Technical Data
Product Information
| Item information | Value |
|---|---|
| HAN: | VHS4-RDO |
| Category: | Shoulder Holsters |
| Colour: | Black, TAN |
| carrying method: | Shoulder holster |
| handedness: | Right-handed, Left-handed |
| holster for: |
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| RDO Compatible: | Yes |
| Weapon model: | PSA DAGGER COMPACT, GLOCK 20, TISAS 1911A1 5", WILSON COMBAT BULWARK, SIG SAUER P320 X-COMPACT, RUGER SR1911 5", GLOCK 21, SHADOW SYSTEMS DR920, WILSON COMBAT 1911 5", GLOCK 17, GLOCK 21 SF, TAURUS PT 1911, GLOCK 22, SIG SAUER P228, GLOCK 19, SIG SAUER P320 COMPACT, GLOCK 19X, SIG SAUER P229, GLOCK 23, SPRINGFIELD 1911 5", GLOCK 31, SHADOW SYSTEMS MR920, SPRINGFIELD ECHELON 4 1/2", COLT 1911 5", GLOCK 32, SIG SAUER M17, ROST-MARTIN RM1C, DAN WESSON 1911 4.25", GLOCK 45, SIG SAUER M18, SIG SAUER P320 FULL-SIZE, DAN WESSON 1911 5", GLOCK 47, S&W SW1911 5", S&W 1911 5.0", KIMBER 1911 5", GLOCK 49, TAURUS G3, SPRINGFIELD 1911 OPERATOR, NIGHTHAWK 1911 5", RUGER RXM, TISAS 1911 RAIDER 5", TISAS 1911 |
GALCO
VHS 4.0 for Pistol with Red Dot Optic (RDO)
The VHS 4.0 (Vertical Holster System) was field-proven from Afghanistan to America and offers the concealment of the Miami Classic in the traditional vertical carry style. The 4.0 brings recontoured 2.5-inch harness straps, key-hole fasteners instead of screws, and a compact, fully ambidextrous tie-down system. Complete with holster, harness, ammo carrier and tie-downs.
The modular shoulder system is GALCO’s signature: according to the manufacturer, Galco International invented the interchangeable shoulder-system components (originally the “Jackass Rig”) in 1970. Founded in Chicago in 1969, GALCO today works from Phoenix, Arizona.
- Vertical system with service history
GALCO describes the VHS range as a long-serving military and law-enforcement system, including use in Iraq and Afghanistan and by police helicopter pilots. The VHS 4.0 offers vertical carry as an alternative to the horizontal MIAMI CLASSIC arrangement.
- Redesigned harness
The VHS 4.0 redesigns the shape of the shoulder straps. The 2½-inch-wide straps are recontoured to support comfort and concealment. The system fits chest measurements up to 56 inches.
- Four articulating suspension points
All four suspension points of the spider harness pivot independently. They connect through the clover-shaped Flexalon back plate and the swivel connectors described by GALCO as patented. This articulation lets the harness follow body movement.
- Key-hole fasteners and tie-downs
The key-hole harness fasteners replace the earlier screw-and-post arrangement. GALCO states that this simplifies assembly and reduces the chance of losing fasteners. The redesigned tie-down system is compact, concealable and usable with either hand.
- Complete delivery scope
The steerhide system includes a vertical holster, harness, vertical double magazine carrier with secure flaps, tie-downs for the holster and magazine carrier, and harness fasteners. It is a complete system, not merely the separately offered holster component.
- Ambidextrous and modular
The VHS 4.0 converts for right- or left-hand use. Additional modular components are sold separately. The supplied color is the one selected for the actual fit.
- Extended magazines and separate components
For full-size and compact pistols, the system magazine carrier generally does not accept extra-capacity or extended magazines. For extended-magazine combinations not listed in the firearm-model selector, GALCO specifies purchasing the holster, harness and extended or horizontal magazine carrier separately. For compact/subcompact pistols, magazines from the corresponding full-size version will generally also fit where such a version exists. GALCO recommends individual clarification if necessary.
- Magazines with grip sleeves
Magazines with exterior grip sleeves may not fit properly because their baseplates rub together. Increased capacity or an exterior sleeve is therefore not automatically covered by the selected system.
- Carry method
Shoulder holster system, vertical carry, convertible for right or left hand; 2.5-inch harness; chests up to 56 inches.
Material and craftsmanship
Premium steerhide; spider harness with Flexalon back plate.
Available configurations
Compatible firearm models
Glock
- 17Gen 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6
- 19Gen 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6
- 19X
- 20
- 21
- 21SF
- 22Gen 2 · 3 · 4 · 5
- 23Gen 2 · 3 · 4 · 5
- 31
- 32
- 45Gen 5 · 6
- 47Gen 5
- 49
Sig Sauer
- M17
- M18
- P228
- P229
- P320 Compact
- P320 Full-Size
- P320 X-Compact
Springfield Armory
- 19115"
- 1911 Operator5"
- Echelon4½"
Tisas
- 19115"
- 1911 A1
- 1911 Raider
Palmetto State Armory
- Dagger Compact
- Dagger Extreme
Ruger
- RXM
- SR19115"
Shadow Systems
- DR920
- MR920
Smith & Wesson
- 19115"
- SW19115"
Taurus
- G3
- PT19115"
Wilson Combat
- 19115"
- Bulwark
Colt
- 19115"
Dan Wesson
- 19114¼" · 5"
Kimber
- 19115"
Nighthawk Custom
- 19115"
Rost-Martin
- RM1C
Compatible lights and lasers
Scope of delivery
- Vertical holster
- Harness
- Ammo carrier
- Tie-downs for holster and ammo carrier
- Set of harness fasteners
Notes
- Additional optional components are not included.
- 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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