Concealed carry holster

[jaxbusa]

I recently purchased a Glock 43X as a concealed carry gun to replace my Glock 27. I carried the 27 for several years in a Don Hume holster in the appendix area like this:

This is the holster I used:

I liked it so much I got one for the new gun, but I’m still open to other options. I want to know what holster you use, where you wear it and how you like it.



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[svtfocus2cobra]

I have a Galco Horsehide IWB that I wear just behind my right hip. There is nothing really that comfortable about wearing a holster but it doesn't bother me anymore. I have had it for almost 5 years now, wearing it every single day, and it still feels relatively new.

 

[SolarYellow]

I've only used Hume holsters for revolvers and they certainly stood up to the abuse.

 

[nickf2005]

Crossbreed supertuck for my XDs carried at 8:00. #southpaw

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[Pribilof]

Been using Vedder LightTuck (love it) but recently switched to a Tier1 Axis Slim. Most comfortable way to carry a spare mag that I've found.

 

[VENOM1]

I also carry a Vedder LightTuck just behind my right hip and carry a Vedder double spare mag carrier just behind my left hip. I’ve owned about every type of IWB holster and manufacturer.

I also currently own The Holster Company OWB holster for one of my other guns and absolutely love it. They’re a Michigan based company and it’s quite possibly the nicest holster I’ve owned. Furthermore, although I’ve never owned one, a couple buddies swear by Stealthgear holsters.


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[wizbangdoodle]

Alien Gear IWB just behind right hip. Best holster I've used.

 

[CLN 6R]

I use a Rawdog tactical IWB holster carrying appendix. I liked a few others but not many options for my Beretta PX4 Storm Compact. Plus I like the Carbon fiber.

 

[GodStang]

Crossbreed also:

 

[jmsa540]

Aliengear

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[MarcSpaz]

The Galco Royal Guard is the best IWB holster I have used in 29 years. The Galco King Tuk and the Crossbreed are the second best IWB holsters I have used... but I don't recommend those for appendix carry.

 

[CobraBob]

I've never tried an IWB...yet. My daily carry S&W Shield lives in an Azula 2-Slot OWB holster. Great fit and it's comfortable, but there are more blemishes in the leather than I like. On the backside there's a leather extension that covers the rear slide. Helps prevent chafing.

And for my HK VP9SK, I have a Nightingale Griffon V OWB holster. The craftsmanship is superb and it's comfortable.

 

[OETKB]

I might harsh somebody's mellow here. I used to carry appendix.

Some of the best trainers I know won't allow appendix carry in their classes. Like Ken Hackathorn as I recall.

I have a friend who is a master class shooter and he was working on his draw. Put four holes in his leg. If he was carrying AIWB, that could have been a hole in his pee pee, maybe femoral artery, and so on...

 

[MarcSpaz]

I might harsh somebody's mellow here. I used to carry appendix.

Some of the best trainers I know won't allow appendix carry in their classes. Like Ken Hackathorn as I recall.

I have a friend who is a master class shooter and he was working on his draw. Put four holes in his leg. If he was carrying AIWB, that could have been a hole in his pee pee, maybe femoral artery, and so on...

I am not a fan of appendix carry for those very reasons. I don't even like IWB carry due to degree of difficulty to re-holstering. Most IWB holsters don't allow for easy one-handed re-holster. Also, many IWB holsters invariably force the muzzle to point at your body.

The reason I like the Royal Guard is because while holstering and carrying, if the holster is used correctly, its impossible to point the weapon at yourself.

 

[2000GTSTANG]

I should probably try some others but this is my only holster I have. I use it to carry my G33 appendix style. Super minimalistic and is easy to wear around in the summer with just a tank top or whatever covering the end of gun.

Raven Vanguard 2

 

[svtfocus2cobra]

I might harsh somebody's mellow here. I used to carry appendix.

Some of the best trainers I know won't allow appendix carry in their classes. Like Ken Hackathorn as I recall.

I have a friend who is a master class shooter and he was working on his draw. Put four holes in his leg. If he was carrying AIWB, that could have been a hole in his pee pee, maybe femoral artery, and so on...

If I didnt carry condition 1 with no safety I wouldn't mind appendix. I'm not concerned I would ever ND myself but there is no way Im taking that slim chance of blowing my dick off. I've seen a video of a guy who ND'd at appendix and it just made me cringe.

It's not much of a difference but going to index from the holster there is not as natural as if it is on your hip. At least for me.

 

[MFE]

This Melder Practical is my favorite so far. Comfortably holding an SR9c with adjustable-tension retention.

 

[ViperRed91GT]

Alien Gear IWB just behind right hip. Best holster I've used.

Same. Shapeshift 4.0, .45 XDS.

 

[nickf2005]

I might harsh somebody's mellow here. I used to carry appendix.

Some of the best trainers I know won't allow appendix carry in their classes. Like Ken Hackathorn as I recall.

I have a friend who is a master class shooter and he was working on his draw. Put four holes in his leg. If he was carrying AIWB, that could have been a hole in his pee pee, maybe femoral artery, and so on...

Maybe it's because I'm too fat, but I tried appendix location with an unloaded firearm once. Not comfortable whatsoever. When sitting the muzzle is pointing right at your internals. Not a good feeling.

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[jaxbusa]

I might harsh somebody's mellow here. I used to carry appendix.

Some of the best trainers I know won't allow appendix carry in their classes. Like Ken Hackathorn as I recall.

I have a friend who is a master class shooter and he was working on his draw. Put four holes in his leg. If he was carrying AIWB, that could have been a hole in his pee pee, maybe femoral artery, and so on...

My mellow will be fine and I appreciate your reply. I definitely think about where the muzzle is pointed. I only work on my draw with an empty gun and the Don Hume holster is very stiff as to not push on the trigger. I also like that the Glock has a trigger safety Incase the holster gets a little flimsy near the trigger guard over the years.


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