Reviews & Ratings for Galco Miami Classic II Shoulder Systems — 37 reviews — Page 1

Galco Miami Classic II is the gold standard for a production, highest quality horizontal shoulder holster. But this model does not work well (for me) with the 3.6” slide version of the M&P compact. The slide length stops short of the end of the holster body and there’s about 3/8” of extra leather poking out that impacts printing. (Again, for me.) Optics Planet is the place to get Galco products for sure.

It's a Galco holster. So, it's basically perfect. It fit the s&w m&p like a glove. Optics planet is a great store that carries great products

Borrowed an original for a week before I ordered this one (2.0 with horizontal mag pouch). This new one is as well or better made than the OG one I borrowed from a 60 year old DEA agent. Love this holster. Fits my G19x perfectly. Wear it all day with no discomfort. Excellent product, and best price I could find.

Great quality, it is the only shoulder holster brand that fits perfectly. Great price

Great shoulder holster, as everyone knows. The Sig 226/228/220 size Miami Shoulder Holster seems to be a good fit, from my experience, the Beretta 92x line of pistols and the CZ 75 pistol variants.

The Galco MCII is a new item for me. I have owned several Original Miami Classics and was happy with them especially after changing the mag carrier to the horizontal style used on the MCII. I had stayed away from the MCII because I had been advised that the Original MC was usually a better fit for small framed people. But just like my shirt size, it seems I am in the middle of M and L. The MCII fit comfortably and I was able to get the same ride height for the holster and mag carrier that I had on the Original MC. The new style fasteners made set up a tool free breeze. Any future adjustments (if needed) will be quick and easy. It seems like break-in for the holster was much much quicker than some previous GALCO holsters, they might have changed something in their production process, it works for me. The harness seemed more flexible right out of the package and required zero break-in. The GALCO Miami Classic II seems like it is one of the best shoulder holsters you can buy off the shelf.

First, as with all Galco holsters this set was well made. There were two problems with this particular purchase.

First, The Optics Planet listing was not clear about what was in the set. They OP uses the same pic (showing a semi-auto with mag holders) for all versions of the Miami Classic II but I wanted a revolver holster. But this set specifically indicated it was for a S&W M69 .44 4.25", a hard to match revolver. And the sale was amazing so I took a chance. In particular, I didn't know if I was getting mag pouches for a revolver holster, speed loader pouches, or the vertical loose round pouches. (Turned out it was speed loader pouches.)

Second, I needed to replace or supplement everything except the holster itself. I needed the wide harness, to add the tie-downs, and to replace the speed loader pouches as .44 mags don't seem to fit. Now, this was in part my doing and I am happy enough with the purchase but probably should have ordered just the holster and built the set myself. The set description could have been much more complete, though.

WELL CRAFTED, LOOKS GREAT, PERFECT FIT. VERY ADJUSTABLE. I ADDED A MATCHING LEFT HANDED HOSTER TO MAKE A DOUBLE SHOULDER HOLSTER FOR TWO S&W 640S.

I have an original Galco Miami Classic holster that I've used for about two decades. It's real leather, well made, durable, and fully functional. This model 2 version must be named after going number two. OMFG. First off, it's latigo straps, not decent leather. Second, while the description says with or without optic, that's a lie. Sure, the gun can fit with an optic, but the backstrap is too short so you risk it falling out and shooting yourself. Third, instead of real Chicago screws like the original, this one's held together with cheap plastic nub buttons. That last one is easy enough to fix for about $8.00, just buy some decent screws off Amazon or your local hardware store, but the connector up top is that same cheap plastic and that's not so easy to replace. All-in-all they've soiled their brand and I will never buy from Galco again. Optics Planet at least still delivers quickly with great pricing so I saved nearly half versus buying off Galco's website... sigh, facepalm, sigh...

EASY TO ADJUST TO FIT, GREAT LOOKING, WELL CRAFTED, GREAT WAY TO CARRY.