How to Wear M3 Shoulder Holsters

Assemble the shoulder holster

• 1

  Buckle the vertical shoulder strap, which connects at the back of the holster and runs around to the front of the holster where there is a metal ring. Buckle the vertical strap in the middle notch unless you are particularly large or small framed.

• 2

  Buckle the horizontal side strap, which connects to the vertical shoulder strap at the back of the holster and runs to a snap hook that links to the metal ring at the front of the holster. Once again, buckle the side strap in the middle notch unless you are particularly large or small framed. The snap hook at the front of the horizontal side strap is used when taking the holster on and off.

• 3

  Unload the pistol and then place it into the holster to be sure the fitting allows for a natural draw. Don't forget to button the pistol into the holster securely.

Fit the holster to your body

• 4

  Disconnect the snap hook at the front of the horizontal side strap and pull the vertical shoulder strap over your left shoulder. At this point, the holster should be hanging under your left armpit with the grip of the pistol pointing forward and the barrel pointing at the ground.

• 5

  Reach behind your back and grab the horizontal side strap dangling from the back of the holster somewhere around your left back pocket. Pull the side strap around your right side and under your right armpit and connect the snap hook to the metal ring at the front of the holster.

• 6

  Snap the optional belt loop at the bottom of the holster around your belt. This step is optional because many users of this holster chose not to connect the snap around belt loop for better ease of motion in confined spaces.

• 7

  Reach for the grip of the pistol with your right hand to see if it hangs too low or too high for a comfortable draw. Make note of where the holster hangs from your shoulder as well as how tight or loose the side strap is under your right armpit. The pistol should be easily accessible with the end of the magazine well resting just below your heart, but the entire shoulder holster rig should be comfortable as well.

• 8

  Remove the snap hook at the front of the holster and take the M3 off to adjust the vertical and side strap buckles in order to improve the position of the holstered pistol and allow for a comfortable and natural draw.