Seeing that link that
@codesplice posted with the holster.....
Question to those who appendix carry....I would assume that would work fine for thinner folks (who don't have much of a belly), so how does the gun
not jab you when you bend over to tie your shoes or other things that you need to bend over forward for?
I ordered
that holster back at the end of April. There was a long lead time for a custom-made holster, but G-Code was great with providing little reminder emails along the way to say "hey, you haven't been forgotten." I'm sure they were all automated, but it really was a nice touch.
A holster arrived toward the beginning of June... but it was for a Glock 19. It fit my G26, yes, but left about an extra inch beyond the end of the gun. Not really ideal for trying out an appendix carry. I emailed G-Code, and they said they'd replace it with a newer G26-specific mold. Easy peasy, just had to wait a few more weeks.
Finally got the holster I wanted last week, and I spent the weekend starting to get comfortable with carrying a weapon on my front, including an hour or so of practicing drawing/holstering unloaded.
A lot of folks swear off an appendix carry because they don't want to shoot off their gentleman bits, and I can agree that doesn't sound like fun. (Of course, you're far more likely to shoot your femoral artery, but it would be good to avoid shooting yourself at all.)
With a properly-maintained weapon and a properly-designed holster, all you need is a bit of trigger discipline - which, really, is a requirement for
any sort of firearm activity. Don't put your finger (or anything else!) inside the trigger guard while drawing or holstering and you won't have any problems. Many recommend practicing a "hard break" as well - mentally stopping and being very conscious of what you're doing while holstering. This is a great habit to form for any carry position, really, but is perhaps a bit more important with an appendix carry because of the close proximity to certain important bits.
Me, I'm comfortable with the 3-part Safe Action system in my Glock, and with my properly-designed holsters which completely cover the trigger guard. It's not going to go bang unless I put my booger-hook on the bang-switch, so I don't do that until I need to. Ever. Period.
Anyhoo, on to
@Mikestony's actual question. Like any other carry position, successful appendix carry seems to be about finding just the right balance. You'll want the holster to ride high enough that the muzzle won't be digging into your thigh when you sit, but low enough that you can still bend a bit. From what I've experienced so far, that balance can be a bit tricky to achieve - and I also don't think I'd want to try with anything larger than a baby Glock. I've generally just started tying my shoes before tucking the holster inside my belt, and I hope that I don't suddenly need to do a sit-and-reach exercise while carrying.
Shoe-tying aside, I've found this to be a very comfortable carry position for me and my gun. Adjusted appropriately, it is
much more comfortable for driving than my previous strong-side / kidney carry. And, as a bonus, I can still easily draw from a sitting position - something that's quite a bit more tricky when you're sitting
on the firearm.
It's also infinitely more concealable without as much concern for what I'm wearing. I don't have to worry about the back of my shirt riding up and flashing someone something they aren't ready to see, and it doesn't print as easily either. Plus, most dudes will naturally avert their eyes from this area anyway.
I'm very pleased with the quality of the holster. It's clearly quite well made, and the "tactical fuzz" coating on the outside of the Kydex makes it more comfortable as well. It also has probably the best retention of any holster I've tried. I genuinely couldn't be happier. It's made to accommodate an appendix carry, but can also be tucked securely in a more traditional position if that's your preference.
Now I just wish I could remember who shared this link with me in the first place:
http://www.tacticalholsters.com/product/INCOG.html
