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Post by whitebear620 on May 24, 2017 12:46:26 GMT -5
Just curious if anyone else appendix carried for their EDC pistol. What holster do you use? Placement of spare mag? Tips gained through experience?
I've been appendix carrying for probably six+ months. I switched to appendix originally because we had our first child on the way and I knew that would lead to a lot of bending, squatting, and leaning in public; strong side wouldn't have done well with this as my shirt would constantly want to ride up and my strong hand may be holding an infant. I love the position, but I understand people's concerns with negligent discharges, solution for me is to pay attention to what I am doing and keep my finger off the dang trigger. I carried for three days straight in this position while we were in the hospital having our son, no nurse ever saw it and I was able to keep my pistol on me with little discomfort.
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Post by panzer0170 on May 24, 2017 13:21:28 GMT -5
Question; What is the concern over NDs?
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Post by whitebear620 on May 24, 2017 14:36:32 GMT -5
Question; What is the concern over NDs? Higher chance of hitting the femoral depending on where your legs are when reholstering, especially with placement of holster and legs while sitting. General thought is that strong side carry you might only shoot your ass instead of an artery. My solution is to still just pay attention to what you're doing.
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Post by omnivorous on May 24, 2017 16:19:41 GMT -5
I did for most of my time while concealed carrying. The only reason I've stopped, is because I now have a light mounted on my carry pistol, which makes it way too uncomfortable for appendix carry. I've switched to hip carry now, until I can a good deal on one of those micro pistol lights made by Surefire, then I'll go back to appendix carry. I used a G-Code INCOG holster with mag caddy, which worked very well with my G19.
I think the whole ND issue with appendix carry, is a non-issue. If you are so prone to ND-ing, you shouldn't be handling a firearm to begin with... I'm of the opinion that, in a defensive scenario, re-holstering is such a low-priority, that when you should do so, you should be able to devote most of your attention to doing so, and not have to be worried about possible follow-on threats.
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Post by panzer0170 on May 24, 2017 17:12:05 GMT -5
Yeah, that was basically my confusion. How the fuck do you ND just because of where it is...
Suck less appears to be the answer. I love that people have made a concious decision to shoot themselves in the ass. From what I understand of psychology, that ALONE is more likely to make you ND because you expect it...
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Post by omnivorous on May 24, 2017 17:21:05 GMT -5
Yeah, don't be a Grebner: Suck less appears to be the answer. Isn't that the answer to most of life's questions...?
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Post by Patriotic Sheepdog on May 24, 2017 18:17:01 GMT -5
I carry kinda appendix...My barrel is basically at the 12:30 position. The holster I carry is made by a local guy that works at a LGS I visit. I have two of his holsters and love them both. They carry the pistol and a spare mag. I have one for my G19 with an RMR and a M&P Shield in 9mm
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Post by ulf on May 24, 2017 20:16:17 GMT -5
AIWB for EDC - I've got several Galco horsehide rigs and a couple from Cleveland Kydex. Which holster depends on which pistol.
ND? Like panzer said - "Suck less"!
In other words - Keep yer boogerhook off the bang switch, TROOP!
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Post by judomayhem on May 26, 2017 9:53:01 GMT -5
+1 on appendix.
I have a kydex holster from Fist, but mostly use my minimalist "Zach" holster.
Spare mag can go wherever, but ideally in front opposite the pistol. Knife should go up front alongside mag.
Historically, most warriors have always worn their defensive weapons appendix. Pay attention to old photos and paintings and you will observe this.
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Post by UnforseenWeather on May 28, 2017 15:25:57 GMT -5
It's a very personal decision. I tried it and figured out it was not for me - while it (for me) was the most comfortable carry position while standing, it rapidly became the least comfortable carry position for me seated.
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Post by whitebear620 on Jul 9, 2017 18:51:56 GMT -5
So I have been appendix carrying everyday using a holster I made myself. It's rough but it's worked, prints sort of bad though and I didn't give it enough of a bend, so I'll be making another one soon. Question, how would you guys go about making it flexible between the mag carrier and holster, meaning what's a good way to make it flex back and forth around you? I've seen a holster use a PVC coated nylon piece, another use what appears to be leather where the holster and mag carrier snap together with snaps, and another using a piece of neoprene foam between the holster and carrier. I also need to make this next one flexible as I'll have to have my shirt tucked in while heading to work soon (can't carry at work) since we're switching to uniforms.
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Post by panzer0170 on Jul 10, 2017 4:11:27 GMT -5
Personally? I'd ditch the mag-on-holster, it makes for a bloody unwieldy setup. That said, if you're set on it all being mounted together, I'd be interested to see how two essentially seperate components would work on a full width neoprene backer. I have a feeling it'd get sweaty as hell in the wrong state, but would allow minimal kydex footprint (theoretically - in practise I feel it might be a little bit shite, but that's why you're gonna try it for us right? ) and you could tailor the distance between kydex parts to suit your own body, preference etc.
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Post by whitebear620 on Jul 10, 2017 14:12:18 GMT -5
Personally? I'd ditch the mag-on-holster, it makes for a bloody unwieldy setup. That said, if you're set on it all being mounted together, I'd be interested to see how two essentially seperate components would work on a full width neoprene backer. I have a feeling it'd get sweaty as hell in the wrong state, but would allow minimal kydex footprint (theoretically - in practise I feel it might be a little bit shite, but that's why you're gonna try it for us right? ) and you could tailor the distance between kydex parts to suit your own body, preference etc. I've tried separate holster and mag carrier, then I've tried this style, I just personally prefer this style. I guess it's because it minimizes the amount of clips/loops needed to attach the holster to the belt (1 on each side instead of two on the holster and at least one on the mag carrier) while keeping things from shifting all over, I know other people like the shifting, but I just really don't. Holsters are a very personal thing I guess. Another benefit of it being joined together is that makes it just a tad easier to put my seat belt behind it all when getting in the car, also a little bit easier to put on when getting ready for the day. I think the neoprene would actually be awesome, I have a Cloak Tuck 3.0 from Aliengear that has a neoprene backer, doesn't get any more sweaty than regular Kydex. While they are finally releasing an appendix holster from them, they don't yet have an option for mounting a mag carrier onto it. The other problem with the neoprene backer is that I'd need to not fold over when the pistol is out of the holster, AG holster achieves this by having a steel core inside of the neoprene backer.
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Post by thenightshiftninja on Nov 28, 2023 17:11:13 GMT -5
Been doing it for 10 plus years now. Generally I EDC a full size Glock with light. It sounds like a lot to shove in your pants but with a good holster I'm comfy. I've been using a Legacy FC Ares and a left over mag carrier on the opposite side of my belt buckle for a while now and that's my go to when not in uniform. You'll never see it unless I want you too, and it's a whole lot nicer when driving. My 2 cents.
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Post by Patriotic Sheepdog on Nov 29, 2023 8:29:08 GMT -5
I do carry appendix. Have been for....uh a long time. I usually carry a G43 with spare mag in front left pocket, but I use to carry my G19 (and still do on occasion) in a rig that has spare mag attached.
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