Modern Holsters and the Quick Draw

ZVP · February 21, 2014, 12:11 AM

I have very broad shooting intrests and included is CAS and Black Powder shooting.
I wondr?
When did "they" ( the Holster Manufacturers) do away with the Calvery-Style Twist Draw?
It was fast and a clean way to draw a long barreled revolver. A 4" would be an ideal canidate for a quick Twist Draw!
Does it give an opponent too much advantage of grabbing your gun? Naw, your speed draw is more important.
So why do ya'll think?
I have NEVER seen a modern revolver carried as such!
Opnions?
Thanks!
ZVP

Bob Wright · February 22, 2014, 08:22 PM

One of the objections to the cavalry draw is the fact the muzzle sweeps across the body, a no-no in most contests.

As to speed, there is too much lost motion compared to a straight draw.

Bob Wright

Hawg · February 22, 2014, 08:28 PM

A fast draw was never a concern for holster makers. A holster was an accessory for carrying a revolver, nothing more. The fast draw and the holsters that go with it were a Hollyweird invention.

ZVP · February 23, 2014, 01:10 PM

Thanks guys
ZVP

February 21, 2014, 12:11 AM	#1
ZVP Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 1,102	Modern Holsters and the Quick Draw I have very broad shooting intrests and included is CAS and Black Powder shooting. I wondr? When did "they" ( the Holster Manufacturers) do away with the Calvery-Style Twist Draw? It was fast and a clean way to draw a long barreled revolver. A 4" would be an ideal canidate for a quick Twist Draw! Does it give an opponent too much advantage of grabbing your gun? Naw, your speed draw is more important. So why do ya'll think? I have NEVER seen a modern revolver carried as such! Opnions? Thanks! ZVP

February 22, 2014, 08:22 PM	#2
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	One of the objections to the cavalry draw is the fact the muzzle sweeps across the body, a no-no in most contests. As to speed, there is too much lost motion compared to a straight draw. Bob Wright

February 22, 2014, 08:28 PM	#3
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	A fast draw was never a concern for holster makers. A holster was an accessory for carrying a revolver, nothing more. The fast draw and the holsters that go with it were a Hollyweird invention.

February 23, 2014, 01:10 PM	#4
ZVP Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 1,102	Thanks guys ZVP