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07-21-2020, 11:28 AM
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Muzzle Forward Holster Maker
Do any current holster makers, either custom or mass produced, make a muzzle forward holster? I have a couple of old Bianchi semi Chapman Hi Ride holsters for Government Models that are muzzle forward. This model rides high and the draw stroke is easy and natural for me. They style really appeals to me.
Back in the day of hand cranked sirens when I was a young police officer I had a local leather craftsman make a muzzle forward holster with a thumb break for a 5” Model 27 I carried on duty. It was comfortable and while not as easy to draw sitting in my unit it was very fast while standing.
Anyone else have experience with this style and what are your impressions.
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07-21-2020, 12:52 PM
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Have you considered a crossdraw holster? If you wear one on the right-side instead of the left, it'll have a muzzle forward rake.
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07-21-2020, 02:03 PM
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ContinentalOP, actually I have given the idea of a cross draw worn strong side some thought. Any suggestions for a maker who produces a good cross draw?
I have worn the old Bianchi Chapman High Ride cross draw and it works well. It is by no means a concealment holster and that is not necessarily what I’m searching for. Although, if the right muzzle forward pistol pouch worked for concealment I wouldn’t be disappointed.
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07-21-2020, 02:17 PM
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Off the top of my head, I know Side Guard Holsters make one or two varieties of crossdraw holsters, and I believe you can also customize the cant, so you may be able to get it made the way you want. You could always contact them and let them know what you're after. They may be able to accomodate you.
I believe TT Gunleather offers a crossdraw holster. They make excellent quality gear and are usually open to customer-requested modifications to their designs. They also usually have a pretty reasonable turnaround time, I believe it's currently 4 weeks.
I'm a big fan of Kramer Handgun Leather. My EDC holster has been their IWB#3 for well over a year, maybe year-and-a-half...? They do make a crossdraw holster based on their Avenger-style Vertical Scabbard (tunnel loop + belt slot). As far as I know, they're not open to custom modifications. What you see is what you get.
Hope that helps.
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07-21-2020, 03:15 PM
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07-21-2020, 10:08 PM
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It was comfortable and while not as easy to draw sitting in my unit it was very fast while standing.
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I had that exact conversation earlier today while reminiscing about using Safariland model 55 holsters.
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07-25-2020, 01:38 PM
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I had that exact conversation earlier today while reminiscing about using Safariland model 55 holsters.
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Can’t recall ever needing to draw while sitting in my unit, although the possibility of having to do so is real. Back in the day, I usually kept a back up in an open brief case on the seat next to me. That would mitigate the difficulty of drawing from a muzzle forward holster a bit. Sure did like muzzle forward carry over the FBI cant. To each his own...whatever your comfortable and confident with should be a factor in the choices you make with regard to equipment.
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07-25-2020, 04:35 PM
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As Pat Rogers used to say, policing is regional. While the correct answer to anyone approaching is to get out of your car as fast possible, the real world sometimes precludes that. In NY, there was a time when the likelihood of needing a gun was so high that in some areas they just drew at the start of the shift and carried in the hand all the time. A friend who was on LAPD drew several times a shift, and I have no idea how many times I drew in the car.
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07-25-2020, 05:12 PM
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I had to go digging in the closet to find my ol.....ancient duty belt and it does have a Safariland 55. It went out of production due to 1911 thumb safeties working themselves into the off position due to pressure from the car seat back. And that was with stock safeties.
Wasn't that big an issue if you got into the habit of slipping a thumb in there while exiting the car to verify safety position. With a bit of practice, you got it done while the car door blocked anyone's view.
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