BrimstoneJerome Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I shot with a cross draw for several years, and am now getting back into CAS. I was thinking about switching to dual strong sides, L&R. Has anyone mmade this transition and was it difficult? Regards Brimstone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Chris Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I made the switch, how easy it is for you will depend on how much time you spend practicing with the new style to overcome any habits and muscle memory from shooting the crossdraw. I didn't have any problems making the change, and I'm glad I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I shot with a cross draw for several years, and am now getting back into CAS. I was thinking about switching to dual strong sides, L&R. Has anyone mmade this transition and was it difficult? Regards Brimstone. I recently got a double muzzle forward crossdraw rig after shooting double strong side for the last four years. It is gonna take a while for me to retrain my muscles!?! I have to think when I holster the second pistol since my hands have a mind of their own and my transitions are a bit of a struggle. Nothing is insurmountable though and I like the consistancy of my draws. Oh well back to practicing Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Hi Jerome, I switched. It would have been much easier if I'd practiced. Practice with the new holsters just involves drawing and reholstering so it could be done while watching TV... Good luck! Allie Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Been crossdraw since I started, have a double side, used it one match, went back to the crossdraw, I just prefer the crossdraw over the double hung All for now JD Trampas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winchester Jack, SASS #70195 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I started with the dual strong side because of the "dreaded" cross draw dance. After a year I switched to cross draw and had no problems at all. I even picked up a few seconds from not swithcing the left hand to right hand when using the dual strong side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 back in the olden days bout 97 most new shooters seemed to start with crossdraw rigs me as well I switched, its a simple adjustment reach where the pistol is not where it waz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I decided to make the change about four years ago and have since gone back and fourth at least a half dozen times. I now have it so screwed up that neither way seems natural. The plan calls for making double strong side and Duelist permanent pretty quick now as I revert back to Frontiersman. Probably easier for young folks but change is very hard for older guys like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 There is a good way to draw the off hand pistol. The method allows you to easily transition so strong hand is on grip without a bobble and without handing off gun from one hand to the other. Learn how to draw off hand pistol with thumb on the rear strap/sight and index and/or middle finger on the front/bottom of trigger guard. This allows you to bring the gun to the middle of your chest and then forward allowing room for the strong side hand to slip in easily and grasp the grip and off hand is in proper shooting position without hardly moving anything. If you learn this and practice it a lot, it will become second nature and every bit as fast as a cross draw. Do it and practice it a lot before you fire your guns guns. This DOES require a special design in your holsters to have the trigger guard totally exposed. Many rigs are made this way just for this purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheatin Charlie Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 My grandson started shooting this summer with just one pistol using a right hand strong side holster. I just purchased 2 pistols and a left and right strong side holster. Since he has little experience I am getting him started shooting the left pistol with his left hand and cocking and supporting with the right hand. That will get away from having to transfer the left pistol and when he gets older and wants to shoot double duelist or gunfight it would be an easier transition. Am I wrong in my thinking about shooting left handed? Comments appreciated before I teach him some bad habits that would be hard to break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 back in the olden daysbout 97 most new shooters seemed to start with crossdraw rigs me as well I switched, its a simple adjustment reach where the pistol is not where it waz Yep, I did the same thing. It's about that simple!! Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrimstoneJerome Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Thanks GC Kid, thata way calms me about the transition,(which is what I was concerned with). I also think I'm from your neck of the woods, I grew up on Mountainview road, East of AJ and West of GC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I switched. Used to use crossdraw, can't you tell that from my alias. Switching was not all that bad. Just practice holstering and reholstering, transferring pistol from one hand to the other. With just a little practice, you will be able to do it. Mmmm, may be I should change my alias....nah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Thanks GC Kid, thata way calms me about the transition,(which is what I was concerned with). I also think I'm from your neck of the woods, I grew up on Mountainview road, East of AJ and West of GC. Yup, only about 3 miles away or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 My grandson started shooting this summer with just one pistol using a right hand strong side holster. I just purchased 2 pistols and a left and right strong side holster. Since he has little experience I am getting him started shooting the left pistol with his left hand and cocking and supporting with the right hand. That will get away from having to transfer the left pistol and when he gets older and wants to shoot double duelist or gunfight it would be an easier transition. Am I wrong in my thinking about shooting left handed? Comments appreciated before I teach him some bad habits that would be hard to break. That may or may not work depending on how much dexterity he has in his left hand. It might be easier for him to use the technique identified earlier. Many of the CAS shooting schools teach the technique identified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Houston # 35508 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Depends on how I feel each match (if the arthritis is acting up). I shoot senior w/crossdraw 2 handed, if I shoot senior duelist I shoot double duelist w/2 strong side holsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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