Toschi "Upside Down" Holster and the Movie Bullit

calicojack · Apr 9, 2020

I was watching the Steve McQueen movie Bullit and was looking to see if I could find a holster like the one Lt. Bullit used. Apparently a real-life San Francisco detective by the name of Dave Toschi had the same "upside-down" rig. Anyone ever tried one of these? Looks interesting.

Blaster229 · Apr 9, 2020

What's the purpose?

calicojack · Apr 9, 2020

Blaster229 said:
What's the purpose?

Supposed to be a good "quick draw" concealed carry holster. The fact that I can't seem to find a similar one makes me wonder if it's all it's cracked up to be.

Blaster229 · Apr 9, 2020

A pistol pointing to into your armpit is a good carry??

ADR · Apr 9, 2020

Blaster229 said:
What's the purpose?

Maybe deeper concealment so it doesn't push out on the outer garment/jacket at the front? (Looks like a good way to get shot while you're trying to draw your gun.)

calicojack · Apr 9, 2020

ADR said:
Maybe deeper concealment so it doesn't push out on the outer garment/jacket at the front? (Looks like a good way to get shot while you're trying to draw your gun.)

If nothing else it's a good movie.

ADR · Apr 9, 2020

calicojack said:
If nothing else it's a good movie.

Agree 100% and I like oddball equipment that was once used just for the historical/cool factor.

With that being said, I personally don't like shoulder rigs. We're authorized to wear them under certain circumstances if doing admin/non-patrol stuff which I did for a few months to get a break from the norm. Tried one and literally turned it back in after 1 day. (Not knocking people who like them, they're just not for me.)

PowPow · Apr 9, 2020

Looked to me like a good way to shoot the good guy behind you!

Blaster229 · Apr 9, 2020

ADR said:
Maybe deeper concealment so it doesn't push out on the outer garment/jacket at the front? (Looks like a good way to get shot while you're trying to draw your gun.)

I've worn a "regular" shoulder holster with a 229 holstered the proper way, high up while wearing a dress shirt for deep concealment with zero issues.

smokedog · Apr 9, 2020

Looks like it's a good way to off yourself.
No thanks

Jake4U · Apr 9, 2020

I have one of these. With a featherweight S&W under a suitcoat you forget it's there.

Looks like currently unavailable, but send them a note if interested.

https://nevadagunleather.com/Upside-Down-Shoulder-Holster-Currently-unavailble-155.htm"]https://nevadagunleather.com/Upside-Down-Shoulder-Holster-Currently-unavailble-155.htm

3paul10 · Apr 9, 2020

Didnt horse....I think his name was....on barney Miller carry a snobby that way?

ADR · Apr 9, 2020

Blaster229 said:
I've worn a "regular" shoulder holster with a 229 holstered the proper way, high up while wearing a dress shirt for deep concealment with zero issues.

I'm no expert in them, just taking a guess. (see the post above regarding my experience with one :lol2:

)

rseymorejr · Apr 9, 2020

3paul10 said:
Didnt horse....I think his name was....on barney Miller carry a snobby that way?

You mean Fish?

Blaster229 · Apr 9, 2020

The best thing for deep concealment I've ever used. 5.11 holster shirt

3paul10 · Apr 9, 2020

rseymorejr said:
You mean Fish?

Damn it, you're right!!! FISH!!!!

...I knew it was an animal anyways...

calicojack · Apr 9, 2020

Blaster229 said:
The best thing for deep concealment I've ever used. 5.11 holster shirt

That does look a lot more practical.

Blaster229 · Apr 9, 2020

calicojack said:
That does look a lot more practical.

I think they show the grip out like that for illustration, because a 229 goes deeper down in there. Pair of cuffs and 2 spare mags fit in the other side.

ToolAA · Apr 9, 2020

Blaster229 said:
The best thing for deep concealment I've ever used. 5.11 holster shirt

What did you stuff in the other side?

Blaster229 · Apr 9, 2020

ToolAA said:
What did you stuff in the other side?

Spare mags, cuffs. Passport. Stuff.

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