So the guy looks like he just graduated from a TapOut t shirt, but I have to agree with his video and he gets major points for taking EWO and doing regular FOF. Is appendix carry superior? I believe definitely so. I also believe it is not for everyone. Just like I don't believe 1911's and snubnose revolvers are for marginally trained shooters. Of course a lot of this is individual context driven. I have carried IWB forward of the hip for almost 15 years until recently. For some reason it is now causing me problems with my hernia mesh repair in the way of PAIN. This is a bummer because AIWB has so many benefits not the least of which shows itself at work when I am leaning inside of a machine and my back is exposed to all. I did just order a Mastermind Tactics Appendix carry pillow to see if it will bring me some relief.
That is one downside. At least for me, no matter what holster I use, my belt has to be tighter to conceal an AIWB than a strong side IWB.
I've been thinking about trying one of these two belts. They're both made out of softer materials around the back and stiffer materials around areas a holster would go. Seems like this would help with back pain I get from stiffer materials around the back on my current belts.
https://langdontactical.com/the-foundation-belt/
https://vdevgru.com/products/meging...nceal-carry-belt-ver-4?variant=37632297402540
I have a Mastermind Specialist Pro. It's not overly stiff/thick but it is the same material all the way around the belt. The Langdon and Vdevgru appear to be different...at least based on the descriptions.I've not used either of those, but similar concept:
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I've got a couple different versions of his, including the one he did in partnership with Craig Douglas (Shivworks), which I think is no longer available. Other than color scheme, it appears very similar to the langdontactical one.
I concur with the fact that there are pros and cons to each of the different types of carry positions.Every carry position has pros and cons, although not in equal measure. Some just suck. Appendix is best for absolute speed of draw, concealment (if done right), and arguably best for retention. It allows access while seated, and while seat-belted. It's the toughest to disguise the draw from and it's the hardest to find what "done right" looks and feels like. It can also be deadly if you have an unintended discharge during holstering or drawing. Personally, I will only appendix carry something with a hammer or other means of trigger control.
Same here. I wouldn’t say ones better or worse. It’s up to if the individual is proficient. We have all seen good and bad examples of bothI've carrier AIWB for 24 years for off-duty. Never an issue and have thousands of draws in this configuration. But it's not for everyone. Way more upsides for me than negatives.
I've tried AIWB and, issues of deliberately pointing a loaded firearm at my very own personal groin aside, I've found it to be very uncomfortable, even with the micro pistols like the G27, TP9 SC, and CPX-2/3. And since I haven't lately been anywhere I was allowed to draw-and-shoot, I haven't missed the greater efficiency of the AIWB.