FBI vs Straight Drop vs RBI(?)

[Jon Smykal]

I've been playing with the cant settings on my Blackhawk holster. I've been wearing it straight drop for about a year, but decided to try canting it forward all the way (Forward Body Incline?).

I have to say, its much more comfortable, and easier to draw while seated -- however, while standing it seems more difficult to draw.

The holster also cants all the way back, and that seems easiest to draw while standing, but would be impossible to draw while in a car or seated in close quarters.

Any tips/tricks to drawing while carrying full forward cant at 2:30-3:00? See below for how it looks when I try to draw while standing, I must be doing something wrong because this feels ridiculous. (Don't mind the belt, my 'The Beltman' belt is being made, and my 'tacticool' belt is just too mall ninja for everyday wear. Yes, I've been suffering with this crappy belt for one-and-a-half years.)

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[CommonHighrise]

Bring it back to 4:00 if you want the FBI cant. Otherwise, look into an alternative holstering setup for your vehicle, and do what feels best while standing.

Alternatively, try crossdraw? Best for car carry, and for the right build, pretty comfy during daily wear.

[tdyoung58]

I usually keep the front of my holster even with the rear of my front pocket, seems to be the most comfortable place as well as easiest to draw from.

Usually a OWB FBI cant carry

[Jon Smykal]

I tried putting it at 4:30/5, and it feels weird being that far back. Stuck it right over the 3:00 belt-loop, and it seems very natural there with FBI, so I'll try carrying like that.

I just ordered the Minotaur Gladiator from CompTac the other day, I'm hoping it's a bit more comfortable than the Blackhawk for OWB.

[TonyF]

Originally Posted by Jon Smykal

I've been playing with the cant settings on my Blackhawk holster. I've been wearing it straight drop for about a year, but decided to try canting it forward all the way (Forward Body Incline?).

I have to say, its much more comfortable, and easier to draw while seated -- however, while standing it seems more difficult to draw.

The holster also cants all the way back, and that seems easiest to draw while standing, but would be impossible to draw while in a car or seated in close quarters.

Any tips/tricks to drawing while carrying full forward cant at 2:30-3:00? See below for how it looks when I try to draw while standing, I must be doing something wrong because this feels ridiculous. (Don't mind the belt, my 'The Beltman' belt is being made, and my 'tacticool' belt is just too mall ninja for everyday wear. Yes, I've been suffering with this crappy belt for one-and-a-half years.)

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A straight drop is the best compromise, especially when you consider the presentation broken down into its component steps.

[nepawolf]

Just as TDYoung said, I rock mine full cant forward even with the back of the front pocket. Works well in a vehicle, and on foot it keeps an even smooth whip forwards out of the holster. If you go to http://www.blackhawk.com/catalog/Accessories,82.htm you can get quick disconnects to change the angle decently easily if you really feel the need to change the angle for different situations.