Holster cant

[Hunt200]

Which do you guys prefer and why?

 

[LoboGunLeather]

I prefer a strong-side holster with approx. 7 or 8 degrees butt-forward cant. This is sufficient to reduce the profile of the holstered weapon form best concealment, but does not require excessive bending of the wrist to grip the weapon during the draw. The further we bend our wrists the less grip strength we have (try it yourself, a high-ride holster with 15-degree cant is just about the maximum that a hand-wrist-arm can deal with under any circumstances, and the handgun can be more easily dislodged from the user's grip during the draw).

 

[haggis]

I can't participate in the poll because my preferred position isn't up there. Assuming that we are not requiring concealment, my preferred position is appendix carry with about 15-20 degrees negative cant. It's fast, and I can draw with a locked wrist. If concealment is required, I prefer cross draw at about 10:00 o'clock.

Buck

 

[sipowicz]

Supposedly, my Del Fatti is around 15% cant...and it is quite comfortable on the draw....but LGL makes holsters so I'm not one to argue with him... maybe mine is a bit less...I have no real way of testing cant as I'm not a holster maker...LGL, what would you say this cant is?

 

[JC Garand]

I voted ten degrees, because I don't like a straight drop but I also don't know the cant on my holster so i picked the middle one.
Gregg

 

[sipowicz]

I voted ten degrees, because I don't like a straight drop but I also don't know the cant on my holster so i picked the middle one.
Gregg

Well, so much for our scientific poll...

 

[bubbajoe45]

I prefer a strong-side holster with approx. 7 or 8 degrees butt-forward cant. This is sufficient to reduce the profile of the holstered weapon form best concealment, but does not require excessive bending of the wrist to grip the weapon during the draw. The further we bend our wrists the less grip strength we have (try it yourself, a high-ride holster with 15-degree cant is just about the maximum that a hand-wrist-arm can deal with under any circumstances, and the handgun can be more easily dislodged from the user's grip during the draw).

Ray, I see your point (and wouldn't argue with you either). At contact or arms length, this would be true especially if you are backing away, but isn't bending forward at the waist during the draw often a natural reaction? In this case, a butt forward cant gives you the more advantageous angle. Just a thought.

 

[bubbajoe45]

Another aspect of how much cant is optimal has a lot to do with the weapon. A block, I mean glock, works better at a straighter angle than a 1911, and with revolvers a Roper-style grip is going to work differently than a Magna, for instance (i.e., different gun, different cant). Two points: 1)use a holster that doesn't shift or rotate (this can get expensive, but hey, your worth it!), and 2) practice drawing with the gun and holster you are going to use.

Sip: you sure don't dress like Dean Martin.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Supposedly, my Del Fatti is around 15% cant...and it is quite comfortable on the draw....but LGL makes holsters so I'm not one to argue with him... maybe mine is a bit less...I have no real way of testing cant as I'm not a holster maker...LGL, what would you say this cant is?

There is considerable difference between "degrees" and "percentages". There are 360 degrees in a circle. When discussing holster cant we generally refer to the angle of the holstered handgun in relation to the axis of the bore. A holster that rides vertically, straight down, is said to be "zero cant" or "neutral cant". A holster that rides horizontally, with the bore oriented to the rear, would have a 90-degree butt-forward cant. Halfway in between would be a 45-degree butt-forward cant.

The photo displays a holster that I would estimate to have a 10-degree butt-forward cant. It is also an exceptionally nice piece of workmanship.

Best regards.

 

[Erich]

I like no cant because I almost exclusively use IWBs in the appendix position.

 

[sipowicz]

There is considerable difference between "degrees" and "percentages".

I meant degrees....

 

[KD_Holsters]

I prefer a strong-side holster with approx. 7 or 8 degrees butt-forward cant. This is sufficient to reduce the profile of the holstered weapon form best concealment, but does not require excessive bending of the wrist to grip the weapon during the draw. The further we bend our wrists the less grip strength we have (try it yourself, a high-ride holster with 15-degree cant is just about the maximum that a hand-wrist-arm can deal with under any circumstances, and the handgun can be more easily dislodged from the user's grip during the draw).

Got any pics exhibiting your theory?

I'd especially like to see one where the holster is set at about 4:30/5:00 position with only a 10 degree cant on it and see how the gun is able to be drawn.

Thank you.

 

[Batjac]

Cant? We don't need no stinkin cant!

 

[Iggy]

KD_Holsters

Welcome aboard.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/members/140916-kd_holsters.html

 

[elcruisr]

I wear my holsters about 4 o'clock, both revo and semi auto. I find 20 degrees is a natural grab for my hand and an easy draw. Never cared much for high rides though!

I just so happen to own several of K&D's offerings as well! Good stuff. Welcome K&D.

 

[Muley Gil]

The first good holster I ever bought was a Safariland M43, a high ride, butt forward holster for a Ruger Blackhawk. Since then, I've owned a number Safariland and Bianchi holsters that are high ride, butt forward models, for both DA revovers and semiautos.

I've carried Bianchi and Uncle Mike holsters that are no cant, jacket slot models and draw and shoot pretty good with them, but can't say that I like them.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Got any pics exhibiting your theory?

I'd especially like to see one where the holster is set at about 4:30/5:00 position with only a 10 degree cant on it and see how the gun is able to be drawn.

Thank you.

When carried as you describe (4:30/5:00 position) the natural positioning of the wrist and hand is considerably different, and additional holster cant is better accomodated. Please note that in my original comment I was describing a more direct strong-side application (3:30 position).

Like many of us, I have developed my own preferences and tend to advocate in favor of those. The topic of the original post was individual preferences, so I was responding in that vein. When the customer wants a holster made to different specifications, I do my best to accomodate the customer's preferences.

Best regards.

 

[KD_Holsters]

Please note that in my original comment I was describing a more direct strong-side application (3:30 position).

Yes, a ~3:00 position would, in most instances, work better with less of a degree of cant than a holster that is positioned farther back on the waistline.

 

[MWAG]

sipowicz-

that looks like a ross belt slide............