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4.5
Looks like I'm the first one to review this Aker shoulder holster. I've included lots of photos so potential buyers can get a really good look at it. Mine is black leather for the Glock 17 or 19, and recently-manufactured as its label is dated August 2016. In my photos, I'm using my Glock 19 with G19 mags, but it works equally well with my Glock 17 and corresponding mags. The design of this holster allows use of either pistol/mags with no fitment problems. I'm giving it a 5-star rating because in its price range of $100-150, the quality and comfort is at least as good if not better than its competitors. The leather quality of the holster and mag pouch is very nice, and in my opinion, better than Galco. The Aker leather is thin, light, yet more sturdy and better-formed than Galco. A problem I have with Galco is that the holster leather on just about all of their products is too soft and does not have that thin, light, hard-shell leather that's the hallmark of a properly-made holster (such as Milt Sparks, Ritchie, and Alessi - all of which I have a good amount of experience with). One negative about the Aker holster is that its interior is a little bit rougher than I'd like, but this will smooth out in time and honestly, in this price range, does not bother me at all. The initial fit of the holster was very good and didn't require much break-in, but I did so anyway. I wrapped my Glock in a Ziplock bag and worked it into the holster and snapped the thumb break. I left it overnight and in the morning, my bare pistol inserted and released more to my liking. By the way, if you find that the thumb break is a bit difficult to snap initially, just twist the leather back and forth a few times and it'll loosen up just enough. Now to discuss the shoulder harness. I could be wrong, but the harness looks to me to be bonded leather with a grain pattern pressed into the exterior. Bonded leather is frequently used in less-expensive leather furniture, but is certainly adequate quality and strong enough for use in this shoulder holster at this price point. The harness is soft and flexible, which contributes significantly to comfort, and I have no complaint. Also of note is the interface of the harness and the rear of the holster, which facilitates a slightly butt-down diagonal carry (adjustable). I very much prefer this design for concealment and is one of the reasons I decided to give this Aker model a try.For daily, all-day wear of a shoulder holster, you should probably invest in a Ritchie or Alessi because the quality and comfort is at the top of the market, but you'll certainly pay for it and wait several weeks. (If Milt Sparks made a shoulder holster, I'd buy one in a heartbeat, but they don't, unfortunately.) If you want a more affordable option with fast delivery, and if you're only going to wear the shoulder holster occasionally or not all day long, I can wholeheartedly recommend this Aker model. As of right now, I'd still choose the Aker over anything else in its price range, including anything by Galco. This is the first Aker holster I've ever had in my hands, and I'm very satisfied with it.
