I cant either & not willing to keep buying new gear to make it work. I am just fine at 3:00. I feel it covers more bases in my day to day carry than AIWB.

 

The only gun I have found comfortable carrying AIWB is my Ruger LCP. I have not found a holster that is comfortable with my Shield in that position. Like you, I don't want to keep buying different holsters to try and make work.

 

When I first start carrying AIWB I tried a few different Kydex rigs and just couldn't get comfortable. I went to a minimalist Kusiak leather IWB tuckable holster and once I got the ride height right it has worked for years. I did change the clip to a J-hook. I tried a Kusiak with the claw and it didn't work, so I went back to the original Kusiak. I have a good mission belts click belt that works well for keeping my pants up and keeping the cr920 from moving around. It works for me - walking around, sitting and driving either the truck, the vette or riding the bikes.

Edit to add: I originally carried in the Kusiak at 4-4:30 so I was used to the holster. I just slid it around and asjusted the ride height and canr a bit.

 

I'm too often in a weird position to carry appendix regularly . I mean if I was just walking around all day, driving, or taking the wife out to dinner or standing in front of a mirror, drawing my gun, or looking at myself or whatever , lol, sure. But I'm a working man. I'm squatting, bending, turning, lifting, carrying, hauling, climbing, driving, sitting...down on one knee, or both. Just too active to carry my gun in my belly. Try cutting firewood or laying a stone floor or mechanicking with that set up in your way all day. It's a city boy easy life thing I reckon, with comfortable loafers and slacks I suppose. Lol. (Joking).
Just not for me and my lifestyle. I'm strong side or cross draw, depending.
*Not a dig on anyone for their carry style. Whatever works for you, do it. *

 

Whew........ it's not just me.

What is the deal with appendix carry? FBI research says 3 o'clock OWB is the way to go. I personally do 4-5 IWB (it also tucks in nicely there when in a car in the space that can fit right where the seat belt goes).

Tactically, if caught off guard I can feign going for my wallet in my right rear pocket and wa-la. Once one pulls their shirt up I would think the other guy is going to catch on before the draw is complete. I guess that's just me.

 

Whew........ it's not just me.

What is the deal with appendix carry? FBI research says 3 o'clock OWB is the way to go. I personally do 4-5 IWB (it also tucks in nicely there when in a car in the space that can fit right where the seat belt goes).

Tactically, if caught off guard I can feign going for my wallet in my right rear pocket and wa-la. Once one pulls their shirt up I would think the other guy is going to catch on before the draw is complete. I guess that's just me.

FBI research ? Or was that for agents who open carry with a sports coat /jacket as a cover garment who don’t worry about “printing” or other “he has a gun” factors.
One reason why LE likes the “fbi cant on the strong side is the gun is further away from the threat . , making it harder for them to grab. As opposed to drawing the gun on an armed individual where a gun grab isn’t likely. I have carried with both styles. I draw appendix faster but it’s easier for the threat to interrupt that draw than the strong side 3 -5 o’clock.
Both can be fast however. Tom Cruise does a fast strong side draw in Colatteral.

I’m not that fast especially in a IWB holster. I need a IWB or even better concealment in my environment.
Appendix IWB is faster and can be drawn while seated without “announcing “ I am drawing a gun .

 

I went back to my 3:30 to 4:00-ish position. So much less drama. I can't draw from AIWB while sitting anyway, 4:00 is more feasible. I'm thinking of putting a "car gun" into service so that would solve that issue regardless.

I have a G26 that I plan to attach a light to. So I am looking for a holster that accodates that. Comp-tac doesn't make one, WTP does, but I like the option of split clips on the Comp-tac. We shall see how that goes...

Thanks for the replies thus far.

 

I went back to my 3:30 to 4:00-ish position. So much less drama. I can't draw from AIWB while sitting anyway, 4:00 is more feasible. I'm thinking of putting a "car gun" into service so that would solve that issue regardless.

I have a G26 that I plan to attach a light to. So I am looking for a holster that accodates that. Comp-tac doesn't make one, WTP does, but I like the option of split clips on the Comp-tac. We shall see how that goes...

Thanks for the replies thus far.

TLR-6 will probably be your best option for a light. It's only 100 lumens but for ccw use should be sufficient. I bought one for my 43 and one came with a 26 I bought. Good luck.

 

Yessiree. My best friend prefers IWB. 4 O’clock. Feels like it’s more within his “bodily orbit” and more secure. And less likely to be spotted. He’s been CCW for less than a year.

I’ve been carrying since 2009. I tried IWB a couple of times. Naw. Even if it worked, I still prefer an OWB, pulled in tight, at 3 O’clock. It just seems “right.”

And I tend to wear longer/looser upper body garments than does he. Not specifically for CCW. Just naturally. You might spot it. With X-ray Vision.

 

AIWB is all good till you need to sit down lol

 

How about riding a bike?

Working on a car?

 

I have kydex's for all my carry guns, 43, 26, max 9 etc, but I prefer galco iwb at 1 o'clock. Been carrying this way since '99. But I am 6'2", I can't carry any other way.

