Appendix Carry Holster -- Glock 19

Brent · Apr 4, 2016

For those who have hands on experience with this style of carry, what do you like brand wise? I would probably prefer a hybrid holder for gun retention and also for comfort against the skin. I have looked at a few brands but was curious about real world experience rather than "testimonials" you read on their sites.
Thanks
--Brent

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MikeTF · Apr 4, 2016

I carry a much smaller pistol (SIG P938) and I really like the crossbreed appendix carry holster.

torched02 · Apr 4, 2016

I have a few stealthgear holsters for my various EDC guns and really like them. And I have tried EVERYTHING! Lol.......

StantonCree · Apr 4, 2016

The clip draw bro!!

highli99 · Apr 4, 2016

I've never tried appendix carry because the idea of the firearm pointing at my femoral artery and wenus makes me very nervous. My fear aside, I can see the appeal.

niftyvt · Apr 4, 2016

I use a Raven Concealment ACR. Works great. I lived in Seattle for 3-4 months for work and carried everyday. Went to the movies, walked around town doing tourist stuff etc. Its comfortable and concealed my G19 well. I usually wore a under armor type tight shirt under my T shirt to help with comfort and to help keep sweat off the gun but after a few days I stopped and just wore a T shirt. I didn't notice any difference carrying with or with out the shirt between me and the gun. The only thing about adding a leather backing (as most hybrids do) is the added thickness and a G19 is already thick enough. The straight kydex of the ACR isnt a problem for me comfort wise.

I have an INCOG on order so I can carry with my Surefire XC1. If I don't like the INCOG I plan on trying a Raven Concealment Morrigan and possibly porting over my ACR attachments. I also plan on trying the INCOG with my ACR snap belt loops because, at first look, I am not a fan of the plastic belt clips that the INCOG comes with. I will give the plastic clips a chance though.

You should also be looking for a solid belt to go along with the holster, actually more important than the holster itself in my opinion especially for appendix. I recommend TheBeltMan bull leather belts, or Mean Gene Leather. I have tried carrying with a Ares Gear Ranger belt but found it to actually be way to stiff for appendix carry. The gun just jabbed the crap out of me when I moved to much, sat down, bent at the waist etc. The leather belt I have from TheBeltMan has plenty of support to hold the gun but also flexes enough so I can actually move around with out getting bruised up by the gun. For over the waist band (IDPA, USPSA, classes, general range time etc) the Ares Gear Ranger is my go to belt.

Blaster229 · Apr 4, 2016

niftyvt said:
You should also be looking for a solid belt to go along with the holster, actually more important than the holster itself in my opinion especially for appendix. I recommend TheBeltMan bull leather belts, or Mean Gene Leather. I have tried carrying with a Ares Gear Ranger belt but found it to actually be way to stiff for appendix carry. The gun just jabbed the crap out of me when I moved to much, sat down, bent at the waist etc. The leather belt I have from TheBeltMan has plenty of support to hold the gun but also flexes enough so I can actually move around with out getting bruised up by the gun. For over the waist band (IDPA, USPSA, classes, general range time etc) the Ares Gear Ranger is my go to belt.

Best OWB belt out there, and I have had MANY. I just bought my 2nd one last month. Well WORTH the money. LaRue has them in stock and available. No need for a month lead time, etc...

Stiff belts aren't so much a necessity for an IWB since it's not being relied on for support. What IS important for IWB holsters are enclosed clips and not open style. Nothing like getting a bad draw and having a holster come out your pants still wrapped around your pistol. I have seen this many times.

Billman · Apr 4, 2016

Crossbreed appendix carry has served me well. Horsehide natural in color

hogarth · Apr 4, 2016

I can recommend two based on my personal use.

1. Raven Concealment Eidolon. It is worth the hype. I'm a little guy, and I can conceal a G17 like a G19, and a G19 like a G26. It's that good.

2. Dale Fricke Archangel. Get it with the butt tuck adapter and either their foam wedge or make your own. Top quality workmanship on these.

Gizmo98 · Apr 4, 2016

I hear lots of good things about the Incog. I use a White Hat Macro Tuck with my 19 at 4:00. I've heard they work AIWB, but I've never done it.

MKR03 · Apr 4, 2016

I have an Incog for my G43 and a Bravo concealment for my G27. I have nothing but good things to say about either one (except maybe the price of the Incog).

redeemed.man · Apr 4, 2016

Little Foxx

jking22sf · Apr 4, 2016

Raven concealment eidolon for sure. I use it with my 17, 19, and 26
For my 43 I use a trexarms kydex raptor with claw

Rob1035 · Apr 13, 2016

I like the phlster skeleton. Pretty minimalistic, but it seems to work well

j_h_smith · Apr 13, 2016

Not trying to change your mind, but isn't that a mighty long barrel to comfortably carry that way? Maybe if you're on a walking patrol, but for EDC, I can see where that would get uncomfortable in the appendix carry position. Just my opinion, not judging.

The one thing that I would highly recommend is to buy a nice sturdy gun belt. The little bit that I do carry (around the house or other activities), I found most holsters are extremely more comfortable with a good belt.

Good Luck!

hogarth · Apr 13, 2016

j_h_smith said:
Not trying to change your mind, but isn't that a mighty long barrel to comfortably carry that way? Maybe if you're on a walking patrol, but for EDC, I can see where that would get uncomfortable in the appendix carry position. Just my opinion, not judging.

The one thing that I would highly recommend is to buy a nice sturdy gun belt. The little bit that I do carry (around the house or other activities), I found most holsters are extremely more comfortable with a good belt.

Good Luck!

Actually, in many ways the longer barreled pistols are easier to carry there (within reason), as the longer barrel can lever the grip into your belly, aiding in concealment. It also keeps the gun from spilling out over the belt when you bend at the waist.

niftyvt · Apr 14, 2016

Blaster229 said:
Stiff belts aren't so much a necessity for an IWB since it's not being relied on for support. What IS important for IWB holsters are enclosed clips and not open style. Nothing like getting a bad draw and having a holster come out your pants still wrapped around your pistol. I have seen this many times.

I agree on the clips. I am not convinced about the INCOG clips security but I will give them a chance because they are designed in such a way to aid in pushing the holster closer to the body. If they suck I will just bolt on my Raven soft loops and their amazing press the dot snaps (I think that's what they are called) that are insanely secure.

j_h_smith said:
Not trying to change your mind, but isn't that a mighty long barrel to comfortably carry that way? Maybe if you're on a walking patrol, but for EDC, I can see where that would get uncomfortable in the appendix carry position. Just my opinion, not judging.
Good Luck!

I have sat though a bunch of movies while appendix carrying my G19. I didn't have any problems. . . but evidently the gun is a great insulator because it does get quite hot down there if I am just sitting still and not moving around. :lol2:

Spare mag wise I use a Dale Fricke IWB Archangel single mag pouch. It sits nicely right next to my holster. I will have to see how it sits with the INCOG though. I carry a spare G17 mag, much easier to grab than a G19 mag. I got the mag pouch a long time ago and it looks like he makes a specific G19 and G17 mag pouch which might fix my issue with grabbing the G19 mag. Right now the G19 mag doesn't stick that far out of my current pouch making it hard to get to, maybe the G19 specific pouch will alleviate this problem.

jking22sf · Apr 14, 2016

Raven concealment eidolon for my glock 17, 19, and 26. For my glock 43 a trex arms raptor. I wear them every day for hours and these are the best I've found for me by far

Appendix Carry Holster -- Glock 19

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