I've been thinking about this for a little while. After growing used to the sidecar for my glock, I actually enjoy it. The second clip helps keep the holster from shifting during the day and helps round out the look of the holster, making it look more like a beer belly instead of a single sided lump (i.e. colostomy bag).

So... made me wonder, what about a side car if you are carrying a revolver AIWB? What would you carry? Flashlight? Speedstrip or speed loader?

Second revolver.

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Not a terrible idea....

Personally I would opt for a speed strip and a small flashlight (my EDC a streamlight pen light)

Well, I have to say, I would NEVER carry a loaded pistol over my "equipment" or "junk" as they now say! Even at 69 years old I am not ready to start singing soprano! Aside from the obvious danger, unless you don't plan on sitting down sometime during the day it's got to be a pain in the groin area.

Side car or not - there are better carry methods IMHO!

BTW..... Just last week I was at the indoor Shooting Range and the young fellow assigning a Range to us was carrying a pretty large HK 9mm (I believe) AIWB style. I mean the pistol was huge, easy to grab by a bad guy, and he had to remove the entire rig just to sit! He did admit to me that he was a fairly new "toter" and although he thought it looked cool at first, he is currently looking for a new carry method. I nodded and said, "Good Idea"!

I carry AIWB, about 50% revolver and 50% S&W Third Generation pistol or Glock 26, 19/32. Maybe the occasional Beretta PX4 Storm Carry or Sig P365. AIWB had been my "go to" for 3 of the last 27 years.

For me, AIWB is the most comfortable, concealable, and functional carry methods. No printing. I can carry a larger gun. It's counterintuitive, but a larger gun can be more stable / comfortable. I have perfected my set up through trial and error. Even worked with holster makers to create the perfect holster when none existed. Started several threads about my custom Third Generation and revolver AIWB holsters. Waiting on two custom holsters for Smith & Wesson Models 10 and 19 snubs to arrive next week.

As for the sidecar question, no idea. Not a sidecar guy. I think it might be a fine way to carry a speed strip or two. Something flat. I like the idea. It's not for me. See if it works for you. Maybe a local holster maker can assist. Start a post if you find something that works. Would like to see it.

Chief38, I appreciate your post. AIWB is not for you. Fair enough. It was not my thing for 25+ years. Thought that there was no way anyone could carry AIWB comfortably. Then I LEARNED. I listened to people who carried AIWB for work and recreation. I explored the various purpose-built AIWB holsters and the reasons why they work, or do not work. Need to have the right length, maybe a claw or wedge, etc. I get the whole "not pointed at my junk" thing, to a degree. You can mitigate the risk with a proper holster. Revolvers and DAO or DA/SA pistols are another safeguard.

I carry comfortably all day. No problems sitting or driving. None. In fact, it is more comfortable than 3:00-4:00 for me and, again, no printing when seated, or if the wind blows against my shirt. I generally do not notice the gun. At least, not in a bad or uncomfortable way. All day at the desk, 9 hour drive, daily activities....all no problem.

Not sure why you chose a newb with no experience and a bad rig, a guy who is doing it wrong, to illustrate your position on AIWB. Sounds like a bad example of AIWB carry....but it is an example of guy who can learn from experience and eventually find something that works, or that nothing works. I am sure that AIWB does not work for some people. Maybe not for you. That's fair. You do not even have to try it. I am just here to offer a counterpoint. It can be safe, functional, and genuinely comfortable (for some people).

EDIT: Here's today's set up. A 4553TSW in custom Watchdog Tactical AIWB holster.

I understand the advantages of appendix carry, but after 60 years of behind the hip I'm unwilling to change.

I see videos of that young fellow shoving a loaded Glock into his sidecar holster and it just makes me cringe. I am also in the “I would never do that” crowd. If I was trying to balance things out, in that circumstance, a second revolver would make more sense to me than anything else.

I was a strong side only guy for many years but a few years ago I went to carrying my Shield in a AIWB on a regular basis and started to like it. I recently went to a Sig 365x Macro in a Tier 1 with a sidecar for a spare mag. I find it to be quite comfortable most of the time and very stable with two clips. AIWB is also very fast to draw from but you must be very slow and cautious when re-holstering, making sure that there is nothing in the way. With a properly constructed holster it is perfectly safe.