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  • chasentx19

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    Looking at getting a new appendix carry holster for a pistol I picked up. Has anyone had any experience running one of their holsters? Seems like they have a pretty solid following on social media but I personally don't know anyone that's ran on of their setups. Just curious how they stack up to the other competition in the market.
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    Hoji

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    There is a sure fire way to not shoot yourself in the dick. Don’t have the muzzle of your gun pointed at it. ;)

    I carry my G19 in a Wilson Combat leather OWB holster. Conceals very well. Seecamp, Kel-Tec, and NAA Guardian are in wallet holsters in back pocket. Pointed away from the nads.
     

    TVegas

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    They seem to be in line with T-Rex Arms, LAS Concealment, etc. I haven’t seen or heard anything negative. I almost pulled the trigger on one of their rigs, but I went with LAS instead.
     

    Big Green

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    I compared reviews of them to others, and went with a Tier 1. I have two, both AIWB. Holster only for G26 and a Axis Elite with Ulti-Clips for a G43. Both are easily concealable but the Axis Elite and the G43 completely disappear. Longest drive was carrying was about two hours. A little uncomfortable towards the end but I had just started carrying that way and hadn’t completely gotten used to it.

    I run a wide wedge on the G26 but need to play around with it to see if that’s what I really want. I’m going to add a small wedge to the Axis Elite.
     

    chasentx19

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    They seem to be in line with T-Rex Arms, LAS Concealment, etc. I haven’t seen or heard anything negative. I almost pulled the trigger on one of their rigs, but I went with LAS instead.
    I've looked at both of those options as well. They all honestly seem like solid options, just need to pull the trigger on one and see how it does!
     

    chasentx19

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    I compared reviews of them to others, and went with a Tier 1. I have two, both AIWB. Holster only for G26 and a Axis Elite with Ulti-Clips for a G43. Both are easily concealable but the Axis Elite and the G43 completely disappear. Longest drive was carrying was about two hours. A little uncomfortable towards the end but I had just started carrying that way and hadn’t completely gotten used to it.

    I run a wide wedge on the G26 but need to play around with it to see if that’s what I really want. I’m going to add a small wedge to the Axis Elite.
    Ive tried carrying in multiple positions and for me personally AIWB is the way to go. Appreciate the feedback on your holsters. Ive heard about the wedge packs you can add to help in concealment but don't have personal experience with them. How do you like the Ulti-clips compared to the standard option? Do they offer more versatility and or easier to use?
     

    jordanmills

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    There is a sure fire way to not shoot yourself in the dick. Don’t have the muzzle of your gun pointed at it. ;)

    I carry my G19 in a Wilson Combat leather OWB holster. Conceals very well. Seecamp, Kel-Tec, and NAA Guardian are in wallet holsters in back pocket. Pointed away from the nads.
    Every time I think about appendix carry, this thought comes to mind. I want more kids, and I like my femoral arteries just the way they are. I have yet to experience or even see a discharge from a holstered handgun, but I'd rather not have the first one be while it's pointed at my balls.
     

    chasentx19

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    Every time I think about appendix carry, this thought comes to mind. I want more kids, and I like my femoral arteries just the way they are. I have yet to experience or even see a discharge from a holstered handgun, but I'd rather not have the first one be while it's pointed at my balls.
    I'd be lying if I said I didn't have those same things running through my mind .... BUT its just the best way that I've found to carry for me. Also just depends on which one I carry
     
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    They seem to get the most positive reviews for their Axis Elite "sidecar" type holsters. Their minimalist T1-M doesn't balance well and the single belt clip is probably on the narrow side. I'd go with one of their models that uses two clips instead.
     

    toddnjoyce

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    …I have yet to experience or even see a discharge from a holstered handgun..
    It’s the act of holstering that gets you. Both of the NDs I’ve physically witness were jack idiot’s attempting to holster striker fired perfection IWB and had clothing get in the way.

    I wasn’t there when Tex Grebner did his thing, but even then that took human intervention for idiocy to occur.
     

    TVegas

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    They seem to get the most positive reviews for their Axis Elite "sidecar" type holsters. Their minimalist T1-M doesn't balance well and the single belt clip is probably on the narrow side. I'd go with one of their models that uses two clips instead.
    This is exactly why I ended up going with the LAS option. If I was going to do a sidecar holster, it would have been the Tier 1.
     

    jordanmills

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    It’s the act of holstering that gets you. Both of the NDs I’ve physically witness were jack idiot’s attempting to holster striker fired perfection IWB and had clothing get in the way.

    I wasn’t there when Tex Grebner did his thing, but even then that took human intervention for idiocy to occur.
    I don't unholster enough for it to be especially inconvenient, so when I do need to holster my plastic pew pew, I remove the holster, put the german gun in the holster, and put the whole package in position (but not pointed at my package).
     

    DoubleDuty

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    They are the ones that fit down your pantleg behind yor pocket and you pull up on the top fold and your handgun pulls free.
     

    nickgibson72

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    Looking at getting a new appendix carry holster for a pistol I picked up. Has anyone had any experience running one of their holsters? Seems like they have a pretty solid following on social media but I personally don't know anyone that's ran on of their setups. Just curious how they stack up to the other competition in the market.
    I have the Associate V2 from Last Line Of Defense. Very similar to the ones already mentioned. No issues with it in terms of comfort and build quality. Have been looking at getting a Tier 1 for some time as well but once I start messing with the options, it's closer to $180 or so. Don't really feel the need to drop that much when I have a similar one already.
     

    chasentx19

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    I have the Associate V2 from Last Line Of Defense. Very similar to the ones already mentioned. No issues with it in terms of comfort and build quality. Have been looking at getting a Tier 1 for some time as well but once I start messing with the options, it's closer to $180 or so. Don't really feel the need to drop that much when I have a similar one already.
    I've actually never heard of that holster or brand before. Looks like good quality holster for a more reasonable price. Have you had any issues running the single clip in the front in lieu of the double clip style?
     

    nickgibson72

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    I've actually never heard of that holster or brand before. Looks like good quality holster for a more reasonable price. Have you had any issues running the single clip in the front in lieu of the double clip style?
    No I haven't had any issues and I kind of like the single clip instead of the double clip. Seems to give me a little more freedom with movement and placement of the holster. I still might get a Tier 1 when I get my 19X in a few weeks.
     

    Fletcherjl

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    My next holster will probably be a BPT mini Wing.

    I have several blackpoint holsters and they are top notch. Mine are all AIWB but they are fantastic. I thought Keepers concealment holsters were comfortable until I tried the Blackpoint VTAC AIWB. I was so impressed with the first three I am waiting for 2 more through their 16 week production time.
     
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