Some time ago I purchased a gun fitted crossdraw holster for a S&W snubby, but it wasn't stable. It was a Galco IIRC, medium quality, and I was disappointed with it being too soft and floppy. The belt was good so it wasn't the belt, it was a bad holster.

Question: Are all leather crossdraws for snubby revolvers unstable ? Or was it just bad luck ? I'd still like one for driving, but with enough stability for walking around upon exiting the vehicle. Since I'll never leave it in the car, it must go with me. But I'm not interested in a specialized driving only type rig that you have to leave in the car if you don't transfer the gun to a normal carry holster. I'm not interested in an appendix holster either, not practiced enough on safe carrying and drawing with the gun pointed to an instantly fatal part of my anatomy.

Any advice and experience appreciated. A crossdraw snubby for driving seems like a good alternative to strong side hip carry, because the latter isn't readily accessible buried underneath a seatbelt buckle assembly. I suppose an added benefit would be a "New York Reload" in case of a malf with a strong side semi. I'm also not interested in a car mounted rig, since my normal travels aren't compatible with an exposed gun that could be seen outside of the vehicle, and also because I don't want to transfer any guns between holsters at any time. It must be concealed 100% of the time without any transfers.

You might consider an Andrews Leather Carjacker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ6wAsZCDbU

You could also consider a shoulder holster to fit that role.

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Originally posted by ensigmatic:
You might consider an Andrews Leather Carjacker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ6wAsZCDbU

I have a couple of these - one of the best crossdraw type holster made. For a seated, easy access holster, they can't be beat really.

Maybe the Mitch Rosen Transverse

Mitch Rosen Transverse

Kramer leather horsehide. Expensive and 12-14 week wait. I have a LH Kramer horsehide for my S&W M60. Superb retention and stiff as a board. I also like Milt Sparks.
https://www.kramerleather.com/

Only issue with crossdraws is concealment. Exact location depends on your body build, arm length, flexibility, garment selection, etc.

As a second BUG gun, you could do as I do. Primary on right side, M60 on left side (not crossdraw). In a car, can draw with left hand. Then either use left-handed or transfer to right hand. You don't know on which side of car the threat will materialize anyway.

While I prefer leather, I have bought some Kydex IWB lately for Compact size strong side use. Very thin, stiff and comfortable as well as fast. An OWB Kydex might suit you as well. Good luck.
https://pjholster.com/

Bucheimer had a semi shoulder holster that attached to the belt for cross draw that would ride high above a seat belt. Might be worth a try can be found on Ebay at very reasonable price and delivery would be days not months.

Ken Null sells a nice cross draw holster (xdr) and a holster designed for being seated in a car (vamp).

https://www.klnullholsters.com...sters/belt-holsters/

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For almost any style holster, you cannot go wrong with Kramer horsehide.