Faster Draw: Neutral vs. FBI Holster Cant

[jsmosby]

I carry a Ruger SP101 3" IWB for CCW.

I have noticed that while the FBI holster cant makes the revolver slightly more concealable, and the break-wristed draw naturally pushes the gun to the front for better point shooting, it appears to be a slower draw than from a neutral cant holster.

With a neutral cant holster, you can fire just above the holster as soon as you clear leather. I would think that this would make more sense for CCW.

What is your opinion?

 

[Leitmotif]

Sounds to me like you're shooting from the hip?

 

[spwenger]

The Wrist Is The Key

I have noticed that while the FBI holster cant makes the revolver slightly more concealable, and the break-wristed draw naturally pushes the gun to the front for better point shooting, it appears to be a slower draw than from a neutral cant holster.

Rather than retype it all here, let me ask you to take a look at my article on the Role of the Wrist and my comments on determining the proper angle for a belt holster on my Holster Selection page.

This material may not answer every question but I think it may help you sort the issues. In my estimation, getting the gun out of the holster with the wrist already in its neutral or strongest position will give you a quicker hit on your selected target than merely getting the muzzle clear of leather a minute fraction of a second earlier.

 

[Rexster]

It depends on where the holster is worn, whether you want to bend at the waist during the draw, and your body's proportions. A vertical holster worn behind the hip may cause binding when the gun is drawn. I prefer to wear the holster at 0230-0300, and draw with a fairly straight wrist, so a vertical or near-vertical draw angle works well for me.

 

[Brasso]

I like FBI cant for auto's and straight drop for revolvers.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I find a draw from a vertical holster to be a little smoother and more natural than from an angled. BUT - the difference is not that great, not enough to justify the gun butt sticking out from my butt.

 

[KenW.]

Drawing fast doesn't put lead on target...

The sight picture and trigger control do!

 

[9mmepiphany]

with a vetical draw you can get a sight picture sooner and start preping the trigger.

the trade off is that the pistol butt now has a tendency to protude more from your belt. also you can't wear the holster as far back on your belt.

it depends on your body build and the size of your gun butt