AIKATE Deep Concealment Shoulder Holster, Universal Underarm Gun Holster for Men and Women, Fits Subcompact and Compact Pistols for S&W Bodyguard, M&P Shield 9mm, Glock 19 26 42 43, Sig P365

I’ve had my concealed carry permit for years, but for the longest time, my handgun’s permanent "carrying position" was inside my bedside drawer. Why? Because every holster I tried felt like I was trying to conceal a brick using a series of aggressive rubber bands and sandpaper. I’ve spent a small fortune on holsters that were either so uncomfortable I couldn't breathe, or so awkward that I looked like I was smuggling a toaster in my waistband. Then I tried this shoulder/underarm platform. Honestly, my expectations were in the basement, but this thing has far exceeded them. The Comfort Factor: Usually, by lunch, I’m ready to chuck my holster out a window. With this one, I actually forgot I was wearing it. It distributes the weight perfectly across the shoulders rather than digging into my hip or pulling down my belt. It’s the first time I’ve felt "ready" without feeling "restricted." The Fit & Feel: It doesn't have that bulky, "I’m clearly hiding something" profile. It sits naturally, moves with me, and doesn't require constant readjusting every time I sit down or stand up. The Verdict: If you’ve been avoiding carrying because you’re tired of being poked, prodded, and annoyed by traditional holsters, give this a shot. It’s funny how a simple change in platform can make such a difference, but in all seriousness, this is a game-changer for daily comfort and peace of mind. Pros: Actually comfortable for all-day wear. Great weight distribution. No "tucking and pulling" at your clothes. Cons: I wasted a lot of money on other holsters before finding this one. Highly recommended for anyone who has a "holster drawer" full of regrets!

I actually really like this holster a lot! I have literally EVERY type of holster that is made and this $20 buck holster is far and above my fave! I have a beer gut so it is just not comfortable to try to wear any kind of holster around my waist. I've tried IWB, OWB, SOB, you name it I have tried it! Even shoulder holsters but this one is great because I can just wrap that spandex-type stretchy material around my lower chest, above my gut and it rides there perfectly. You will not get a real quick draw from this holster but I feel it is fast enough. There is an Alien Gear Lo-Pro belly band with a kydex holster canted at 45° that I now know would probably work great as a chest holster even though it's not technically built for that but it is $100! So while I'm trying to save up to by that one, which will provide a quicker draw, I will wear this one happily. Now keep in mind this is a $20 buck item, ok. It's not high quality or mil-spec or anything fancy. It is a way to carry my Sig P365 around my chest without printing and it is pretty dang comfortable. I wore it the other day for about 5 hours and just needed to tighten up the belt once while in the bathroom. That is another plus. A waist holster and even a pocket holster (my 2nd favorite) will weigh your pants down so trying to take a leak can be a chore to not drop your weapon or show everyone that you are carrying. This thing just rides there nice and snug. If you are more the skinny type you may have an issue printing but I am pretty muscular with a gut and this thing disappears under my chest muscles and above my gut. Plus, for $20 bucks, what do you have to lose? You can always return it. One last point, I am not a daily wearer, so if you do carry every day I'm not sure how long this would necessarily last, but there again it's $20 bucks. Really can't beat it. Be safe!

The main band is comfortable and snug. The holster is a good fit for my Taurus GX4. I can’t decide if I wish the Velcro holster retention strap could be adjusted or removed depending on how you carry. The package came with 2 shoulder straps and with no instructions. I had to refer back to the Amazon pictures to see how it was supposed to be set up. I “think” I’m only supposed to wear one strap and they are of slightly different lengths so I assume you are supposed to choose which one based on how high you want your pistol to ride. That said, the problem is that even with the longer shoulder strap, the pistol still wants to ride right up in my arm pit which is entirely too high. I want it to ride right below my pectoral muscle. I can kind of do that by not fully attaching the two ends of the strap to the main band (that is only half attaching the two ends to the band). I might try to come up with my own Velcro shoulder strap to get the right ride height. I like that the main band can double for a belly band minus the shoulder straps. I can wear it appendix iwb style, but I like wearing it backwards. With the outside of the back toward my skin and the inside out the band facing outward towards my pants. Feels more tight and concealed that way. Plus the pistol sits at a canted angle in this position. Note: another poster mentioned the holster itself is facing the wrong direction (left vs right) from the side you actually order it. I now get what he means. If you are right handed and order the right handed holster, your pistol will sit under your left arm in the holster at a perfectly vertical angle, but turn the pistol around in the holster and it will sit at a canted position with the grip angled up. I don’t think this is a flaw, but just happenstance. Because the holster is soft, you aren’t going to be reholstering quickly, but that’s the price you pay for a comfortable body conforming holster. Overall I would have given this a five star rating if it had come with one more longer shoulder strap option or maybe a single long strap that we could cut to the proper length.

