Poll: Appendix Carry

[Ziggy2525]

The appendix guys give a good argument about how appendix carry gives them better concealment, better retention and a faster draw.

Here's the one thing that's a bit confusing for me about appendix carry. I'm right handed so if I carry appendix at 12:30 or 1 o'clock, I get all those great benefits. But if slide my holster a couple inches left, to the other side of my belt buckle, and give it a bit of reverse cant (AKA cross draw), all the sudden I'm endangering myself because I've lost my ability to conceal, retain, and draw fast.

Doesn't seem to make much sense to me.

 

[fredj338]

I pocket carry except on trips where along time sitting.
Then I use the Air Marshall 3 with .45 Shield & a couple of mags. I am almost thinking of using 100 % as I am starting to feel under gunned with a 5 shot Air weight

I can not do pocket carry either, I wear jeans mostly, I would be dead before I could get the gun out.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I'm pretty sure that there are a lot of good reasons for appendix carry, but I don't believe that I can conceal well that way.

Next?

 

[ladder13]

If it's junk, why worry?

Now the femoral artery is another issue.

 

[Old cop]

I carried IWB-appendix off duty and into retirement for years, then developed sciatica. Pocket carry only since w/occassional ankle rig for long car trips. EDC = no lock 340PD and/or Ruger LCP.

 

[Rastoff]

If it's junk, why worry?

Now the femoral artery is another issue.

The other thing will bleed almost as much as the femoral artery. I know of one guy who shot himself there while carrying AIWB. He didn't die, but it was close due to all the bleeding.

 

[richbuff]

I carried IWB-appendix off duty and into retirement for years, then developed sciatica. Pocket carry only since w/occassional ankle rig for long car trips. EDC = no lock 340PD and/or Ruger LCP.

I developed chronic lower back pain and sciatica in the Summer of 2015. I was carrying very large high performance flashlights on my left hip. After more than six months with no end in sight, I decided to go from 233 pounds to 157. I lost 15 pounds per month for five months, on rabbit food diet, starting December 2015. In late March 2016, after nine months of pain, the sciatica melted away, when I passed 185 on the way to 157 pounds. I celebrated two years continued success with 32% body weight loss and no return of back pain/sciatica this month. 6'00" with X65 flashlight on my left hip and S&W 40 Shield or G29 aiwb. My carry config is based on need to immediately grab my equalizer, when need be, which is unpredictable. I wish you Good Luck on getting rid of the sciatica.

 

[adwjc]

The other thing will bleed almost as much as the femoral artery. I know of one guy who shot himself there while carrying AIWB. He didn't die, but it was close due to all the bleeding.

Tough spot to apply a tourniquet, even if you can get someone to help.

 

[andy52]

I have the wrong body type for it. Too much Budweiser.

I resemble that remark...….

 

[Mister X]

There's pros/cons to it like anything else. I know that all the cool cats carry that way nowadays and advocate for it, but for me, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits.

 

[SRT]

... I'll say this unequivocally: with a proper holster setup, I have no fear of shooting my junk, a leg, or my butt when carrying AIWB. I have yet to hear of a documented instance of the feared junk shot with modern holster AIWB carry...

I take a very pragmatic approach in reference to AIWB carry. I have absolutely zero fear, for it is impossible to kill what is already dead!

SRT

 

[badge 851]

I'm interested in attitudes toward AIWB.

Not for me. Pointing a loaded firearm at my femoral artery doesn't strike me as being very intelligent.

 

[Execpro]

Carry a Snub Nose or Shield at 11o'clock AIWB. I am not concerned about shooting what should NOT be shot because when I train it is with snap caps or no ammo in the guns (dry fire) for drawing practice.

I believe (over 50 years) that you DO NOT Draw a loaded pistol or revolver from a holster your carrying unless you intend to use it.

A kydex holster (Shield)or padded nylon holster (snub nose).

As said in other post, it is a personal choice with pros and cons.

Be SAFE and shoot often! P.S. I agree with SRT.

 

[Whitwabit]

I can not do pocket carry either, I wear jeans mostly, I would be dead before I could get the gun out.

Lots of people pocket carry and in a car jacking they wouldn't be able to get to their pistol let alone fire it ..

Time yourself and pocket carry is the slowest of any carry position to bring to a firing position !! and that doesn't matter what position you are in , standing .. sitting .. running .. laying on your back or stomach .. kneeling !!

I do a lot of driving and find 3-5 position to be the most comfortable and quickest to a firing position ..

 

[AZretired]

Occasionally, was not an option so I did not vote. Not my favorite position to carry but there are times it is the best option.

 

[CCHGN]

I appreciate the comments both as to why and why not. I have seen in previous polls that AIWB is one of the least common carry locations.

Yet this one shows almost as many do, as who does not.

 

[CCHGN]

My option wasn't there also. I am a sometime aiwb individual. I just can't overcome the concern of my loaded firearm pointing at my femoral artery. It's interesting that my fear is not shooting off my "manhood"; but, my fear is the certain death caused by putting a bullet through my femoral artery. You can talk until you're blue in the face to try to convince me otherwise. As irrational as that fear may be, it still exists. I want to get past that as there is no more concealable and accessible form of concealed carry than AIWB, in my opinion.

Easy, just carry without a round in the chamber, until you realize that the gun just doesn't go off by itself...lol

 

[Chief Wiggums]

no thanks for me
not comfortable

when carrying , I feel as though it is crucial to NOT figit , adjust , yank and tug on you holster.

AIWB , I cant sit ect
4:00 is a perfect solution for me

 

[CCHGN]

Not for me. Pointing a loaded firearm at my femoral artery doesn't strike me as being very intelligent.

FYI, you can't carry a gun without pointing it at something. Folks sweep ALOT more than they realize. Btw, using that logic, it's not smart to drive, or use a chainsaw or have animals with sharp teeth, etc. YMMV

 

[zzclancy]

I don't like Glocks. As I said in my earlier post. I'm not pointing a gun at my junk or femoral artery. Watch the video. I don't really care what went wrong. Just know it can.

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