Hmmm. Out of curiosity, what are the "cons" to....

[Gary in Pennsylvania]

Having THIS as your EDC rig for saaaaayyy an 3" SP-101?
http://www.andrewsleather.com/carjackerx.htm

STOP! I know that this is a holsterish question and the Mod's instinct says "MOVE IT!", but I think that the question will get more practical responses in here. ( Let 'er stay?? )

Anyways....so it's a crossdraw "for driving" setup.
So what.
Why not every day carry? I don't think I've EVER heard of a crossdraw used as EDC, but why not???

What are your thoughts???

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Way too far to the front for me. Looks like it would jab one in the crotch.

However, if it was slid to the left side more it might do the trick. However, the seatbelt is always in the way almost anywhere.

You could always use a thigh holster if car jacking is you concern
Not very good for public carry though.

 

[Brian Williams]

That looks like a great holster for a handicapped/wheelchair setup. It would also make for a great hiking holster.



I will leave it be for now, lets see what comes around.
Actually moving it to general handguns..

 

[Gary in Pennsylvania]

You could always use a thigh holster if car jacking is you concern.

No....That's not it.

Not very good for public carry though.

Now THAT'S what I'm getting at! WHY isn't it good? My firearm is just as thick in front as it is on my side. How come this can't be my standard carry holster?
I don't wanna hear "Well....you can carry your firearm in whatever holster you want. It's yours!"

I want to hear why YOU ALL wouldn't use it?
Honest question.

 

[Hawken50]

My firearm is just as thick in front as it is on my side.

your firearm is flat and your waist could be anything from oval to round.

but hey, it's your gun, carry it in what ever holster you want.

 

[mete]

Pick whatever fits your body and your situation !!

 

[carebear]

What are you going to wear over it (unless EDC means "open")?

A big ol' honkin bulge on the front of my body is visible from every angle people may interact with me from.

I find a gun just behind the hip just makes you look a little "rounder" if anything and is hidden by my shirt fabric drape since my chest is bigger than my waist and my shirts aren't really tapered.

My chest however doesn't stick out THAT much further than my stomach so the fabric would go straight down, then out in a gun-shaped 90 deg angle then down, standing well out from my trousers.

I envision that thing requiring me to constantly claim either "it's not a tumor" or that it IS a colostomy bag.

but hey, it's your gun, carry it in what ever holster you want.

 

[Threecard]

I've felt comfortable putting my weapon where people expect to see bulges under loose clothing. Where a PDA or Blackberry type device might be worn on a belt, for instance.

I think it really depends on how comfortable you are wearing the weapon, where you put it. You could conceivably put it in this crossdraw with a loose shirt.

If you're comfortable with it being there, you won't mess with it. If you don't mess with it, you won't telelgraph to people that you're wearing a weapon. Let's face it, most folks aren't very observant...what was the hausfrau behind you in the checkout line wearing (no fair if it was something provocative)?

The people that might notice it are those that are looking for it...potential muggers, or law enforcement, for instance.

In the case of the former, they might just pass you by. If they don't, hopefully your in a heightened state of awareness and they won't get the jump on you and take your gun.

In the case of the latter, if you're legally carrying, who cares? There might be some hassle you would like to avoid, but you probably won't get in too much trouble. If you aren't legally carrying...well, you roll the dice, you take your chances.

Take care everyone!

 

[RyanM]

There's the fact that the model can't keep his booger hook off the bang switch. Maybe I'm a weirdo, but I wouldn't want to give my money to a business that can't take 2 seconds to correct the guy posing with the gun. Or even worse, if that's the owner.

I also think I read somewhere that suede is harder on gun finishes than normal leather, because of the chemical salts. Something about chromium vs. vegetable tanning. Then again, that doesn't matter for an SP-101.

The holster itself looks very hard, if not impossible, to conceal. Could you imagine what would happen if you got pulled over?

"License and registration, ple--holy crap he's got a gun!"

If you use a cover garment, I'd recommend the Fist-Inc driving holster instead. Much more versatile, since it can be used as a standard OWB cross-draw holster as well. http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/holster/42.htm

 

[carpettbaggerr]

1. It's gonna fall out when you stand up.

2. An assailant can grab it more easily than you can [Anybody see My Name is Nobody?]

3. The seatbelt will grind the gunbutt into the family jewels.

Other than that looks like a nifty design

 

[MCgunner]

If I drove a car a lot (I don't) and could wear a jacket (I can't most of the year) a shoulder holster would be preferable.

 

[Chris Rhines]

The only disadvantage of using a horizontal crossdraw holster is the near-impossibility of concealing it. Otherwise, it will be very fast, very secure, and comfortable while standing or sitting.

- Chris

 

[RyanM]

2. An assailant can grab it more easily than you can [Anybody see My Name is Nobody?]

How is that any different from on or behind the hip? If anything, on the hip is worse, because anyone behind you can grab it more easily than you can. You have eyes in the front of your head, not the back (at least I assume so!). You can't assume that an attack will come from the front. The back is probably more likely, anyway.

 

[rockstar.esq]

Although I'm not so sure that it's "easier for a BG to grab" it sure as hell will print like crazy with anything less than a thick loose coat over it. It also looks like a bad draw angle when you're standing which is not a good thing. Another significant aspect of a concealment rigs functionality should be it's ability to fullfill it's duty not to wobble about like a "noodly appendage" in need of a lanyard. This rig again looks like it's got another problem area. Finally, it's shiny which isn't exactly low profile nor concealment friendly. Sorry to crap on your idea, but I just don't see this rig as a worthy design nor a worthy test subject.

 

[LanEvo`]

I don't think I've EVER heard of a crossdraw used as EDC, but why not???

Because cross-draw holsters have some significant disadvantages compared to strong-side carry.

(1) The muzzle can easily cross your own body (especially your non-dominant arm) when you draw the gun. To avoid this, you must train to always raise your non-dominant arm when drawing. This is not always possible.

(2) Someone facing you (i.e., your attacker) can easily interfere with your draw. As your dominant arm is draped over your abdomen, all the attacker has to do is push straight against you and you'll have a hard time bringing the gun into action.

(3) Unless you have a wierd body type, crossdraw rigs are much harder to conceal properly. The curve of your hips, back, and shoulders makes clothes drape over your lower back in such a way that hiding stuff there is pretty easy (at least while standing...bending at the waist is a totally different matter).

I guess those are pretty much the big three. The major advantage is the much easier access while sitting behind a counter or seatbelted into your car. For some people (e.g., long-haul truckers) I can definitely see the appeal.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

I hadn't noticed till it was mentioned that the guy on the link had his finger on the trigger before it cleared the holster.

Much worse than shooting yourself in the foot! That round would enter the mid-section! Bad form.

As for carrying it. If it works for you go for it!

Just not for me unless I had a really odd situation that I have not encountered yet.

 

[Geno]

Two people nailed the facts already

1. Easy access for BG.
2. You can easily cross your own body.
3. Very weak physically.

I just completed my 5th Advanced Tactical shooting course this past Wednesday. These are three of the reasons the instructor gave as for NEVER using a cross-draw. A strong side holster is best in his opinion. In the end, it's your call.

For me, I'll stick to strong-side for my primary.

Edited to add: For me, in the car, an ankle holster is very quick access.

Doc2005

 

[RyanM]

Oh, one thing I forgot to point out. If carrying strong-side, keeping the gun on or very slightly behind your hip (3:00 to 3:30) and canted forward a lot will help when drawing while seated or crouching. As long as the seat belt doesn't get in your way. If you have a garage or somewhere else private where you can put your car, you could try practicing various draws.