What is the correct way to wear a holstered gun?
By Holster Guy ~ March 22nd, 2009. Filed under: Uncategorized.
fallingstairs17@sbcglobal.net asked:
I target shoot as well as do trap and skeet but I've never owned a hand gun. As an early Mother's Day gift I was given a .22 revolver and at the club where I shoot everyone has a different opinion but what is the correct way to wear it?
I target shoot as well as do trap and skeet but I've never owned a hand gun. As an early Mother's Day gift I was given a .22 revolver and at the club where I shoot everyone has a different opinion but what is the correct way to wear it?
March 23rd, 2009 at 5:45 am
I’m going to assume that you simply want a comfortable way to carry/wear the gun while target shooting or plinking. That you are not going to carry it for personal protection.
You want a strong side holster on your hip. Carrying a gun on the hip, for women, does have a problem. Since women tend to have hour glass figures, carrying a holster on a waist belt causes the holster’s bottom to jut out and the **** of the gun to lean into the body. This results in an awkward draw. So, your best bet is a “drop belt”. I would suggest a Triple K Wyoming belt #110 and a Triple K Cheyenne Holster #114.
You can look at this belt at:
When you get to the site, click on “sportsman”. It will give you a picture list of the the belts and holster. Click on the picture to get a larger view, information and price.
You can also find the belt and holster at:
The price is $49. for the belt and the same for the holster.
Using the drop belt and holster combo will set the gun lower on your hip and should be quite comfortable.
March 25th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Both in door or outdoor gun ranges I go to DOES NOT allow anyone to carry a holstered handgun, unless you are in a pistol shoot competition or Range Master.
Now on the other hand if you have a conceal carry permit and you are looking for ways to carry your handgun outside of the range, that is a different story. It is what you feel most comfortable with, on your hip or in a shoulder rig. I really like the fit of the leather Gould & Goodrich and Galco holsters, they are of the highest quality and craftsmanship.
Go to a few hi-end gun shops or Law Enforcment (take you UNLOADED handgun) and ask some questions and see what they have in stock that you’d like.
March 27th, 2009 at 1:42 am
Like a good pair of shoes, you choose and wear a holster whichever way is most comfortable for YOU.
You didn’t specify what make and barrel length revolver your gift was, but it isn’t a major factor. If you are only going to wear it holstered around the range, especially if you are not going to be seated much of the time, any model belt holster, either strong side or cross draw, would suffice. If you consider concealed carry later on, although a .22 isn’t really a dependable defense choice, you might try a shoulder rig.
Bottom line, the choice is YOURS, whichever YOU are comfortable with.
March 27th, 2009 at 10:16 am
It’s all preference. There is no “right” way. You wear in the manner that is comfortable to you, and the way you will be moving. I prefer my holster in the cross draw position (I’m right handed, so I carry the weapon on my left side, **** forward). My military weapon was carried on my right thigh.
I don’t recommend carrying the weapon in the small of your back. If you fall backwards, it can cause damage to your spine.
March 31st, 2009 at 12:01 pm
its up to the individual. try different ones and wearing different ways. what feels best to you?? find out and go with it.
April 2nd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I think girls with guns are really hot and you should wear it any way that is comfortable for you. Send a picture!