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Product Information
GALCO
OPTIC SOLUTION Shoulder Rig for Pistol with Red Dot Optic (RDO)
The Optic Solution brings the shoulder-rig concept into the 21st century: a direct descendant of Galco’s proven Jackass and Miami Classic designs that is compatible with most carry-style red dot optics, whether closed or open emitter. This lets a modern EDC pistol with a mounted optic be carried in a shoulder system. Holster and double magazine carrier are made of premium steerhide, the harness of full-grain leather with a Flexalon back plate.
The shoulder system has a long tradition at GALCO: the Jackass Rig of the company founded in Chicago in 1969 became the Miami Classic. GALCO has been based in Phoenix, Arizona since 1983; according to the manufacturer, all Galco products are designed and hand crafted there.
- Compatible with red dot optics
GALCO designed the shoulder system to work with most carry-style red dot optics, whether closed or open emitter. This brings it in line with today’s EDC pistols. Which firearm and optic combination fits depends on the selected article variant.
- Diagonal or horizontal carry
The holster’s swivel keepers allow adjustment to a muzzle-up/butt-down position for better concealment, or to a true horizontal carry. According to GALCO, horizontal works best for users with deep chests and shorter-barreled pistols, while the diagonal position helps smaller individuals conceal longer-barreled handguns. The silhouetted holster design accommodates different barrel and slide lengths.
- Horizontal double magazine carrier
The open-front horizontal magazine carrier, pioneered on the Miami Classic II, presents two spares ready for quick reloads. Twin tension units allow the retention level of the magazines to be set.
- Thumb break with polymer release
The retention strap has a new thumb break whose multi-curved, scalloped polymer release guides the thumb into the draw position, which GALCO says gives a fast, ergonomic release of the strap. On 1911 fits, a patent-pending deactivation block engages the pistol’s thumb safety while the strap is snapped; the pistol is carried in Condition One (cocked and locked).
- Harness with Flexalon back plate
The full-grain leather harness incorporates Galco’s Flexalon swivel plate, which allows each of the four straps to move independently. The straps are 1½ inches wide at the shoulders, balancing carrying comfort with concealment. The system fits chests up to 56 inches.
- Premium steerhide
The holster and magazine carrier are made of premium steerhide. The system is available in black or tan.
- Carry method
Shoulder holster system; holster adjustable to diagonal (muzzle slightly up) or horizontal; 1½-inch straps; chests up to 56 inches.
Material and craftsmanship
Holster and magazine carrier in premium steerhide; harness in full-grain leather.
Available configurations
Compatible firearm models
Glock
- 17Gen 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6
- 19Gen 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6
- 19X
- 22Gen 2 · 3 · 4 · 5
- 23Gen 2 · 3 · 4
- 26Gen 3 · 4 · 5
- 27Gen 3 · 4
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34Gen 3 · 4 · 5
- 35Gen 3 · 4 · 5
- 43
- 43X
- 45Gen 5 · 6
- 47Gen 5
- 48
- 49
Sig Sauer
- P365
- P365 .380
- P365 Fuse
- P365 SAS
- P365 X-Macro
- P365X
- P365XL
Tisas
- 1911 A1
- 1911 A1 Carry B9/45
- 1911 A1 Tank Commander
- 1911 Raider
Ruger
- RXM
- SR19115"
Shadow Systems
- DR920
- MR920
Smith & Wesson
- SW19115"
- SW1911SC4¼"
Springfield Armory
- 19113" · 3½" · 4" · 5"
- 1911 Operator4¼" · 5"
Colt
- 19113" · 3½" · 4¼" · 5"
Dan Wesson
- 19114¼" · 5"
Kimber
- 19113" · 4" · 5"
Nighthawk Custom
- 19115"
Palmetto State Armory
- Dagger Compact
Stoeger
- STR-9
Taurus
- PT1911
Wilson Combat
- 19114" · 5"
Scope of delivery
- Holster
- double magazine carrier
- harness with Flexalon back plate
Notes
- Hand, color and exact fit depend on the selected system configuration.
- Optional accessories are ordered separately.
- For the most harmonious overall look, we recommend choosing leather holsters and leather accessories from the same manufacturer in the same colour designation. Leather is a natural material; slight variations are possible even within one colour. Colour names such as brown, tan, cognac or natural are not standardised across manufacturers.
- For leather care we recommend the GALCO Leather Cleaner & Conditioner.
* Firearms, optics, magazines, ammunition and accessories shown are not included unless expressly stated. The selected article variant applies.
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