to hold your special weapon like I did.SKYNETRP

bizarre layout, weird loops, flimsy build, poor strap mechanisms, weapon falls straight out.

Seems uncomfortable the side would keep turning and the material feels very cheap,the back felt tight and I did not like it at all ending returning it.

Not LE grade... airsoft grade junk.... lousy retention strap snap release

I was super excited for this.. until I placed my 1911 in. I felt the nylon was very uncomfortable and rubbing the back of my neck pretty roughly, All in all I'm just gonna stick to a hip holster.

I thought this might fit the bill for an inexpensive, easy to conceal carry. It doesn't. It is inexpensive because it doesn't allow you to conceal carry naturally. The carry option is too obvious for most settings (and I wear a suit jacket over it). The velcro over the concealed carry portion ensures that anyone within 50 feet will hear that you are opening it. The extra magazine velcro is similarly loud. It would be better than not carrying but it is not discrete and unless you know who will be watching even a little .380 will produce a pronounced bulge on your back. I was disappointed.

I ordered this for a 5 inch 1911, and it fits. My real issue is that it flops around no matter how I've tried to tighten it. The gun fits but this holster could accomidate a much larger pistol, and nearly all of the guns weight is held by the front strap. This holster will not conceal easily, maybe a really loose fitting coat/jacket. It is well made and it's ambidextous and universal, so at the price I couldn't resist.

Way too small wont even wrap around my leg and im a pretty small guy.Plus its way to big for a medium gun and it is in no way quick release. Probably good for cosplay but thats about it.

The straps on this don't even come CLOSE to fitting. I wanted to wear this up by my hip. Instead, this sat on my CALF. I'm VERY disappointed. This would fit on a child... The quality of the product is great, though... God, I wish it fit.

The reviews that say it are small are pretty spot on. This is more of a womans/kid's size holster. The top strap was so small even fully extended it wouldn't wrap around my thigh. The lower one fit, but very tightly. I cut the top straps off completely and it still carries Very snug. The bottom of the holster is pretty wide, so smaller guns will slip down in there a little to far. You can stitch the bottom or stuff it to fill it in.If you're using this as a kids or woman's cosplay item, it's ok for the price. (this is the 2 stars, otherwise it's a 1 star). If you need functionality, don't get it.

Let me start of by saying this was for a REAL gun. Im not sure if airsoft guns run larger then real guns but this holster is HUGE. I wanted something cheap since i wouldn't use it often. I was looking to use this for when i was at my camp in the Adirondacks and animals are a large worry and when hiking or hunting. however none of my guns fit in this. Now i didnt expect my XDS or G27 to fit snugly cause there sub compacts. but my compact Ruger sr40c was way to small. my full size 22 revolver was way to small, and my M9 that i purchased this for didnt fit. It actually fell down into it and the barrel was sticking out the bottom 2 inches. My M9 is a full size hand gun that didn't come close to fitting. In fact my Ruger SR40c with my larger streamlight tac light attach was still to small for this holster. I could honestly see putting a sawed of 12g in this.

Overall, I'm not terribly impressed with this holster, even for less than $15. It is VERY large (my Taurus PT-24/7, similar in size and build to a Glock 22) floats around freely and the retainer strap won't tighten down enough to hold it in place. Speaking of the retainer straps, it has a pinch-to-release buckle, which is VERY slow to deploy. Velcro or a snap would have been much better. On top of that, the leg straps aren't long enough. I don't have chicken legs, but I'm not huge either, and these straps have to be at their very longest to be even remotely comfortable. Even at that length, they are pretty tight and end up working their way down toward my knee, which pulls my belt (and pants) down with it. The drop-down strap is a huge pain to adjust, and excess tail of the strap dangles down over the gun, potentially causing a tangle or getting in the way of a secure grip on the firearm. The construction seems pretty sketchy as well. The holster itself isn't very rigid, and most of the straps don't stay secure at any given length.The only thing this really has going for it is price. I like the extra magazine pocket and the loop buckle that allows you to put the holster on and off without undoing your belt, but beyond that, there isn't much for redeeming qualities. If you just need this for a costume or for an airsoft war, then it might be fine, but for real use, I'd steer clear of this piece.

