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Posted: 4/11/2016 7:58:03 PM EDT
Trying it out with my G19 the gun is a little too big, but I think I might like it with something like a 43. My gut is kind of large though.
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Posted: 4/11/2016 8:00:13 PM EDT
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Trying it out with my G19 the gun is a little too big, but I think I might like it with something like a 43. My gut is kind of large though. I'm in the process of losing weight, but I have carried appendix, glock 26 and 19 fine. My heaviest was 250lbs. I am 5'11". Losing weight has made it more comfortable but concealment hasn't changed much. |
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Posted: 4/11/2016 8:55:33 PM EDT
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I am 6 feet tall and around 225. So I have a gut. I am currently AIWB a Shield as a type this and its pretty comfortable. I have tried AIWB a Glock 19, but it seemed to wide and long. So it constantly felt like it was rubbing the inside of my thigh and hitting my femur and pelvis. Not comfortable.
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Posted: 4/11/2016 9:09:27 PM EDT
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I'm 5' 11", 185lbs, and AIWB a Glock 23 most days.
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Posted: 4/11/2016 9:13:16 PM EDT
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44" waist and I carry a Glock 19, Dan Wesson VBOB and a Sig 320C all AIWB. My holster is worn between 1:30 and 2:30 on my belt between my first belt loop and my hip. Shoulder surgery forced me to start carrying like this and I wouldn't do it any other way now. When I'm not carrying AIWB, it's either a Glock 43 or Sig 938 in my pocket.
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Posted: 4/11/2016 9:42:12 PM EDT
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I am 6 feet tall and around 225. So I have a gut. I am currently AIWB a Shield as a type this and its pretty comfortable. I have tried AIWB a Glock 19, but it seemed to wide and long. So it constantly felt like it was rubbing the inside of my thigh and hitting my femur and pelvis. Not comfortable. For a Glock 19 you week need to move it closer to midline. |
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Posted: 4/11/2016 10:57:14 PM EDT
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Appendix carried my 43 in a Sticky Holster all day today, and it was very comfortable. I can attribute some of that to the Sticky Holster though. I'd say I have a bit of a gut (it's definitely not flat haha). I could wear the 43 as a necklace though and it would conceal. So easy.
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Posted: 4/12/2016 9:31:52 AM EDT
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I don't see how you guys carry that way, I cant do it, I have a g19 OWB.
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Posted: 4/12/2016 9:44:28 AM EDT
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What holsters are you guys using?
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Posted: 4/12/2016 9:53:59 AM EDT
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6'1" and 230 here.
I enjoy AIWB. |
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Posted: 4/12/2016 12:10:57 PM EDT
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5'11" and 200 pounds. Love aiwb and have carried that way for about 5 years. Currently carrying a Kriss Sphinx SDP Compact with surefire XC1.
Sometimes carrying deeper/lower helps. |
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Posted: 4/12/2016 1:54:01 PM EDT
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What holsters are you guys using? You have to have the right holster. If you try to use a regular IWB for AIWB, it may not have features optimized for AIWB at best, and at worst it is a pain in the crotch. On second thought, at worst you put a bullet through your femoral and die. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/12/2016 2:01:34 PM EDT
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Appendix carried my 43 in a Sticky Holster all day today, and it was very comfortable. I can attribute some of that to the Sticky Holster though. I'd say I have a bit of a gut (it's definitely not flat haha). I could wear the 43 as a necklace though and it would conceal. So easy. It usually isn't difficult to carry a BUG (g43, pf9, 442/642) aiwb. But where AIWB shines is the ability to carry a mid- to full-sized gun with no to minimal printing. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/12/2016 3:18:17 PM EDT
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5'11" 225lbs, I carry AIWB at about 12/12:30 position in a incog or recently my T-Rex Sidecar.
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Posted: 4/12/2016 4:04:41 PM EDT
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If your gut is big enough to prevent you carrying IWB, the most significant threat to your life cannot be neutralized with a handgun.
