Favorite full size appendix carry rigs?

[SmileDocHill]

I haven't found a thread dedicated to this. What are your thoughts on different designs, brands, and systems for appendix carry holsters? I know it is unavoidable but I'd like to avoid filling a drawer full of holsters before finding one that works for me. To that end, I'm in the data/information gathering stage. What I'm wanting to carry: S & W, M & P 9mm full size. I have one with and one without optic but I'm not looking for you to find me a specific holster, rather looking to have a conversation and gather data on appendix carry rigs in general.

 

[chezuki]

I haven't found a thread dedicated to this. What are your thoughts on different designs, brands, and systems for appendix carry holsters? I know it is unavoidable but I'd like to avoid filling a drawer full of holsters before finding one that works for me. To that end, I'm in the data/information gathering stage. What I'm wanting to carry: S & W, M & P 9mm full size. I have one with and one without optic but I'm not looking for you to find me a specific holster, rather looking to have a conversation and gather data on appendix carry rigs in general.

I’ve used Henry Holsters AIWB for years. I just recently upgraded to the new model. Not because of any issues with the old one, just the new ones accommodate optics.

Henry Holsters

I am fully on board with appendix carry, but I just broke the clip on my CompTac 2 o'clock for the third time, so I'm ready to try something new. On recommendation of ihugpeople and Rhino, I will be ordering a Henry holster next week. Does anyone have pics of the different options? Partial...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[SmileDocHill]

My search failed to find that thread. Thanks! Ordered the flint holster, added some additional belt attachment options also.

 

[jagee]

I came to this thread to say "Ask @chezuki" ...but he beat me here.

 

[Basher]

JM Custom Kydex is highly regarded by many instructors and industry professionals. I run several and love them. Tenicor also makes some solid options.

 

[rjlee92836]

I haven't found a thread dedicated to this. What are your thoughts on different designs, brands, and systems for appendix carry holsters? I know it is unavoidable but I'd like to avoid filling a drawer full of holsters before finding one that works for me. To that end, I'm in the data/information gathering stage. What I'm wanting to carry: S & W, M & P 9mm full size. I have one with and one without optic but I'm not looking for you to find me a specific holster, rather looking to have a conversation and gather data on appendix carry rigs in general.

Carrying a light as well? I have recently switched over to Phlster Floodlight IWB/Appendix. Not Firearm specific, rather light specific. Variety of firearms fit if you are using the light it's retention is designed around.

The adjustability is good, am carrying G17 with RDS & Streamlight TLR1-HL. Had a problem with other holsters that were model specific that accommodated a light having such tight retention (and not being able to loosen) that I was yanking my pants up with my draw.
Phlster Floodlight has models to fit these lights:

• Surefire X300U A / B weapon light
• Streamlight TLR-1/TLR-1 HL
• Modlite PL350

Confirmed pistol fit list:
1911 and 2011 pistols
Glock 19/17/34 (and .40 and .357 variants)
Glock 20/21
S&W M&P and SD series pistols
HK VP9, VP40, and P30
FN 509 and FNS
CZ P10, P07, P09, 75 SP01
Sig P226, 229, 220, and P320
Walther PPQ (any gen)
Polymer 80
Beretta 92, M9, PX4, APX
XD and XDM
Can include the VP9 Longslide as well, and the end of slide does not stick out of the holster. Tested that yesterday.

 

[SOUP]

I’ll throw the floodlight out there too. I can put an x300 on any mid/full-size gun I want and wear this holster.

 

[Latewatch]

Tier 1 MSP also works with multiple handguns based on the WML. Excellent holster

 

[SmileDocHill]

From the theead in the link above

I just so happen to be looking for a holster when this thread got bumped, read it and decided this sounds like a good option for what I'm looking for. After procrastinating for a couple days, I sat down and ordered one today got the email order confirmation right away at 11:06am and at 1:00pm received another email with tracking # saying its shipping today!!
Nothing I love more than finding a small business I can support that does it better than the big guys!

You weren't kidding. I ordered this weekend, I sporadically check my email and saw one today from them (sent yesterday). It's not the "we got your order" email, it's the "will be there today " email! Lol. That's too fast. :-)

I do usually have a wml on this gun. Going to see how everything fits without it first. (It's not that I don't have plenty of room in that area...)

 

[trader]

ohhh, i've always been too afraid of point my gun loaded at the "lil fella". talk about causing "shrinkage!"

 

[Gabriel]

I have a Tier 1 Xyphos and like it quite a bit. It was ordered for a G19, but for some reason it has the extra length so a 17 fits in it.

 

[Gabriel]

ohhh, i've always been too afraid of point my gun loaded at the "lil fella". talk about causing "shrinkage!"

This isn't the "I'm scared of my gun" thread. Move on.

 

[1nderbeard]

I am comfortable with a snubby AIWB but I've never been able to get used to a full size double stack. Just feels like I'm getting pinched every time I move.

 

[trader]

This isn't the "I'm scared of my gun" thread. Move on.

your ok with a loaded gun pointed at your most personal body part? ok happy shooting then LOL

 

[Gabriel]

I am comfortable with a snubby AIWB but I've never been able to get used to a full size double stack. Just feels like I'm getting pinched every time I move.

I do prefer carrying my 48, but the 19 holster isn't bad.

 

[Gabriel]

your ok with a loaded gun pointed at your most personal body part? ok happy shooting then LOL

You should stick to the fudd threads. Look for anything started by Trapper Jim.

 

[G582]

The guy was just joking. Give him a break

 

[chezuki]

your ok with a loaded gun pointed at your most personal body part? ok happy shooting then LOL

Just make sure not to carry anything with a decocker.

 

[ECS686]

I run a Don Hume 715 with a M&P 9 and a Advantage Kydex with a M&P 45

 

[Jeffforpresident]

Everybody has already offered some great options, but I can’t say enough about Tier One concealment. I have a drawer of holsters but that stopped once I got one of their sidecars. Sidecar holster are the ONLY way to carry appendix. It spreads the weight out on your belt line and especially if you are wanting to carry full size I would definitely try one. They are expensive but buy once, cry once.