I suppose this thread belongs here as well as anywhere else.
Reading many of these threads and posts sometimes makes me go experiment with things, as does some writings. I will quickly admit that most of my findings are inconclusive, though my experiements are anything but exhaustive. Among other things, I am limited by what I have to work with.
Only two writers I can think of mentions a reverse draw carry for a handgun, though not specifically in a concealed carry context. It was implied, however, more or less. One, which involved a revolver and a hip pocket holster, now out of style, was decidedly dated, but the other, from twenty years later, was a little more up to date. But since then, references to anything like this sort of carry have been non-existant, perhaps for good reason.
Obviously, compared with more conventional grip to the rear method of carry, a fast draw is problematic. On the other hand, concealment seems to be enhanced, all other things being equal and in my own experience (limited), it is marginally more comfortable. Efficiency usually requires a literally acceptable comfort level and that is worth something. Like most carry methods, it is only good for use with one hand.
One drawback and a serious one is that the muzzle of the handgun is likely to be pointed in an undesirable direction at some point in the draw but that is also true, though much less so, in one or two other carry methods. This much was admitted by one of the writers who then went on to suggest some other very novel carry methods for hideout guns (deep concealment). There will probably always be some degree of tradeoff between security, concealment, convenience and safety.
No doubt this has come up before on this forum (What hasn't?) but I wonder if there are any new thoughts on the subject?
Reading many of these threads and posts sometimes makes me go experiment with things, as does some writings. I will quickly admit that most of my findings are inconclusive, though my experiements are anything but exhaustive. Among other things, I am limited by what I have to work with.
Only two writers I can think of mentions a reverse draw carry for a handgun, though not specifically in a concealed carry context. It was implied, however, more or less. One, which involved a revolver and a hip pocket holster, now out of style, was decidedly dated, but the other, from twenty years later, was a little more up to date. But since then, references to anything like this sort of carry have been non-existant, perhaps for good reason.
Obviously, compared with more conventional grip to the rear method of carry, a fast draw is problematic. On the other hand, concealment seems to be enhanced, all other things being equal and in my own experience (limited), it is marginally more comfortable. Efficiency usually requires a literally acceptable comfort level and that is worth something. Like most carry methods, it is only good for use with one hand.
One drawback and a serious one is that the muzzle of the handgun is likely to be pointed in an undesirable direction at some point in the draw but that is also true, though much less so, in one or two other carry methods. This much was admitted by one of the writers who then went on to suggest some other very novel carry methods for hideout guns (deep concealment). There will probably always be some degree of tradeoff between security, concealment, convenience and safety.
No doubt this has come up before on this forum (What hasn't?) but I wonder if there are any new thoughts on the subject?