Luger Holster Carry

Thor · 05-05-2002, 08:38 AM

Seems like the holster was made to carry worn on the left hip but a little forward for a basic cross draw indicated by the slant of the belt loops, but I have seen many original photographs with the pistol carried on the right hip. As regimented and precise as the Germans were, I am surprised there was not some kind of order carried down to mandate how it was to be worn (maybe there was that I am unaware of) Doesnt seem like they made any provisions for lefties, they just had to make the holster work for them. Any info on this? Thor

Roadkill · 05-05-2002, 09:24 AM

Throughout military history there has generally been two ways for soldiers to wear/carry equipment. First is the "inspection manner, as required by regulations, everybody look the same,ect;,second is the field way, long as you got what you need and can use it carry it anyway you can. All you can go by is the photos.

Roadkill

05-05-2002, 01:06 PM

True, in war time, you can get away with a lot more than during the rear echelon guys. RAMF's (rear area mother f riends's (?);>)

I know lots of friends that hated being in a unit that stayed in the rear and wanted field duty. Less BS, they could do their job. Of course this is a few years ago US army, but I am sure that as long as you did you duty, there was little worry about where you carried your pistol, or whether you were supposed to carry one. Just my guess,

ed

05-05-2002, 08:38 AM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Luger Holster Carry Seems like the holster was made to carry worn on the left hip but a little forward for a basic cross draw indicated by the slant of the belt loops, but I have seen many original photographs with the pistol carried on the right hip. As regimented and precise as the Germans were, I am surprised there was not some kind of order carried down to mandate how it was to be worn (maybe there was that I am unaware of) Doesnt seem like they made any provisions for lefties, they just had to make the holster work for them. Any info on this? Thor

05-05-2002, 09:24 AM	#2
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Luger Holster Carry Throughout military history there has generally been two ways for soldiers to wear/carry equipment. First is the "inspection manner, as required by regulations, everybody look the same,ect;,second is the field way, long as you got what you need and can use it carry it anyway you can. All you can go by is the photos. Roadkill

05-05-2002, 01:06 PM	#3
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Luger Holster Carry True, in war time, you can get away with a lot more than during the rear echelon guys. RAMF's (rear area mother f riends's (?);>) I know lots of friends that hated being in a unit that stayed in the rear and wanted field duty. Less BS, they could do their job. Of course this is a few years ago US army, but I am sure that as long as you did you duty, there was little worry about where you carried your pistol, or whether you were supposed to carry one. Just my guess, ed