Cross Draw holster

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Need some recommendations on a good light weight cross draw holster for my J-frame S&W
Thanks Steve
 
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Need some recommendations on a good light weight cross draw holster for my J-frame S&W
Thanks Steve

Dedicated cross draw holsters for small frame revolvers can be tough to find. I carry cross draw when driving in my vehicle on lengthy trips ( 36, 640, and CA Undercover ). I look for a quality leather holster with neutral cant. And simply wear it on my left side in cross draw mode. Works great and very comfortable. This little Hunter is what works for me cross draw.:)

 
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Galco Leather has their holsters on sale at 25% off. They have crossdraw holsters. I carry my Glock 43X in one and am very pleased with it.
 
For my M60 (three inch)...I use the Bianchi58HL...with a narrow belt it cants just right for cross draw sitting in a vehicle...
 

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I like this "Master's" from Ebay.

I also have a "The Master's" holster, it's an open top paddle with adjustable cant, so it can be adjusted to be worn as a strong side carry or cross draw.

I adjust it to cross draw when driving on trips, I like the option a paddle gives me for being able to easily take it off and put it back on as the need arises... like in a public restroom stall where I don't want something dangling from the pants around my knees/ankles :D

#4200 fits a 2" J-frame.

Leather PADDLE Holster - Open Top - www.Holsterama.com
 

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I got a the cross draw holster from Craft Holster custom made for my 2" 60. Long delivery time during the plandemic but it was worth the wait
 
I have a Tagua for my 3" Model 60s. Not very expensive. I found several vintage Bucheimer crossdraws on Ebay. Every one is a good, solid holster. As a pretty frequent user of that style over 40+ years, I can really recommend either as a good choice for not much money.
 
I got a cross draw from Wright Leather Works and live it. Carry my 686 while bush hogging or driving ..... works great.

same here.....Wright cross draw for J frames. their quality is consistent. and reasonably priced. Wright is the only outside waist band i buy.
 
I'm surprised you haven't gotten a lot more negative responses regarding cross draw. I have had people tell me all kinds of absolutely ridiculous reasons for not carrying crossdraw. It has even been suggested that somebody could walk up and stick their hand into my shirt and feel around for a gun (paraphrased, not a quote). That is a really quick way to get knocked out. I have been carrying crossdraw for a few years now with no issues. I don't use a crossdraw holster. It was actually intended to go at about the 4 o'clock position. The reverse direction causes the butt to sit in close which hides the gun really well but
it still draws quickly and securely. It works well for me. It is comfortable and always accessible. There have been times where I've been home for hours and suddenly realize I'm still carrying. That's how comfortable it is. Not everyone's cup of tea but it works for me.
 

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I've got a DeSantis cross draw for my Shield. Works well in the truck, but is almost impossible to conceal, even in cold weather months. They make one called a Roscoe Cross Draw for the J frame. Won't break the bank and DeSantis is decent quality.
 
I occasionally wear a cross-draw with my SW442 when driving.

Made by John Guarino, Wappingers Falls, NY.

Seems well made, inexpensive ($35 shipped), and works for me.



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Vintage Buchheimer crossdraw/semi shoulder holster for 2" J frame check ebay. Bianchi/Safariland/Roys crossdraws show up frequently.
 

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