It conceals better because the grip of the gun does not stick out past your back as much. It also allows a proper grip when you crouch. When you crouch down even a little the hips rotate the gun to a more vertical profile.
It also allows the holster to be placed farther back on the belt.
As to how it came about? Beats me. It's called an FBI cant (15 deg) so I'm sure they had some design criteria that made it happen and it caught on.
It also allows the holster to be placed farther back on the belt.
As to how it came about? Beats me. It's called an FBI cant (15 deg) so I'm sure they had some design criteria that made it happen and it caught on.