I have watched, read, and attended countless Law Enforcement only videos, seminars, and books, on self defense and the like. I carry strong side, in and askins avenger style mode. High on the belt where my elbow can feel the gun. It is nearly impossible to reach for my gun without me feeling your approach. Then I can hold the gun in place while spinning so to speak to break your hold. I have practiced this many countless times with guys who make Arnold look wimpy. Every time now I can arm lock the weapon and turn to break a grip on it, then draw, or grab my concealed back up weapon. Strong side and high is proven to work best.
When I had my agency I did on occasion use a shoulder holster, but it was only concealed and I was in a position to have it touching my hands the whole time. If you watch professional body guards you will notice most of them have their arms crossed, this isn't poor posture or manners, it is them hand on the shoulder holstered weapon at all times. Even when carry in a shoulder holster I had my second weapon strong side and high on the belt. The ONLY good reason for a non body guard to carry in a shoulder holster is because you are in a vehicle most of the time. It is extremely hard to draw from anything in a vehicle fast enough if SHTF (sh*t hits the fan). So the shoulder holster is a compromise to having a weapon drawn while you drive. I often drive with a slightly hidden holster mounted for instant grab in a vehicle, but I can't do that in other peoples cars obviously, so if I am going to be in their ride a long time I shoulder carry.
For many who have never fired in anger so to speak, or carried as a result of their employment, it is hard to understand what works best and why they do things the way they do. I suggest getting some Law Enforcement books on videos on carry.
so, I was OCing today, and I started thinking. From those thoughts, I thought I would take a very informal poll. When OCing, and OCing only, who goes strong side draw, who wears a cross draw, why that draw, and what type of pistol? No dishonorable intentions. I am just curious what my comrades in arms opinions are.