Wyo Joe Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Looked in handbook and didn’t see rules relating to this, but is it ok to switch up your leather mid-match? Like if double strong is best for some stages but crossdraw is better on others, any reason you couldn’t switch up your holsters? (Assuming you’re not shooting in a costume category that would be incorrect when you change to diff holsters). I’m fairly ambidextrous and just wondering if this is an option that ever gets used by folks and if it’s legal to do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I had thought about it for a minute. Ended up figuring it'd be best to put all my rounds down range with the same setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I've done it, listen to TW; he's smarter than Widder gives him credit for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 It seems to me that it would be awfully easy to get a P, maybe a fumble or 170 violation even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: I've done it, listen to TW; he's smarter than Widder gives him credit for... I don't know whether to use a laugh emoji or a thanks emoji, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Pick one and stick with it. Making changes like this increases the fumble factor dramatically. We still need to talk about transitions. We'll cover how to handle it. Keep in mind there will always be that ":one" that's awkward. It's ok. There are ways to deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I have various holster rigs that I'll sometimes change from one match to another, but haven't done so in the middle of the match. Recent years I'm shooting crossdraw more often, so when I use the double strong side I sometimes find myself on the first stage handing off the first pistol to the left hand to go into a crossdraw holster that isn't there. No biggie but slows me down a tad to adjust. Similar when shooting the hammerless shotgun, then I bring out the hammered gun and forget to cock for the second pair of shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 If ya really want a challenge wear a shotgun shell bandoleer for 3 stages and then a shotgun shell slide or belt down around the waist for 3 stages. I did that once when my bandoleer broke during a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 12 hours ago, Wyo Joe said: Looked in handbook and didn’t see rules relating to this, but is it ok to switch up your leather mid-match? Like if double strong is best for some stages but crossdraw is better on others, any reason you couldn’t switch up your holsters? (Assuming you’re not shooting in a costume category that would be incorrect when you change to diff holsters). I’m fairly ambidextrous and just wondering if this is an option that ever gets used by folks and if it’s legal to do so I believe the point is being missed. The question was, is it legal? Not what is your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeb Stuart #65654 said: I believe the point is being missed. The question was, is it legal? Not what is your opinion. Yes, it is legal, same as shooting different guns every stage. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Jeb Stuart #65654 said: I believe the point is being missed. The question was, is it legal? Not what is your opinion. Sorry. I had implied it was legal, when I said I thought about doing it for a minute. I should've been more clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.R. Undertaker Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I would be worried I would forget which rig I was wearing mid stage! There are a couple options for this line of thinking: Colt Faro makes a holster that will hold a gun put in either direction. This would allow you to setup for the stage with cross draw or double strong side without changing holsters or locations. I started using a technique Dillard shows in his videos, in scenarios where the right gun coming out first makes more sense, Ill put my right gun away in my left holster after I have drawn my left gun. It takes some getting used to, but works really slick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 On 9/20/2021 at 10:48 PM, Tyrel Cody said: I've done it, listen to TW; he's smarter than Widder gives him credit for... That's not exactly a ringing endorsement given Widder thinks he's about even with a possum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc X Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 18 hours ago, P.R. Undertaker said: I would be worried I would forget which rig I was wearing mid stage! There are a couple options for this line of thinking: Colt Faro makes a holster that will hold a gun put in either direction. This would allow you to setup for the stage with cross draw or double strong side without changing holsters or locations. I started using a technique Dillard shows in his videos, in scenarios where the right gun coming out first makes more sense, Ill put my right gun away in my left holster after I have drawn my left gun. It takes some getting used to, but works really slick! I use the rig from Colt Faro that P.R is talking about also. While I always use it cross draw it is nice to have when my old left hand twists the gun wrong as I stab it back in the left holster. Since it will go in either direction it doesn't matter and will still safely re-holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyo Joe Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 hey @Doc X what’s the name of that Colt Faro rig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe LaFives #5481 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 No it's not Illegal(sick bird) but is it ethical (just kidding here folks don't get excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc X Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 On 9/22/2021 at 10:48 AM, Wyo Joe said: hey @Doc X what’s the name of that Colt Faro rig? The holsters are called "binary." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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