Back when I used to participate in CAS, used a double rig with right and left hand holsters carrying a matched pair of 5 1/2" SAA clones. My favorite shooting style for competition was gunfighter, using the pistols in each hand and alternating between them for each shot. I did a lot of work with both hands and could shoot equally as well with either. Often I was even a bit more accurate with my weak hand, though usually slightly slower with it. I need to put some more time in shooting since the ammo shortage, used to shoot every day, now only about once a month.

For me it's more of a gratutitous range exercise in making a lot of noise and blasting a bunch of ammo. It's sure fun, but it requires a lot of patience for good work.

It's definitely a separate gun belt situation, I just don't see any good way to keep the pants hoisted with six pounds of gun attached.

One alternative would be a belt mounted holster and a chest rig, a la Chesty Puller. Come to think of it, I don't know that I ever worked too seriously on that, and now my CP rig lives in IL with a disabled Marine.

Second, it's a double action question for me. Which means, weak (left) hand gets gun with the smoothest action, otherwise I'll end up missing the side of the barn. So barrel length is immaterial.

Third, sight picture. That is, alternating eye dominance. It's a weird trick, but I can do it pretty well with a bit of effort. It's easier to start with completely difference sight pictures, e.g., hands at 2 and 10 o clock, move head and swap eyes. It's not hard, but takes repetition to coordinate.

Fourth, it's fun, so load 'em light and make sure you've got a well proportioned grip for the offhand, or a least a T-grip, if you like 'em.

I'd say start with K-22s if you have a nice match for that beautiful Masterpiece of yours.

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Br.

I shoot SASS. I use two Ruger OM 45 Colt 7.5". Holsters on both sides hung from a cartridge belt. I only shoot strong handed because of left hand limitations.

We shoot weak hand in our pistol league for one round. I've put in a lot of time working on it and, like Brian, may be more accurate. I think it's because my off hand hasn't (yet) developed any bad habits. I have troubles with some triggers in my strong hand, even with rifles, so I do shoot a fair bit left-handed. I carry my Wart Hog in a left-handed IWB holster Rob built for me and did once carry a Blackhawk in a left-hand cross draw on a hunting trip. Haven't done the 'gunslinger' thing yet.

I shoot SASS matches (member since 1991). Most of the time I shoot two Colt Buntline Specials (.45 LC, 12-inch barrels). I wear them on two strong side holsters, right and left, (Cattleman style, courtesy of Rob). Don't recommend it as a speedy way to shoot, but I love the look.

Also use the same set up when I shoot the 5 1/2 in. .38 and .357 Second Generation Colts. Every now and then, I use a rig that carries the left-hand gun in a cross draw rig. Have to be careful about violating the 170 degree rule when drawing that gun.

Scribe

I do occasionally use my CPS and a belt holster, both for strong hand draw. I also made a couple double IWB rigs from my Field & Stream pattern rh & LH holster/mag pouch combos. And I have no idea why this is loading upside down... I have a 6.5" M29 nin a strong side cattleman and my 5: 629 in a chesty... a 2" J is in the lh front pocket.

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