Originally Posted by Moondoggie

Gary, thanks for the input.

Here's some clarification of my situation...

I'm a retired Marine who's been handling firearms since I was 5. Bought a Ruger MK I when I was 16, spent many an afternoon of leisure with a brick of ammo. I also served as a reserve LEO for a couple of years and I presently shoot quite a bit of IPSC.

I've carried both in a duty status and in concealed mode quite a bit in my life.

Cranking off a round by accident during a draw is not one of my concerns. My 1991a1 has a very stiff trigger and I intend to leave it that way for safety and liability issues. I've been trained from early youth to keep my finger off of the trigger until my sights are on tgt and IPSC reinforces that a lot.

The reason for my preference is that I find drawing from the position you describe somewhat akward. Also, nothing says "I'm going for my gun" quite like the hand going back along the right side and the elbow going up and out to deploy your pistol. I'm more interested in "concealed draw" of my concealed weapon than I am in speed.

I have one of the "pager pal" holsters that I wear just left of center in front. I'm looking for another IWB method that will place the pistol higher and more accessible from the beltline.

Thanks again for your thoughts.