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the other day browsing around the web i came across a guy talking about appendix carry using a crossbreed holster. this was the first time i ever heard someone say they use a crossbreed holster to carry towards the front of their body. i went and grabbed my oldfaithful holster which is the same style as a crossbreed and tried it out. it actually might work for me. the gun also seemed concealed easier than carrying at my normal position of 8 oclock ( left handed) seemed great if i were wearing a tee shirt that wasnt extra loose.

what are your guys, and gals, thoughts on appendix carry? do you carry this way? think its a good/bad method of carry? what about carrying appendix with a crossbreed or something similar? just looking to discuss the topic.

 

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i have not tried to carry this way yet but it is something i am interested in possibly trying once i get my new belt later this week. i trust my gun completely and believe i have a good enough holster. some good information here for both sides. i feel with a gun you trust and quality holster it is very safe. the idea of having the gun point at my leg more often or other areas of the body is something that i am skeptical about but will just take some getting used to if i decide to use this as a method of carry at times.

 

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For me I find it easier to conceal carrying at 10:00 (left-handed) with a paddle holster - forward cant keeps the barrel away from my manhood. Not ready to go IWB and buy a whole new set of pants 2" bigger (trying to get back in to pants that are 2" smaller!

that is also around where my gun was placed when i tested to see if i could carry there with my holster, also with the forward cant which made me feel better about the muzzle being pointed away from my manhood and away from most of my leg.

 

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Just some food for thought. AIWB is NOT for everyone, there will always be people who think it is dangerous and breaks the 4 rules just like there will always be people who think guns should be banned. It is not for beginners to be sure.

[url]http://www.mdtstraining.com/The Efficacy of Centerline Primary Tool Carry.pdf[/URL]

very nice article chris, good bits of information. once i get my new carry belt im gonna need to test of this method more.

 

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When I'm out in the field/woods training, I reholster when the holster is already in. I'm usually by myself, carrying at 3:30 or 4:00. It is hard to see if something catches on the trigger when you are holstering the firearm behind you. If I happen to catch the trigger or something, I may shoot myself in the rear, but probably would just get some burns. Not a big deal. When at home or somewhere else, I put the gun in the holster, then put the holster on. I'm not scared of holstering it or anything, but why take that chance at home when there is my wife and 16 month old kid running around? The gun isn't going to go off in the holster, but you never know when putting it in the holster, especially with a light trigger.

i personally believe that in any situation if you ever needed to pull your firearm out it should not be put back away until the threat is delt with accordingly or the situation is now safe, at which point you should be able to clear around you and when safe turn your head to watch the gun while reholstering to make sure nothing catches the trigger. if you dont feel comfortable with looking down to make sure holstering is done safely than that to me means the threat is still present and gun should stay out. thats just my opinion