The Bushmaster
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No...That's 3:00, Rantingredneck...
Does anyone carry their CCW at 2 O'clock?
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Works for me.
I tried "appendix carry" last year, almost by accident...and now use it all the time.
Compared to behind-the-hip, I find it (in order of importance to me):
1. less likely to print during bending/twisting motions
2. quicker to draw and bring on target
3. less likely for anyone else to accidentally feel it (e.g. from unexpected hugs or the 'gentle hand on the back' as someone passes you in a crowded area).
4. more comfortable and accessible when sitting (desk chair, car seat, etc.).
Everyone's proportions and CCW pieces are different, but it works for me (with a good holster). If the barrel on my CCW piece was even 1/4" longer it would probably dig into my leg uncomfortably.
Unless I ever start carrying a 5" 1911, I doubt I'll ever go back to behind-the-hip carry
I tried "appendix carry" last year, almost by accident...and now use it all the time.
Compared to behind-the-hip, I find it (in order of importance to me):
1. less likely to print during bending/twisting motions
2. quicker to draw and bring on target
3. less likely for anyone else to accidentally feel it (e.g. from unexpected hugs or the 'gentle hand on the back' as someone passes you in a crowded area).
4. more comfortable and accessible when sitting (desk chair, car seat, etc.).
Everyone's proportions and CCW pieces are different, but it works for me (with a good holster). If the barrel on my CCW piece was even 1/4" longer it would probably dig into my leg uncomfortably.
Unless I ever start carrying a 5" 1911, I doubt I'll ever go back to behind-the-hip carry
rantingredneck
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No it's not. 3:00 is straight out to the side. That is forward of my hipbone and to the front. Maybe 2:30, but definitely not 3:00. I can't do 3:00 and pull it off very well.
benEzra
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Yes.
Lonestar49
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SO True.. lol
Quote: I'm somewhere around 1 o'clock, with a P229 in an Uncle Mike's. I don't like 2 o'clock because it digs into my thigh. At 1 o'clock, it's comfortable to sit down and walk with. Plus, having a loaded firearm so close to your bits and pieces ENSURES trigger discipline.
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I go 11 o'clock, as I like the cross draw, but everything else you mentioned is exactly what I have, use, and practice.. lol
But I do like the "quick ability" to make a quick holster change of position/s if needed.
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Quote: I'm somewhere around 1 o'clock, with a P229 in an Uncle Mike's. I don't like 2 o'clock because it digs into my thigh. At 1 o'clock, it's comfortable to sit down and walk with. Plus, having a loaded firearm so close to your bits and pieces ENSURES trigger discipline.
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I go 11 o'clock, as I like the cross draw, but everything else you mentioned is exactly what I have, use, and practice.. lol
But I do like the "quick ability" to make a quick holster change of position/s if needed.
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Floppy_D
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Right handed 11 o'clock? I might try that. It never really occurred to me. When I decided on the 1 o'clock, it was after an afternoon of mozambiques from a concealed position, and that seemed the compromise of comfort, concealability, and rapid draw. (because face it, if comfort isn't considered, it becomes an issue). I practice drawing from the 0100 about 10 times a day, and try to every day, just as a way to stay keen.
Also, I run a drill where I pull my wallet right handed and then toss it forward whilst lifting shirt, saying "here man, take my wallet" and drawing from 0100. I can toss my wallet forward and be ready to shoot before it hits the ground on a smooth movement. I feel that the 0100 caters to that well.
Also, I run a drill where I pull my wallet right handed and then toss it forward whilst lifting shirt, saying "here man, take my wallet" and drawing from 0100. I can toss my wallet forward and be ready to shoot before it hits the ground on a smooth movement. I feel that the 0100 caters to that well.
dav
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I want to be able to access the firearm with either hand. Since I am not very flexible, behind the hip is completely out of the question.
Cross draw would probably work better for me (no holster to try it with yet), but between 1 and 2 is what works best so far. Muzzle forward cant for sure, else it digs in to my leg. Which, incidentally, pushes the grip way out from my body, printing badly when sitting down.
Cross draw would probably work better for me (no holster to try it with yet), but between 1 and 2 is what works best so far. Muzzle forward cant for sure, else it digs in to my leg. Which, incidentally, pushes the grip way out from my body, printing badly when sitting down.
tnieto2004
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Sometimes I do .. If I am carrying something bigger
QUICK_DRAW_McGRAW
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my hi-point c9 is at 3:30-4:00. until i get my XD-9SC i will keep it there. only place it feels good and doesn't jabb me while driving.
The Bushmaster
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O K Rantingredneck...Have it your way...But it still looks like 3:00 to me...The zipper is 12:00...
I have to change mine, as like Lonestar49, I'm more like 1:00 too...I use a Kellogg Leather IWB holster for that Mod 19.
I have to change mine, as like Lonestar49, I'm more like 1:00 too...I use a Kellogg Leather IWB holster for that Mod 19.
Linda
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I carry my Colt Defender at 2:00 in one of these Kramer Leather IWB.
http://www.kramerleather.com/productDetail.cfm?productID=4&categoryID=23
Very comfortable, been doing it for years.
http://www.kramerleather.com/productDetail.cfm?productID=4&categoryID=23
Very comfortable, been doing it for years.
HammerBite
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When Daylight Saving Time ended I moved my gun back one hour and now it's really uncomfortable when I sit down.
rantingredneck
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May not look it in the pics but it's definitely not 3:00. There's a belt loop there on those shorts so it would be impossible to carry 3:00 with them unless I threaded the holster loops on either side of it. There's also a lot of me behind that gun. Can't be printed or "made" carrying from the rear, which is why I don't carry 3:00. I'm wide enough without adding a Ruger P90 to the mix.
Yes I understand the clock system, I get that the zipper is 12:00 which makes straight out to the right side 3:00.
rantingredneck
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You weren't carrying it at 7:00 were you?
crebralfix
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Funny...a friend of mine carries his gun there. Is the position you're talking about in front of the point of the hip or behind the hip?
He has a more "successful body" type and carries just *behind* the hip. He can carry anything from a Kahr PM9 to a Glock 20 in that position. I found a Glock 17 to be "possible" and fairly comfortable. The G20 was a bit thick, but its grip was totally hidden. It's a good location, but not as fast as appendix carry (in front of the point of hip to centerline).
He has a more "successful body" type and carries just *behind* the hip. He can carry anything from a Kahr PM9 to a Glock 20 in that position. I found a Glock 17 to be "possible" and fairly comfortable. The G20 was a bit thick, but its grip was totally hidden. It's a good location, but not as fast as appendix carry (in front of the point of hip to centerline).
30 cal slob
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yes, that is my preferred carry position (IWB / OWB).
however, it's a bit of a challenge to manage the whole enchilada when you have to disrobe to pinch a stinky or pee sitting down (ladies).
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however, it's a bit of a challenge to manage the whole enchilada when you have to disrobe to pinch a stinky or pee sitting down (ladies).
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ATW525
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I've carried appendix before, but since I sit most of the day, I find crossdraw is just more comfortable. I do however keep a fixed blade handy at 2:00 for emergency disembowelments should I not have time to draw and fire.
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