I've noticed that several SWAT members in these parts carry their sidearm anywhere from in front of the hip to full-on front, right next to the buckle, with (some cases exaggerated) rearward cant. Imagine a crossdraw holster moved to the strong side. Makes it easier and more comfortable to draw, especially with shoulder and wrist problems that the older crowd tends to have. I have mine on the forward part of my hip with a modified belt loop that pushes the muzzle end slightly outward while drawing the butt in snug, at about a 10-degree back cant. Very easy to protect while easy on my partly-torn rotator cuff and arthritic wrist when drawing. (Ah, the joys of aging....)
Incidentally, back in the old, old days, I had one of those Safariland revolver holsters with the rearward cant. Loved that thing...