For what it costs, this holster delivers. Value is good. Mine came with two support straps, and I definitely need both of them. Took a long time to sort out the best way to drape & angle the straps, but once that was resolved, the fit is good. The actual holster part has a strap for retention - and so my gun - although secure - has no hard material covering the trigger. (Just soft neoprene.) Plus the gun slides around... from ~20 degrees backward to ~20 degrees forward. The main strap is just too wobbly to keep the gun locked at a set angle. By tightening the main strap, I can guarantee that the gun will always stay under my arm (and not print at all), but it still feels like it's constantly sliding around. Plus the velcro doesn't extend far enough on the main strap, so I have a 1-foot length of strap that just dangles if I don't tuck it perfectly. I also own an IWB Vedder Kydex holster with perfect retention, and I've been playing around with marrying that holster to this one. If I could combine the two I'd have a perfect holster. Soooo... this holster is well worth the money. And while it's fine for a quick 45 minute jaunt, I wouldn't want it as my EDC holster.

My wife bought this holster for me to try. I truly owned more holsters than anyone should. I have never been able to find a simple and comfortable shoulder holster for a subcompact. I have plenty of shoulder holsters for larger frame guns, but I’ve never been able to find one worth the money for subcompact. I am blessed to have a lot of experience with firearms, and have been fortunate to find many non-shoulder holsters that I use regularly for subcompacts. When I received this holster in the package, I was disappointed and completely unimpressed. it looked flimsy and cheap. BUT, once I enrolled it, put it on and slipped my shadow systems CR 920 in the holster, I couldn’t believe it. I have been wearing it daily for a week, and while I can’t speak to how well it will stand up to the torture I will put it through, I am shocked at how well made, comfortable and flexible this holster is. It does get a little hot under the band around the chest in the summer, but it is a minimalist design and what little area it takes up on your chest will be tolerable in hot weather. It works great while riding my motorcycle or even in my work shop. I will also say that drawing quickly from this holster will take a great deal of practice. Because of the way the gun sits perpendicular to the chess band/floor, drawing is not as quick as you would find with a shoulder holster that holds a gun parallel to the floor. So far the Velcro is held up extremely well, but again, there’s much more torture to put this holster through. I have chosen to buy a second as a back up for an M&P 2.0 40 Cal. For quickness, comfort, and conceal ability, the shoulder holster has way exceeded my expectations so far.

I like to wear my shirt tucked in. This makes it really hard to carry a gun concealed because inside the waste band is uncomfortable and outside I have nothing to cover it. This holster was the perfect answer. I wear it high just under my nipple almost in my armpit. It is extremely comfortable and made out of soft materials. The velcrow is also very strong. I have worn it on just my skin and it it still comfortable but I do prefer to wear it over a shirt. My favorite thing about it is I can wear it under my safety vest at work. I almost never have to adjust it and honestly I forget it's there sometimes (admitably to a fault). It seems it will fit any compact gun. I only put my mp9 shield in it because I think my full size 1911 would be to heavy. Overall I love it, love the price, and love wearing it.

I purchased this holster specifically to allow the carry of my .9mm S&W M&P Shield when running. The gun remained in position well. There was some vertical movement as I ran, but this was minimized due to my left arm being just to the side of the gun. There was some printing from the bottom of the grip, but to completely conceal the weapon under my arm means to make it less accessible. I wear a xxx shirt for easy access by reaching down through the collar, and for greatest concealment. I was unable to tell whether the holster made me any hotter, or whether it significantly inhibited my breathing while running, being wrapped around my upper ribcage. A non-slip, adjustable shoulder strap (came w an extra) would have been optimal. Please include a clip pocket, as 7 rounds (one in the pipe) go fast in a small semi-auto. UPDATE: I decided to use the extra velcro strap fo further stability, looping one end in back around the D ring, running it around the right side of my neck, then attaching the other end in front. The holster is now very stable. I do wish the holster was a little deeper to further discourage the grip from shaking as I run. UPDATE (80921) With the addition of the extra strap for further stability, I AM DELIGHTED WITH THIS PRODUCT (still wishing for the extra clip pocket). UPDATE (51422): This product is HORRIBLE. The low-grade velcro continuously comes apart in high humidity conditions. If the wearer is muscular, particularly in his back, involuntary flexing gradually works the product loose, and you will find your weapon loose in your shirt at the waistband. This could get the wearer shot. The wearer can actually HEAR the velcro tearing loose as the security of the product tears apart. This product is now WORTHLESS.

Perfect......I carry several different hand guns and they all fit well......the bonus is that mine came with 2 shoulder straps. One is a solid length (meaning it does not have any elastic stretch to it), the other is stretchy elastic so it may be more comfortable for those with a longer torso. All and all it is very comfortable to wear....