This black leather shoulder holster system is Galco’s VHS 4.0 pattern, a vertical shoulder rig designed for users who prefer upper body carry over waistband carry. It uses a vertical holster on one side and a vertical double magazine carrier on the other, which helps balance weight across the harness and makes the system better suited to longer wear than a single side rig alone. For your catalog, the correct fit is Concealed Carry → Shoulder Holsters → Vertical, because the handgun rides in a true vertical orientation.

The leather is accurately described as premium steerhide, not generic leather and not suede. Galco’s official product page lists premium steerhide construction, while retailer listings for this exact SKU confirm the black color, ambidextrous setup, vertical double magazine carrier with secure flaps, and included tie downs. The system also uses a 2.5 inch wide harness with a Flexalon swivel back plate, which matters because shoulder rigs live or die by how well the harness moves with the body.

In the field, this type of rig suits people who spend time driving, sitting, wearing outer layers, or carrying a compact pistol with spare magazines in a more balanced layout. A vertical shoulder holster is not the fastest option to put on and remove compared with a belt holster, but it distributes weight well and keeps the grip accessible when seated. Galco also notes that the system converts for right or left hand use, making it more flexible than many fixed orientation shoulder holsters.

This SKU is listed for SIG 250 and 320 Compact applications, and OpticsPlanet’s fit list for VHS4 822B also includes compatible compact variants in that family. The system is ambidextrous, includes tie downs for both holster and ammo carrier, and fits chests up to 56 inches according to Galco’s official specs. Your source sheet lists the same core features, including the wide harness, swiveling back plate, vertical double magazine carrier with flaps, and included tie downs.

Key Features:

Premium steerhide construction. Vertical handgun carry. Vertical double magazine carrier with secure flaps. Ambidextrous conversion for right or left hand use. Wide 2.5 inch harness for better support. Flexalon swivel back plate for improved movement and fit. Includes tie downs for both holster and magazine carrier. Fits chest sizes up to 56 inches. Designed as a complete shoulder system rather than a holster only setup.

What’s Included:

Vertical leather holster, shoulder harness, vertical double magazine carrier, tie downs for both sides, and harness fasteners. Galco’s product information and retailer listings consistently describe this as a complete shoulder system, not a stripped down holster body.

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