Small of the back owb holster used up front.

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I've been doing some testing on my self of what the best method of owb carry for me would be. I'm around 6' 1" and 225lbs and have alway had problems with shirts, especially t shirts not being long enough and my belt showing during normal daily activity. Mostly when bending down, the back and sides of my belt will show making carrying while shopping a problem. But I have noticed I rarely, if ever have a problem with my belt buckle showing. Makes me come to think this may be good place for me to carry a owb holster, but instead of a typical appendix style vertical carry holster I would like a horizontal carry holster similar to the small of the back holsters. Has anyone carried this way before? I was not able to find any info on the matter anywhere.
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If using an SOB holster on the front you'd need an opposite hand model.

There are lots of cross-draw options available. They are designed for a righty to be worn either at 10:00 - 11:00 or 1:00 - 2:00 position.

My internet is a little slow at the moment. I'll dig up some options for you later.
 
A SOB holster worn in the front would soon be very uncomfortable even if youre really skinny.
 
Personally I think small of the back carry is a terrible idea. If an attacker knocks you over, or even if you just slip on the ice, the damage and pain of having a revolver suddenly ground into your spine could be incapacitating enough to get you killed, or leave you with a sever back injury.

I carry IWB at 3:00 with a larger gun, or 4:00 which is more comfortable, when carrying a small gun. If I carried OWB, I'd carry in the same positions.
 
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Personally I think small of the back carry is a terrible idea. If an attacker knocks you over, or even if you just slip on the ice, the damage and pain of having a revolver suddenly ground into your spine could be incapacitating enough get you killed, or leave you with a sever back injury.
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Hey, Emily Litella (I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist:)), he's thinking about wearing an SOB holster in front.



For those too young to remember Emily Litella https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Litella
 
460Kodiak said:
Personally I think small of the back carry is a terrible idea. If an attacker knocks you over, or even if you just slip on the ice, the damage and pain of having a revolver suddenly ground into your spine could be incapacitating enough to get you killed, or leave you with a sever back injury.
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When I experimented with carrying in small of back, I also realized rather quickly I was sweeping the muzzle across my mid section when I drew from the holster. There is no way not to do this due to the way I needed to grab the grip and turn the pistol to get into firing position. I would strongly recommend AGAINST 6 o'clock for this as well as the above. My .02.
 
I think we are getting off topic here. I want to carry crossdraw appendix style but with gun almost horizontal instead of vertical. Like this picture but with a Ruger sp101 instead of a knife and maybe moved more towards 1130 position. bf9518e0f19b22f4437c2e64334a450e.jpg
 
Did those car jacker holsters from Andrews and Rosen look like something that would work for you?
 
SVTOhio said:
I think we are getting off topic here. I want to carry crossdraw appendix style but with gun almost horizontal instead of vertical. Like this picture but with a Ruger sp101 instead of a knife and maybe moved more towards 1130 position. bf9518e0f19b22f4437c2e64334a450e.jpg
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Oh jeeze, sorry man. I totally missed that. I got distracted when reading your op. Apologies.
 
JTQ said:
Did those car jacker holsters from Andrews and Rosen look like something that would work for you?
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Now that I actually know what the hell is going on, this type of holster is what comes to mind. Bond Arms offers an anti carjacking holster meant to carry as desired. Something like that has got to exist for revolvers.
 
460Kodiak said:
As near as I can tell they are actually produced by Bond Arms. http://bondarms.com/shop-2/product-category/holsters/

I've never seen this style produced for any other gun than a Bond Arms Derringer. Frankly that surprises me a bit, because with a thumb break it looks like a comfy way to carry, and would be great on a motorcycle or bicycle.
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That's exactly was I was thinking in the first place. I when there a drill of holding my gun (3" Ruger sp101) up against and inside my belt then bending down,twisting, sitting and this method probed to be the most comfortable, least chance of showing the gun and easiest to access. I guess I'll get some kydex and see what I can pull together.
 
Because of the hip bone, the CC cross draw needs to be carried to the front of the hip bone and attention by the holster maker to make the grip stay tight to the body. Selection of a cover garment becomes important. I carry strong hand appendix and I had the wife to add a strap midway of the front of my vest that snaps. No need to zip up. And a horizontal cross draw screams for a thumb break.
 
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