Appendix Carry -- which holster do you use and why?

[Rustynuts]

Just ordered one of these from Comp-Tac. Look pretty good for my Kel Tec. Also got a Minotaur for my XD SubC!

http://www.comp-tac.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=89

 

[crebralfix]

I use mine! I built it to my specifications because I couldn't find one that was comfortable for AIWB. I place the loop on a spine that rides over the top of the slide to reduce overall thickness by at least 1/4 inch. I got sick of having to buy two holsters just to practice draws with both hands, so I made it totally ambidextrous. The kydex covers everything but the grip to keep rust away. It's adjustable vertically to accommodate all body types. The belt loop is adjustable for 1.25, 1.5, and 1.75 inch wide belts.


Glock 26 AIWB Holster -- slide version.

One concern of mine with the design was reholstering. Though it's not that important on the street, it is important on the range and in class. It turns out the holster pops up just a bit...such that the angle for reholstering is perfect. It takes a bit to get used to, but it works nicely.


Glock 26 AIWB slide version with Glock 19

The muzzle of the G19 actually rusted after approximately 7 days of use. I don't recommend continued use of any holster that doesn't protect the muzzle. There are no signs of rust on my Glock 26 after a month of AIWB carry with this holster.

Here are some other examples:




S&W 625 with 4" barrel in AIWB Combo (allows strong side carry too)


The SIG P232 disappears under a shirt

 

[Dirty Bob]

I have a Galco "USA" IWB that came with my P-11. I'm very happy with it. It conceals very well, including "tucked" carry, and it's fairly comfortable. A-IWB is my carry method.

Regards,
Dirty Bob

 

[frankt]

I use the "Hidden Companion" to Appendix carry a G30. It has a cant adjustable strap that lets you adjust the angle to your liking.

http://www.grandfatheroak.com/Stockdesigns.html

 

[Rexster]

I use now-discontinued nylon IWB rigs from Eagle Industries, which were ahead of their time in the use of a belt loop coupled with all-synthetic construction. (Everybody else at the time used clips.) They do not have anything to keep the mouth of the holster open after the gun is drawn, so some frown on that, but one-handed re-holstering was not considered a priority at the time these were made. I have one made for 4" large-framed revolvers, which will work fine with up to 5" barrels, and another for 3" medium frames. I have Milt Sparks Summer Specials for snubbies with the correct angle for AIWB, though their website does not show they will still make them for that angle. In modern stuff, I really like the looks of the rigs made by crebralfix, though I have not handled one in person.