Reviews & Ratings for Galco Parabellum 2.0 Shoulder System — 1 review — Page 1

I chose the Galco Parabellum over another contender in part based on the Galco reputation…design elements in common with their classic leather shoulder holster systems…available reviews…and the fact the Parabellum accommodates red dots while their leather systems do not.
Since arriving a week or so ago I’ve been wearing the holster for much of each day mostly to figure out the best adjustments for me. Galco recommends several days of wear before setting the adjustments and they’re right. It takes some time making incremental adjustments and corrections. Once you get it right the system is comfortable for all-day wear and conceals very well even with open jackets…vests…even shirts. I haven’t found the need so far to purchase the separate belt retention straps. When adjusted high and tight - the way I like it - the fit is stable and the draw very effective.
The only negative for me is the thumb release retention strap. While Galco’s instructions make it clear that it will take some stretching and flexing to loosen the strap to the point you’ll be able to snap it shut….even after a week of keeping the strap closed over my firearm (once I was able to do so) I still have to take the holster off to refasten after opening to draw. I still can’t get it reshaped while wearing. I also find the thumb release of the strap a little awkward….but perhaps that’s due to my surgically frozen joint at the base of the thumb making full extension and movement of the thumb compromised from...
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