concealed pistol holster

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Part of the issue with your cross-draw (I'm guessing left side appendix-style carry) is that the main weight of the gun, the grip with the mag and ammo, is hanging out and typically lowers the center of gravity of the entire rig. It makes it MUCH easier for it to slip out if your snap comes loose. Whereas a more vertical or even forward FBI-style cant leaves no way for the weapon to slide in the hoslter. Crossdraw can be as much as 45* of angle with the grip hanging way low relative to the barrel.

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[steve1 5]

That makes sense. I've heard the pistol is harder to defend by being up front like that too. Maybe on your hip is a better way to go. I do like the fast and easy access of the crossdraw (particularly from the sitting position).....but it might be an easy way to lose your pistol. Thanks for the input on this.

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I've only tried crossdraw really once. I have a gut so it wasn't the most comfortable to have the piece digging into my fat like that haha.

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[AggieDave 6]

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Being situationally aware is important, though. Often times you could see this coming, or feel something isn't right.

I have become very accomplished at my job by being observant and trusting my spidey sense.

Also, with cross draw, it makes it much harder in a weapon retention fight. With a pistol the first step in a fight for weapon retention is to trap the weapon in your holster with one or both hands. Step 2 is to stun the attacker. For me that will probably result in me losing my favorite Emerson folder in their neck, since a fight for your weapon IS deadly force.

With a cross draw you're going to have a harder time pressing the gun down into your holster to defend against someone who wants to take it. That and it is easier for an attacker to stuff your draw and prevent you from getting the muzzle up by pressing your arm against your body. In a strong side carry, you can get the muzzle forward while turning your weapon side away from the attacker.

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I spent 2 years in the British Army as my OC's driver and used 2 pistols during that time. The issue Browning Hi-power and an H&K P7 M8. The Browning lived in a Kingston holster and the HK was behind the strong side hip in a pancake holster (both from Price Western Leather in the UK). I also agree with other posters that a good, quality belt is an essential. I also used the 13 round version of the HK in practical pistol comps back when pistols were legal in the UK.

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Also, with cross draw, it makes it much harder in a weapon retention fight. With a pistol the first step in a fight for weapon retention is to trap the weapon in your holster with one or both hands. Step 2 is to stun the attacker. For me that will probably result in me losing my favorite Emerson folder in their neck, since a fight for your weapon IS deadly force.

With a cross draw you're going to have a harder time pressing the gun down into your holster to defend against someone who wants to take it. That and it is easier for an attacker to stuff your draw and prevent you from getting the muzzle up by pressing your arm against your body. In a strong side carry, you can get the muzzle forward while turning your weapon side away from the attacker.

Maybe I need to rethink the merits of a crossdraw. I know that law enforcement almost never uses that type of holster. I read one review where you can try to defend a crossdraw by keeping your left hand down there. It would be hard to fight back with one arm though.

I appreciate all the feedback on this. It makes me realize I still have a lot to learn. I hope to have my brother teach me a thing or two. He taught weapons training in the police academy.

I'm also looking seriously at getting some training from "Gun Sight", in Nevada. It's expensive, but hopefully worth it. Reading books and watching videos helps, but I would like more than that.