True West Magazine
The cross draw, worn on the left or “weak side” was popular with men who spent a lot of time sitting at a poker table or on horseback because for both it was easier to pull it didn’t get in the way of doing your job. I put your question to Jim Dunham, an expert gun handler. He agrees and adds, “The strong side carry with the butt to the rear and worn on the right side was, and is faster, and more accurate, and was preferred by Texas Rangers, lawmen, and shootists. All this predates buscadaro rigs and tied down holster that show up in the movies and TV.