No way will I appendix carry anything. My main carry is an sig p365 and normally I do as John Patrick said in his post, my gun is in the holster and then it goes on my belt. I I have a kydex iwb holster that I like and carry sometimes when situation dictates and gun goes into the holster and then on my belt but never no way appendix for me. I also firmly believe the safest place for your gun is always on your belt, not carried around from place to place in your hand and laid in the car seat or on your desk or any nearby place and at night I leave my gun in the holster by my bed on the floor. It can’t get knocked of the night stand into the floor if it’s already safely lying on the floor.
Aiwb carry with a Striker fired pistol
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I don’t, but that’s my personal preference as I have some add’l poundage in the apex region 
That said, I am currently trained and have muscle memory in strong side carry, both IWB and OWB.
For those that do, it requires a higher level of quality and user proficiency as a mistake has far greater risk than strong side carry IMO.
I SO in IDPA and reholstering is something I intensely watch and have had to stop several shooters as something has gotten in the way of the gun or trigger when reholstering. It happens
That said, I am currently trained and have muscle memory in strong side carry, both IWB and OWB.
For those that do, it requires a higher level of quality and user proficiency as a mistake has far greater risk than strong side carry IMO.
I SO in IDPA and reholstering is something I intensely watch and have had to stop several shooters as something has gotten in the way of the gun or trigger when reholstering. It happens
To each their own. I’ve tried it.
Can’t think of a more uncomfortable method of carry. And it’s not any faster because most people are not committed enough to practice the thousands of presentations necessary to become proficient with it.
Can’t think of a more uncomfortable method of carry. And it’s not any faster because most people are not committed enough to practice the thousands of presentations necessary to become proficient with it.
And thousands of "presentations" requires thousands of holsterings - not my idea of a good time.
This is just my opinion but putting anything inside that trigger guard is asking for trouble unless your sights are on the target and you intend to shoot
BKLooney
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I am pretty partial to the little feller it's pointed at as we've been buddies for 63 years now, but I do appendix carry my P365.
The pistol stays in the holster and they go in and come out as a set, I will not holster the pistol while the holster is on me.
The pistol stays in the holster and they go in and come out as a set, I will not holster the pistol while the holster is on me.
It's as safe as any other method of carry. Before I made the decision to appendix carry a Glock, I studied how the action works, how and when the striker is cocked and how and when it blocked and released. I took a few apart, all apart - disassembled the grip frame and slide completely and observed for myself what's happening in all conditions the gun can be in when carried.
Like so many others, the holster is a clip on. The gun goes in the holster, then the whole thing goes in the waistband.
If I have more than 2,269 posts as you read this, you may assume it's still working for me ...
Like so many others, the holster is a clip on. The gun goes in the holster, then the whole thing goes in the waistband.
If I have more than 2,269 posts as you read this, you may assume it's still working for me ...
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Uraldriver
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I carry a Glock 19 this way however I did install a New York trigger and its got a pretty heavy trigger pull now much like a double action revolver. In theory the Glock is semi cocked and can't fire unless the trigger is pulled. as AlHunt says holster the gun and place the complete package in the waistband.
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I find AIWB the most comfortable IWB position.
I agree it’s no faster, even with extensive practice, tucked or not.
But from mid to late spring, when temps get warm enough I’m not wearing a fleece or jacket all day, especially inside, AIWB is my way to go, with a tuckable holster and my shirt tucked between the gun and pants. AIWB is the only position other than cross draw with a tuckable holster that gives me the opportunity to immediately clear the shirt while drawing the gun. But cross draw, while comfortable standing, is uncomfortable while sitting, for me anyway.
ColbyBruce
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With the exception of wisdom teeth and some hair I still have every part I was born with sixty-six years ago. I am not going to risk losing anything by toting handguns AIWB.
Ingramite
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max503
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I was told, in a gunfight you want the barrel pointed at the other guy's.....you know..... not yours.
ColbyBruce
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Sound advice right there.
I know fully well that guns don't go off by themselves, but to me it's kind of like holding a loaded gun to the side of my head. I know it's not going to go off, but I just can't get comfortable with the idea. More power to people that like appendix carry and I've never tried to argue anyone out it, it's just not for me.
I've posted this before...
I won't appendix carry anymore.
.....I was appendix carrying and had to do a quick bend-down movement. That pistol bruised my small intestines.
Immediate excruciating pain. This pain lasted for weeks. Could hardly wear a belt or put any pressure in that area.
Wherever you decide to carry, be prepared to understand what happens if you end-up in a struggle and perhaps a tumble to the ground.
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I won't appendix carry anymore.
.....I was appendix carrying and had to do a quick bend-down movement. That pistol bruised my small intestines.
Immediate excruciating pain. This pain lasted for weeks. Could hardly wear a belt or put any pressure in that area.
Wherever you decide to carry, be prepared to understand what happens if you end-up in a struggle and perhaps a tumble to the ground.
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More than fifty years ago I started carrying a department issued mod.10 on duty and a D/S off then switched to J frames since. Always strong side OWB leather. It's what I know, feel comfortable with and qualify with since yesteryear.
I do own Glocks and a 365 and there is no way I'm pointing them at valuable parts. Except for the G42 they are all range toys. And the 42 only goes in & out of the holster on HR218 day.with a lot of care. I'm really a J frame guy.
I do own Glocks and a 365 and there is no way I'm pointing them at valuable parts. Except for the G42 they are all range toys. And the 42 only goes in & out of the holster on HR218 day.with a lot of care. I'm really a J frame guy.
I never cease to be amazed at the folks who are scared of cocked &locked 1911’s who cheerfully shove a cocked and Unlocked striker fired firearm down the front of their britches��
Jon651
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Everybody here has mentioned nearly every reason why I don't carry AIWB except one - I personally have just a bit too much "overlap" in that area. Therefore, I carry IWB on my hip.
I also like carrying my pistol just a bit deeper than most holsters allow for, so it took me a while to find a holster that provided the level of comfort I wanted.
I also like carrying my pistol just a bit deeper than most holsters allow for, so it took me a while to find a holster that provided the level of comfort I wanted.
Aukula1062
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Never was comfortable with pointing a firearm at my bestest buddy.
I typically carry a revolver in my pocket these days, but I do carry a Glock 26 AIWB on occasion.
The gun I carry has a striker control device (AKA “The Gadget”) backplate. By placing one’s thumb on the device while holstering the striker can’t be forced backward and fire in the event something catches the trigger.
My was made by Tau Industries, a firm which I believe has gone out of business. They are now available from Langdon Tactical.
Glock Striker Control Device (SCD) - Langdon Tactical
The gun I carry has a striker control device (AKA “The Gadget”) backplate. By placing one’s thumb on the device while holstering the striker can’t be forced backward and fire in the event something catches the trigger.
My was made by Tau Industries, a firm which I believe has gone out of business. They are now available from Langdon Tactical.
Glock Striker Control Device (SCD) - Langdon Tactical
