Appendix carry guys, what holster?

[dudley0]

Well since I guess I am in for the AIWB carry I have narrowed it to these few vendors:

JM Custom Kydex

Comp-Tac 2-O'Clock

Shaggy

In no particular order. Well, maybe a little order as I like the customization that JM uses. I can have an extra wedge built in to help push the grip into the gut. All of these have a wait time but the Comp-Tac is in days not weeks.

Was going to go with a local version but worry about the sharp edges and the customization again, as well as how sturdy the entire thing will be.

Looked a little at a few WTS places like here, PF and Arfcom but nobody is getting rid of the right rig. Can't get lucky like chezuki did and find a decent one, especially at half the price.

 

[Fordtough25]

What's the main benefit of carrying AIWB?

 

[lovemachine]

What's the main benefit of carrying AIWB?

Easier to conceal. Easier to access gun. Easier to access gun with either hand. Can draw gun while laying down or even against a wall. You can also defend you gun better from an attacker while keeping your gun in front of you.

 

[iChokePeople]

What's the main benefit of carrying AIWB?

The look on a woman's face after she hugs you.

 

[rhino]

I have loops with snaps on all of my holsters now. Whenever I've tried rigid belt clips or loops, whether bent kydex or some similar polymer, I have broken them on a regular basis. I did it so much on my beloved Ky-Tac Braveheart that David Elderton created the "rhino-proof" version with loops and snaps. After that, I either converted what I had or bought new holsters with loops.

 

[rhino]

The look on a woman's face after she hugs you.

ICP never disappoints.

 

[iChokePeople]

ICP never disappoints.

That's what she said.

 

[lovemachine]

I have loops with snaps on all of my holsters now. Whenever I've tried rigid belt clips or loops, whether bent kydex or some similar polymer, I have broken them on a regular basis. I did it so much on my beloved Ky-Tac Braveheart that David Elderton created the "rhino-proof" version with loops and snaps. After that, I either converted what I had or bought new holsters with loops.

What about struts with loops? That's how the Phlster Access is that I'm testing out.

 

[rhino]

What about struts with loops? That's how the Phlster Access is that I'm testing out.

Depends on the design. Struts can make 'em tuckable, but sometimes the design puts too much stress on them. Others . . . good to go.

 

[iChokePeople]

Depends on the design. Struts can make 'em tuckable, but sometimes the design puts too much stress on them. Others . . . good to go.

Have you tried the Raven ACR?

 

[lovemachine]

Depends on the design. Struts can make 'em tuckable, but sometimes the design puts too much stress on them. Others . . . good to go.

These struts are made by Raven Concealment.

 

[lovemachine]

Have you tried the Raven ACR?

I have!

 

[rhino]

Have you tried the Raven ACR?

No, but for over a year I used a right/left pair from another maker (Zero Concealment Systems) whose design (at that time) was almost identical. They were comfy and worked well, but I broke the part that connects the holster body to the trailing strut and belt loops several times. They have since changed their design, it works better, and takes less belt space. I use their new design on the left side and a Henry Holsters on the right (because I don't have a left handed Henry yet).

 

[dudley0]

Do the snaps last? I always worry that they will no longer stay together.

 

[rhino]

Do the snaps last? I always worry that they will no longer stay together.

If you get decent quality. They will easily outlast leather straps. Whether or not they will last as long as some of the newer polymer straps, we shall see!

Sometimes the one-way snaps seem like they are worn out, but you just need to rotate the little ring inside so that it's aligned properly.

 

[dudley0]

No, but for over a year I used a right/left pair from another maker (Zero Concealment Systems) whose design (at that time) was almost identical. They were comfy and worked well, but I broke the part that connects the holster body to the trailing strut and belt loops several times. They have since changed their design, it works better, and takes less belt space. I use their new design on the left side and a Henry Holsters on the right (because I don't have a left handed Henry yet).

Am I reading this right? You carry dual AIWB at the same time?

 

[lovemachine]

Am I reading this right? You carry dual AIWB at the same time?

The thing about rhino is that he carries multiple guns, knives and flashlights because he has a small.......uhhh....he carries multiple items.

 

[lovemachine]

 

[dudley0]

That being the case I should be able to wear a couple extra firearms and another knife.... wait... ummm, nevermind

 

[iChokePeople]

Am I reading this right? You carry dual AIWB at the same time?