Can you appendix carry a full size 1911?

Appendix carry of a full size 5″ 1911 is certainly possible but I would recommend using a commander or officer size pistol which both have shorter barrels. A gun belt with a small buckle is important when using an Appendix holster.

How safe is appendix carry?

Appendix carry, when performed with the right holster and a trained hand, is perfectly safe, and that includes your Glock 19 handgun.

Can you sit down with appendix carry?

Many people who try it also observe that sitting while appendix carrying is all but untenable unless you practically lay on the flat of your back in your chair. This isn’t to say appendix carry can’t be comfortable or practical; it can. It’s just that it works better for some people than others.

Is it dangerous to carry an appendix gun?

The other big criticism of appendix carry is that it’s inherently unsafe because there’s no way to re-holster the gun without pointing it at yourself. Well, that’s only true if you do it wrong. Concealed carry in general — no matter how you’re carrying — is inherently dangerous if its done incorrectly.

Can a holster be used for appendix carry?

Today, appendix carry is done with a holster instead of merely inserting a pistol into the waistband. Holsterless carry is dangerous, and should not be done unless it’s due to a temporary emergency. The typical person appendix carrying is also a law-abiding and licensed concealed carrier, rather than someone looking to skirt the law of the land.

What do you need to know about appendix carry?

Appendix Carry (AIWB) Basics: Keep it Secret. Keep it Safe. Appendix Inside the Waistband (AIWB) carry has been a steadily growing trend in the concealed carry world for several years now. It’s been derided by some as a fad, but it doesn’t look like we can expect appendix carry to go anywhere for a long time.

Can a full size pistol be concealed in an ankle holster?

A smaller frame pistol will be easier to conceal in the summer and in thinner, tighter fitting clothing. Furthermore, your full-sized gun isn’t something you’ll want to carry in an ankle holster or even appendix carry.