ways to draw handgun

[nagarifle]

what do people prefer?, when it comes to drawing your hand gun(no not a picture with a color pen, )

in general, there are two methods of drawing ones handgun from the holster, cross drew ie right hand to the left side where the handgun is holstered (or left hand right side)

or

right hand right side where the handgun is holstered. (or left hand left side)

i am focusing on handgun being holstered around the waist and not under the arms holsters. darn uncomfortable for long time span. is one reason.

i find that for safety reason cross drew is not suitable as there is a wide arc of travel for the handgun barrel which could if an accident happens and prematurely the trigger is pulled then possibly of hitting a bystander etc is high.

the right hand- right side, seems a better option as the barrel travels in a straight line and thus possible less opportunity for a by stander getting injured. also it comes online with the target quicker.

now this is not a range talk but possible avoidance of accidental death in real life.

any thoughts on this?

[The Doc]

Sweeping the non-target zone during the cross draw with a loaded handgun is considered unsafe by many , however some people who carry long barreled handguns esp. revolvers (more than six inches barrel length) prefer a cross draw because it is easier and the barrel is less likely to get stuck in the holster/clothing etc. and also cross draw is more convenient when one needs to draw his long barreled six gun quickly in sitting position.
To me, same side draw (with a short/medium length barrel handgun) seems like a good option.

best,
Rp.

[nagarifle]

Showever some people who carry long barreled handguns esp. revolvers (more than six inches barrel length) prefer a cross draw because it is easier and the barrel is less likely to get stuck in the holster/clothing etc. and also cross draw is more convenient when one needs to draw his long barreled six gun quickly in sitting position.
best,
Rp.

i was not thinking about the long barrel over 6inch, that would be difficult to drew from side holster, does make it easy from the cross drew. a good point there.

[ssmickey.32]

To me - the right hand - right side - concealed inside the waist band seems a better option...

... however i agree with The Doc, for long barrel guns cross draw seems to be a better option.

Best regards
ssmickey.32

[Olly]

I too find the right hand - right side draw, easier, quicker and ofcourse better.... The safety also can be released in the same motion, quickly...

My 2 pc worth... !

[dr.jayakumar]

me,tried the left sided draw and found it very difficult.i have a inside the pant holster which i wear in front ,seems comfortable.but,drawing is very clumpsy.the right sided draw is quite easy,here its difficult to conceal the gun,juts out like a hammer.i have given up tucking my shirt as i have to conceal,making it more difficult to draw.so far no clue to solve this.drawing from belly won't hurt anybody but myself.

[ckkalyan]

I love the look and action of the cross-draw, purely for visual and entertainment purposes. It has many draw-backs (pun intended) in real life!

In practice, I prefer the right hand - right side draw OR the left hand - left side draw.

[Baljit]

Right side draw for righr hand , left side draw for left hand,i do not like the cross draw because it take more time to draw the gun from holster,i allway use right hand draw no matter if it's long barrel or short barrel , it is fast and safe, only you have to do some practice that's all.

Baljit

[marksman]

I possess holsters that are same side, cross draw,under the pants, inside crotch,inside the pants,under the belt,Knee holster, leather shoulder holster,SOB holster, Fanny pack holster, Portfolio/laptop holster, pancake holster,in ballistic nylon, leather, Kydex. Name it and I have it. And of course a Texan western holster as well. Result, utter confusion and I have not been able to get used to any till date. They say 'Beware of a man who has only one gun, for he knows how to use it" This works in case of holsters as well I guess. Generally these days I carry my side arm in a fleeced pistol case top side open, shoved in the back pocket of the front seat of my car in case I am traveling on the passenger seat and in the glove compartment if self driving. Any ways one has to leave it behind with one's trusted chauffeur if one is entering any public place in big cities. One is not allowed to wear one's side arm in the shooting club as well.
A friend has found a unique method to carry his big pistol. He wraps it in plastic and shoves it in front in his pants with the shirt hanging loose over the trousers.
Make your choice.

