Holster strap to remove pistol

Someone once wrote to me about the proper use of the luger

holster as they had seen it in an original manual (so they claimed). Unbuckle the holster. The luger in holster was to be raised so it was 90 degrees from rest (perpendicular to your body). Then pull up on the strap so the luger is pushed toward you. You then remove the luger. This procedure emphasizes the holster as a case (much like a backpack) for storage and not a part of a combat system. I have seen several photos and films of soldiers in combat zones and the lugers are often in the hand of the soldier. The luger is holstered in photos of some Pak38 and MG34 crews (I suspect because they are moving heavy equipment around and possibly not in imminent threat situations) and antiaircraft artillery crews (no close threat).


That said, why do US GI's rarely appear with the leg tie around their leg. It almost always dangles unattached. I would think it would be more comfortable and would not get in the way if tied down.

dave