freddy
.308 Win
That's what all of my exes said.
Appendix holsters - AIWB
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That looks uncomfortable as all hell. I always wear undershirts and I carry at 0400.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I see 4 o'clock as the opposite. Can't imagine driving with that poking into my back against the seat. I also want to keep it in front of me when in crowded areas.
In a hybrid holster I don't notice it. Weapon retention is an advantage of apendix carry. At 4 however my Shield is invisible.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Are you sure?
YesAre you sure?
GTN
.308 Win
Ha yeah from the front you can't see itAre you sure?
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Careful there, chief. That pic is approaching Bar material
I am 5'5" and 190 and prefer carrying up front; at around 1:30 seems to work best for me. (I agree a little cant can make a big difference too.) I've tried 3:30 onward, and it is a trade-off for me between comfort and concealability. 3:30 onward is a bit more comfortable, but prints easily on me. Carrying appendix, I can wear my usual clothes (even a t-shirt) and it hardly prints at all for me. It seems to sink into my front spare tire nicely to be concealed, whereas my back spare tire is leaner so it prints more behind me. I have a Ruger SR9c in a Vedder Lighttuck holster. The Lighttuck is very nice and adjustable for ride height and for cant with 2 screws.
Um..... Wouldn't 1:30 canted have the gun pointed directly at the junk? At 4:00 if I screw up I likely shoot myself in the ass.
at 1:30 and I screw up I emasculate myself at best or at worst I quickly die from massive blood loss.
at 1:30 and I screw up I emasculate myself at best or at worst I quickly die from massive blood loss.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Canted points the barrel away from you.
freddy
.308 Win
Understandable concern, of course. Training and consistent technique will have the risk approach zero. It is part of the compromise to get the best concealed carry position - extremely fast draw, superb concealment and retention, visually verifiable, ambidexterous, comfortable, works while driving. Generally it even passes the hug test.
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Oh. That's just your neighbor's knee caps then.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Go eat something. I'm not understanding you lately.
I just ate a delicious homemade frittata that has left me so full I don't think I'll want breakfast.
Anyways you says that AIWB is canted away from the gonads, so that means an ND hits the kneecaps (or there abouts depending on angle and distance) of the person next to you, if there is one. Otherwise I suppose it just hits the ground. I'm just crackin' wise!
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Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
LMAO. I carried AIWB today. yeah. it was easier ten pounds ago but i prefer the positive retention.
Lately haven't been comfy carrying further back than 2:30
Lately haven't been comfy carrying further back than 2:30
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I don't understand this whole you might shoot your artery or package off argument while carrying appendix. Carrying 4 o'clock, you might shoot the concrete below you and ricochet into your package or you might shoot your neighbor next to you.
It's an internet myth that hardly ever happens if it even happened once or twice at all in the whole history of carrying appendix.
If you use a proper, quality holster and keep your trigger clear, it'll never happen as evidence of it not happening in the real world often if at all.
It's an internet myth that hardly ever happens if it even happened once or twice at all in the whole history of carrying appendix.
If you use a proper, quality holster and keep your trigger clear, it'll never happen as evidence of it not happening in the real world often if at all.
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freddy
.308 Win
Also note that carry at 4 o'clock makes it more difficult to see the handgun into the holster (to keep trigger clear).
That's a stretch and you know it. You know damn well there is a massive difference in probability of harm from a gun pointed directly at something vs an indirect ricochet. If the cant is away from the sensitive bits than this argument is moot anyway.
This is true, its all pros and cons.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
It can't be a stretch if either method of carry has almost zero instances of that happening. That's my point. It never happens.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
One can argue that most of the very few negligent discharges almost never happen in appendix compared to it happening in other methods of carry where the user cannot see what he is doing when reholstering.
I do have a very slight reverse cant (muzzle forward/left depending how you look at it), so that it generally points right between my junk and the inside of my thigh, more or less. I'm sure it probably does point at my junk/leg at some point while walking, sitting, etc. but that's why I use a well-fitting holster that covers the trigger adequately, and check my holster is still in good condition every now and then. Many would probably call it zero cant, but I just notice the clip is slightly off vertical whenever look at the holster before I put it on. It works for me, and just seems the least uncomfortable setup for my body shape.
Also, I take all the time in the world when I holster before carrying to make sure it goes in without a hitch. The way I do it, I also have the manual thumb safety on when holstering too, and can then easily switch the safety off after it is holstered. (A little extra safety precaution isn't bad...) I don't take it out of the holster until the end of the day, so I am not very worried about a negligent discharge for most of the day. I worry about negligent discharges mostly when I am holstering, and whenever it is out of the holster, and try to trust my holster to do its job the rest of the time. Another reason why a good holster is important.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I use a one clip holster. If I have to disarm, the whole holster and gun comes out in one shot. When putting it back on, the whole holster and gun comes back on in one shot.
The only time I draw and reholster is when practicing.
The only time I draw and reholster is when practicing.
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Same here. Other than when changing from a six, seven, or eight round magazine depending on what I am wearing.
How easy/difficult is it to draw from a seated position? How comfortable is AIWB when seated?