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I wouldn't be afraid. But appendix carry is called "vasectomy carry" for a reason. It demands respect or it will kill you. I suppose it's fine if you don't ever practice or train carrying AIWB or just plan to hold onto your gun if you ever draw it.
Any method of carry, if going to be done responsibly and as effectively as possible requires training and practice from that carry position. Draw-stroke and dry-fire practice most importantly. Re-holstering is where you can get in trouble. It's also where that little clippy thingy stops becoming a viable holster. If you ever need to draw your gun, the option of putting it away should be one available IMO.
You're selling yourself short if you're not practicing your draw and presentation and dry fire. Especially for AIWB. You want to be sure your draw-stroke is solid, without muzzling yourself and that can be trickier from up front. It's especially tricky when you start practicing from unconventional positions, like the kind of positions you may find yourself in when under attack.
Have you had any 8+ hour days sweating on your gun carried like that yet? That might change your notion of a holster too.
It's good you're working with different gear and making it happen. But I wouldn't go figuring that "it can't happen to you" and putting all your faith in the mechanics of the gun. There's more to it than just strapping on a rig and hitting the streets. Or there should be at least.
Cheers!
-JC