Jameso

How viable is this option? I've thought about getting an appendix holster for my m&p40c but I'm on the fence about a couple things, like if sitting down is remotely comfortable. I'm not a skinny guy so I'm not sure how that would work out for me. Does one always have to shift their weapon when they climb in and out of the car? How does this method conceal compared to seemingly more common behind-the-hip IWB style?

any and all opinions are welcome!

retsupt99

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I could never carry at 1:00 - 2:00, but then many won't carry at 5:00 'palm out' either...but that's what I've grown accustomed to...

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Jackle1886

I have been toying around with the idea of appendix carry. But I have some concerns as well. Interested to hear from someone who has tried this out.

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Ram Rod

Good option. Options are good. Smartcarry is nice, and I was appendix carrying the other day when a dog got serious with me. It works.

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Monkeytown

I'm left handed and appendix carry at 10-11 o'clock. I love it. I carry an LCP in a Blackhawk IWB so I barely notice it's there, even when sitting. I looked down the other day while walking into the wind and had no visible printing either. I don't know that I would carry any other way.

MT

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chaco

I use an Alessi APX for my 642. It is a very comfortable holster.
I also use an Com-Tac 2 O clock, for my P9, it also is a very comfortable holster. There are some advantages to carrying in the appendix position, it's fast, people don't usually tough in that area when thet greet you etc, you might find that it will take alittle while to get accustomed to it, but it give it a try, I like it.

Jameso

My biggest concern is sitting, i mean i don't know if it's anything like actually carrying in a holster but i tried to sit down just now with my weapon at 10:30 (lefty) tucked into my wb "mexican" style, and it sucked. i hope a holster fixes that.

TRUST8383

What size blackhawk holster are you using? I was actually looking around today for a blackhawk holster I could get for this very reason.
LCP w/ crimson trace grip for appendix carry.

10thmtn

I use a Smartcarry low at the 1100 position. Nice thing about having the gun in front of you is that it minimizes hand movement when drawing, compared to more traditional 3 or 9 o'clock carry.

While the Smartcarry puts the handgun lower than other appendix holsters, it allows you to tuck your shirt behind the holster. Thus, what you lose in time by reaching further down, you gain by not having to untuck or sweep away a cover garment. Plus, you look neater, and no-one will suspect you are carrying a very substantial handgun (no need to compromise and carry a mousegun with this holster).

As far as sitting - when I sit, the gun lays on top of my left thigh. Very comfortable, though I would imagine a 1911 beavertail might get a bit pokey. I carry a Glock 26, so no worries about pokey bits and sharp corners. My wallet in my front left pocket helps conceal any printing while seated.

Give it a try - you can return it if you don't like it.

I tried "true" appendix carry, and between my belly pushing the gun out and thin dress shirts for work, I might as well have worn a sign that said "look at me...I have a gun!"

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tommy610

I have a 642, and an Uncle Mike's IWB size 36. I'm a righty, and I initially tried 1:00. No go. It killed me to sit down, and there was no adjusting that could be done. Then I tried cross-draw (11:00 - more like 10:30) and I love it. The angle of the gun in the cross-draw position makes it easier to adjust and relieve the pressure onto my leg when I sit. So, see if cross-draw works better for you.