Ninety Caliber Al, 50218 64 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 When I started back in '03 lots of folks wore 'em. Don't see 'em much at all any more.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce Stevens SASS#55996 4,447 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Seems to be a regional thing. My neck of the woods they are almost uncommon, but at a friends club in CA they are very popular. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Art Tillery 649 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) I use one shooting duelist for classic cowboy(BEST CATEGORY EVER). I shoot 7 1/2 Rugers and that cross draw really helps me to draw my weak hand pistol. Everyone tells me to try double duelist, but I just plain ole like the cross draw! That and my left hand is stupid and does not know what it needs to do.. Edited December 31, 2016 by Major Art Tillery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snakebite 1,476 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I too see a fewer Cross Draw's in use. I've used a Cross Draw rig for 25 yrs. I am in the process of recovering from hand surgery and when I am ready to make my "Comeback", I plan to attempt to use two Strong Side holsters... It will be a Major change for me after 25 yrs of choreographing my game to play to the Cross Draw style holsters, and re-training muscle memory is not going to be easy. for me. I have always stood sideways to the line in order to not have to do the "Twist", and always draw the Cross Draw first. This has allowed me to make a faster move to the Right... I'm already facing that direction, and putting the Cross Draw away with the off hand can easily be done on the move. However, for me it is a detriment on a Right to Left stage. I do believe that using two Strong Side holsters opens up more possibilities for the shooter. Many of the newer style Strong Side holsters make it easier to perform handgun transfers from one hand to the other. I encourage new shooters to start out with two Strong Side holsters. It goes a long way toward keeping the Cross Draw gun from breaking the 180.  JMHO Snakebite     Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ninety Caliber Al, 50218 64 Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 I too see a fewer Cross Draw's in use. I've used a Cross Draw rig for 25 yrs. I am in the process of recovering from hand surgery and when I am ready to make my "Comeback", I plan to attempt to use two Strong Side holsters... It will be a Major change for me after 25 yrs of choreographing my game to play to the Cross Draw style holsters, and re-training muscle memory is not going to be easy. for me. I have always stood sideways to the line in order to not have to do the "Twist", and always draw the Cross Draw first. This has allowed me to make a faster move to the Right... I'm already facing that direction, and putting the Cross Draw away with the off hand can easily be done on the move. However, for me it is a detriment on a Right to Left stage. I do believe that using two Strong Side holsters opens up more possibilities for the shooter. Many of the newer style Strong Side holsters make it easier to perform handgun transfers from one hand to the other. I encourage new shooters to start out with two Strong Side holsters. It goes a long way toward keeping the Cross Draw gun from breaking the 180.  JMHO Snakebite   I switched about three years ago to double strong side. Made a BIG difference in my times!    Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Whiskers 246 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I shoot duelist or senior duelist and use a cross draw. Quite a few up here use cross draw set ups. I use to shoot a 7 1/2 and the cross draw was a lot easier to draw from. Now I seldom shoot my 7 1/2's but I've gotten use to the cross draw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rye Miles #13621 6,847 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I've been using a crossdraw since I started in 1996!!!! I'm going gunfighter though, (I think) I've been ...ugh...practisin' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Warden Callaway 4,794 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I added a cross draw holster to my leather but I don't think I've even put a gun in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calico Mary 1,545 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 OMG.....Rye, a gunfighter?????? someone needs to evacuate Ohio...... :P 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 25,833 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I think Deuce is correct about it being a regional thing. Just like other things such as hats and clothing. I have only shot one match here in Oregon but I didn't see any crossdraws. I also noticed that almost everyone wore their gun holsters both strong and weak side toward the front and hardly anyone had a stampede string on there hats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Boy 916 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Cross Draw: Some habits are hard to break! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Hombre Sin Nombre 1,843 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I've been using a crossdraw since I started in 1996!!!! I'm going gunfighter though, (I think) I've been ...ugh...practisin' Gunfighter? That's great. Welcome to the club. Now if only we can get you back to the dark side because there's nothing better than FCGF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life 1,059 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Gunfighter? That's great. Welcome to the club. Now if only we can get you back to the dark side because there's nothing better than FCGF Yep ....for sure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 1,051 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I still use a cross draw for my 7 1/2" Colt. Keeps me from getting my elbow tangled in my armpit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 1,426 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Probably the same place half my socks go to when I wash them. I have a whole drawer full of "onezies." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rye Miles #13621 6,847 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 OMG.....Rye, a gunfighter?????? someone needs to evacuate Ohio...... :P Nothing to worry about I'm just dry firing right now!! It's winter here!