However, you may prefer OWB. |
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Posted: 4/12/2016 7:37:21 PM EDT
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I don't see how you guys carry that way, I cant do it, I have a g19 OWB. I don't get it either. Us old timers WILL NOT COMPLY! lol. I've tried it and even wanted to like it. Couldn't do it with my 19 or 43. I have 2 appendix holsters currently. I like them a lot if worn at 3 o'clock but that's not what this post is about. FYI I'm not exactly skinny but I'm not heavy by any means. I'm about 5'11 and 165-175lbs not sure exactly. I have a very small gut. I think it comes down to body shape and type. I have very bad posture and that might be why it doesn't work for me. If I straighten out my back and stand straight and tall it seems to fit comfortably but that's just not natural for me., |
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Posted: 4/12/2016 11:03:27 PM EDT
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It usually isn't difficult to carry a BUG (g43, pf9, 442/642) aiwb. But where AIWB shines is the ability to carry a mid- to full-sized gun with no to minimal printing. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Appendix carried my 43 in a Sticky Holster all day today, and it was very comfortable. I can attribute some of that to the Sticky Holster though. I'd say I have a bit of a gut (it's definitely not flat haha). I could wear the 43 as a necklace though and it would conceal. So easy. It usually isn't difficult to carry a BUG (g43, pf9, 442/642) aiwb. But where AIWB shines is the ability to carry a mid- to full-sized gun with no to minimal printing. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I'm going to mess around some with my G19 and appendix. I have an Incog but I've been using it for 3 o'clock carry so I'm going to convert it back. I think the slide/barrel length on a G19 is too long for me to comfortably sit down with it, which is why I think something like a G43 would work well. I'm jonesing for a Springfield EMP bad too though. 
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Posted: 4/12/2016 11:58:45 PM EDT
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I'm approx. 5'9" and currently 186 lbs. I carry a Glock 19 in a JM Custom AIWB holster at about the 2:00 position. Minimal printing, very comfortable, and just a solid set-up with my Ares Ranger belt.
I'm on the wait list for a G43 which will absolutely disappear in the same position. |
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Posted: 4/13/2016 12:34:08 AM EDT
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I'm using a Zorn Skinny Rig, CCC Shaggy, Garret Silent Thunder and a homemade kydex holster. Each seems to be suited to pistol I carry in it for one reason or another.
Although, my favorite has to be the holster I made for my Sig 320. 
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Posted: 4/13/2016 12:55:14 AM EDT
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The AIWB-CDA II is the best I found. http://jrcholsters.com/holsters/inside-the-waistband (sorry, the link button is locking up my iPad).
The other brands I tried printed or made me look pregnant. The CDA II makes my V-bob disappear. Once adjusted for me (no others offer this much adjustment), no sagging, no shifting, no outward canting, and no printing. ETA: 6'2" 205... Not skinny. |
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Posted: 4/13/2016 1:00:43 AM EDT
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I have a bit of a gut, and believe it or not appendix carry with a Glock 17 is actually more comfortable for me than my Glock 19.
Sitting down does take some getting used to, but it gets better. |
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Posted: 4/13/2016 1:02:18 AM EDT
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The AIWB-CDA II is the best I found. http://jrcholsters.com/holsters/inside-the-waistband (sorry, the link button is locking up my iPad). The other brands I tried printed or made me look pregnant. The CDA II makes my V-bob disappear. Once adjusted for me (no others offer this much adjustment), no sagging, no shifting, no outward canting, and no printing. ETA: 6'2" 205... Not skinny. May have to look into the CDA II for my VBOB as well. ETA: How well does that belt loop hide on the CDA II? It looks huge. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 3:13:21 AM EDT
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5'7" 200lbs 34 waist.
I often carry my full-sized M&P9 in a RCS Vanguard II. If you've got low cut jeans, you're gonna have a bad time. |
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Posted: 4/14/2016 10:33:51 AM EDT
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5'7" 200lbs 34 waist. I often carry my full-sized M&P9 in a RCS Vanguard II. If you've got low cut jeans, you're gonna have a bad time. sorry.... this just doesn't not compute... 
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Posted: 4/14/2016 11:38:55 AM EDT
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5'7" 200lbs 34 waist. I often carry my full-sized M&P9 in a RCS Vanguard II. If you've got low cut jeans, you're gonna have a bad time. sorry.... this just doesn't not compute... Want pics? 
