OK so I've heard several retired cops talk about even though they were right handed that it was easier to draw from a left handed UD holster than to cross draw. The theory being that unlike a vertical or jackass rig, the UD keeps your gun higher and tucked in so you are reaching farther under your arm in a cross draw.

I played around with this some and found that there may be some merit to it. Any retired LEO's from that era have personal experience or observations on that?

B. LaGrange

Not an Old LEO, but will an old U-D holster designer do for you?

Although this method is one that Boothroyd touted to Fleming in his famous letter - and who knew Martin of Berns-Martin personally - nevertheless the revolver pops out with the muzzle pointed squarely at your (my?) chest using this method. It's quite a contortion, too.

In contrast, the conventional method (crossdraw) can be done, with awareness, without the muzzle ever pointing at one's self.

The historical reference suggests the reverse draw was intended as a backup method in the event the dominant arm is disabled in a fight; in which case muzzling oneself would definitely be worth the risk. But not otherwise.

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Red Nichols The Holstorian

Not a cop but had a lot of experience drawing week hand from a upside-down Bianchi 9R shoulder holster vintage mid-70s. Gun was a Model 60 S&W. I would assume it would also come into play using strong hand on strong side holster.

As I was a right handed person and wore the holster under my left arm I found that it was not that difficult to get the gun with weak left hand/arm. Grab the butt and pull a bit down and out and you had a gun in your hand. As I shot lots of PPC I was quite familiar with shooting with weak hand.

I would think build and dexterity would come into play It was easy to draw and if right arm/hand was occupied it would be very handy. Though my build was “Fluffy” I had no problems (5’11 230#s)

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