Serious Appendix Carry Question!!

[Mad_Macid]

How in tarnation do you gentlemen carry appendix rigs and piss in a urinal?! Been carrying appendix for 3yrs strait now and have yet to find a comfortable way to slip my taco warmer underneath a piece of kydex; much less uncomfortably close to my barrel.

 

[skyydiver]

I just carry a little to the left (strong side about 11:00). No problem. Pretty dependent on body type and sweet spot probably. I also don’t mess with sidecars, so I don’t know if that makes a difference in not having it centered over the junk.


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[DustyDog]

ALL appendix carry questions are serious! : )

 

[Snake-Eyes]

How in tarnation do you gentlemen carry appendix rigs and piss in a urinal?! Been carrying appendix for 3yrs strait now and have yet to find a comfortable way to slip my taco warmer underneath a piece of kydex; much less uncomfortably close to my barrel.

1) An alternate carry option for you: firearm holster and spare mag carrier are not connected. One is around 12:15, the other is around 11:45. “Taco warmer” (I never heard that one, and it’s a hilarious visual, by the way) should be at 12 o’clock, so nothing is really in the way.

2) Pick a urinal that affords some ability to stay out of the main flow of bathroom traffic. Stay vigilant.

3) At the urinal, belt stays secured so pistol and mag don’t droop. Loosen it slightly, if necessary. Unzip, and access the junk.
Pro: pistol stays supported and, if you get a weird feeling from the thugs who just walked in the bathroom, transfer your junk to your weak-hand and your strong-hand can easily and quickly move to your pistol.
Con: depending on your underwear waistband vs your zipper opening, it can be awkward access to the junk.

If you are uncomfortable about “flagging” your junk with your pistol, perhaps AIWB isn’t the right call for you. Otherwise, you should realize that AIWB flags multiple parts of your own body, so trust your gear and treat it with respect.

Another option is to slide your rig to one side or the other (towards 1 or 11 o’clock) while at the urinal, then move it all back when done.

 

[Kduly]

1) An alternate carry option for you: firearm holster and spare mag carrier are not connected. One is around 12:15, the other is around 11:45. “Taco warmer” (I never heard that one, and it’s a hilarious visual, by the way) should be at 12 o’clock, so nothing is really in the way.

2) Pick a urinal that affords some ability to stay out of the main flow of bathroom traffic. Stay vigilant.

3) At the urinal, belt stays secured so pistol and mag don’t droop. Loosen it slightly, if necessary. Unzip, and access the junk.
Pro: pistol stays supported and, if you get a weird feeling from the thugs who just walked in the bathroom, transfer your junk to your weak-hand and your strong-hand can easily and quickly move to your pistol.
Con: depending on your underwear waistband vs your zipper opening, it can be awkward access to the junk.

If you are uncomfortable about “flagging” your junk with your pistol, perhaps AIWB isn’t the right call for you. Otherwise, you should realize that AIWB flags multiple parts of your own body, so trust your gear and treat it with respect.

Another option is to slide your rig to one side or the other (towards 1 or 11 o’clock) while at the urinal, then move it all back when done.

Agree with all points here. I had a similar setup with the sidecar type holster but just ditched that altogether. Spare mag now sits in weakside pocket. Also, I'd like to add one more option to #3. I switched to the "nexbelt" about 6mos ago and the buckle is key for me. The ability to loosen the belt with one hand and quickly tighten is a hugh plus.

 

[JWlineman]

I'll try to get a picture later today of the Pilster Flex setup that I run. I'm not a fan of the sidecar rigs for obvious reasons.

PHLster Flex Concealed Carry System

The Flex is a light weight, durable, breathable, body-hugging, laser cut Hypalon modular IWB platform, which allows you to configure your EDC into one grab-and-go unit. By attaching items to the Flex rather than the belt, the amount of belt attachment hardware is reduced, lowering equipment...

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[Duckyou]

I had my appendix removed so I cant appendix carry anymore. Damn you appendicitis!!