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 1,471 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I am seeing less and less Cross Draws up here in Canada , and more Gunfighters .... I think the peak of the Cross Draw usage up here was about 15 years ago ... Â Happy New Year ... Â Jabez Cowboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldog Brown 163 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I am all messed-up. Shot left handed and cross-draw. But it works Bulldog Brown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 25,833 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I used to use a cross draw but switched when I went to double duelist and then gunfighter. I am seriously thinking of going back to a cross draw. My right wrist is screwy so I will be shooting 2 handed until it breaks all the way or I get it fixed. It feels weird to me to draw with my left, switch to my right and then back again for putting the gun back in it's holster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muleshoe Bill SASS #67022 386 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 To answer your question in a word, Ebay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ninety Caliber Al, 50218 64 Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 To answer your question in a word, Ebay. Â Ha Ha! Knew someone would figure it out!👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,489 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Plenty still in use out here. OLG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 1,125 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Lots of cross draws in this part of the world. I shoot Classic Cowboy, shot cross draw for years, but went to double strongside/double duelist for Classic a year or so ago to lighten the load on my arthritis. Had to teach my left hand to get its act together. Still working on that part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major BS Walker Regulator 611 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Most of the year I shoot FC gunfighter but in the winter I go back to shooting smokeless as a senior with a crossdraw holster. It takes me three to four matches before I stop touching my crossdraw with my left hand as I draw the pistol with my right hand. Around here, crossdraw's are quite prominent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Bullweed 480 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I have only shot cd a few times when I used to shoot duelist. A personal observation about cd is that some shooters obviously shoot at local ranges that are fairly slack about the 170 and the dance. These shooters come to a state or regional and do as they have done at home, only to receive warnings and penalties. Local range need to enforce SASS rules to the written standards. These local ranges are not doing their shooters any favors by sending to larger matches with poor habits. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ventura Slim, SASS #35690 30 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 In SoCal crossdraws outnumber strongside. I shoot strongside and I think it takes longer as you transfer your weakside from one hand to another. Pretty strict here on the 170 issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rio Brazos Kid 38 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Far as I'm concerned, most clubs I have shot at are way, way to lenient on the 30 degree rule. I see that rule broken at almost every shoot I attend. Doesn't seem to bother shoot management enough to enforce it. Easier to be Mr. nice guy, don't you know. Â RBK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowCatcher 238 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I prefer cross draw over handing guns back and forth under pressure. I'm trying to shoot using either hand without the hand off - but after 45 or more years shooting right handed, and only shooting left handed during training drills with square guns, I may just stay with this. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Hand 2 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 there is no requirement to "dance" the requirement is not to break the 170. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster Ron Wayne 1,481 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I shoot two strong side's most of the time. I always carried cross draw when hunting. I have a few cross draw rigs and strong side rigs just like to go back and forth . Never know :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chili Pepper Jack 224 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I just ordered a cross draw to give a try, if I don't like it I will go back to strong side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk James 693 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 It would be interesting to see what the top 16 shooters prefer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life 793 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I use two strong side holsters as a BP Gunfighter but have always used a cross draw for horseback riding, hunting and for concealed carry. "Whatever floats your boat!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,489 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I have only shot cd a few times when I used to shoot duelist. A personal observation about cd is that some shooters obviously shoot at local ranges that are fairly slack about the 170 and the dance. These shooters come to a state or regional and do as they have done at home, only to receive warnings and penalties. Local range need to enforce SASS rules to the written standards. These local ranges are not doing their shooters any favors by sending to larger matches with poor habits. That's a pretty wide 'brush' you're using. BTW: Show the rule about the 'dance'? You CAN'T-There ain't one. OLG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griff 1,612 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 While I used to only have one, and now have four, three of them were acquired new, never before used... Don't blame me if you can't find yours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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