Cross Draw Advantage

EvilMonk · September 14th, 2009, 07:13 AM

I recently tried out a means of carry that I think I am going to stick with.

Cross Draw!

I have a SA 1911-A1 in a SERPA holster. One day, after reading this site for a while, I decided to readjust my holster for a Cross Draw configuration.

Voila!

Now I can sit down without shifting all over, I can access my weapon in the car without fighting the seat, the seatbelt, and the laws of motion. I can put my hands in front of me demurely in a bad situation, appearing peaceful and harmless, then pull the gun with great speed. The speed is another advantage; nothing else has proven to be as quick (in my case). Last, but not least, I can relax a bit more with the weapon right in front of me. Who's going to get it away from me there, but the most determined of adversaries?

Concealment is easier than I thought, too. The 1911 is a nice flat design, and takes well to the approach. I am curious about a more dedicated holster, but I am really happy about the way it works out now.

Try it and see!

Pizza Bob · September 14th, 2009, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilMonk

Last, but not least, I can relax a bit more with the weapon right in front of me. Who's going to get it away from me there, but the most determined of adversaries?

Any opponent that is facing you.

Tangle · September 14th, 2009, 11:00 AM

Been exploring cross carry a lot myself. When seated, esp. in a vehicle, the gun is much more available than a 3:00 carry.

Even when standing, it is very available, yet very discrete. There are many situations where you could have your hand on your gun without anyone even knowing it.

If you wound up on your back you could access the gun much easier and quicker in a X-draw than a 3:00 position.

As far as a take away, who's gonna know it's there? And is a 3:00 really any less susceptible to a take away attempt than a X-draw? It may be worse, simply because they can take it from the 3:00 from behind.

Majorlk · September 14th, 2009, 11:22 AM

Cross draw is fine ...

as long as you don't have a pot belly.

ghost tracker · September 14th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Crossdraw with mechanical retention (SERPA) is a very practical conceiled holster option. Without it, the close-quarter gun-grab is just too easy & quick (proven to me by a U.S. Marshall friend). Be safe!

boscobeans · September 14th, 2009, 12:54 PM

I had a Fist crossdraw-driving holster made for my Walther P99 .40cal and it is now my holster of choice whenever I am going to be getting in and out of my car doing everyday stuff. It is almost second nature to switch from one position to the other. Covers easily with a jacket or untucked shirt and is perfect for driving.

FIST, INC.

bosco

jem102 · September 14th, 2009, 09:35 PM

I have 2 Serpa's for my HK USP. I have both setup as paddles with one being cross draw and the other strong side grip forward. I have an hour + commute every day and I go cross draw in the car and just switch to strong side when I get out. Works great.

Agave · September 15th, 2009, 02:32 AM

I've driven hours and hours and made long trips with my gun IWB on the strong side. I'll stick with it.

hbc · September 15th, 2009, 03:06 AM

Just to add to your point, cross draw is a great option for persons with long arms relative to the length of their torsos. I have a full-size 1911 that I literally can't draw from a holster positioned at 3-4:00 without bending sideways at a 45 degree angle. Different body types can require different carry arrangements. A cross draw rig was the right solution for me.

Thanis · September 15th, 2009, 03:15 AM

Several television programing and gun periodicals have been brining up the advantage of cross draw while driving the past 6 months or so. If I had the resources, I would buy one, for that use.

September 14th, 2009, 07:13 AM	#1
EvilMonk Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N. Kentucky Area Posts: 275	Cross Draw Advantage I recently tried out a means of carry that I think I am going to stick with. Cross Draw! I have a SA 1911-A1 in a SERPA holster. One day, after reading this site for a while, I decided to readjust my holster for a Cross Draw configuration. Voila! Now I can sit down without shifting all over, I can access my weapon in the car without fighting the seat, the seatbelt, and the laws of motion. I can put my hands in front of me demurely in a bad situation, appearing peaceful and harmless, then pull the gun with great speed. The speed is another advantage; nothing else has proven to be as quick (in my case). Last, but not least, I can relax a bit more with the weapon right in front of me. Who's going to get it away from me there, but the most determined of adversaries? Concealment is easier than I thought, too. The 1911 is a nice flat design, and takes well to the approach. I am curious about a more dedicated holster, but I am really happy about the way it works out now. Try it and see! __________________ That which does not kill us leaves us broken and bleeding... Convenire Volui Spectatus

September 14th, 2009, 11:00 AM	#3
Tangle Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 6,611	Been exploring cross carry a lot myself. When seated, esp. in a vehicle, the gun is much more available than a 3:00 carry. Even when standing, it is very available, yet very discrete. There are many situations where you could have your hand on your gun without anyone even knowing it. If you wound up on your back you could access the gun much easier and quicker in a X-draw than a 3:00 position. As far as a take away, who's gonna know it's there? And is a 3:00 really any less susceptible to a take away attempt than a X-draw? It may be worse, simply because they can take it from the 3:00 from behind. __________________ My other car is a 1911.

September 14th, 2009, 11:22 AM	#4
Majorlk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naugatuck, CT Posts: 839	Cross draw is fine ... as long as you don't have a pot belly. __________________ An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. - Robert A. Heinlein

September 14th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#5
ghost tracker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Backwoods Posts: 1,154	Crossdraw with mechanical retention (SERPA) is a very practical conceiled holster option. Without it, the close-quarter gun-grab is just too easy & quick (proven to me by a U.S. Marshall friend). Be safe! __________________ There are only *TWO* kinds of people in this world; those that describe the world as filled with two kinds of people...and those who don't.

September 15th, 2009, 02:32 AM	#8
Agave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 929	I've driven hours and hours and made long trips with my gun IWB on the strong side. I'll stick with it. __________________ The preceding post may contain sarcasm; it's just better that way. However, it is still intended with construction and with the Love of my L-rd Y'shua. What He is doing with me KEEP YOUR LAWS OFF MY GUNS Facebook Group

September 14th, 2009, 12:54 PM	#6
boscobeans Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: upstate new york Posts: 719	I had a Fist crossdraw-driving holster made for my Walther P99 .40cal and it is now my holster of choice whenever I am going to be getting in and out of my car doing everyday stuff. It is almost second nature to switch from one position to the other. Covers easily with a jacket or untucked shirt and is perfect for driving. FIST, INC. bosco

September 14th, 2009, 09:35 PM	#7
jem102 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jefferson County TN Posts: 146	I have 2 Serpa's for my HK USP. I have both setup as paddles with one being cross draw and the other strong side grip forward. I have an hour + commute every day and I go cross draw in the car and just switch to strong side when I get out. Works great.

September 15th, 2009, 03:06 AM	#9
hbc Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: IN Posts: 60	Just to add to your point, cross draw is a great option for persons with long arms relative to the length of their torsos. I have a full-size 1911 that I literally can't draw from a holster positioned at 3-4:00 without bending sideways at a 45 degree angle. Different body types can require different carry arrangements. A cross draw rig was the right solution for me.

September 15th, 2009, 03:15 AM	#10
Thanis Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 1,704	Several television programing and gun periodicals have been brining up the advantage of cross draw while driving the past 6 months or so. If I had the resources, I would buy one, for that use. __________________ NRA Member S&W 642 (no-lock) with .38 Spl +P 135 GR Gold GDHP Glock G31 & G33 with .357 Sig 125 GR. SXT Winchester Ranger

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