Low-riding holsters???

cens · November 8, 2008, 05:59 PM

I have a question for those knowledgeable about holsters. I have a hard time with holsters that place the grip above the belt line on the strong side. My shoulder doesn't have a full range of motion so drawing from up high on the strong side is a slow and often painful experience regardless of holster cant. (I currently have pancake holsters that I wear on the weak side; it works OK but a lower hang would be better for cross drawing too.) Are there particular types of OWB holsters that ride lower, ideally placing the grip below the belt line? Concealment is not a concern.

Chris

Swampghost · November 8, 2008, 06:17 PM

A crossdraw is the preferred holster of most of the best quick-draw and rapid-fire shooters. I'm sure that theirs are not stock items and yours shouldn't be either. Find someone local that does leatherwork and have your favorite modified to your specs. It may take a few alterations to get it perfect but most of these guys don't charge much.

Creeper · November 8, 2008, 06:22 PM

The dual positon Phoenix from Galco can be carried crossdraw and pretty low on the belt line.

The Galco Texas crossdraw is exactly what you need... but only available for wheel guns.

Those are all I can think of at the moment.

C

luvsasmith · November 8, 2008, 06:30 PM

Try a thigh holster. Get one with the strap around the thigh and the belt loop at the top.

dabigguns357 · November 8, 2008, 07:06 PM

I agree with luvs,i just ordered a tactical thigh holster in left hand.It's about to be hunting season and i'll be in the woods with mine so it won't matter.I got mine for $27.00 on ebay.

cens · November 8, 2008, 07:36 PM

Thanks to all! I think the thigh holster could work, but I probably would hesitate to wear one unless I was out hiking or whatnot. I was really excited by the Texas cross draw model. Although that one is made for SA revolvers, it may be that someone makes a cowboy style holster for DA revolvers -- you never know.

Chris

Swampghost · November 8, 2008, 07:56 PM

Back in my hot-shot quickdraw days there was a company that made a spring loaded front break holster that could be slung low on the strong side. I was sporting a Super Blackhawk w/7-1/2" barrel at the time. Maybe someone here can remember who made it.

Creeper · November 8, 2008, 07:56 PM

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Thanks to all! I think the thigh holster could work, but I probably would hesitate to wear one unless I was out hiking or whatnot. I was really excited by the Texas cross draw model. Although that one is made for SA revolvers, it may be that someone makes a cowboy style holster for DA revolvers -- you never know.

Chris

Give Galco a call, or at least send the photo to a few custom makers and see if they can whip you up a DA rig that will fit your belt.

C

kraigwy · November 8, 2008, 09:05 PM

cens · November 8, 2008, 10:03 PM

The girl or the holster?

Chris

Creeper · November 8, 2008, 10:05 PM

Seen that response coming...

Swampghost · November 8, 2008, 10:08 PM

I've always been a leg man and that's a really nice holster.

November 8, 2008, 05:59 PM	#1
cens Member Join Date: July 9, 2008 Location: NC Posts: 74	Low-riding holsters??? I have a question for those knowledgeable about holsters. I have a hard time with holsters that place the grip above the belt line on the strong side. My shoulder doesn't have a full range of motion so drawing from up high on the strong side is a slow and often painful experience regardless of holster cant. (I currently have pancake holsters that I wear on the weak side; it works OK but a lower hang would be better for cross drawing too.) Are there particular types of OWB holsters that ride lower, ideally placing the grip below the belt line? Concealment is not a concern. Chris

November 8, 2008, 06:17 PM	#2
Swampghost Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: Florida, east coast Posts: 2,106	A crossdraw is the preferred holster of most of the best quick-draw and rapid-fire shooters. I'm sure that theirs are not stock items and yours shouldn't be either. Find someone local that does leatherwork and have your favorite modified to your specs. It may take a few alterations to get it perfect but most of these guys don't charge much. __________________ NRA Patron Member

November 8, 2008, 06:22 PM	#3
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	The dual positon Phoenix from Galco can be carried crossdraw and pretty low on the belt line. The Galco Texas crossdraw is exactly what you need... but only available for wheel guns. Those are all I can think of at the moment. C __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

November 8, 2008, 06:30 PM	#4
luvsasmith Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2008 Posts: 358	If concealment is truly not a concern.... Try a thigh holster. Get one with the strap around the thigh and the belt loop at the top. __________________ "You can't miss fast enough to win a gun fight."

November 8, 2008, 07:56 PM	#7
Swampghost Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: Florida, east coast Posts: 2,106	Back in my hot-shot quickdraw days there was a company that made a spring loaded front break holster that could be slung low on the strong side. I was sporting a Super Blackhawk w/7-1/2" barrel at the time. Maybe someone here can remember who made it. __________________ NRA Patron Member

November 8, 2008, 07:06 PM	#5
dabigguns357 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Location: Ona,West Virginia Posts: 1,215	I agree with luvs,i just ordered a tactical thigh holster in left hand.It's about to be hunting season and i'll be in the woods with mine so it won't matter.I got mine for $27.00 on ebay.

November 8, 2008, 07:36 PM	#6
cens Member Join Date: July 9, 2008 Location: NC Posts: 74	Thanks to all! I think the thigh holster could work, but I probably would hesitate to wear one unless I was out hiking or whatnot. I was really excited by the Texas cross draw model. Although that one is made for SA revolvers, it may be that someone makes a cowboy style holster for DA revolvers -- you never know. Chris

November 8, 2008, 09:05 PM	#9
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Try this one __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

November 8, 2008, 10:03 PM	#10
cens Member Join Date: July 9, 2008 Location: NC Posts: 74	The girl or the holster? Chris

November 8, 2008, 10:05 PM	#11
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	Seen that response coming... __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

November 8, 2008, 10:08 PM	#12
Swampghost Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: Florida, east coast Posts: 2,106	I've always been a leg man and that's a really nice holster. __________________ NRA Patron Member