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Posted: 4/14/2016 1:44:19 PM EDT
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5'7" 200lbs 34 waist. I often carry my full-sized M&P9 in a RCS Vanguard II. If you've got low cut jeans, you're gonna have a bad time. sorry.... this just doesn't not compute... Want pics? 
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Posted: 4/14/2016 3:40:42 PM EDT
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5'7" 200lbs 34 waist. I often carry my full-sized M&P9 in a RCS Vanguard II. If you've got low cut jeans, you're gonna have a bad time. sorry.... this just doesn't not compute... Want pics? Is this you ? 
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Posted: 4/14/2016 5:02:11 PM EDT
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Dammit, where's the eye bleach!!!
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Posted: 4/14/2016 5:52:03 PM EDT
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5'7" 200lbs 34 waist. I often carry my full-sized M&P9 in a RCS Vanguard II. If you've got low cut jeans, you're gonna have a bad time. sorry.... this just doesn't not compute... Want pics? Is this you ? https://sarajoredlocks.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/photo-fat_gut_floppin_tight_pants_large.jpg?w=328&h=268 I shared that in confidence 
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Posted: 4/15/2016 6:26:25 AM EDT
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It all depends on how you are built & proportioned as to whether it will be comfortable for you. If you wear your jeans low cut, you may have a bad time. On the other hand, if you wear high-waisted pants like 5.11s or some others, the gun will sit high and rest around your lower ribcage/upper abdomen area.
At 6' and 190lbs im not skinny, but im not fat either. I carry a Trex sidecar everyday with a G19 and spare mag. Occasionally I carry my 19 w/APL on it in the same brand holster, and it is noticeable more uncomfortable due to the added length of holster for the weaponlight. |
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Posted: 4/15/2016 11:55:01 AM EDT
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It all depends on how you are built & proportioned as to whether it will be comfortable for you. If you wear your jeans low cut, you may have a bad time. On the other hand, if you wear high-waisted pants like 5.11s or some others, the gun will sit high and rest around your lower ribcage/upper abdomen area. At 6' and 190lbs im not skinny, but im not fat either. I carry a Trex sidecar everyday with a G19 and spare mag. Occasionally I carry my 19 w/APL on it in the same brand holster, and it is noticeable more uncomfortable due to the added length of holster for the weaponlight. After messing around some more with my G19 and incog, I think where you wear your pants is one of the more important aspects. I wear my jeans around my waist, so they sit kind of low. If I pull them up its more comfortable but I don't know how I would get them to stay, plus it makes me feel like Steve Erkel.
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Posted: 4/18/2016 7:00:59 AM EDT
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After messing around some more with my G19 and incog, I think where you wear your pants is one of the more important aspects. I wear my jeans around my waist, so they sit kind of low. If I pull them up its more comfortable but I don't know how I would get them to stay, plus it makes me feel like Steve Erkel. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It all depends on how you are built & proportioned as to whether it will be comfortable for you. If you wear your jeans low cut, you may have a bad time. On the other hand, if you wear high-waisted pants like 5.11s or some others, the gun will sit high and rest around your lower ribcage/upper abdomen area. At 6' and 190lbs im not skinny, but im not fat either. I carry a Trex sidecar everyday with a G19 and spare mag. Occasionally I carry my 19 w/APL on it in the same brand holster, and it is noticeable more uncomfortable due to the added length of holster for the weaponlight. After messing around some more with my G19 and incog, I think where you wear your pants is one of the more important aspects. I wear my jeans around my waist, so they sit kind of low. If I pull them up its more comfortable but I don't know how I would get them to stay, plus it makes me feel like Steve Erkel. I wear my pants similarly, and still never liked my Incog. I waited like 6 weeks for it and then never carried it, so its in my holster bin for now. I always carry appendix no matter the weapon, and I find that for my body its more comfortable to wear my pants around the hips instead of higher. This is because if I wear pants that sit higher, the muzzle end of the holster digs into the soft tissue below my beltline worse. I don't know, that sounds crazy but I cant think of a better way to put it into words  Just something every person has to play around with and find for themselves.
