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M1911 · November 17, 2000, 10:25 AM

I'm not a fan of cross-draw, for several reasons. First, they're harder to conceal than a hip holster (just a bit of wind to open your coat and you've flashed). They're also bad for handgun retention. Cross-draw positions the grip perfectly for a right-handed bad guy to grab, and places your strong arm in a weak position for defense. In addition, your draw can be easily jammed by the attacker moving in close. And when you do draw, it is very easy to sweep the muzzle across your weak arm (as well as lots of bystanders).

That said, when seated, it is easier to draw from a cross-draw than a hip holster. So, you'll have to decide whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for you.

I like Rusty Sherrick's holsters a lot, and he does make several cross-draw holsters:

http://www.c-rusty.com

M1911

November 17, 2000, 10:25 AM	#3
M1911 Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2000 Posts: 4,055	I'm not a fan of cross-draw, for several reasons. First, they're harder to conceal than a hip holster (just a bit of wind to open your coat and you've flashed). They're also bad for handgun retention. Cross-draw positions the grip perfectly for a right-handed bad guy to grab, and places your strong arm in a weak position for defense. In addition, your draw can be easily jammed by the attacker moving in close. And when you do draw, it is very easy to sweep the muzzle across your weak arm (as well as lots of bystanders). That said, when seated, it is easier to draw from a cross-draw than a hip holster. So, you'll have to decide whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for you. I like Rusty Sherrick's holsters a lot, and he does make several cross-draw holsters: http://www.c-rusty.com M1911