Appendix Carry? - Page 2

Thumper · December 9th, 2007, 05:11 PM

I have tried it with a Glock 27 and a holster designed for appendix carry but I find it's not too comfortable, especially when sitting down.

Maybe if I was one of those skinny guys...

semperfi.45 · December 9th, 2007, 05:35 PM

IMO A-IWB is superior in close quarter work, draw speed and retention. Not so great in the comfort department when seated. Benefits outweigh the negatives so if I am carrying IWB that's where I put my Glock.

Trebla · December 9th, 2007, 05:49 PM

I have carried a 37-2, 442, 640, 640-1, and 642 by way of Appendix carry. I am currently carrying my Kahr PM45 Appendix style and it is very comfortable.

retsupt99 · December 9th, 2007, 07:58 PM

Appendix carry was very uncomfortable for me...tried it.
Have grown accustomed to IWB at 4:00 or IWB 'palm out' at 5:30...both are perfect for me!

Thumper · December 9th, 2007, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trebla

I have carried a 37-2, 442, 640, 640-1, and 642 by way of Appendix carry. I am currently carrying my Kahr PM45 Appendix style and it is very comfortable.

Yeah... fess up! You're a skinny guy aren't you?

pogo2 · December 9th, 2007, 08:39 PM

I have carried my Kahr MK9 a few times in appendix position in a kydex CompTac 2 o'clock holster. It works fairly well, and the gun is short enough (3 inch barrel) that it doesn't dig into the thigh when seated. The short grip also conceals well in that position.

I think a big advantage of appendix carry is the speed of the draw. You can use your weak side hand to lift your cover garment and draw with your strong hand, which you can't do in a 4 o'clock carry position. It also works well while seated, because the gun is not squeezed between you and your seat back.

But it only works if you have a fairly flat stomach.

sojourner · December 9th, 2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pogo2

... But it only works if you have a fairly flat stomach.

If I carried appendix, it would be called the modified horizontal carry. Muzzle pointed to my innards, grip pointed to my adversary.

It is a no-go for me.

December 9th, 2007, 05:11 PM	#11
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	I have tried it with a Glock 27 and a holster designed for appendix carry but I find it's not too comfortable, especially when sitting down. Maybe if I was one of those skinny guys... __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

December 9th, 2007, 05:35 PM	#12
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Over here now! Posts: 3,343	IMO A-IWB is superior in close quarter work, draw speed and retention. Not so great in the comfort department when seated. Benefits outweigh the negatives so if I am carrying IWB that's where I put my Glock. __________________ My art is different from yours; it consists not in defeating others, but in not being defeated.

December 9th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#14
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,799	Appendix carry was very uncomfortable for me...tried it. Have grown accustomed to IWB at 4:00 or IWB 'palm out' at 5:30...both are perfect for me! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

December 9th, 2007, 08:39 PM	#16
pogo2 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Posts: 2,279	Kahr MK9 in Comp Tac 2 o'clock I have carried my Kahr MK9 a few times in appendix position in a kydex CompTac 2 o'clock holster. It works fairly well, and the gun is short enough (3 inch barrel) that it doesn't dig into the thigh when seated. The short grip also conceals well in that position. I think a big advantage of appendix carry is the speed of the draw. You can use your weak side hand to lift your cover garment and draw with your strong hand, which you can't do in a 4 o'clock carry position. It also works well while seated, because the gun is not squeezed between you and your seat back. But it only works if you have a fairly flat stomach. __________________ Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the Peoples' Liberty's Teeth." - George Washington Last edited by pogo2; December 10th, 2007 at 05:41 PM.. Reason: Add photo

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December 9th, 2007, 05:49 PM	#13
Trebla Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 161	I have carried a 37-2, 442, 640, 640-1, and 642 by way of Appendix carry. I am currently carrying my Kahr PM45 Appendix style and it is very comfortable.