What do you call it?.......testing, 1, 2, 3

Ram Rod · April 1st, 2008, 09:01 PM

Well, I've seen mention of the appendix carry now and then, the methods and means, the do's and don't do's, so I've been trying something new to me. All with the really cheap, over-bashed nylon, Uncle Mike's clip holster no less! I 've pondered posting this at all because of the flak that's sure to ensue, and the debates that are sure to be sparked by mere words or pictures. Thing is----we're all here to learn--yeah--even the elder, seasoned veterans. I feel learning something new every day is something special. While the knowledge we gain should be shared (sometimes) among those who pursue the same or similar lifestyle we do personally, that knowledge doesn't actually pertain to all. For those who accept challenges and new ways, I've discovered for myself a new and very comfortable method of carrying my EDC pistol. This works well for me, even sitting down, or driving. It absolutely disappears with the un-tucked t-shirt and works very well with tucked, but 'bunched up in front' shirt also. I know that flesh over the age of twenty is not always pleasant to look at, but one must focus on the subject. I don't have an excess overlap IMO, but what I do have actually helps retain the pistol rather well naturally. I really like this method of carry and it has spread my options for this summer. Plus I'm a guy, and re-arranging one's self in public is a given from time-to-time right? I sincerely recommend this form of carry for myself. All others use at your own risk.

FearSheeple · April 1st, 2008, 11:04 PM

Is that a glock in your pants or??

I think it works. I can't imagine it being comfortable, but you say it is so hey it works for you!

cdwolf · April 1st, 2008, 11:19 PM

I...just..can't ...point...my...weapon...that...way.......whew!

I know it's all in my..head , but that's who makes the call!

If it works for you,that's all that matters!
Cocked and unlocked also

Thumper · April 1st, 2008, 11:19 PM

Yeah sure... that's easy for you to do! I have "dunlops disease"!

Glock30SF · April 2nd, 2008, 12:05 AM

I have been CC for almost 17yrs and that is how I use to carry all the time. I still use that style of carry from time to time. I think it works very well. I can conceal any pistol with that method w/an untucked t-shirt. I think as mentioned it helps a great deal if you are in shape. I hit the gym on a weekly basis so it works well for me.

AZ Husker · April 2nd, 2008, 03:15 AM

That used to work well for me too. Now it would look like a hernia under my shirt.

retsupt99 · April 2nd, 2008, 05:40 AM

Can't do that...

No T-shirt between the gun and your skin? I would not find that comfortable. When I use my IWB holster wearing a T-shirt, I wear an extra summer T (wife beater) under my regular shirt...that works for me. Also, my holsters all have a body protector, an extra piece of leather to help shield the hammer from the skin.

rhyfl · April 2nd, 2008, 06:19 AM

Great idea - I've been carrying my Kimber Ultra CDP in the front in a rig from Smart Carry. Works very well and very discreet.
Gun holsters concealed by SmartCarry concealed holsters

The only downside is it can be a bit uncomfortable sitting for long periods.

NY27 · April 2nd, 2008, 08:15 AM

The only handgun I can carry that way is a j frame. I also carry it a little further to the right. The only time I carry this way is as a bug with my primary OWB at 3:30.

Glad it works for you. Just remember the Glock has a fairly light trigger pull, unless you have a NY trigger. Be careful, an AD with that method is

MNBurl · April 2nd, 2008, 08:45 AM

I carry appendix a fair amount. It works well for j-frames and smaller pistols. I only have a bike tire problem.

April 1st, 2008, 09:01 PM	#1
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,817	What do you call it?.......testing, 1, 2, 3 Well, I've seen mention of the appendix carry now and then, the methods and means, the do's and don't do's, so I've been trying something new to me. All with the really cheap, over-bashed nylon, Uncle Mike's clip holster no less! I 've pondered posting this at all because of the flak that's sure to ensue, and the debates that are sure to be sparked by mere words or pictures. Thing is----we're all here to learn--yeah--even the elder, seasoned veterans. I feel learning something new every day is something special. While the knowledge we gain should be shared (sometimes) among those who pursue the same or similar lifestyle we do personally, that knowledge doesn't actually pertain to all. For those who accept challenges and new ways, I've discovered for myself a new and very comfortable method of carrying my EDC pistol. This works well for me, even sitting down, or driving. It absolutely disappears with the un-tucked t-shirt and works very well with tucked, but 'bunched up in front' shirt also. I know that flesh over the age of twenty is not always pleasant to look at, but one must focus on the subject. I don't have an excess overlap IMO, but what I do have actually helps retain the pistol rather well naturally. I really like this method of carry and it has spread my options for this summer. Plus I'm a guy, and re-arranging one's self in public is a given from time-to-time right? I sincerely recommend this form of carry for myself. All others use at your own risk. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

April 1st, 2008, 11:19 PM	#3
cdwolf VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MS Posts: 2,166	I...just..can't ...point...my...weapon...that...way.......whew! I know it's all in my..head , but that's who makes the call! If it works for you,that's all that matters! Cocked and unlocked also __________________ GUN CONTROL= I WANT TO BE THE ONE IN CONTROL OF THE GUN A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

April 1st, 2008, 11:19 PM	#4
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	Yeah sure... that's easy for you to do! I have "dunlops disease"! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

April 2nd, 2008, 03:15 AM	#6
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	That used to work well for me too. Now it would look like a hernia under my shirt. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

April 2nd, 2008, 05:40 AM	#7
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,799	Can't do that... No T-shirt between the gun and your skin? I would not find that comfortable. When I use my IWB holster wearing a T-shirt, I wear an extra summer T (wife beater) under my regular shirt...that works for me. Also, my holsters all have a body protector, an extra piece of leather to help shield the hammer from the skin. __________________ "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

April 1st, 2008, 11:04 PM	#2
FearSheeple Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA Posts: 108	Is that a glock in your pants or?? I think it works. I can't imagine it being comfortable, but you say it is so hey it works for you!

April 2nd, 2008, 12:05 AM	#5
Glock30SF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S. FL Posts: 432	I have been CC for almost 17yrs and that is how I use to carry all the time. I still use that style of carry from time to time. I think it works very well. I can conceal any pistol with that method w/an untucked t-shirt. I think as mentioned it helps a great deal if you are in shape. I hit the gym on a weekly basis so it works well for me.

April 2nd, 2008, 06:19 AM	#8
rhyfl Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NE Florida Posts: 53	Great idea - I've been carrying my Kimber Ultra CDP in the front in a rig from Smart Carry. Works very well and very discreet. Gun holsters concealed by SmartCarry concealed holsters The only downside is it can be a bit uncomfortable sitting for long periods.

April 2nd, 2008, 08:15 AM	#9
NY27 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,244	The only handgun I can carry that way is a j frame. I also carry it a little further to the right. The only time I carry this way is as a bug with my primary OWB at 3:30. Glad it works for you. Just remember the Glock has a fairly light trigger pull, unless you have a NY trigger. Be careful, an AD with that method is __________________ It is better to have your gun and not need it, than to need it and not have it. 2012

April 2nd, 2008, 08:45 AM	#10
MNBurl VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,339	I carry appendix a fair amount. It works well for j-frames and smaller pistols. I only have a bike tire problem. __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

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