Any Ladies carry at the IWB at the 1-2 position? - Page 2

tellico · March 8th, 2008, 12:46 AM

I prefer to carry on the front of my body for easy access and less risk of exposure bending over. I personally haven't had good luck with smartcarry- think it makes me look too man-ish "down there"- but I love the IWB deSantis clip holster I just got, worn at 2-2:30. I conceal a Kahr PM9 there easily, with the grip at the level of the waistband/belt, not above. I have concealed at 12:00-4:00 with a belly band, with the PM9, a revolver, and a KelTec. In my crossbreed, it conceals best at 3:00 on my body.

I do not wear special cover garments. I am completely confident in my little desantis holster with nothing more than an untucked shirt.

One problem with appendix carry the way I do it is the inability to get a full combat grip on the pistol prior to drawing it. However, I don't mind, I basically jam the webbing of my thumb against the backstrap and hook my thumb around the grip to draw, so that as it clears the holster it is automatically in a good position- all I have to do is curl my fingers.

Good luck on finding out what works for you.

MrsFosforos · March 8th, 2008, 03:10 AM

Seecamp .32 in an IPS holster by Jim Powell

Colt Defender in a D.M. Bullard He customized this one to change the cant so I could carry it more comfortably at 2 o'clock

Glock 19 in smartcarry

Bersa .380 in a smartcarry - I pulled my waistband down to reveal, usually it stays hidden behind the belt.

All are completely concealed with or without tucking in my shirt. I don't have to change my wardrobe to pull off carrying and I don't have to wear a cover shirt.

I like appendix or 12-12:30 (depending on the gun) because the gun is easily accessible and easier for me to conceal than would be at 3-5 o'clock. I can position the barrel so that if it does print, it just looks like I have something in my pocket.

pogo2 · March 8th, 2008, 08:42 AM

I'm a man of about 6'3'' and have tried many different carry modes over the years, with different guns. Generally I'd carry a compact gun at 3:30 or so on my belt. About 8 months ago I happened to buy a Kahr MK9, a subcompact gun, and looked for a good way to carry it when deep concealment was important.

The gun is very small and flat, with a "two finger" short grip and 3 inch barrel. But it is all steel, weighs 24 ounces, and is a little heavy for pocket carry. I had read about appendix carry and found a holster by the maker Comp-Tac called the "2 O'clock". It is kydex, fits inside the waistband with "tuckable" capability, and has one very sturdy belt loop rather than two, offset from the gun to reduce thickness. Here is a photo of my gun in the holster:

I liked the gun, which proved to be very accurate and reliable at the range, and started to wear it in the holster some of the time, at the 2 o'clock position. I didn't use the tuckability feature, but instead would wear a cover garment untucked, such as a shirt, sweater vest or sweatshirt.

It has turned out to be one of the most concealable setups I have, and I would recommend it for either men or women. Here are a few advantages and caveats:

1. The gun must be small and flat - short barrel and short grip.

2. The draw is very fast, because you can use the weak side hand to lift the cover garment while drawing with the strong side hand.

3. You need to have a fairly flat stomach, with chest and hip measurements larger than waist, to create a good "hollow" to hide the gun there. Most women and men of normal weight have the right build.

4. It eliminates the "printing" from a holstered gun behind the hip when you bend forward, a big problem with conventional hip carry.

5. It is quite comfortable once you get used to having a holster and gun in that position, and the smaller gun doesn't dig into you when you bend forward. But I don't think it would work as well with a large gun.

6. As usual, wear dark colored cover garments for best concealment.

7. I think the best gun choices are Kahrs, Walther PPK or PPS, S&W J frame snubby revolvers, Keltecs, or perhaps a 1911 with 3 inch barrel. These two below work:

March 8th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#13
pogo2 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Posts: 2,279	2 O'clock appendix carry I'm a man of about 6'3'' and have tried many different carry modes over the years, with different guns. Generally I'd carry a compact gun at 3:30 or so on my belt. About 8 months ago I happened to buy a Kahr MK9, a subcompact gun, and looked for a good way to carry it when deep concealment was important. The gun is very small and flat, with a "two finger" short grip and 3 inch barrel. But it is all steel, weighs 24 ounces, and is a little heavy for pocket carry. I had read about appendix carry and found a holster by the maker Comp-Tac called the "2 O'clock". It is kydex, fits inside the waistband with "tuckable" capability, and has one very sturdy belt loop rather than two, offset from the gun to reduce thickness. Here is a photo of my gun in the holster: I liked the gun, which proved to be very accurate and reliable at the range, and started to wear it in the holster some of the time, at the 2 o'clock position. I didn't use the tuckability feature, but instead would wear a cover garment untucked, such as a shirt, sweater vest or sweatshirt. It has turned out to be one of the most concealable setups I have, and I would recommend it for either men or women. Here are a few advantages and caveats: 1. The gun must be small and flat - short barrel and short grip. 2. The draw is very fast, because you can use the weak side hand to lift the cover garment while drawing with the strong side hand. 3. You need to have a fairly flat stomach, with chest and hip measurements larger than waist, to create a good "hollow" to hide the gun there. Most women and men of normal weight have the right build. 4. It eliminates the "printing" from a holstered gun behind the hip when you bend forward, a big problem with conventional hip carry. 5. It is quite comfortable once you get used to having a holster and gun in that position, and the smaller gun doesn't dig into you when you bend forward. But I don't think it would work as well with a large gun. 6. As usual, wear dark colored cover garments for best concealment. 7. I think the best gun choices are Kahrs, Walther PPK or PPS, S&W J frame snubby revolvers, Keltecs, or perhaps a 1911 with 3 inch barrel. These two below work: __________________ Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the Peoples' Liberty's Teeth." - George Washington

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March 8th, 2008, 12:46 AM	#11
tellico Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 91	I prefer to carry on the front of my body for easy access and less risk of exposure bending over. I personally haven't had good luck with smartcarry- think it makes me look too man-ish "down there"- but I love the IWB deSantis clip holster I just got, worn at 2-2:30. I conceal a Kahr PM9 there easily, with the grip at the level of the waistband/belt, not above. I have concealed at 12:00-4:00 with a belly band, with the PM9, a revolver, and a KelTec. In my crossbreed, it conceals best at 3:00 on my body. I do not wear special cover garments. I am completely confident in my little desantis holster with nothing more than an untucked shirt. One problem with appendix carry the way I do it is the inability to get a full combat grip on the pistol prior to drawing it. However, I don't mind, I basically jam the webbing of my thumb against the backstrap and hook my thumb around the grip to draw, so that as it clears the holster it is automatically in a good position- all I have to do is curl my fingers. Good luck on finding out what works for you.

March 8th, 2008, 03:10 AM	#12
MrsFosforos Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 80	Seecamp .32 in an IPS holster by Jim Powell Colt Defender in a D.M. Bullard He customized this one to change the cant so I could carry it more comfortably at 2 o'clock Glock 19 in smartcarry Bersa .380 in a smartcarry - I pulled my waistband down to reveal, usually it stays hidden behind the belt. All are completely concealed with or without tucking in my shirt. I don't have to change my wardrobe to pull off carrying and I don't have to wear a cover shirt. I like appendix or 12-12:30 (depending on the gun) because the gun is easily accessible and easier for me to conceal than would be at 3-5 o'clock. I can position the barrel so that if it does print, it just looks like I have something in my pocket.