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To: jagusafr
Do you really prefer the cross-hand draw? I always felt off-balance, so I just use the small of the back holster.

I prefer the crossdraw because it allows me access to my pistol anywhere, anytime. I cover it up with a vest that's zipped up a few inches. In the winter, I zip up my coat a few inches. This way I can easily access my pistol while keeping it concealed. Strong side and SOB carry make it harder to access in certain situations, like driving a car or sitting down. As for feeling unbalanced, it's never been an issue with me. A Glock 23 is light enough to be barely felt. My XD-45 is a lot heavier, but I balance it out with two fully loaded 13 round mags on the opposite side.

59 posted on 08/01/2008 8:44:08 AM PDT by AlaskaErik (I served and protected my country for 31 years. Democrats spent that time trying to destroy it.)
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To: AlaskaErik

My problem is that in South Texas, wearing a vest is practically screaming, “I’m armed!” - ‘specially when you’re a hot-body like I am. I can get away with a t-shirt and guayabera or other button-up that I just leave unbuttoned and untucked.


70 posted on 08/01/2008 10:28:20 AM PDT by jagusafr ("Bugs, Mr. Rico! Zillions of 'em!" - Robert Heinlein)
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