i got this holster because i thought it would be better than my current holster. its ok i guess but the leg straps really are short like many other reviews mention, im 5'10 170 lbs and the straps barely fit around my legs fully adjusted, but they did fit, and the holster fits comfortably with the gun at a comfortable height to grab with my hand. now for the negative, i carry a Taurus pt100 which it almost the exact size of the Beretta 92, its a very large gun and it still fits sloppy in the holster. when you look at the picture there are two little black things that look like buttons for the back-strap, those are actually rivets, the back-strap actually is held together with stupid little plastic clip. so instead of one fluid motion to draw your weapon it is two. not only that because the gun fits so loose the strap has to be fully adjusted to hold the gun down. i put my gun back in the old hip holster, maybe one day ill buy another leg holster but definitely not this one

The shoulder straps are comfortable and have a lot of adjustment, but the holster itself has issues.The snap is cumbersome to undo which makes it difficult to draw the firearm. The holster attaches to the shoulder straps at two places. One on the rail side of the holster, and the other on the outboard side by the trigger guard. The outboard straps come up over the back of the pistol grip and pins the firearm against your side, making it incredibly difficult to get you hand on the grip to draw the weapon. Also, the sights of my gun get snagged on the stitching inside the holster making it difficult to stow the weapon and impossible to draw the weapon quickly. It does hold the gun securely, but that's about it.I would not recommend this holster if you are carrying for personal protection. Drawing my weapon out of this holster is not easy or smooth, which, in my opinion, disqualifies this holster for concealed carry.

The holster was very big. Did not fit my spring field xd 45. The strap that goes crossed your back. sits high on your neck.Return shopping way almost 1/2 the price of the holster

Garbage.... dont waste your money. I keep seeing questions pop up about what guns it will fit. Let's get this straight.... the thing is oversized and designed for large frame pistols. Unfortunately, even my 1911 floats in that thing even when fully adjusted to its smallest. I seriously is junk. The holster itself is nothing more than a square oversized polyester pocket with a velcro strap.... nothing more, nothing less. IMO, a true waste of money and false advertising! "UTG LE Grade"?? No LE officer/agent would ever purchase such junk. Save you hard earned cash and shop around for something better. I gave it two stars because at least the harness itself is descent and the mag pouch was usable, but as an actual holster? It failed miserably.

As mos stated, the design is poor. I spent the night switching things around, this way, then that way, and I never got it well enough to use one handed.The set up as it came had the gun and the mag pouch reversed, but correcting it only made it less uncomfortable across the shoulders.If you want it tight enough to stay close to your body, your pants will be pulled up as it secures to your belt and has to be TOO TIGHT to not flop around.It needs to be attached to a belly band to stay close to your body.Also, that Velcro/snap combo takes 2 hands to unsnap, and even if I only use only the snap or the Velcro, again, it takes 2 hands to get the gun free.Also, the front strap crosses right in front of where your hand needs to go to draw the gun out of the holster, so the first thing you need to do is hold the strap out of the way with the left hand, reach in with the right, grab the gun and hold it steady, unsnap with the left, then pull it out!I have a full sized milspec 1911 and with everything adjusted as tight as possible, the gun is still loose, so it appears to be intended for double stack full frame pistols.If you just need to securely store a gun somewhere on your body, it's ok, but don't think you are going to draw in any sort of timely manor from that thing.I was optimistic thinking others were only having issue with the adjustment, but now I wonder if all those positive reviews are from UTG employees!This will be another return so I can save up for a better holster.

