Holster Question

[Floridaboy]

Why are some holsters angled foward? It mostly seems like leather holsters do this. Why are they made like this? Is it supposed to make a draw of the firearm easier? To me it seems to hurt more then help drawing a weapon.

[KenW.]

A forward rake can be desirable on a concealment holster. It helps keep the grip from "printing" through your outergarment.

People who carry a lot are so accustomed to this, they've grown to prefer it. The feeling also, is that it's a little faster pull the weapon forward, than straight up.

For concealed and all-around plain clothes wear I like a forward rake.

[Magnum]

The forward cant was made popular by the FBI years ago. It helps in concealment and drawing from a crouched position. The FBI used to teach a crouched one-handed draw to shooting position. It also feels more natural if the weapon is worn behind the mid-line of the body.

I prefer a straight upward draw presentation with the weapon worn on the hip or just forward of the hip if possible. It is an easier draw from concealment in my opinion.

[Bighead]

The forward cant was made popular by the FBI years ago. It helps in concealment and drawing from a crouched position. The FBI used to teach a crouched one-handed draw to shooting position. It also feels more natural if the weapon is worn behind the mid-line of the body.

I prefer a straight upward draw presentation with the weapon worn on the hip or just forward of the hip if possible. It is an easier draw from concealment in my opinion.


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[Blackdog F4i]

Yep,

For concealment the "FBI Cant" makes the draw smoother. For overt wear, I prefer no-cant. Muzzle forward in front of the centerline is actually faster, but good luck sitting in a car all day that way.

A "low ride" straight draw is stupid quick too, but you are back to the car-seat problem. It would get old quick if everytime you sat down your holster has holding your butt cheek off the seat.