BikerRN

Hi Mark,

I just learned something about Appendix Carry. Thank you. I always thought it was for "smaller" guns like the J-Frame and I never even tried it with a 1911. Maybe it's just because I grew up seeing the smaller guns carried this way and the "bigger" ones going behind the hip.

Biker

maclean3

I resemble that remark! Seriously though, I agree with your other post as well, it's just not as comfortable or concealable (to me) as strongside hip carry in the 3:30 - 4:00 position.
Jack

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SammyIamToday

Thanks to everyone for the tips and information. I've got some ideas and I'm going to try and make this work.

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retsupt99

I'm sure many out there can do this one (Appendix Carry), but I am so used to IWB at 3:30 that nothing else seems 'right' any more...I also don't like to step on sidewalk cracks...is there something wrong with me?

Stay armed...stay safe!

ret

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Dave James

Well I'll just have to agree to disagree on the flat stomach for carry,

I have carried every thing from my 3 1/2" 27 to the 1911 in appendix carry, but slightly just in front so to speak, {I'm left handed"

I prefer the butt to ride over the top of the front pant pocket with the barrel angled down to the jewels. I don't use a full handed draw as some seem to think is needed,

I use the pinch grip that was taught to me by the old timers, and have never had a problem with it.

For me I have found that leather works , worlds better than kydex.

And Mark's "Changeling" seems to be the answer in that department, may just have to have one some day

hayley

I kinda hate to suggest this, but you might look at the Mitch Rosen Nancy Special. I happened recently to read the description. Anyhow, I'm interested in this issue, as being a left hander too, I find that entering and exiting automobiles with IWB and OWB to be really awkward.

cockedlocked01

A while back, I tried carrying appendix without success. My cousin kept carrying his Glock 26 that way & had no problem drawing while seated in a vehicle.

I experimented with it & now carry exclusively appendix. I largest gun I've carried there is a Glock 36 (under 7" long). Nate at UGB made me a straight drop tuckable IWB for my Kahr PM9, it's a new holster of his on his website. Works great & of course his turn-around times are quick for custom made.

What I noticed for me, was that I have wear the holster at about 12:30, literally just to the right of the zipper. When I'm seated, I just pull the gun's grip further to the right a bit & I'm good to go. Have had no problem drawing while seated, either.

Others, that I know, wear their holster at a different position than me. You have to play with it to find your "sweet spot."

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NCHornet

Have you looked at the Pager Pal? It is designed to work in this area. There video makes look pretty slick. I don't wear my pants that loose so don't think it would work for me. I prefer a high ride pancake.

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