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ProtoPatriot:
Thigh rig (drop leg) holster vs cross draw (vest rig) holster?

Which one and why?

I'm partial towards the drop leg, but wondering what the vest rig would have over it.

Not just emergency situations but also things like camping and hiking.

CitizenClark:

--- Quote from: ProtoPatriot on July 01, 2013, 12:18:52 AM ---Thigh rig (drop leg) holster vs cross draw (vest rig) holster?

Which one and why?

I'm partial towards the drop leg, but wondering what the vest rig would have over it.

Not just emergency situations but also things like camping and hiking.

--- End quote ---

Drop leg increases your width going through tight spaces. It is more likely to randomly bang against things. Unless you are low-crawling a lot or something, a drop-leg is more likely to get your pistol into the muck. For me, it feels less secure for running, too.

One downside of the chest rig is that you aren't starting with your pistol pointed in a default safe direction.

gsd:
When I ran a drop leg, width wasn't necessarily increased, primarily due to the fact that my shoulders are wide anyway.

From a strictly camping/hiking aspect, I would recommend a drop leg. With a crossdraw vest you are limiting your carrying ability regarding packs, not to mention adding yet another layer, unless you outfit the vest with other pouches to carry the majority of your miscellaneous camping gear.

sjwsti:
I started out using a drop leg and everything CC states is true. It made getting in and out of vehicles difficult. Moving through rooms and tight spaces, it was catching on everything. The position of the holster is constantly moving with your leg so drawing while moving or kneeling is challenging.

Moving the holster to the front of my vest solved all of these issues. Its faster to get to, easier to defend and out of the way.

- Shawn

bkoenig:
My .02 - I carry on a daily basis with a holster at belt level.  I think it's a good idea to keep my concealed carry setup the same as anything else I use, to keep the motions as simar as possible.

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