Carry holder question
I'm right handed. That being said I'm debating what "draw" holster would be more appropriate. Straight draw from right side or left side with a cross draw??
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Yes. Don
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Cross draw looks cool when Walker wears one.
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What ever is most comfortable, asop. Personally, I prefer cross draw. Looking at all the movie westerns, seems like straight is probably faster.
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Go cross draw.
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Depends how big your belly is and how short your arms are. If your belly's big enough you could find yourself turnin' round and round tryin' to reach your gun. Might just screw yourself right into the ground.
I'd keep it strong side, myself. Less chance of sweeping something (like your weak hand/arm) you don't want to shoot.
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I like cross draw for one reason. If I am driving, a threat is likely to be at my window. If I carry on the right side, you have a tendency to WHAP the steering wheel with the gun.
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On two feet, strong side is better for most people. Seated, crossdraw is better.
I had a custom holster made for hunting. It's a high-ride crossdraw that puts a revolver up against my left ribs a bit lower than a shoulder holster would. It rides well, is comfortable, and any coat or jacket keeps the gun dry and free of seeds, brush, cockleburrs, etc. It is also a very useful "car" holster design if made for a pistol or DA revolver. (Mine is for 4 5/8" flattop Blackhawk.)
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Rocky Raab: 31516091251611/comments/31516091741979
On two feet, strong side is better for most people. Seated, crossdraw is better.
I had a custom holster made for hunting. It's a high-ride crossdraw that puts a revolver up against my left ribs a bit lower than a shoulder holster would. It rides well, is comfortable, and any coat or jacket keeps the gun dry and free of seeds, brush, cockleburrs, etc. It is also a very useful "car" holster design if made for a pistol or DA revolver. (Mine is for 4 5/8" flattop Blackhawk.)
I applaud this.^^^^^^
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Rocky Raab: 31516091251611/comments/31516091741979
On two feet, strong side is better for most people. Seated, crossdraw is better.
I had a custom holster made for hunting. It's a high-ride crossdraw that puts a revolver up against my left ribs a bit lower than a shoulder holster would. It rides well, is comfortable, and any coat or jacket keeps the gun dry and free of seeds, brush, cockleburrs, etc. It is also a very useful "car" holster design if made for a pistol or DA revolver. (Mine is for 4 5/8" flattop Blackhawk.)
Isn't that what I said! Don
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dcon12: 31516091251611/comments/31516091922587
https://forums.gunbroker.com/discussion/comment/11261623#Comment_11261623
Isn't that what I said! Don
Yes!
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Depends on a lot of things. Do you also want the gun available for an off hand draw? How skinny, stout, fat are you?
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I use a cross draw carry. Three primary reasons:
1: A bum shoulder restricts the movement of my strong hand and caused a lot of pain during the draw.
2: Most of my CC time is spent driving so the cross draw is far easier to access than a strong side carry.
3: Before the shoulder issue became a determining factor, I carried a full size semi-auto strong side behind my right hip. Vehicle seat damage was severe even when using high quality cordura seat covers.
A cross draw that sits high on the belt does not restrict access even with seat belt in place, does not damage vehicle seats, and is only slightly harder to keep concealed than a strong side carry.
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I try to buy holsters that offer both strong side & cross draw options. Then you can wear it however the situation requires.
I'm pretty happy with my DeSantis speed scabbard.
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I never knew so many folks like cross draw.
Walker did look cool with the big pistol in a cross draw holster but even he went to strong side when he changed to a Beretta 92.
The down side for cross draw is to me:
- Its harder to conceal
- At close range, say pushing or grappling with someone they can get your gun real easy.
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Those are both true, Sam. But there are drawbacks (pun intended) for strong side, too. It comes down to circumstances and the intended environment.
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I like cross draw and like Rocky have a high ride holster for back up hunting. Have not worn it for driving as it fits a Red Hawk .480. I have tried regular cross draw on a belt and find it blocks access to my front left pocket.
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Appendix carry.
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What about a shoulder holster?
I carried that way for a while when I carried a 1911. I have one for my G32 when I ride my Motorcycle.
I carry at the 4 o'clock position. I tried appendix carry but I couldn't get used to when driving and the thought of a gun pointing at my groinodial region
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outside the waist band strong side for me . Too much of me for anything else to be very comfortable. In the past I did do a shoulder holster for a full size 1911
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