Marksman

[alfaromeo17]

Right hand right side draw most reliable.

[Bespoke]

I think it depends how you are trained to shoot.

I will assume shooter to be right handed in both scenarios.

Scenario A

If you are facing the target (Front view) which is not advisable because it gives the opponent (assuming he/she is armed) much more area to aim at and will be easier to target in this scenario right hand and right side draw would be a much suitable option because the handgun will have to travel much less distance to be in shooting position than cross draw. In cross draw the handgun will have to travel across your body and much more distance and these scenarios split seconds can make difference and of course a accidental discharge might hurt you or someone around you.

Scenario B

If you are trained to face your target with a lateral view (which means your left side facing the opponent if your right handed) which is advised because your opponent will have much less area to aim thus a difficult target, In this scenario things will be different the right hand and right draw will mean that handgun has to travel more distance and will travel along your body and there will be a chance of accidental discharge but if you wear your handgun in cross draw position your right hand will draw the gun and distance travelled to shooting position will be far less and the handgun wont travel across your body and will be a much safer and faster draw.

[The Doc]

Strong side quick draw ? Here is a link about the tactical technique ........

http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Tactical-Qu ... h-a-Pistol

best,
Rp.

[hvj1]

Last month, while entering the precincts of the Kolhapur Collectorate, my attention was drawn to a gent, who swaggered up to his 4x4 jeep, with a holster riding high on the right side of his waist.

The gent was at least six feet tall, beefy shoulders, dressed in jeans with calico shirt and boots to boot!

The revolver was a squeaky snub nosed variety and looked more like a engorged tick on the hip of a bison!

The entire picture was incongruous to say the least, for a guy of that size the very least he should have been packing was the contendor.

Its only when one really starts carrying a sidearm for a considerable duration that one comes to realize, that one is far better off in NOT carrying the ‘hogslaig’.

Limiting it to the really EXTREME situations.

Otherwise, the ‘piece’ is far better of in the dash of the car, just under the mattress at night time (to be kept for safe keeping without fail in the morning)

In my case, the EXTREME situation, would be as follows;

A. Meeting a Wild Animal attack in the wild. (prefer to shoot in the air).

B. Since I prefer a LOOOOOOONg barrel revolver and

C. I do not like anything coming in the way of my right hand

D. I prefer carrying my revolver on the left, butt forward.

E. With a lanyard attached in case I take a tumble.

[Bespoke]

Strong side quick draw ? Here is a link about the tactical technique ........

http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Tactical-Qu ... h-a-Pistol

Doc,

No this is not what I mean. This is proper way of sidedraw.
The shooter is still giving his front side to the opponent. One needs to have well conditioned core and back muscles to twist your upper body and hold it like that for some time.

Lets see if I can explain it

Assume your target is at 12’o clock

Stand feet shoulders apart with your right facing 3’o clock and left 1o clock diagonally and your gun carried in cross draw position now do not twist your upper body to face 12’o clock but your neck more like what skeet shooters use this techniques on stations closers to houses. It is a difficult stance to master because one needs to be on athletic side to practice this technique.

You will find that in this position cross draw is much faster and quicker and will be able to utilize your chest and shoulders muscles in optimized manner for better shooting because you decrease or lock the range of movement of your deltoids and pectoral muscles and joints similar things happens when you shoot rifle with a sling it serves dual purpose provides stability to rifle, provides stability to muscles by decreasing or locking the range of movement of the muscles and joints.

[The Doc]

Bespoke,
I understood and appreciated your "Scenario B" first shot . I just posted that link to point out the important steps to a fast draw (in this case the dominant side) for general viewing.

hvj1,
So the Kolhapur Cowboys are riding 4X4 s these days ! .

An engorged tick on the hip of a bison !

I had to read it twice, second time with my reading glasses on !!

best,
Rp.