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The Arapaho Kid

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Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« on: August 16, 2005, 01:27:06 PM »
I keep seeing references to someone's "strong side", or "weak side" and I'm at a loss to understand this.  What does this mean?  I don't know that I have either?  So...could someone 'splain this to me? Thanks!
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2005, 01:30:09 PM »
Good question pard.  I was wondrin' the same thing myself.  Someone says they wear two strong side holsters sounds ta me like they're wearin' a pair of pistols, both on their right hip (if'n they're right handed)!  I'm with you in needin' some 'splainin' done. 
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2005, 01:43:20 PM »

Howdy!

I might have accidently used the term 2 strong side holsters myself, but....

In terms of holsters, we are normally talking about either straight holsters or cross draw holsters.

A strong side holster is a straight holster either on your left or right side depending in which is your strong hand (left or right handed).

Hope I didn't confuse you more than you already are. If I did, Marshal'ette will be in touch...  ;D  ;D  ;D
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2005, 01:44:41 PM »
Quote from: Mike Taylor on August 16, 2005, 01:30:09 PM
Good question pard.  I was wondrin' the same thing myself.  Someone says they wear two strong side holsters sounds ta me like they're wearin' a pair of pistols, both on their right hip (if'n they're right handed)!  I'm with you in needin' some 'splainin' done. 

I kinda get the feeling here that if a shooter is right handed...his right side would be his strong side and he would shoot best right handed.  Vice versa for a lefty.  I shoot well with either hand and and I can't figure out which is my strong side.  Maybe I don't have a strong side?????
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2005, 01:45:54 PM »
Strong side:  Dominant hand/side.  The hand you grip your pistol with.  The hand you lever your rifle with.  If you're right handed your right side is your strong side.

Weak side: The other side.

Two strong side holsters: Your weak side holster is worn in the same fashion as your strong side holster (typically with the butt to the rear), as opposed to a cross-draw.

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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2005, 01:48:52 PM »
Quote from: Stump Water on August 16, 2005, 01:45:54 PM
Strong side:  Dominant hand/side.  The hand you grip your pistol with.  The hand you lever your rifle with.  If you're right handed your right side is your strong side.

Weak side: The other side.

Two strong side holsters: Your weak side holster is worn in the same fashion as your strong side holster (typically with the butt to the rear), as opposed to a cross-draw.



Thanks Stump......now it's beginning to make sense! 
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2005, 01:52:57 PM »
Quote from: The Arapaho Kid on August 16, 2005, 01:44:41 PM
 I shoot well with either hand and and I can't figure out which is my strong side.  Maybe I don't have a strong side?????

Yah... we got some pards around here that shoot pistols left handed and rifle right handed.  I always tell 'em I don't know how they manage to even get to the match.   ;D ::)
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2005, 01:55:59 PM »
Arapaho Kid,
Which hand do ya hold an eatin' utensil, pen, or pencil in?

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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2005, 02:00:20 PM »
Quote from: Silver Creek Slim on August 16, 2005, 01:55:59 PM
Arapaho Kid,
Which hand do ya hold an eatin' utensil, pen, or pencil in?

Slim

I hold those tools in my right hand, 'cause I'm right handed.
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2005, 02:12:55 PM »
Quote from: The Arapaho Kid on August 16, 2005, 02:00:20 PM
Quote from: Silver Creek Slim on August 16, 2005, 01:55:59 PM
Arapaho Kid,
Which hand do ya hold an eatin' utensil, pen, or pencil in?

Slim

I hold those tools in my right hand, 'cause I'm right handed.
So, yer "strong" side is yer right side.

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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2005, 02:23:12 PM »
Quote from: Silver Creek Slim on August 16, 2005, 02:12:55 PM
Quote from: The Arapaho Kid on August 16, 2005, 02:00:20 PM
Quote from: Silver Creek Slim on August 16, 2005, 01:55:59 PM
Arapaho Kid,
Which hand do ya hold an eatin' utensil, pen, or pencil in?

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I hold those tools in my right hand, 'cause I'm right handed.
So, yer "strong" side is yer right side.

Slim

Once kno'd a feller that ate and wrote with his left hand and thro'd a ball with his right.  So I just called him "underhanded". 

He was from Michigan.
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2005, 03:23:22 PM »
My wife eats and writes left handed, but bowls, shoots, and throws right handed.......Go figure...........Buck 8) ::) ??? ;) ;D
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2005, 04:47:52 PM »
Rap,

"Gunfighters" don't have a (weak) side!!!! ;) ;D
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2005, 05:06:17 PM »
Quote from: Wrangler Rich on August 16, 2005, 04:47:52 PM
Rap,

"Gunfighters" don't have a (weak) side!!!! ;) ;D

I don't think I have either 'cause I can shoot well with either hand.  Maybe I should shoot in Gunfighter class?
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2005, 05:08:14 PM »
Quote from: The Arapaho Kid on August 16, 2005, 05:06:17 PM
Quote from: Wrangler Rich on August 16, 2005, 04:47:52 PM
Rap,

"Gunfighters" don't have a (weak) side!!!! ;) ;D

I don't think I have either 'cause I can shoot well with either hand.  Maybe I should shoot in Gunfighter class?
It's alot of fun having both pistols ablazin' away.  ;D

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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2005, 08:01:33 PM »
Howdy......
I shoot duelist (right handed) I have a 'crossdraw' holster on my left side (weak side??) I draw it first with my right hand,shoot,reholster all with my right hand (strong side) then I drraw my right hand gun (strong side???) with my right hand (strong side??  ::) )
What am I.............UNDI-SIDED  :o
Inquireing minds want to know............

Good shootin......
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2005, 09:00:48 PM »
According to my shootin', I have two weak side holsters!
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #17 on: August 16, 2005, 09:22:53 PM »
I currently have a Left hand strong side, with a crossdraw on right side. I also have a duke rig that is both right/left strongside. I grew up thinkin i was right handed. (Gramma and the nuns made me do it.) then about 10 years ago i found out I was really lefty. So now primarily shoot lefty. But I eat and write right handed (but none too neatly...)
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #18 on: August 17, 2005, 12:11:37 AM »
I also use two straight drop holsters. Arapho Kid, some folks told me they believed your weak side was your top side. Wonder what they meant by that?
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Re: Strong Side.......Weak Side.....?????
« Reply #19 on: August 17, 2005, 10:59:08 AM »
Quote from: Big John Denny on August 17, 2005, 12:11:37 AM
I also use two straight drop holsters. Arapho Kid, some folks told me they believed your weak side was your top side. Wonder what they meant by that?
Head?  ;)

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