 

[JWlineman]

 

[DustyDog]

And in case you've ever seen one of these and wondered what they were for, this is what is known as a "Bypass Barrel" revolver, designed specifically for appendix carry:

 

[Mad_Macid]

1) An alternate carry option for you: firearm holster and spare mag carrier are not connected. One is around 12:15, the other is around 11:45. “Taco warmer” (I never heard that one, and it’s a hilarious visual, by the way) should be at 12 o’clock, so nothing is really in the way.

2) Pick a urinal that affords some ability to stay out of the main flow of bathroom traffic. Stay vigilant.

3) At the urinal, belt stays secured so pistol and mag don’t droop. Loosen it slightly, if necessary. Unzip, and access the junk.
Pro: pistol stays supported and, if you get a weird feeling from the thugs who just walked in the bathroom, transfer your junk to your weak-hand and your strong-hand can easily and quickly move to your pistol.
Con: depending on your underwear waistband vs your zipper opening, it can be awkward access to the junk.

If you are uncomfortable about “flagging” your junk with your pistol, perhaps AIWB isn’t the right call for you. Otherwise, you should realize that AIWB flags multiple parts of your own body, so trust your gear and treat it with respect.

Another option is to slide your rig to one side or the other (towards 1 or 11 o’clock) while at the urinal, then move it all back when done.

Some pro level advice. I'll separate the side car from the holster and give it a run. I really like the idea of simply sliding the holster out of the way before and after doing biusssines. No idea why this hasn't occurred to me. As far as ratcheting belts go. I don't know how people conceal carry with anything other than a ratcheting belt. Always used a Carhart but have been thrilled to see Safariland come out with the nexbelt! Thanks for all the sound advice gentlemen.

 

[fl57caveman]

Some pro level advice. I'll separate the side car from the holster and give it a run. I really like the idea of simply sliding the holster out of the way before and after doing biusssines. No idea why this hasn't occurred to me. As far as ratcheting belts go. I don't know how people conceal carry with anything other than a ratcheting belt. Always used a Carhart but have been thrilled to see Safariland come out with the nexbelt! Thanks for all the sound advice gentlemen.

i wear surplus Yugoslavian suspenders attached to a leather belt

 

[IronBeard]

Been appendix AIWB with a leather holster held by a 'J' hook. No problems. I keep the 'J' hook just shy of cranked tight in case I need to adjust the cant a bit, but haven't had to in a while.

 

[PensacolaOperator]

I had my appendix removed so I cant appendix carry anymore. Damn you appendicitis!!

Same

But to keep the thread on topic, I pocket carry a .380 Taurus Ultralight. It's a non issue.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

And in case you've ever seen one of these and wondered what they were for, this is what is known as a "Bypass Barrel" revolver, designed specifically for appendix carry:

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You can put a brace on it. 100% legal.

 

[PensacolaOperator]

You can put a brace on it. 100% legal. View attachment 228938

1. What in the Fallout video games is that.
2. How much do you want for it?

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Back to the op. I've tried a pile of gut pinching, back stabbing holsters. Switched to a shoulder or chest rig. Problem solved. Galco lite rig. If I must use a belt type it's owb.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

1. What in the Fallout video games is that.
2. How much do you want for it?

There's a post on it over in the rifle section. ( space cowboy)

 

[DustyDog]

Back to the op. I've tried a pile of gut pinching, back stabbing holsters. Switched to a shoulder or chest rig. Problem solved. Galco lite rig. If I must use a belt type it's owb.

Finally managed to dig out my all-time favorite concealed-carry rig. Sadly, they don't make them any more (HD Hip Bag : )

 

[stage20]

Looks like where Indiana Jones keeps his whip

 

[M60Gunner]

If you can’t find a comfortable IWB holster my suggestion would be this https://aliengearholsters.com/alien-gear-cloak-tuck-iwb-holster-inside-the-waistband.html.html

Love the damn thing and the Glock shell (you can order others) fits my Springfield, M&P, and several other wonder nines. I ordered mine with metal clips and the tension is adjustable with the supplied Allen wrenches. Their customer support has also been top notch.

More on point to the thread, I don’t AIWB anything other than one of my 357 stubbies with a heavy trigger. I know I know I’m too old school but I’ve had to draw when the pucker factor was way high and things happen not as we intended