 

I'm an entire foot shorter than you. Hence the reason for my concerns.

 

No, I’m not crazy here. Honestly try a larger gun. Larger size compact or full size pistol. Im kinda “odd” shaped too sadly and the larger the pistol the better and more comfortable it is for me AIWB.

 

I am 5'5" the most comfortable and easiest position for me to conceal is 2:30 iwb hides better owb more comfortable.

 

200-3:00 OWB I can figure out cover for any season. As tucked in shirts are out of style anyway.

My wardrobe selection would be much larger if I had the money back from all the IWB/AIWB holsters I’ve bought over the last three decades 🤣

 

It works extremely well for a lot of people, I am not one of those people.

I continue to carry at the 4:00 position and don't see myself ever changing it. It just plain works for me.

 

Same for me as the majority of the posts. AIWB just can't work for me. I am in and out of vehicles all day long, 3:30 to 4:00 IWB with my 43x or Sig229 is so comfortable, it's just like a piece of clothing for me.

 

i carry a Sig365 AIWB, about 2 years now. i have a S&W 637 J, Bodyguard380, ShieldPlus, and a few others.. for me, the Shield and anything smaller, works best for me with the holsters i have. i am pretty active, working in the Shop and Garage, woodworking, iron work, i don't sit around much. though when driving i don't have any trouble drawing, practice, like anything else.
i used to carry back in the 4-5 iwb area, just to hard on mt shoulders...

 

I’m old and fat, so OWB works just fine for me…lol. I live in a free state and OWB is not uncommon. I do leave my shirt untucked so it’s not blatantly obvious I’m carrying.

 

I never caught on to AIWB

 

I have trouble with AIWB too. It just doesn’t jive with my body type. OWB at 3:00 is my preferred carry.

 

Depends which AIWB rig you're using. Some work for me, others do not, unless they have the "claw" mount which keeps it against the body, much better than those w/out. I run the LAS concealment Ronin and Phlster Enigma with the 43x. Also have a foam spacer that velcro's on the bottom back section of the holster, pushing it out so the grip sits much closer to the body.

Having a prosthetic where the socket is literally up to my hip. The 2-3 o'clock position does not work, be it IWB, or OWB. Unless it's on a med or full drop leg setup. Making concealed carry, not practical.

 

I've been using a Raven Vanguard VG2 minimalist for at least a decade w/ G19/23 or G26/27.

It's situated more to the midline and I usually forget about it.

I changed the location after carrying 3 o'clock and it was killing my back! Also did some time with Thunderwear in a financial institution - Talk about comfortable... then tried AIWB and it just clicked!

Drawing while driving is still something I'm practicing... and 3'oclock isn't all that fast either.

I'll get it figured out!!!

 

Others have mentioned minimalist holsters. For me, a minimalist holster is a game changer.

 

I prefer AIWB, it works well for me. I use a Vedder light tuck. Everyone is different shaped and there's a million different holsters to choose from. Try till you find what works for you.

 

Light Tuck is an awesome holster. I added the claw for my G19 but not me G43.

 

I lost a lot of weight and now AIWB is the only way I ever carry. Body type makes all the difference. I'm happy because there are so many benefits.

 

Appendix full time here. Best accountability, fast draw, best concealment of a g19 or g45 even. Even while driving, and sitting down. Only hard thing is reaching shoes, you can but it sucks. I can draw from sitting just fine too

get the right holster, Tenicor Certum3 is my fav, but, g-code incog or g-code phenom stealth are all great for it. also needs a slim clip, not those cheap fat ones

get a belt with minimal buckle too. Or off set buckle 11:00. Inside a blue alpha minimalist belt personally.

don’t be fat, helps a TON. I’m not small, 6’2(maybe 3?) 230lbs, a small pudge but I’m working on it and it carries no problem.

do it long enough and you get used to it.

I’ll never go back to 3:00 IWB. Only time I carry 3:00 is when it’s OWB (jacket concealed or open with a level2 on battle belt setup)

 

I suggest to those wanting to, or wanting more comfort going AIWB. Buy the nexbelt (or reasonable facsimile) ratcheting style and wear it so the buckle is at the 11, or 2 o'clock position. Doing so, limits that massive pooching stomach you get with buckle along the gig line.

With that said whatever works best for you, you're able to access if a threat arises.

 

8:30 or 9:30 IWB for me....exactly 9:00 IWB is right on my hip-bone.

Untucked Hawaiian shirts 365 days a year for the past many decades.

15-20 years ago someone submitted an Urban Dictionary entry that my last name refers to Hawaiian shirts.

So I've got that going for me, which is nice.

 

8:30 or 9:30 IWB for me....exactly 9:00 IWB is right on my hip-bone.

Untucked Hawaiian shirts 365 days a year for the past many decades.

15-20 years ago someone submitted an Urban Dictionary entry that my last name refers to Hawaiian shirts.

So I've got that going for me, which is nice.

Cubans wear the Guayabera shirt and several fishing companies make similar shirts.