General Ledger Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 It seems to me that this has been around before, but here goes anyway. I'm thinking about switching to a crossdraw holster instead of the traditional left-hand draw (I'm right handed). What factor(s) should I consider, i.e. cant, etc.? I appreciate your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Matt Dillon Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 There is a limit on the angle allowed from vertical specified in rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Shoot a couple of matches using your regular holster as a crossdraw; just turn the revolver around in the holster. I do it often. Make sure you like it before buying new leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 SHB pp. 2-3 - Holsters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 If your belt is over 44 you won’t be able to reach your pistol as your arm will be too short to reach across your stomach. Believe me I have tried! Irish ☘️ Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 That 30-degree "as-worn" gets some people. The holster almost always tilts more due to belt angle. I try to use a crossdraw with a 15 degree cant, which on me becomes close to 30 as worn. Also, some right hand straight drop holsters will work fine as a crossdraw. Depending on how big a guy you are (how much belt is between the two holsters) you might find the crossdraw gun butt getting in the way of grabbing shotshells off of a belt slide on your gunbelt. Separate shotshell belt may be required, if you don't already have one. There was a discussion last year on this topic, perhaps you can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Jesus Christ on a popsicle stick folks... a cross-draw holster doesn't HAVE to be worn like a backwards strongside. It can be damned near at your belt buckle. In fact that might be the preferred position for those that like a x-draw. If you can reach that first left hand belt loop on such jeans as have belt loops, you can reach the butt of that left revolver. I've worn a X-draw since 2 revolvers were required... and standing in a "Weaver" stance, (left hip forward), I don't really even have to pretend to be Elvis to keep my revolver inside the 170º on both drawing and re-holstering! And yes, the key is the x-draw must be less than 30º from the vertical "as worn". Remember, 30º is 2/3rds of a 45º! Personally, I think the 30º rule is silly, But, there's a lot of folks that apparently live to fear something... and if a greater than 30º holster is the limit they're comfortable with... I'll keep quiet... (after I've mouthed off)! Find a right hand strong side holster, and put it on the other side (left) of your belt buckle, tilt it back slightly and do some practicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCatcher Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 What Griff said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudflat Mike, SASS #20904 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I use 2 identical straight up and down holsters,, have for 20+ years, no worries about the angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Badly Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 11 hours ago, Irish-Pat said: If your belt is over 44 you won’t be able to reach your pistol as your arm will be too short to reach across your stomach. Believe me I have tried! Irish ☘️ Pat You must have alligator arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 12 hours ago, ShadowCatcher said: What Griff said! Beautiful rig. The only thing I have to say is I would prefer the seam area of the crossdraw come up so the trigger guard is supported. That way there is less likelihood of the gun falling out if you bend over. The trigger can remain exposed or not, as with a single action revolver you can't fire the gun by pulling the trigger unless the gun is cocked in the holster...which is a definite NO-NO! Double-action revolvers should have the trigger and guard completely covered to prevent an AD if the wearer is in heavy brush. Stay well and safe, Pards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I opted to go with a cross draw my 1st Summer. I was not coordinated enough with my left hand to be able to accurately hit the left holster every time. I then adopted the stance of turning my left hip toward the targets. I didn't know there was a name for this stance. (A "Weaver" stance, (left hip forward)). I slide the cross draw forward to shoot, then slide it back to my side after shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I first used strong side for a short time then went to Xdraw with around 22% cant..I too use the left hip forward & just shoot without any worries , the best thing I've found is I now always put both pistols back to leather using my left hand..I don't think now a days the Xdraw is as popular as many are using the double strong sides that are close to the buckle & canted towards the groin..boils down to whats comfortable & works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream Chaser, SASS #79316 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Only a few addressed how much can’t they have. I was hoping to see all ranges and see which seems to be the one preferred by more and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripsaw Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I've found it most comfortable to have a near zero cant, maybe 5 degrees, and wear the holster in front of my left leg. I bought a rig with three holsters, two strong side and a cross draw, can switch them out if desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Badly Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Dream Chaser, SASS #79316 said: Only a few addressed how much can’t they have. I was hoping to see all ranges and see which seems to be the one preferred by more and why. 15 tops. The butt of the gun will cause a droop as will a belly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Badly Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 That holster is 30. I had to pull the holster up on the butt end and run a chicago screw through it to make it stay at 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 A little off-topic but I had suggested to me to use a left hand crossdraw holster on my left side so the muzzle would point forward, drawing left handed. Has anyone tried that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCatcher Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 On 2/22/2021 at 10:54 AM, Trailrider #896 said: Beautiful rig. The only thing I have to say is I would prefer the seam area of the crossdraw come up so the trigger guard is supported. That way there is less likelihood of the gun falling out if you bend over. The trigger can remain exposed or not, as with a single action revolver you can't fire the gun by pulling the trigger unless the gun is cocked in the holster...which is a definite NO-NO! Double-action revolvers should have the trigger and guard completely covered to prevent an AD if the wearer is in heavy brush. Stay well and safe, Pards! Thanks! Alfonso's of Hollywood does nice work. I understand what you're saying about covering the trigger guard, however I specifically wanted to duplicate the walk and draw steel lined holsters when I ordered this. I'll also add, I use the hammer loops when the guns are holstered, except for when I walk onto the firing line to shoot the stage. Either that or they're in the gun cart! I slide the cross draw holster as far back as I can until I address the firing line, and then it slides forward to the position you see in the picture. Ride safe, SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Look at colt Farook's rigs. If I would ever get a new x draw rig it would be one of his. Functional works of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Shooter Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 General Ledger, I just bought a cross draw rig from Doc Noper. The crossdraw has a zero degree cant and the strong side holster has a 15 degree cant. I also have a cross draw holster from Doc with a 15 degree cant. Doc makes great rigs and I would suggest a cant of anywhere from 0 to 15 degrees. Listed below is a link to his Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=doc noper gun leather Best of luck in picking a rig and a leather maker. Photo Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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