Top 3 Shoulder Holsters | Aker Leather

Shoulder holsters are often overlooked or thought of as niche holsters that not everybody can use. If you haven’t heard of Aker leather, this blog will help inform you on how nice their products are. I rarely mention shoulder holsters because most people don’t ever want or need to use them. However, our brothers and sisters in blue need versatility in how they carry a firearm. For example, if a plainclothes detective has to use a CCW and an Inside the Waistband Band (IWB) holster isn’t right for the situation, he/she has to carry either an ankle holster or a shoulder holster. This blog is an introduction to Aker Leather and my favorite shoulder holsters they have on sale today.

FlatSider XR7

Aker Leather’s Flatsider XR7 shoulder holster should be the standard for undercover, federal LEOs, or plainclothes officers. It’s built to ensure the backing of the gun holster always stays flat and straight. This flat design improves weapon retention and reduces the profile of your holster. For example, if you’re wanting to wear a suit jacket, the FlatSider XR7 will keep your pistol against your body to reduce your profile and improve your safety. 

My favorite feature of this harness is the adjustable tension screws that provide further safety measures by acting as a trigger guard as well. The holster is made from premium full-grain leather from North American cowhide. Anytime I carried a shoulder holster, the balance of the weight would always be off because of the difference in weight from the gun side to the ammo side. The FlatSider is balanced perfectly and has adjustable shoulder straps to ensure you get the best balance on your shoulders. 

The FlatSider fits most police Glocks, including, Glock 17, 19, 21,23, 30, and many more. All the tactical Colt 1911’s, such as the Combat Elite, Commander, Delta Elite, and Government. The versatility of this holster is impressive too with the ability to fit anything less than a 63" chest. I know this holster is expensive, but you won’t find too many out there that give you the rustic look and feel of leather while keeping you safe with added features and holds up for decades. 

Which Guns Will the FlatSider™ XR7 Holster?

• Glock
• Colt
• H&K
• Kimber
• Ruger 
• Sig Sauer
• S&W
• Springfield

106  Comfort-Flex Vertical Shoulder Holster

The 106 Comfort-Flex shoulder holster is one of the most popular designs for federal law enforcement agents, such as the F.B.I. and Office of Special Investigations (OSI) in the United States Air Force. The biggest reason this holster is so special for those agents is because of the level of comfort in the shoulder straps and perfect weight distribution on your shoulders and not your neck. 

The Comfort Flex features a steel-reinforced finger release tab to ensure a rapid release for a quick draw without a belt tie. An impressive attribute of Aker Leather is that they seem to listen to their customers and are creating holsters to match what real LEOs want in the field. I think that’s a common attribute of successful companies and shows maturity, growth, and humility. Besides looking like an expensive custom leather holster, the Comfort Flex vertical holster adds passive retention to your draw through increased friction between the pistol and leather. 

Which Guns Will the 106  Comfort-Flex Vertical Shoulder Holster Fit?

• Glock
• Colt
• Kimber
• Ruger 
• Sig Sauer
• S&W
• Springfield
• Beretta

101 Comfort-Flex Shoulder Holster

The Aker Leather 101 Comfort-Flex shoulder holster is the newest design of the original Aker leather holster. There is a lot to like, but the high-end cowhide provides a thick, soft, and comfortable material that never loses its shape. The ability to maintain its shape after years of use is important because no one wants to spend $155.00 every couple of years for something so vital as a CCW holster. With Aker Leather, you’ll get a decade out of this holster if you take care of it and treat your leather every now and gain. 

The 101 model fits more guns than any other holster and works perfectly with the LEO Glock models for those of you that carry a Glock. A couple of the features that stand out are the nylon bonded thread and solid brass metal used for all connection points. The amount of effort put into these holsters is commendable and I highly encourage any officer serious about their craft to look into these holsters. The rear strap at the attachment for the shoulder holster is lower than most holsters to provide a diagonal carry to conceal the weapon better. This low-profile holster is carried by the men and women of the LAPD and many federal agents within the F.B.I. 

Which Guns Will the 101 Comfort-Flex Shoulder Holster?

• Glock
• Colt
• H&K
• Kimber
• Ruger 
• Sig Sauer
• S&W
• Springfield

Conclusion

When I think about a CCW shoulder holster, I look for the holster to be durable, dependable, to distribute weight evenly across my shoulders, instead of my neck. All 3 of these Aker Leather holsters check those boxes and offer the bells & whistles to make it a must-own holster for serious professions. Pay close attention to which holsters are made for your gun. Each holster is built to the exact specifications for each gun model, so it’s imperative that you make sure you’re ordering the right holster. If you’re looking for a rustic holster that exudes nostalgia and offers a balanced feel across your shoulders, Aker Leather is for you.