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Posted: 4/18/2016 12:39:27 PM EDT
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I wear my pants similarly, and still never liked my Incog. I waited like 6 weeks for it and then never carried it, so its in my holster bin for now. I always carry appendix no matter the weapon, and I find that for my body its more comfortable to wear my pants around the hips instead of higher. This is because if I wear pants that sit higher, the muzzle end of the holster digs into the soft tissue below my beltline worse. I don't know, that sounds crazy but I cant think of a better way to put it into words Just something every person has to play around with and find for themselves.Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It all depends on how you are built & proportioned as to whether it will be comfortable for you. If you wear your jeans low cut, you may have a bad time. On the other hand, if you wear high-waisted pants like 5.11s or some others, the gun will sit high and rest around your lower ribcage/upper abdomen area. At 6' and 190lbs im not skinny, but im not fat either. I carry a Trex sidecar everyday with a G19 and spare mag. Occasionally I carry my 19 w/APL on it in the same brand holster, and it is noticeable more uncomfortable due to the added length of holster for the weaponlight. After messing around some more with my G19 and incog, I think where you wear your pants is one of the more important aspects. I wear my jeans around my waist, so they sit kind of low. If I pull them up its more comfortable but I don't know how I would get them to stay, plus it makes me feel like Steve Erkel. I wear my pants similarly, and still never liked my Incog. I waited like 6 weeks for it and then never carried it, so its in my holster bin for now. I always carry appendix no matter the weapon, and I find that for my body its more comfortable to wear my pants around the hips instead of higher. This is because if I wear pants that sit higher, the muzzle end of the holster digs into the soft tissue below my beltline worse. I don't know, that sounds crazy but I cant think of a better way to put it into words Just something every person has to play around with and find for themselves.I found that the Incong dug into my leg while sitting down with my jeans that low. What holster are you using? |
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Posted: 4/18/2016 6:09:38 PM EDT
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May have to look into the CDA II for my VBOB as well. ETA: How well does that belt loop hide on the CDA II? It looks huge. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The AIWB-CDA II is the best I found. http://jrcholsters.com/holsters/inside-the-waistband (sorry, the link button is locking up my iPad). The other brands I tried printed or made me look pregnant. The CDA II makes my V-bob disappear. Once adjusted for me (no others offer this much adjustment), no sagging, no shifting, no outward canting, and no printing. ETA: 6'2" 205... Not skinny. May have to look into the CDA II for my VBOB as well. ETA: How well does that belt loop hide on the CDA II? It looks huge. Using a tape measure, not calipers, it is 3/32" thick and is invisible under UA. What aides in that is Jim will ask you how thick your belt is and make the loop accordingly. It makes for a tight fit and helps concealability. I tried a very popular kydex brand and their belt loop made it look like I was wearing a pager. |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:36:55 AM EDT
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I found that the Incong dug into my leg while sitting down with my jeans that low. What holster are you using? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It all depends on how you are built & proportioned as to whether it will be comfortable for you. If you wear your jeans low cut, you may have a bad time. On the other hand, if you wear high-waisted pants like 5.11s or some others, the gun will sit high and rest around your lower ribcage/upper abdomen area. At 6' and 190lbs im not skinny, but im not fat either. I carry a Trex sidecar everyday with a G19 and spare mag. Occasionally I carry my 19 w/APL on it in the same brand holster, and it is noticeable more uncomfortable due to the added length of holster for the weaponlight. After messing around some more with my G19 and incog, I think where you wear your pants is one of the more important aspects. I wear my jeans around my waist, so they sit kind of low. If I pull them up its more comfortable but I don't know how I would get them to stay, plus it makes me feel like Steve Erkel. I wear my pants similarly, and still never liked my Incog. I waited like 6 weeks for it and then never carried it, so its in my holster bin for now. I always carry appendix no matter the weapon, and I find that for my body its more comfortable to wear my pants around the hips instead of higher. This is because if I wear pants that sit higher, the muzzle end of the holster digs into the soft tissue below my beltline worse. I don't know, that sounds crazy but I cant think of a better way to put it into words Just something every person has to play around with and find for themselves.I found that the Incong dug into my leg while sitting down with my jeans that low. What holster are you using? You wont like what I have to say then because I hate my Incog haha. I waited like 6 weeks for it, and cant get it to conceal worth a crap for me so ive never worn it. I use a Trex Arms sidecar for my G19, which is my daily carry. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 2:54:15 AM EDT
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I'm skinny and find AIWB the least painful method of IWB carry. Still uncomfortable when sitting down. I think it depends on how high or low your waistline is.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:05:29 AM EDT
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I'm skinny and find AIWB the least painful method of IWB carry. Still uncomfortable when sitting down. I think it depends on how high or low your waistline is. I agree with that for sure. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 5:28:46 PM EDT
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5' 10" 230LBS and appendix carry a G27 in a Contact Concealment AP Holster. Find it to be very comfortable. I also run my spare magazine IWB as well in the CC IWB Mag holder.
