Crossdraw holsters?

Parke1 · November 15, 2000, 09:15 PM

Hey all,

I'm kinda looking around for a new holster for my P-89, and I've lately been interested in cross-draws. Anyone have any recommendations for any brands that make cross-draws for a P-89?

Thanks,
Parke1

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GgnubrKihn · November 16, 2000, 07:11 AM

Kinda interested in same myself. Favor Kydex so... Mad Dog offered some at one time (hoping they still do). Also Blade-Tech.

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 15, 2000, 09:15 PM	#1
Parke1 Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2000 Location: Bowling Green, Ohio Posts: 136	Hey all, I'm kinda looking around for a new holster for my P-89, and I've lately been interested in cross-draws. Anyone have any recommendations for any brands that make cross-draws for a P-89? Thanks, Parke1 ------------------ "Um, that's a muzzle loader. Only use that for protection if you're being attacked by geriatrics in wheelchairs."

November 16, 2000, 07:11 AM	#2
GgnubrKihn Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 1999 Posts: 100	Kinda interested in same myself. Favor Kydex so... Mad Dog offered some at one time (hoping they still do). Also Blade-Tech.

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