I have a 640 Pro, a J-frame with a 2-1/8" barrel. I currently carry it in an OWB S & W branded speed scabbard made by Galco. I would like to try a OWB cross draw. Either a conventional cross draw, or a horizontal cross draw. Any recommendations?

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As a dedicated cross-draw carrier I have tried a number of different designs, by a
number of different makers and found the Mernickle PS10 DA to be my favorite.

I have them for J & K Frames as well as semi-auto's.

2" Model 36 shown at left, 3" Model 632-1 on the right.



When I first decided that cross-draw was the way I wanted to go I tried some of the
"dual position / 3 slot" holsters thinking I could kill two birds with one stone.

What I found is that, while using the 3rd slot, the weight of the gun was above the
support of my belt and that the gun wanted to cant out, especially when leaning
forward, so I was constantly messing with my gun, pushing it back into position.

The photo's below will hopefully better illustrate where the
bulk of the gun's weight rides while using a 3rd slot design.

Both guns have 3" barrels.





While I've never tried it, the possibility exists that you could get away
with using the 3rd slot with a lightweight gun that has a short barrel.

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DeSantis just came out with the pocket-tuk, it has a screw-on clip (the good kind, that curls up under your belt, won't come out), and you can wear it cross, ***, oops- or IWB...not OWB, but a nice holster with mult. positions.

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Thanks for the excellent images. I've found that under a camp shirt that is untucked that placing my strong side holster in front of my hip conceals better but the angle is wrong for a quick draw. Either I would need a vertical strong side holster or a cross draw one. I will check out your suggestion. Thanks.

Packard ... Andrews Leather offers some excellent quality rigs as well. The MacDaniel Crossdraw is an IWB model.

Andrews Custom Leather

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Andrews shows only the horizontal "car" cross draw. Does anyone have any experience with this type of holster. It looks like it would make for a quick draw.

I'm using a Don Hume J.I.T. worn cross draw with my 940.
It's straight drop makes it accessible with either hand.

Hard to beat a JIT for versatility. Even can be used as a pocket holster in emergencies.



Regards,

Pat

Or Hume JIT as it is known, has carried several different guns cross draw, for me. Most of the time a S&W L frame 296 rides in a JIT when driving.

Clearing the gun safely and shooting out the window does require practice.

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A different spin on the crossdraw holster thing. I have an older crossdraw holster for a J frame that I carry a M36 in, but I have it placed on the right side of my belt buckle, in a quasi-appendix carry and its really comfortable. It also draws and presents really fast. Check it out for yourself when you find one you like, you might be surprised.

I carry like that off & on and agree. The position of both the gun and my arm, the angles
involved, just work well together so there is very little movement to get the gun out & up.

Sometimes, if carrying a back-up, I'll have my Model 66-2 in the "regular" cross-draw
position & a J Frame in the quasi-appendix position, both in cross-draw holsters.

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I make a cross draw holster called a Cross Guard. Take a look.

Side Guard Holsters - OWB Cross Guard Holster

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I tried that over the weekend and I really like this.

Andrews has the McDaniel IWB cross draw and then the carjacker crossdraw. I have a carjacker crossdraw for my detonics combatmaster. It's an excellent holster for comfort and very quick pistol accessibility when you're seated. The quality of the build is amazing. It's angled much more parallel to the ground than a standard canted holster, with allows it to ride just above your thigh. It's not the best choice for standard everyday carry, but if you spend a lot of time driving, it might be the way to go. I'm thinking cab drivers, truckers, etc. It wraps around your belt and snaps back on, so it's easy on/off if you find yourself going from long periods seated to then being up and mobile. Turn your laptop sideways and you'll get an idea of the angle on a belt....no matter how many times I rotated and saved this pic, it always turns upright...gggrrrrr