The GALCO Miami Classic II

QM-0115-2A

The Miami Classic II is a very slight variation on the shoulder rig in service with a couple of generations of discerning armed professionals and citizens. The primary material is top-grain cowhide with the holsters molded to fit the specific pistol. Weight bearing hardware is some breed of wonder plastic lightweight and emphatically strong enough for the task.

The visible divergence from the original Classic rig is there are no flaps on the offside double magazine pouch. The magazines can be yanked out without intermediate steps for a faster reload. The mags stay put under adjustable tension and are not a bit prone to detach themselves spontaneously. The firearm is secured in place by thumb break backed with a tension screw.

The rig goes on like a vest with no need for belt stays. The harness straps cross high between the shoulder blades providing the maximum in comfort and the impression of perfect balance in spite of the difference in weight between the gun side and the magazine pouch. For the last several months I’ve worn mine over a tee-shirt and under a tucked button-front sports shirt of my accustomed size. The pistol is a steel-framed stainless Colt XSE Commander though a full-sized 1911 would work out just as well. There is no hint I am carrying an optimum defense handgun and two spare reloads. The Colt hangs unshifting along side my ribcage, instantly accessible through the shirtfront with the second-from-the-top button undone or replaced with a shill.
BY Mike Cumpston

Galco International
2019 West Quail Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(800) 874-2526
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