Drop Leg Holsters Are For The Gram: LEO Perspective
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- čas přidán 21. 09. 2023
- Honestly, I can't think of a one benefit of a drop leg holster. I have known quite a few people who ran a drop leg holster, only to realize it wasn't going to work out.
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I was taught proper ride height of a drop leg holster is determined by your ability to “cup” the muzzle end with the fingers of your shooting hand. They are almost universally worn too low.
In my town, two newer officers joined a gang unit and were allowed to dress in “plain clothes tactical”. They were told by the senior officers NOT to wear drop leg holsters. They were sent on a surveillance job and midway through it, they got made and lit up by gun fire. The two were able to drive away with only minor injuries (thank the lord). When asked whether they returned fire, both said they were unable to draw their weapons from the seated position due to their drop leg holsters. A “come to Jesus” conversation was had and the two officers learned why it’s better to listen than learn the hard way.
I absolutely hate leg holsters. It’s hard for me to gauge how tight it should be. A bit too tight and it becomes very uncomfortable, a bit too loose and it will move around too much.
Great video. Informative. But from a technical stand point, follow the rules of thirds for the talking head segments. The 100K ft above your head was distracting only for me. Furthermore, your punch in for a more serious note, you lose the use and point of your hands' gestures. Other than that. Thank you for actually putting out drop leg holsters.
Sitting with a drop leg can be easier to draw, but you must rotate the holster to the front of your leg above the knee.
I've tried drop leg before and didn't like it. For me it makes running difficult. I do understand it works well if you are wearing body armor and absolutely have to carry a sidearm and absolutely have to have it on your strong side instead of attached directly to your armor. Otherwise just carry it on your hip or don't carry a sidearm at all if you are carrying a longarm.
I’ve done both and I think you’re spot on. The drop leg or even mid rides have certain advantages. Patrolling with those holsters is way more comfortable and the draw is a bit easier when having to contend with side sapis and various pouches. I think the biggest drawback is vehicles. Lefty or righty, drop legs holsters in vehicles don’t mix and should be avoided at all costs.
As a contractor, I only wore my drop leg when out on foot for a long period of time....posted. When vehicle born it was always high 3 O'clock, or cross draw.
The biggest disadvantage of drop leg holsters is that they're stupid😅
The #1 reason I’ve come across for this is hostler is a health issue. Most of the guys I work with that utilize this equipment have some kind of hip impingement or low back issue.
Step 1: Get a completely nylon universal drop leg holster that goes allll the way down to the top of your knee. Step 2: Put a Springfield XD in it (no round in the chamber). Step 3: Walk around Walmart open carrying this way while wearing some internet shop forklift certified Harley Davidson shirt.
For Big Guys like me (yes , over weight) it helps to have the sidearm down just a bit so it don't Dig into ones Overweightness (love handles..lol) for real man .. yup , i have a big belly and big sides , but i have nothing for a waist .. my belt rides under all that fat .. lmao , so any weight on the belt tends to pull the belt down.. I have the Alien Gear Swivel Drop set as close to waist line as posible (not way down by my knee) its an extreamly Comfortable, easy Unrestricted Grab and doesn't pull my belt down as the leg strap helps split up the weight and because its the swivel setup , the angle of pull remains fairly consistent whether im sitting , standing or running .
So for me I run a drop leg holster with my bug out gear. Mostly for maneuverability. I'm not skinny but also not extremely heavy. But getting into a crouched position keep it from digging into my side. Plus in that situation I'll have some type of rifle for my main weapon and if I'm drawing my pistol I'm already into a position I don't want to be in.
I think it's about finding the right drop leg holster. For years I struggled with the moving holster, especially when running. I think the key is getting one that attaches to your belt with a plastic feed through instead of the nylon loops. Mind doesn't move at all. I find that the draw is a more natural movement on a drop down, instead of having to flair my elbow up high. I also find it easier to have my seat belt on with a drop down. I can draw with my seatbelt on with no issues. I know a lot of cops that are fearful of not being able to draw while seated with seatbelt on. Whatever setup you choose, just remember to practice with your setup.
When I was Iraq we were issued drop leg holsters. When we started are training for convoy security I found it easier to to draw my sidearm if it was on my plate carrier.
In South Africa, most Private Security Companies teach their staff to position their Drop Leg holster closer to their top Thigh than directly on their side thigh...
Im considering a leg holster for a couple reasons surrounding use of mine and my wife revolvers (a gp100 and a ruger red hawk). Its a bit long winded so bear with me. Now these where never purchased with the intention of concealed carry but for when we're hiking in bear country. I have a disability that requires i use crutches and they need to be close to my hips so i can better lift the weight of my pack which mean traditional holsters have a tendency to snag on my crutches. Also with the chest strap of my pack either the buckle is forced into my chest or the strap rest on the holster awkwardly and, the cumber belt obstructs appendix carry. And finally when im seated (which is often to rest) im able to reach it with ease if its about half way down my leg. Now with all that said im open to suggestions to better options and God knows I've been misguided on these things before so any help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for this video.
What’s the opinion on using these for working outside. Like manual labor, I’ve debated getting a drop leg for when I’m up at our cabin working outside in the mountains. My thought is it’s just out of the way from my work space when it comes to using tools and carrying things that are all being held around the hips
You can draw quicker from a drop leg if you are in a regular stance. I like them because it is what I used in Afghanistan in the Marines. This is all if in a combat or Tactical scenario