Posted: 5/12/2013 7:51:14 AM EDT
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I want to carry my full size M&P9. I tried behind the hip but the grip sticks out to far So I am wanting to try out appendix carry. Any tips for doing so?
Here is how I have it positioned. When I sit down I can rotate the gun a bit so its not digging into my crotch as bad but does that just go with the territory of appendix carry digging into you? 
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Pretty much,
I've been carrying AIWB for a while now. I use a Keepers Concealment holster and carry a G19. Very comfortable while standing and walking around. It tends to dig me in the crease of my leg/pelvis area when sitting. That being said, AWIB is very fast and very concealable. |
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That thing is pointed at your jewels.  Repeat after me, "I have faith in modern handgun engineering, and I didn't pinch pennies on my holster." 
I don't think about it when I appendix carry. Of course, the only handgun I carry that way is my little Bodyguard .380. It's just small enough to not be uncomfortable. I suppose there is always the small chance of mechanical failure, but modern handgun designs have drop safety features that makes the gun safer to carry and less susceptible to accidental discharge. Beyond that, you're left with trigger discipline. I see the merit in appendix carry. Striker fired pistols are also very unforgiving. You never want to reholster in a hurry with one of thosel |
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That thing is pointed at your jewels. Repeat after me, "I have faith in modern handgun engineering, and I didn't pinch pennies on my holster."
I don't think about it when I appendix carry. Of course, the only handgun I carry that way is my little Bodyguard .380. It's just small enough to not be uncomfortable. I suppose there is always the small chance of mechanical failure, but modern handgun designs have drop safety features that makes the gun safer to carry and less susceptible to accidental discharge. Beyond that, you're left with trigger discipline. I see the merit in appendix carry. Striker fired pistols are also very unforgiving. You never want to reholster in a hurry with one of thosel I have no worries about the gun just going off and my holster is full kydex my friend has started making them as a side business. Like you said its all trigger discipline |
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I can't speak about wearing a full sized gun AIWB. But I carry a J-frame almost always AIWB. With a little experimenting and time wearing it a sweet spot is found. I have also been working with my G26 AIWB, but am not as good at getting a full combat grip on it as I am with the revolver. But it is as comfortable and concealable. I'm just not proficient drawing with it.
As for the muzzle being pointed at your junk or femoral artery? I'm not sure why all the hooplah over it. I'm conscious of what I do. I put the gun in the holster and put the whole rig on at once. I see almost no possibility of a ND. I don't un-holster or anything of the sort while wearing it. I do most of draw practice under dry-fire conditions with only the occasional live fire practice for AIWB and I'm very careful when doing it. I figure if there's an incident I'll either re-holster very carefully or just throw it drop it when police arrive. I've been carrying AIWB for a few years now with the revolver and IMO there are several advantages to it. Cheers. -JC |
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I carry an M&P9c with TLR-3 light AIWB... You might need to mess with more holsters, different ride heights and different shapes and different placement on the belt work wonders. I can carry mine easily all day and have no issues with discomfort. What type of holster are you using |
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AIWB was very uncomfortable for me for the first week or week and a half. Now I have no issues with it. Find it to be the most comfortable way to carry and can't believe it took me 5 years to discover it.
My Cane and Derby holster was meh. I bought a Shaggy and it is far more comfortable. I did use the bladetech loops from the Cane and Derby holster because the Kydex loop that came on it printed pretty bad for me at least. I carry a P30 and the holster is designed for the P30L (I have one, just need to put more rounds through it, toss on some Trijicon HDs and it'll be my new carry gun). I would like to look into a holster that I can carry a light with too. I might try my hand at making a holster this summer when I have more time. End result, it just takes time to get used to. You just need to accept the fact that if you fuck up reholstering you most likely WILL die. If you can make peace with that and just be careful reholstering the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. |
| In my experience carrying in a IWB holster, no matter where it's positioned, tends to be a little uncomfortable in certain situations especially with a larger pistol. Im right handed and the most comfortable position I have found is to use a left hand holster and put it right in the middle of my back, but its still a pain when you sit down in certain types of chairs. Wearing it at the 4 or 5 o'clock position in a holster that cants the pistol forward seems to work pretty good for me also with most pistols. Carrying on my side at the 3 o'clock or in front in the appendix position has always been uncomfortable for me unless its a very small pistol. |
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I have been carrying a hk p30 in a jm custom and it has the extra tuck feature. It works very well but it did take time to get use to. I couldn't agree more with a post above about pistol-forums. Here is link to the thread all about appendix carry
http://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?120-AIWB-(Appendix-Carry) |
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That thing is pointed at your jewels. Repeat after me, "I have faith in modern handgun engineering, and I didn't pinch pennies on my holster."
