Picking a Cross Draw Holster for Ruger Blackhawk

Finding a reliable cross draw holster for ruger blackhawk can be a bit of a journey, mostly because these revolvers aren't exactly lightweight pocket pistols. If you've spent any time carrying a Blackhawk, you know it's a chunk of solid steel that commands respect, but it also commands a lot of real estate on your belt. Most folks start out with a standard strong-side hip holster, only to realize that as soon as they sit down in a truck or a saddle, that long barrel starts digging into the seat or pushing the grip into their ribs. ...

May 11, 2026 · 7 min · Conroy Trabando