Dumb Holster Question

ratman57 · May 2nd, 2009, 01:41 PM

Actually it's not the holster that's the dumb one.

I recently bought what was advertized as a "DeSantis belt holster" for a j frame .38. I got it off of ebay. It shows up I slide it on my belt strong side and it's canted in the wrong direction.

It's a cross draw. Okay nice holster but my arms are too short for cross draw

It got me thinking. In just about every video I've ever seen of a quick draw guy, his holster is canted with the grip of his pistol backwards not forwards. When I tried to draw with this holster on my right side my elbow and wrist were both in a much more natual position. My draw was more comfortable if not faster. I was able to bring my pistol into a firing position faster as well.

Is there a reason for the FBI cant for lack of a better term?

Pizza Bob · May 2nd, 2009, 01:47 PM

The rearward cant works better with short barreled arms, such as your J-frame. Competition holsters are often made with a rear cant and a cut down front, for a fast presentation. The limitation of the reverse cant (butt to the rear) is that your arm can't go backward far enough to accommodate longer barrels - short barrels or cut-down fronts enhance the speed of draw. If you're comfortable with it and it works for you, go for it.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

Blackeagle · May 2nd, 2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ratman57

Is there a reason for the FBI cant for lack of a better term?

Forward cants generally make the gun easier to conceal (particularly large autoloaders). This may not be a big consideration with a small gun like a J-frame though.

Pistology · May 2nd, 2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratman57

When I tried to draw with this holster on my right side my elbow and wrist were both in a much more natual position. My draw was more comfortable if not faster. I was able to bring my pistol into a firing position faster as well.

Another beneficial accidental discovery.

Pistology · May 2nd, 2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackeagle

The other limitation of a rearward cant is that it often makes the gun more difficult to conceal. This may not be a big consideration with a small gun like a J-frame though.

What's the most concealable cross-draw holster for an S&W M&P compact (.40 or .45) semi-auto?

retsupt99 · May 2nd, 2009, 02:14 PM

The cant will keep the grip closer to the body and assist in reducing possible printing.
You can always user the 'cross-draw' for long driving trips...perfect for in the vehicle.

Saber · May 2nd, 2009, 03:32 PM

Well, it certainly appears that Pizza Bob gave you the not so Dumb Holster Answer. He is absolutely right! Heck, if you like it; you actually got lucky on sleaze-bay.

Regards,

May 2nd, 2009, 01:41 PM	#1
ratman57 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 34	Dumb Holster Question Actually it's not the holster that's the dumb one. I recently bought what was advertized as a "DeSantis belt holster" for a j frame .38. I got it off of ebay. It shows up I slide it on my belt strong side and it's canted in the wrong direction. It's a cross draw. Okay nice holster but my arms are too short for cross draw It got me thinking. In just about every video I've ever seen of a quick draw guy, his holster is canted with the grip of his pistol backwards not forwards. When I tried to draw with this holster on my right side my elbow and wrist were both in a much more natual position. My draw was more comfortable if not faster. I was able to bring my pistol into a firing position faster as well. Is there a reason for the FBI cant for lack of a better term? __________________ http://www.mychildhasdiabetes.com

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retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,799	The cant will keep the grip closer to the body and assist in reducing possible printing. You can always user the 'cross-draw' for long driving trips...perfect for in the vehicle. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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Saber Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 760	Well, it certainly appears that Pizza Bob gave you the not so Dumb Holster Answer. He is absolutely right! Heck, if you like it; you actually got lucky on sleaze-bay. Regards, __________________ “Monsters are real and so are ghosts. They live inside of us, and sometimes they win.” ~ Stephen King

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May 2nd, 2009, 01:47 PM	#2
Pizza Bob Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central NJ Posts: 100	The rearward cant works better with short barreled arms, such as your J-frame. Competition holsters are often made with a rear cant and a cut down front, for a fast presentation. The limitation of the reverse cant (butt to the rear) is that your arm can't go backward far enough to accommodate longer barrels - short barrels or cut-down fronts enhance the speed of draw. If you're comfortable with it and it works for you, go for it. Adios, Pizza Bob