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Posted: 4/23/2016 1:38:10 PM EDT
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At 5'10" and 150lb's I find a slightly longer barreled pistol or slightly longer holster helps keeping the butt of the pistol tucked in but either short or long slide seem to pretty comfortable. And it was about the same when I was 25lb's heavier.
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Posted: 4/23/2016 10:03:25 PM EDT
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5'8 and 200lbs, and I occasionally AIWB a 43 in a DSG CDC holster as well as a CDC mag carrier. It's comfortable enough, but I've found slightly offsetting the holster a bit to the left (I'm a southpaw) and mag carrier to the right makes it much more so.
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Posted: 5/3/2016 11:59:38 PM EDT
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5'7" 200lbs 34 waist. I often carry my full-sized M&P9 in a RCS Vanguard II. If you've got low cut jeans, you're gonna have a bad time. No way |
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Posted: 5/4/2016 12:01:00 AM EDT
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5'7" 200lbs 34 waist. I often carry my full-sized M&P9 in a RCS Vanguard II. If you've got low cut jeans, you're gonna have a bad time. sorry.... this just doesn't not compute... Want pics? http://www.glamour.com/images/fashion/2013/08/muffin-top-w724.jpg That's funny right there |
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Posted: 5/4/2016 1:13:42 AM EDT
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carry at about 2:30, with a goodly amount of forward cant works pretty well.
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Posted: 5/13/2016 12:44:45 PM EDT
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6'3" 180lbs and I still can't get appendix carry to be comfortable.
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Posted: 5/13/2016 2:23:26 PM EDT
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5'6" ~160#. Dont really have a belly.
I tried for fucking ever to carry appendix. Holster selection is absolutely everything, along with a belt with some "give". I honestly think the reason I "failed" at appendix for so long is holster that sucked for AIWB and also using a super stiff belt like I had for carrying IWB @ 3oclock all the time. Just my take away from someone who tried for a year or two to get it to work. I now have been AIWB for several weeks. Its comy. Its highly concealable. Its faster. Every holster I tried that failed I knew it was going to suck in the firt 5 min of wearing it. I carry a Browning Hi-Power. So a good sized pistol. |
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Posted: 5/16/2016 9:49:17 AM EDT
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You can be chubby and successfully AIWB. I'm way too chubby and I do it daily.
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Posted: 5/16/2016 4:02:07 PM EDT
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5'7" 200lbs 34 waist. I often carry my full-sized M&P9 in a RCS Vanguard II. If you've got low cut jeans, you're gonna have a bad time. No way I'm at ~215 today all dressed up wearing 36x30s with my TRP in a Supertuck at 3 oclock. Swap the 1911 and holster for the M&P in the VGII and the 34s are just fine 
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Posted: 5/19/2016 8:55:17 AM EDT
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I'm 6'1" and 230. |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 4:00:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI think your holster is on the wrong side
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Posted: 5/20/2016 8:29:49 AM EDT
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Ive tried to do it as well, but my gut does push on the gun and push it into me, especially when sitting. I can handle it standing, still wasn't the most comfy.
I am losing some weight, so that will help, but thats another thread. I've tried with a G19/OTG combo and it didn't work well, currently perusing a smaller, strictly carry gun so I will try it again (all of my gear has changed in the last few months) |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 8:30:32 AM EDT
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