cross draw holster question

[figthnbullrider]

Im going to make a cross draw holster for a friend but im not sure how to attach the belt loops without makeing the gun sit horizontal when hes wearing it. do any of you have pictures of a semi auto pistol cross draw holster that i can see how you have done this. any help is greatly appreciated.

[usmc0341]

I'm curious as well, but I want to make one for a revolver

[tomcat]

If you can look at or buy a copy of Al Stohlmans book on "How to make holsters" it shows all the different angles including cross draw, and how to do it....You can usually get it at Tandys....

[dbusarow]

For a semi-auto cross-draw you should probably take a look at the Askins Avenger. Just move the trigger side belt loop over to the barrel side and adjust the cant as needed.

If you search this section for askins you should find plenty of examples of the strong side version to get started with.

Dan

[STBY]

Here are a few pics that I used for ideas.

[Lobo]

Here are a few that I have done recently. One is a pancake-style set up for dual-carry (strong side or cross-draw). One photo shows a pair of holsters for N-frame S&W revolvers, modification of the Avenger style with belt slot and tunnel loop on the back side. One is a snap-loop attachment for a J-frame S&W without hammer shields, set at a rather extreme cross-draw angle.

You mentioned maintaining the angle during wear. This is best done by making sure that the holster's attachment points (slots, loops, etc) are formed to fit the belt being used. This stabilizes the holster on the belt and prevents shifting of the holstered handgun during normal movements of the body.

Hope this helps you.

Edited June 25, 2009 by Lobo

[Dwight]

I used to have (sold it, . . . UGH) a really neat cross draw, driving holster, . . . and I thought it was made by either Ross or Kirkpatrick. It is not in any of their catalogs.

It worked with a flap that was attached to the "bottom" of the holster and kept the barrel at about a 30 degree angle, pointing down and toward the outside of the car. The flap came up behind your belt, . . . over the top of the holster, . . . and snapped along side the slide of the 1911.

It was made for drivers, . . . not runners, . . . it did not conceal well when out of the vehicle, . . . but it put the old pistola right where one would have needed it for carjackers or other problems.

Maybe someone else remembers it better than I do, . . .

May God bless,

Dwight

[TomLine]

Also consider how he uses it. I'd use a cross-draw, but when I sit in the car, it jabs my side or just becomes a pain.

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

Here is a standard Askins style holster like dbusarow mentioned:

Here is the same thing in a cross draw variation. Make sure the belt loops are tight and encourage your friend to get a good carry belt if he doesn't have one already, or the pistol will not carry comfortably riding this high.

[Go2Tex]

Did somebody say "cross draw"? Check this out ya'll. It's made for a .454 Casull. Obviously, I didn't make it to fit me.....

[Lobo]

Did somebody say "cross draw"? Check this out ya'll. It's made for a .454 Casull. Obviously, I didn't make it to fit me.....

A lot of handgun there! Takes a lot of leather, put together by a skilled craftsman who understood the requirements. Nice job!

[Tac]

Did somebody say "cross draw"? Check this out ya'll. It's made for a .454 Casull. Obviously, I didn't make it to fit me.....

Wow, that is a beautiful rig! It looks well designed to.... Obviously for larger hunting pistols, but I have a couple in the collection that would work well in that type of rig.

-Tac

[figthnbullrider]

thanks every one for all the help. the pictures are very helpfull. ill let you all know what i come up with.