I don't think about it when I appendix carry. Of course, the only handgun I carry that way is my little Bodyguard .380. It's just small enough to not be uncomfortable. I suppose there is always the small chance of mechanical failure, but modern handgun designs have drop safety features that makes the gun safer to carry and less susceptible to accidental discharge. Beyond that, you're left with trigger discipline. I see the merit in appendix carry. Striker fired pistols are also very unforgiving. You never want to reholster in a hurry with one of thosel I am with you guys, just personnally can't do it. 
Carry on. |
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I carry my full-size M&P40 AIWB, have been for a couple months. So far, it's my favorite way to carry. I wear it as close to my midline as possible because I find when I sit, it naturally cants away from my leg rather than pinching into it. So my holster is secured at about 12:30-1 o'clock. It took me a while to find a position that didn't cause uncomfortable rubbing on my inner thigh or groin, but I find I don't notice anymore, either because I switched to thicker underwear OR I have unconsciously found positions that work.
At 5'8" 165 lbs, I have a much easier time concealing this way than at 4 o'clock. +1 on trusting your holster. It took me a few weeks to relax while reholstering. |
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In my experience carrying in a IWB holster, no matter where it's positioned, tends to be a little uncomfortable in certain situations especially with a larger pistol. Im right handed and the most comfortable position I have found is to use a left hand holster and put it right in the middle of my back, but its still a pain when you sit down in certain types of chairs. Wearing it at the 4 or 5 o'clock position in a holster that cants the pistol forward seems to work pretty good for me also with most pistols. Carrying on my side at the 3 o'clock or in front in the appendix position has always been uncomfortable for me unless its a very small pistol.
I too find that carrying at about 5:00-6:00 tends to be the most comfortable (canted just so...), however, being a right handed shooter I use a RIGHT handed holster. The reason for this is that if you use a left handed holster and draw with your right hand from this position you will necessarily cover your right knee (or thereabouts) with the muzzle as you bring your pistol forward. With a right handed holster the muzzle is pointed away from your body for the entire draw motion. |
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I carry AIWB with a j frame in Kolbeson holster with the "doc's" cut or a G17 in a AIWB Sentinel Concealment. I tried a Fricke Archangel for the G17. It was well made but lacked the adjustment I wanted.
Anyway for me at 5'10" 160lbs, AIWB is great way to conceal a full size pistol but I think the nature of the beast is that you are going to get some digging etc even with a good belt and holster. However, AIWB is great with a shorter gun like the J-frame. A G26 is probably going to be my next purchase to try out. |
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I carry an M&P9c with TLR-3 light AIWB... You might need to mess with more holsters, different ride heights and different shapes and different placement on the belt work wonders. I can carry mine easily all day and have no issues with discomfort. What type of holster are you using To carry with the light attached, Raven. Set up with J-hooks. I remove the holster from my pants/belt to reholster. Recently I started carrying a CZ-75 AIWB in a Summer Special 2 on occasion. I carry both about 1 O'Clock. I'm 6'0" / 200lbs. |
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I wanted to bump this good thread and post my recent observations and say thanks for many of the great posts on this thread.
It at first seemed contrary to my logic, but I think my G26 is just too small for AIWB effectively. I think a holster more suited for AIWB would help, but not solve the problem of getting a good grip. I also think that a longer grip wouldn't make such a difference in regard to printing in that position. Surely it would print more, but around the centerline wouldn't scream "gun". I'm a medium to smaller framed person and athletically built so far. I've never been able to conceal my G19 well at 4:00 and therefore don't wear it concealed. I can and do hide the 26 there and do get a good grip on it. I've also determined that the flatter profile of the auto's grip isn't as conducive to the j-frame's drawing from 1:00ish. Just my most recent experiences in my search for a combo that works well worn in front. This j-frame is just so nice to wear and present from there but do wish for more gun sometimes. I also think I may gun shop at the end of the summer for something with a hammer and maybe an external safety. It would be a bit more confidence instilling for me. Cheers! -JC |
| I just started carrying my Glock 19 AIWB and I'm using a Garret Silent Thunder Slim. So far I'm very pleased with this set up!!! The fit of this holster to my gun is perfect, and the quality is outstanding! I highly recommend this holster to anyone looking for a AIWB rig. For those who haven't seen one of these holsters close up, it's a kydex holster lined with a premium leather. Just the right retention and no sound when drawing or re-holstering your gun. |