update..everything I said below is still in force.... after wearing it and carrying a full size glock in it, with every adjustment used to customize it to the size and shape of the glock I have had the gun fall out of it twice, once when I fell and the second time bending over. Over time the retention strap and strap under the barrel allow the gun to wiggle around and escape. At that point the very wide front to back pocket allows the gun to rotate butt first forward and if you bend over or say fall, you are at risk of loosing your gun. I wear a vest over the holster and once the vest kept the gun from falling to the ground. The second time the gun fell and hit the ground in my yard. This holster is not safe to use period.All that said.. I still like the shoulder holster concept. The holster has been comfortable to wear and gives me easy access when driving which I didn't have with my other holsters. I would say the harness part of this is very decent but the holster and holster attachment part are a total fail.original reviewOk.... I haven't used this thing long but here are my impressions of it.First it seems to be pretty well constructed. No quality control issues etc... It's just nylon webbing, holster and ammo holder with some plastic buckles and snaps. For 20 dollars its ok material wise. The shoulder pads and such seem to work quite well and feel fairly comfortable to me. 6'2" and 190 lbs. The straps going down to your belt work well but remember you have to undo the velcro and work them from around the belt if your going to the bathroom to drop your pants.Second.. I really dislike the design. let me tell the ways I dislike the design...a. The pistol holster is huge at the bottom. It doesn't narrow down to confine the barrel of your pistol front to back. There is just one 1 to 1.5 inch wide piece of webbing with Velcro on it that you use to support the pistol barrel at the bottom of the holster. Using the Velcro you can move it up, down and front to back. It seems in concept to work pretty well but in practice you have a thin piece of webbing that the muzzle of your pistol rests on and the rest of the almost 5 inch wide base of the holster is open. If the pistol shifts the muzzle will fall through. This can cause the pistol to shift in the holster and the front sight to potentially catch on that piece of webbing when drawing.b. Both the retention strap and the upper handle of your pistol are under/behind the forward strap on the holster coming down from the shoulder where it attaches to the holster. It seriously impedes releasing the retention strap or getting a good grip on your pistol to draw it.c. the retention strap sucks. It is hard to release and with the overlapping Velcro gets even harder to release. On my glock it also because of the design of the rest of the holster that allows the gun to shift forward and back a little bit will come off of over the pistol and no longer be securing it. I found its a little easer to release if you do not use the snap and just the outer flap of velcro to lock it down.d. the holster if not secured to your belt can tip forward if you have a full size pistol with a 15 to 17 round magazine in it. The weight of the long magazine wants to over balance the gun and move it to more of a horizontal than vertical position and pivot it on where the straps attach to the holster. The rear strap attaches more than half way to the bottom of the holster and allows the weight to tip the holster. the forward strap is on the outside of the holster from your body and attached just below the height of the magazine/handle of the pistol. If your pistol tips forward and the muzzle has fallen off the strap it rests on, or the retention strap at the top of the holster slips off then your gun can just tip and fall out potentially.e. Magazine carrier is a downward facing double unit. The flaps that fold up and Velcro to the side to retain the magazines are very long and when you pull on one to release a magazine it seriously gets in the way of a secure hold on the magazine as it drops out of the holster.The magazines drop freely and quickly. It would be very easy to fumble the magazine and drop it. Other than that the carrier sits nice and balances the pistol to some extent. It also looks as if will hold the magazines very securely. I have tested it with 15 round glock .40 magazines.Over all I wanted to test out a shoulder rig to get the pistol off of my hip. I think in concept I like the idea of a shoulder rig having tried this one. However I will not be using this one other than as a test for weight and balance of carrying a gun and magazines there.

I purchased this holster for use with new conceal carry laws in my area. I have tried it with multiple pistols.Pros:Plenty of adjustmentFairly sturdy constructionCons:Takes awhile to get it adjustedDoes not fit well with those with large buildsPoorly DesignedDoesn't fit most gunsOverall I'm not impressed. I'm a pretty active guy and was looking for a good strong holster to fit my weapons. I have tried it with both full framed and subcompacts. My loaded 1911 falls out when I bend over to pick something up. I have tried it with a friends Beretta 9mm, and an xdm 45 and nothing seems to fit this holster. I understand that it is advertised for weapons with accessories but the problem lies with the locking mechanism at the top of the holster being to far towards the front so it cannot secure the weapon properly. The other problem I have with this holster is the fact that you clearly cannot quickly draw your weapon. I can't believe that even though my weapon falls out when I bend over I still cannot remove it quickly in a standing position. It requires two hands due to the strap layout, using one hand to steady the holster and the other to remove the weapon. Save your money and move on.

Wished it didn't pull on the belt so much

I guess you get what you pay for. The one I received had a strip of Velcro missing on one side where it's supposed to attach to a belt.

Uncomfortable, kills my back after a short wearing it.

Not a good product.

I read several reviews indicating it would fit a larger person. I am 6ft 3 in tall and 225 pounds. This does NOT fit...it actually fits, properly through shoulders my 5ft 8 in 115 pound girlfriend. It also does not accommodate Glock 21 magazines. This product is improperly represented in the description.I am extremely disappointed in the product and Amazon. DO NOT buy this if you are an average or above average size individual, you will be disappointed.

Not adjustable

These holsters SUCK. I adjust them for the largest length and they still cannot fit me. I am not a large person, I'm 5'10" with above average build and it was a super tight fit and that was without jeans. I'd hate to wear them with actual pants. Not comfortable at all.I feel like these holsters would only fit a very thin male or a female. I do not recommend these for the bad design of adjustable straps.

