Author Topic: Cross Draw Holster? (Read 953 times)

Ghoster · « **on:** February 03, 2004, 05:27:38 PM »

Are there any good 1911 cross draw type holsters on the market?

Lazarus Longshot · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2004, 02:45:49 PM »

I have a Fobus paddle Roto-Holster that I use as a crossdraw. Works well for my Colt or my Kimber. You can adjust the angle of the Roto-Holster easily to your liking, and use it as a strongside or crossdraw.

Iowegan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2004, 10:14:00 AM »

To me, there is no such thing as a good cross draw holster. I'll qualify that. When I was a grunt Special Agent, I asked the range officer if I could use a cross draw or a shoulder holster. Boy did I get a lecture. From a safety stand point; the gun's muzzle sweeps through a 90 degree arc that puts it in line with anyone on my left side (Im right handed). From a draw-to-fire time issue, that same 90 degree arc takes a lot longer to acquire the target than a standard strong side hip holster. With a strong side hip holster, when the muzzle clears the leather, it's pointed down range in the general direction of the intended target. Much safer and faster.

Later, I went to the range by myself and tried the cross draw and I must say; the old range officer knew what he was talking about. My scores (time & hits) were way worse and I could definitely see the safety issue should a round be touched off premature.

Depending on your intended use, you might consider a good strong side hip holster.

Ghoster · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2004, 03:14:32 PM »

I can see one time that a cross draw holster could be used, and that would be if I was in the field with a long rifle. Then a cross draw holster makes sense if you want a pistol/revolver as a backup, and do not want the rifle/shotgun to hit/scratch/mar the sidearm. With this in mind, no I am unaware of any crossdraw holsters for a 1911. :roll:

Nanook 450 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2004, 02:41:12 PM »

Would second the Fobus . . . cross draw is helpful if you sit a lot - it's not the safest carry, and its not the best for retention. Be careful.

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2004, 01:50:53 PM »

When traveling in a vehicle as the driver, a cross draw is the best other than a high shoulder rig. I use a Bianchi 59 which is a multi position rig for a 92fs. It does fit a 1911 colt 70 (not well but works in the truck). Cross draw is also good in hunting in the stand positions. If you take notes from Tombstone movie who is to say it has to be on the opposite hip? Me I like the cross draw.
Jim