left hand carry/cross draw: good idea?

[Resjudicata]

Can you folks who use crossdraw tell me what brand/model holsters you are using?

I'm looking for crossdraw holster for J frame and K frame snub nose and would like some suggestions from those who use them.

BTW, anyone know of a holster company that makes a J or K frame crossdraw holster that would fit at the 11 o'clock position with the barrel horizontal and a thumb break?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[labworm]

Can you folks who use crossdraw tell me what brand/model holsters you are using?

I'm looking for crossdraw holster for J frame and K frame snub nose and would like some suggestions from those who use them.

BTW, anyone know of a holster company that makes a J or K frame crossdraw holster that would fit at the 11 o'clock position with the barrel horizontal and a thumb break?

Thanks,
Chris

Here is the one I purchased a few years back and it works very well for me, fits my S&W Model 60 1 7/8"bbl and also my 60 3"bbl. Black Hills Leather - Only the best custom gun leather western cowboy police holsters rigs Expensive, but I waited until he had a sale as of today 15% off. I'm sure others will check in and let you know what they have. You can also look at El Paso Saddlery for a crossdraw. Good Luck

 

[shockwave]

[lang=da]In a recent discussion I was having with some other CCW carriers on this question, it was pointed out that at the moment your strong hand is reaching across your body, it can be pinned against you, rendering your draw (and your arm) helpless. From a self-defensive, CQC perspective, it's not a good strategy.

On the other hand, if you are carrying strong side and you are rushed (test yourself with the Tueller Drill), you can turn your strong side away from the attacker, raise your weak hand to ward off the attack and be able to draw and get on target even if the attacker is directly on you.

This is an extremely important point, because it is not likely that you will identify a threat, weigh the decision to draw, decide to draw, and execute the movement with the opponent at 22 feet away or more in an encounter on the street, in a building, etc.[/lang]

 

[Big Foot]

[lang=da]In a recent discussion I was having with some other CCW carriers on this question, it was pointed out that at the moment your strong hand is reaching across your body, it can be pinned against you, rendering your draw (and your arm) helpless. From a self-defensive, CQC perspective, it's not a good strategy.
This is an extremely important point, because it is not likely that you will identify a threat, weigh the decision to draw, decide to draw, and execute the movement with the opponent at 22 feet away or more in an encounter on the street, in a building, etc.[/lang]

This type of scenario is often used to minimize the cross-draw, but in reality there are a few things that need to be added. I found myself in situations (mostly in dimly lit parking lots) where you are in an alert (yellow-orange state) and with an innocent hand appearing to scratch my stomach: grip on weapon....No shirt or jacket to lift, no outward appearance as to advertise a weapon is to be drawn. You still have the off-hand to fend and feet to move for a more advantageous position.
Besides, chances are that an attacker if thinking about an armed confrontation would be more prone to focus on SS carry; not cross-draw.
I feel extremely comfortable in a draw-presentation for such times. If you use the blind-sided argument; it doesn't matter what form of carry; being aware of your surroundings is numero uno...IMHO

 

[Strato]

Since crossdraw allows effective drawing with either hand pinning your arm against your body would be a huge mistake by an attacker. It simply preoccupies him even if only for a second as he suddenly finds himself staring down your barrel

 

[ray45]

Where or how I carry on any given day depends on where I am not hurting that day.

 

[WOLFEMAN]

I agree with many responses on cross draw. I feel it's the most
comfortable while driving, and for me, easier to get to the gun.

 

[photoman]

Here's a pic of my new crossdraw holster.

 

[labworm]

Photoman44, hard to compete with that beauty, but here is mine.

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[TennTony]

I have two Uncle Mike's paddle holsters that are set up for cross draw in the car but usually get moved to my strong side when I get out of the car.

 

[CQB60]

Its advantageous from a seated position or for driving. After these circumstances, cross draw losses all its advantages

 

[photoman]

That's a nice one labworm. Who made it?

 

[labworm]

That's a nice one labworm. Who made it?

That was made by Rudy Lozano, Black Hills Leather, Laredo, Texas

He does the fancy stuff also, as you know the custom stuff costs a little more but I don't mind paying the extra bucks for the fit and quality. He has a 15% discount going at the moment. I also purchased an in the pocket holster for a beretta mouse gun .25 cal which I like a lot.

Just guessing, yours looks like the work of El Paso Saddlery?

I think when you get them custom made, almost all end up satisfying no matter who the maker.

The great state of Texas, they sure know how to make them.

 

[photoman]

This one is not EPS, although I have many of their holsters and think highly of them. This one was made by Sam Hanks. It's a nice, simple single layer holster with floral carving. The quality is not to the level of EPS, but it cost ~much~ less.

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[Strato]

Its advantageous from a seated position or for driving. After these circumstances, cross draw losses all its advantages

Not quite all. Probably the biggest advantage is accessibility. With strong side carry an attacker only has to control one hand to render your gun useless and with crossdraw he would have to be quick enough and strong enough to control both of your hands.