3 days carrying the Glock 19 in a Galco Miami Classic

[Uzi]

Every method of carry has drawbacks. Waist carry isn’t as fast for a vehicle. Ankle and shoulder are faster for vehicles but not as fast when standing up.

You've mentioned this a lot. It is NOT generally correct at all I think. I think for a good portion of older obese gentleman :cough: nygunforum, it may be true I guess, but if you're healthy and have no overhanging fat laying over your belt, appendix is very quick and king. I can pull out a handgun MUCH MUCH faster with a seat belt on appendix carrying while sitting in a vehicle over any ankle holster no doubt at all. In fact, it wouldn't even be comparable how much faster I could draw. Also, if your shoulder holster is set up for right handed draw where the gun is stationed on the left side underneath a layer of clothing like a jacket, I would bet my life savings that I too would draw MUCH MUCH faster than one of those set ups as well.

Some of you guys need to get in better shape and lose some weight if you want an advantage while drawing in self defense. I'm not trying to be mean, but some of you guys get caught up in what's easiest for you because you have to compensate for health reasons or personal comfort. I mention this because while sitting down, my IWB appendix carry is not altered to any degree in draw speed. While driving, the bottom of the seat belt rides on my waist and doesn't impede the handling or grip of the firearm. I mostly ride motorcycles though, and even with a motorcycle jacket, there is NO way outside of an OWB lockless kydex on the hip is going to be a faster draw on a motorcycle.

 

[Marine Cpl]

You've mentioned this a lot. It is NOT generally correct at all I think. I think for a good portion of older obese gentleman :cough: nygunforum, it may be true I guess, but if you're healthy and have no overhanging fat laying over your belt, appendix is very quick and king. I can pull out a handgun MUCH MUCH faster with a seat belt on appendix carrying while sitting in a vehicle over any ankle holster no doubt at all. In fact, it wouldn't even be comparable how much faster I could draw. Also, if your shoulder holster is set up for right handed draw where the gun is stationed on the left side underneath a layer of clothing like a jacket, I would bet my life savings that I too would draw MUCH MUCH faster than one of those set ups as well.

Some of you guys need to get in better shape and lose some weight if you want an advantage while drawing in self defense. I'm not trying to be mean, but some of you guys get caught up in what's easiest for you because you have to compensate for health reasons or personal comfort. I mention this because while sitting down, my IWB appendix carry is not altered to any degree in draw speed. While driving, the bottom of the seat belt rides on my waist and doesn't impede the handling or grip of the firearm. I mostly ride motorcycles though, and even with a motorcycle jacket, there is NO way outside of an OWB lockless kydex on the hip is going to be a faster draw on a motorcycle.

I carry appendix at 1 and 2 o’clock. It is still faster to draw from an ankle when sitting in a car for me. The seatbelt gets in the way. With that said, I still carry on my waist because I’m more than likely going to need to while standing then in a car.

 

[Podmonkey]

You've mentioned this a lot. It is NOT generally correct at all I think. I think for a good portion of older obese gentleman :cough: nygunforum, it may be true I guess, but if you're healthy and have no overhanging fat laying over your belt, appendix is very quick and king. I can pull out a handgun MUCH MUCH faster with a seat belt on appendix carrying while sitting in a vehicle over any ankle holster no doubt at all. In fact, it wouldn't even be comparable how much faster I could draw. Also, if your shoulder holster is set up for right handed draw where the gun is stationed on the left side underneath a layer of clothing like a jacket, I would bet my life savings that I too would draw MUCH MUCH faster than one of those set ups as well.

Some of you guys need to get in better shape and lose some weight if you want an advantage while drawing in self defense. I'm not trying to be mean, but some of you guys get caught up in what's easiest for you because you have to compensate for health reasons or personal comfort. I mention this because while sitting down, my IWB appendix carry is not altered to any degree in draw speed. While driving, the bottom of the seat belt rides on my waist and doesn't impede the handling or grip of the firearm. I mostly ride motorcycles though, and even with a motorcycle jacket, there is NO way outside of an OWB lockless kydex on the hip is going to be a faster draw on a motorcycle.

Speed of draw isn't everything, in fact its fairly low on the list of CCW requirements. Rule #1 in a gun fight is to have a gun so concealabilty and convenience are higher on the list. Shoulder holster gives me those two things over waist band carry at work. Outside of work I still on carrying IWB most of the time.

 

[Chevusa]

I prefer not to have a loaded gun pointed at my balls and femoral artery all day long. AIWB violates the most basic safety rules. Not worth it to save a fraction of a second. For something you'll probably never need to use, it's not a proportionate risk.

 

[togmaster]

Bottom line is train the way you carry. Then train some more.

 

[Marine Cpl]

I prefer not to have a loaded gun pointed at my balls and femoral artery all day long. AIWB violates the most basic safety rules. Not worth it to save a fraction of a second. For something you'll probably never need to use, it's not a proportionate risk.

You can carry appendix without the barrel pointing at you. IWB holster worn outside to demonstrate. Finger at tip of barrel.