I do that as well. But I go a step farther and make sure the pistol is
pointing slightly away from my leg when I drop it down into the holster.

Also, like one, I usually don't carry a round in the chamber on mine.
But I'm not carrying it for crook defense, I'm not a cop, etc..
Mine is mainly for critter/prowler protection when I'm up at the dirt patch.
I'm willing to live with the extra second or two to rack up a round, when
it provides almost total safety from ND's.
I consider that the "external safety" on those striker fired pistols.. :/