POLL - Crossdraw Carry (repost due to error)

[AKsrule]

Not for Debate of method - specific poll for info

If you regularly or occasionally carry crosdraw style , please vote.

Shoulder holsters DO count.

I have included a NO option to allow more responses.

Details of your gun/holster combo appreciated.

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[David III]

Never could get a shoulder holster adjusted "right" for me, and I'm just used to having my gun strongside. Have tried crossdraw via a belt holster and it seemed ideal for carrying a big long-barreled revolver - but I don't carry any of those, so kind of dropped the whole thing.

[wheelgunner88]

In cold weather, during which I wear a fleece pullover quite regurlarly, I will carry a PM-40 in a Fist #42? driving to crossdraw holster. I've practiced with it on some scenarios, and find I'm slightly faster to the first shot with this method, than I am from a strong side holster with a closed front cover garment. Also, this is the easiest method to make a weak hand draw I have found. On the other hand, I have found that it's not really any more comfortable than strong side carry while riding, and with a seat belt, I don't know that it's that much easier to access the hand gun while driving. All in all, It is a nice option to have in your trunk of tricks.

[Rock and Glock]

Occassionally:

A Glock 17 with a Haugen Handgun Leather "Huntington Wedge". Particularly good while driving. Can also wear the "Wedge" as a strong side 3:00 since it has a vertical rake. A nice holster, and the wedge keeps the grip of my Glock in close to me.

[Warren]

I have short arms and a long torso and a big belly so that makes a belt-ride crossdraw very difficult for me. I have nothing against the method though. You normally sized folks go ahead and enjoy yourselves.

[Reaper]

At the range where I used to work, all my firearms were holstered for crossdraw with my company shirt covering it. Right shoulder problems prevents me from drawing strong side easily but no problems with a crossdraw. My employees used to joke about that UNTIL I mentioned that anyone jacking the place will always wack the guys they see with the guns first. But then again, every regular shooter knew that was how I carried.

[JimmyC4]

Whoops...AKsrule, move one vote from "No" to "Shoulder Holster". Sorry.

[rocky]

Nope, I never liked the lack of control from a cross draw stroke. Too easy for someone to stop your draw.

[retsupt99]

would only be used by me if I were...driving through Ohio!
I have one crossdraw holster...but I have never used it...

ret

[Hotbrass]

Don`t cross draw, but I may look into it when I buy the XD45.

[paramedic70002]

My arms are too short for my masculine midsection.

[SOLOLUCKY]

i carry cross draw only when driving and thenonly about 50% of the time...and as retsupt99 said "i am in ohio" & there open sight requiremnt crapola.
it sure is a whole lot easier and faster to draw while sitting in my truck than strong-side. and i have a 50-50 chance that it'll already be pointed at the intended target should it ever be draw into service while in said vehicle.

[Jumpout]

I don't carry truly crossdraw but it is closer than strong side. I carry my 225 at about 12:30. I have easy acess while driving and it hides better under an untucked shirt (for me).

[purple88yj]

At the moment I don't carry cross draw, but I may look into a shoulder set up eventually.

If I were to carry CD on the belt, it would likely be a revo at 1:30 or so. And then only in the winter where heavier clothing would be worn. Since I rarely dress warm to some peoples standards, it isn't very likely to be an issue any time soon.

[havegunjoe]

I use a shoulder holster, http://www.andrewsleather.com. I use their Monarch Rig and it is great. Sometimes I use a cross draw holster when driving as strong side is very hard to get at while buckled in.