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well, if you get one for either one, and don't like it, I'd sure think of getting you out from under it. Are you doing the IB?

Could be a win/win for me.....

Think I'll wait out the weather forecast before a commitment. I can roll around cheaper in the mud and snow here.

I was hoping you'd buy one and have it at the shoot. Then I could look 'er over, and decide if I really wanted one.....

I carry crossdraw 99% of the time and have for most of the 47 years I have carried.

Since 2007 have used a Bianchi #6 IWB holster behind the left hip butt forward. Lately I have been using a Remora doing the same.

To draw seated in a car, just lift your sweatshirt with your left hand, grab the butt Calvary style, withdraw the gun and either shoot left handed or pass to your right hand...

Very comfortable and very little print as the butt is forward. It is not as fast as a conventional strong side holster but has worked for me going on 50 years of daily carry...

Bob

Thanks Bob.

I guess the weapon doesn't fall out on a regular basis then....

Why would it.... From 1970 till 2007 I didn't even use a holster. The only reason I had to start was the front sight on my remodeled Commander started eating holes through my pants into the left rear jeans pocket...

Try it around the house for a few days..then go sit in a car all seat belted in and try drawing...

Bob

My response was in regards to this post:

You need to study up. A Bianchi #6 IWB is not a cross draw holster.

I'm aware of that.....and neither is the Remora....

So you've had a leather OWB crossdraw w/o a thumbstrap, and your 1911 kept falling on the floorboards?

Nope, but just like handguns falling out of shoulder holsters, cross draws have their own quirks. It shouldn't be hard to see the risks especially when lap and shoulder belts are added in.

Straight drop IWB swede leather holster...as such it works just fine strong side butt to the rear or weak side butt forward...

The Remora IWB is fully ambidextrous and can be adjusted as to tilt...

Both work just fine...just gotta think outside the box..

Bob

El Paso Saddlery double agent

The Bianchi #6 is a lot nicer holster, but I often carry the same way with a nylon clip IWB holster and an airweight J-frame.

I also have the DeSantis Sof-Tuck and The Insider. Both work well but have been wearing the Remora a lot since getting one last month as it isn't clipped to the waistband so it can be adjusted a little easier for comfort.

I have looked at the EPS Double Agent. It is basically a Bianchi Askins Avenger with an extra slot that allows it to be worn crossdraw. If one wanted just one holster to do both that would be an excellent choice...

Bob

Looks like a viable option.

He doesn't wear it over his belly button either.....