Chief Rick Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Specifically for those who wear two strong-side holsters, do you wear them closer to your sides or closer to the buckle? Do you like them high up on your hip or down low? Do you like straight hang holsters or ones with a little cant? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 With a belly like mine, that kind of determines where I wear the holsters. But generally as far forward as I can get them and not be obstructed by my famine insurance (belly.) I like some muzzle forward cant not only for drawing but also for re-holstering to limit the amount of wrist flex needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Specifically for those who wear two strong-side holsters, do you wear them closer to your sides or closer to the buckle? Do you like them high up on your hip or down low? Do you like straight hang holsters or ones with a little cant? Why? Like them a little closer to the middle. But I don't put them as close as some. I would wear them a little closer if I had a different belt. Next rig will allow me to have them closer in the front. Wear them on my hip. Don't like them to high. Easier to draw with them on my hip. Don't like them to low. Not enough butt to hold them up. Canted for sure. Because all the above is smoother and faster for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewey Cheatem, SASS #75620 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Forward about where pockets are maybe a little more and canted. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 :FlagAm: I reckon they're about 16" apart almost and pretty vertical. I would like them closer and muzzles canted a bit forward, but they are in buscaderos (fixed angle and fixed distance apart). Mustang Gregg .44 Gunfighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I wear identical (right) strong side holsters, one a cross-draw. My holsters are pretty much a "mexican style loop" holsters, so they sit "high," some might say, but I consider this carry normal.. My gunbelt rides just above my pelvis, with the buckle off center, to my right. The stong side holster was built so it is tilted forward just a bit. The holster rides against the side of my right leg and the gun butt hits just above my right hand onto my wrist. I wear it this way, because I think that (for me) it facilitates a faster, smoother draw. . My cross-draw holster is tilted sharply toward my right, stong side and I wear it toward the inside of my left leg with the gun butt just slightly over my groin. Again, I consider this position to give me a faster, smoother draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I like mine a bit low. Wouldn't qualify for B-Western but, not too far off. And I snug them up to the back edge of my hip bones. Any further forward and said hip bones get sore. Any further back and I find myself having to search for them too much when trying to re-holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Gun Tuco Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I personally like my holsters to be right at the two fists minimum, relatively low, and with a good amount of cant. They just seem to be the fastest and most comfortable that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Strong Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I like mine at 9 o'clock left and 3 right. No cant at all and fairly high. This set up works for me with 7" Schofields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shoer 27979 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I wear mine lower with a forward cant to them and 12 shotgun shells apart. I don't have full upward motion in ether arm, so I have to have them low with a forward cant, and as far forward as I can get them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond S Doug Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 2 Strong side directly over each front pocket, slightly over 2 fists apart, Belt in the curve of the hip bones, rear of belt slightly lower to give slight muzzle forward cant. It puts pistols forward for ease of drawing and slight muzzle forward so they can be drawn without breaking my wrists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Do you strong hand shooters use only strong hand or draw the "other" pistol with week hand and transfer it to your strong hand? I shoot strong hand only with two right hand holsters (because that's what I have). One on my right hip and other between left hip and center. I wear a shotgun shell slide between. I've not placed order for leather yet but will likely get one right holster and one right hand cross draw with some angle. The holsters I'm using are Threepersons design and ride high. In fact I run my belt through my belt loops. The holsters I'll order will be Threepersons design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 low and more towards center, than biscardo type rigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I use two slightly forward cant holsters at or just below the hip bone. There is little drop in the holsters. If I go too low on the waist, they'll be around my ankles before long. When I'm not on the line, I slide them to the 9 & 3 position so I can bend down and when ready to shoot, slide them to about 10 & 2. I draw the left gun and transfer to my right and back again when done shooting. I used to use a cross draw way back when and with floppy holsters, had to hang on when running and jumping. With these stiff ones, it's not an issue whether clones or old model Rugers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Run and jump? I do good to waddle and hop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 low and more towards center, than biscardo type rigs +1 and slight muzzle cant forward. drop is almost B-Western legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 +1 and slight muzzle cant forward. drop is almost B-Western legal From the Shooters Handbook-v18.2 Buscadero holster rigs or drop holster rigs. (All of the revolver(s) must be carried below the top of the gun belt.) Call me dense but I'm not following the "drop is almost B-Western legal" part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Be advised I make molasses in January look line Usain Bolt, wear holsters for 7.5 inch rugers new or old vaquero on the sides hanging straight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abanaki, SASS #34557 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I've got the same situation as Grizzly Dave, if famine comes I'll be one of the last to starve. I use two strong side holsters with a slight rearward cant like DeSantis Doc Holliday rigs. They are worn just below the waist towards the front slighty. Thi s position allows my natural ballast to angle the butts of the revolvers slightly out, which I find helps smooth and quicken the reholstering of the firearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawd Awful Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I set my holsters so they are setting on top of my front pockets. My hands are "familiar" with this position so it's natural for me to reach there. Shooting G/F I want my holsters to in exactly the same spot every time because I don't "look my guns into the holsters" so I picked a spot that I was used to putting my hands all the time (front pockets) and stuck with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I like High-Ride holsters worn low on the hip, Frontier style belt with the buckle to the rear. My preferred holsters have between 15 and 20 deg of MF cant and are positioned slightly forward of the hips centerline. For me this has the rear edge of the holster just covering the hip seam of a pair of blue jeans. This seems to be a magic spot for me in that it allows the amount of wrist, elbow and shoulder rotation to be comfortable (mild arthritis) and my hands just seem to land in that spot naturally if I were grabbing to pull up my britches by tugging at the belt. I am not called Slowhand without cause BUT this guy is fast and if you look close you can see where his gun is on the belt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckhorn Bud Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 2 Strong side directly over each front pocket, slightly over 2 fists apart, Belt in the curve of the hip bones, rear of belt slightly lower to give slight muzzle forward cant. It puts pistols forward for ease of drawing and slight muzzle forward so they can be drawn without breaking my wrists. +1 except where noted. Holsters tend to migrate to the middle so I put the buckle on the side and use an ammo slide to keep the holsters appart. I shoot either gunfighter or double dualist so no transfer of hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 From the Shooters Handbook-v18.2 Call me dense but I'm not following the "drop is almost B-Western legal" part. Hi Chief, Following is the rule being referred to. "Leather: Buscadero holster rigs or drop holster rigs. (All of the revolver(s) must be carried below the top of the gun belt.) " Regards, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck D. Law, SASS #62183 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Over my pockets where my hands are accustomed to going even when I'm not shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backshootin beauford mcgee Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 yep, over the pockets is good for me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi Chief, Following is the rule being referred to. "Leather: Buscadero holster rigs or drop holster rigs. (All of the revolver(s) must be carried below the top of the gun belt.) " Regards, Allie Sorry for confusion Rick. i was merely meaning to discribe the way I like my holsters built, with some drop much like those of B-western style. I do not shoot B-Western. If I chose to shoot B-W I would check the drop more closely to see if they follow Allie's/SASS guidelines. A number of holster makers offer a below normal drop option for those shooter, for whatever the reason, who prefer that position of revolver. Usually cant options are also aavailable in custom leather. I do not want a Buscadero type rig myself as I bring my holsters in more to center than most conventional Bus rigs, however I do like some drop, as well as some slight muzzle cant forward.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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