[John Sabato]

With the pistol inserted in the normal position so the flap can be closed, the knot should be under the flap and right at the hole if the strap is the correct length and not stretched. When you pull on the knot with the left hand, the pistol is raised for withdrawal with the right hand. This is how it works when the pistol is worn in the traditional position in front of the left hip.

If the strap is longer, it has either been replaced by an amateur, the holster is a reproduction by someone who doesn't understand the design, or the strap has been constantly doused in some kind of leather goop or oil to keep it supple and has stretched to the point of really being unserviceable.

I hope this has been helpful.