Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I guarantee that prints. At least it did on me. It's too high.
Appendix holsters - AIWB
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For you minimalist holster people how is the draw for that style holster? I would be worried about the front sight catching on the draw.
It's never been an issue. When drawing, the gun clears the belt line basically parallel to the plane of the abdomen.
Yea but some guys around here wear frilly underwear.
You said you wouldn't tell!
I see there some versions that now have some kydex up to the belt line. It really might be a non issue but I think I would get the model with extra kydex just in case.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I don't know why you think it would snag. I wear mine really low in the pants. I've never had or even thought I would have an issue of snagging.
I'm pretty sure the one you said you use has kydex up to the belt line. I'm talking about one of these style holsters mentioned above.
Apollo (Minimalist)
Edit because I didn't have enough coffee yet to make sense.
Apollo (Minimalist)
Edit because I didn't have enough coffee yet to make sense.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I haven't had coffee either. Maybe I'm calling my holster a "minimalist" when it isn't?
Anyway, here is another plus for appendix carry. Try carrying 4 o'clock with a backpack on while hiking. I'm doing that later on today.
Anyway, here is another plus for appendix carry. Try carrying 4 o'clock with a backpack on while hiking. I'm doing that later on today.
Look at the one I linked in. There's no kydex on the front of the holster to protect the front sight on the draw. Yours has that feature.
That's the style that originally grabbed my attention but I think my gut is too big to hide it. I'm not leaning towards a smaller iwb and separate magazine carrier on the other side.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I see what you are saying now. Mexican carry your unloaded gun without a holster at home and see if it snags. It might not unless you wear tight pants.
It might be a non issue IDK. They have a different version that seems to address this concern.
Zeus (Minimalist V3)
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I just lost my gut. Well most of it. Carrying at 12 o'clock, you need a flat stomach. I was never able to do it. It printed and was unusable while sitting.
Try at between 2 and 3 o'clock. Wear it low. Your gut will not affect it and it'll actually help conceal the firearm. I've been carrying this way for years. Standing, sitting, ect.
Here I am sitting last March . When the gut was bigger, it was pushed a liitle more towards 3 o'clock. Notice that the barrel is canted away from you and it doesn't touch your leg at all. You can sit all day like this. You need the cant to make the grip disappear.
GTN
.308 Win
Take a look at onyour6designs.com for a simple inexpensive aiwb holster. Only problem with theirs is no claw.
I have aiwb holsters with the claw from KnightFall Customs a little more $ but very nice product
I have aiwb holsters with the claw from KnightFall Customs a little more $ but very nice product
Only reason I went away from these is the fact there is no reholster ability if you ever have to draw the gun
True. I will only be drawing when it's necessary, so I don't mind the hassle of reholstering afterward. That part is the least of my concerns.
Training with it is a necessary chore that I deal with.
GTN
.308 Win
I have a aiwb with a married mag holster for a Glock 19. This one doesn't work for me because of my gut. If anyone lives close by and wants to try it out let me know
Again still most times a gun is drawn in self defense there is no shoot aggressor disengages.
So now you then have to drop the mag, strip the round that is chambered, put the holster back on then reload your gun. At any point the reason you initially pulled the gun for could notice and re engage
I mean it's your money your choice of gear so have at it, I own one of the raven, it's in the box of holsters that I don't use
I keep one in the pipe, and my primary carry gun is a Glock. So all I have to do is reholster, if the threat passes. Until I am confident that the threat has passed, I am keeping my gun at the ready. No monkeying with the magazine, or stripping off of chambered rounds. YMMV based on your particular setup.
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Says "status changed. Awaiting shipment."
I guess they have changed their instructions. When I got my vanguard it specifically said they don't recommend attaching the holster to the gun while it is loaded
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Status update, shipped today
Some AIWB food items for thought:
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
First video is pure nonsense. Really? Who here does any of the drivel he spews by accident? It can happen in any position if you are a dumbass.
I don't think its nonsense at all. NDs do most frequently occur during the reholstering. He is not saying to not carry AIWB but simply points out the risks, consequences and some possible techniques and things to keep in mind to mitigate that risk. When you get so cocksure that nothing can go wrong, thats when you'll blow your balls off. And thats the best case scenario. Never, ever make the assumption that you are too experienced or skilled to allow something to go wrong. Crazy, crazy shit happens everyday to all sorts.
GTN
.308 Win
In my opinion that's the best part about appendix carry. You can watch the gun go all the way down into the holster unlike 4 o'clock Carry
Well maybe you can. I'd have to use the techniques in the second vid, and my line of sight into the holster may, uh, be "obscured" some. Valid point though.