Galco Parabellum Shoulder System, Leather
$235.20
Galco’s Parabellum is the shoulder holster system for the 21st century gun carrier! Galco has a long and storied history with shoulder holster systems, ranging from the original Jackass rigs of 1970s Chicago, through the Miami Classic made famous by Don Johnson in the 1980s, and into the 2000s with the Vertical Holster System (VHS) so popular among Americas warfighters. Now, Galco is modernizing shoulder holster carry with next-generation passive and active retention systems. Using hybrid construction that combines Kydex with top grain leather and Premium Center Cut Steerhide, along with a refined and updated harness, the Parabellum is a giant leap forward in shoulder system design. Carrying both pistol and spare magazines in a horizontal orientation, the Parabellums Kydex holster and mag carrier bodies allow very fast firearm drawing and reloading capabilities. Retention of the pistol is accomplished with both a passive retention device at the trigger guard and a pivoting hood that is swiftly released by the thumb to draw the pistol. When holstering, the hood is automatically opened by the pistol, eliminating the need to assess retention-strap interference. The open-front magazine carriers use rubberized retention ramps for security and permit a very fast reload without any encumbering straps. The Parabellums holster and magazine carrier components are mated to Galcos newest wide comfort harness, which is a full 2.75in at the shoulder, maximizing wearer comfort. At the same time, concealability especially with an open jacket is enhanced with a recontouring of the harnesss strap shape. The new harness also features an improved key-hole harness fastener system that replaces the earlier screw-and-post design that results in greater security, ease of assembly, and greatly reduced chance of fastener loss. The future of shoulder holster systems has arrived with Galcos Parabellum. Patent pending. Specifications for Galco Parabellum Shoulder System, Leather: Manufacturer: Galco Color: Black Gun Make: Glock Gun Model: Glock 19 Gen 4, Glock 27 Gen 4, Glock 26 Gen 3, Glock 22 Gen 5, Glock 26, Glock 27, Glock 32, Glock 31, Glock 23, Glock 33, Glock 19 Gen 5, Glock 22 Gen 3, Glock 19 Gen 3, Glock 19X, Glock 45, Glock 22, Glock 23 Gen 3, Glock 22 Gen 2, Glock 26 Gen 5, Glock 26 Gen 4, Glock 23 Gen 2, Glock 17 Gen 1, Glock 22 Gen 4, Glock 27 Gen 3, Glock 17 Gen 2, Glock 19 Gen 1, Glock 17 Gen 4, Glock 17 Gen 3, Glock 17, Glock 23 Gen 4, Glock 27 Gen 5, Glock 19, Glock 17 Gen 5, Glock 23 Gen 5, Glock 19 Gen 2 Holster Material: Kydex, Premium Steerhide, Cowhide Hand: Right Holster Type: Shoulder Holster Finish: Plain Condition: New Application: Concealment Holster Finish: Plain Country of Origin: USA Features of Galco Parabellum Shoulder System, Leather Hybrid Kydex/top grain leather/Premium Center Cut Steerhide Carries pistol and spare magazines horizontally Passive retention device at the trigger guard Pivoting hood for additional retention Open-front magazine carriers use rubberized retention ramps Wide comfort harness maximizes wearer comfort Package Contents: Galco Parabellum Shoulder System, Leather
Matt C –
I just got this rig today. It seems nice, not sure what the other reviewer is talking about that it's cheap. Maybe he was expecting something heavier and thicker, lol? I don't agree, seems high quality but time will tell.I wanted something I could wear when riding motorcycle, running to the store and not wearing pants with a belt. After I've actually used the rig for awhile I will update the review. So far I can tell you 3 things:1. Assembling and adjusting the rig wasn't hard2. The retention of a loaded G19 without the "retention hood" down (so the internal part that "snaps" onto the trigger guard inside the holster) seems very good. I was unable to shake the pistol out of the holster. Possibly it will weaken over time? That remains to be seen.3. I have Trijicon HD night sites on my G26, which are very popular and common. The sight height is pretty much the same, but these sights are about 1/4" farther back on the slide, which is enough to interfere with the function of the retention hood. I can flip it down, but require 2 hands to open it, cannot do it quickly with thumb as designed and this just won't do.It would have been nice to have a warning about this in the product description. In my case, I doubt I would need the hood if carrying the G26 if I wanted to, but I also can't imagine carrying the smaller Glock with this holster. My G19 still has stock sights and the hood works as described. If I decide to upgrade to non-stock sights, will have to take this into account.
Gary –
It's a very good holster and I haven't really been able to use it much yet. I think that the retention lever isn't necessary because of the plastic nob inside the holster that fits inside the trigger guard. That being said it is a little difficult to draw from the holster quickly. You have to use your free hand to grab at the bottom of the holster to hold it still to get your firearm out. You also have to really give it a firm jerk to get it released. I'm hoping over time it gets easier. It is a quality holster though. I definitely like this companies prices as well. Saved a good bit of money getting it here other than going through Galco. Shipping was quick as well. I will definitely check optics planet first before I go anywhere else.