Junk. The leg straps are to short. My glock 23 fits in it like a trash bag. Would not recommend. Thought it would be good because I've picked up a few UTG products and been happy. The winning streak is over. Gave it one star because I can't find a way to give it less.

Didn't fit, even the tightest setting fell loose off my thigh. So sad and disappointed :(

THIS IS JUNK!!!! COMPLETE GARBAGE!!!!!!!!

Even though it is cheap, not really worth your money. I am an average size guy, I weigh 195 lbs. and I can't get the straps big enough to fit around my leg in a position that is comfortable. The leg straps also just slip down and then it is hanging by the belt strap which just pulls on your pants. It also says in the description "removable belt strap" it does not come off (blatant lie). It is cool looking when its on (for about 4 steps), but not functional what-so-ever. Spend a little more money on something that will work properly. NOT RECOMMENDED!!!

This holster is worthless, it's way oversized even for a full size 1911, as you can see the gun does not fit snug at all the barrel sticks out of the end about two inches. It actually goes so far in the holster it's hard to retrieve. The snaps for the quick release are garbage, broke one snap after a single use.

The straps are fixed to holster is on upside down making your holster hang upside down. Same way with the shell pouches. I do not recommend you wasting you money on this.

worst designed shoulder rig ever... it doesn't work and idk why you would buy it... the pistol flops around something fierce... the horizontal, while not fitting a weapon light like this one, is a much better choice! don't buy this you will regret it as I did and have to return it

I am disappointed with both Amazon and UTG! I searched Amazon to "Vertical Shoulder holster for 1911" This was the 1st thing on the list I paid $12 for 2 day shipping and $6 to send it back. 1st of this is NOT for a 1911 or a .357 or a 9mm I may have been able to fit my AK47 in if I tried hard enough. 2nd this is NOT made for big & tall. the velcro belt straps go the wrong way and the thumb break, If you get you 1911 to stay in is crap. I would be dead before I was ever to be able to get it out in aa SD situation!! DON'T BUY IT IT'S CRAP!!!

When I first got and open this product I was excited because at first it looked like the materials were of a fine quality and the design looked sleek as well. However, upon trying this on myself and my gun (Jericho 941) it became painfully clear that what I bought was not a shoulder holster but in fact a piece of crap. The first problem you'll run into is that any movement more intense than a brisk walk will loosen the straps to the guns casing as well as the one that runs from shoulder to shoulder (just why?). the abundance of different straps and Velcro made it feel as if I was wearing a parachute that would come undone at any minute. The next problem is I'm left handed and when you switch the modular clips to the left handed side the gun droop to a horizontal position even actually countless adjustments and when actually carrying even when pulled as tightly as they could my gun and chips would hang clumsily and in no way was it concealed of even safe as I'm certain this holster could give and fall at any moment. Granted this holster is 20 something dollars but frankly I could making one out scraps laying around my house just as good. dont buy it.

I did not expect much with this, and I sure didn't get much. There is virtually no way to conceal carry with this, the holster is massively bulky. I have an SW40VE that is big enough, but this shoulder holster was a joke. I'm a big guy, 5'10" 400lbs, and was going to have to modify something on this to make it work. The frame fit me, that was actually okay. The problem was I couldn't reach my pistol in a decently smooth manner no matter how long I wore it. I sent it back, figure that I will either spend the money and buy something really nice, or custom make my own out of leather. Since my wife tells me I need a hobby (and going to the range is not what she had in mind), maybe leatherwork would be a good option!

I was just recently certified to carry concealed. I've made so many mistakes. This holster is one of them. I have had to spend hours getting it to fit right. It is almost impossible to quick draw. I have had to re-arrange the rigging so that I don't have the stupid Velcro flap over top of the button release. The tab on the button release is way too long and it is hard to find where the break is. Not to mention the front strap that connects the holster to the shoulder harness is over top of the break strap. I've rigged this thing up to circumvent some of these issues. I will not use this as my primary holster. I may use it as back up and buy a smaller pistol and a Kydex hip holster. I do like the ability to carry two extra mags or speed loaders, however, if you're in a justified shooting attack, you wouldn't have time to fool with the ammo, or drawing the pistol for that matter. You might have to hope that the attacker doesn't take the gun from you.