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I’ve been caring my Glock 43X appendix for quite some time. I just added a TLR6 to it, and it is decidedly much less comfortable to carry appendix in my new holster. Has anyone found that the addition of the light makes things a lot less comfortable to carry appendix? If so, do you have any suggestions?



 
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You added some bulk to the weapon. I don't know how it can not be less comfortable to carry, especially appendix.


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Considering where my pants, jeans, and shorts ride, I've never understood how appendix carry could be anything but exceedingly uncomfortable--with the possible exception of my noisy cricket (Ruger LCP in .380 ACP).



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On some of my holsters, I add a foam wedge or a Mastermind pillow. Helps aid in concealment by tucking the grip inward, and also acts as a soft barrier against your body.

https://www.mastermindtactics....shop?category=Wedges



A simple 1/4" to 1/2" pad might be all you need.
 
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My recommendation would be to try another holster. I'm one of those who went from carrying a Glock 43 in a G Code INCOG to a Glock 19 with an Inforce APLC and RMR. I found the larger G19 carried nicer for me. In my experience the extra barrel length allowed the holster to use my body to it's advantage and help kick the but of the gun in vs the shorter G43 that felt like it wanted to kick out.

With the right holster and belt setup appendix carry can be extremely comfortable and is hard to beat concealability wise.
 
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I carry my 220 AIWB. Get the right holster and it's no problem.
 
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I carry my 220 AIWB. Get the right holster and it's no problem.


Small guns can be more challenging. This video is worth a watch

YouTube: PHLster Concealment workshop
 
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Just don't try one of those Glock's with a bayonet Big Grin


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Considering where my pants, jeans, and shorts ride, I've never understood how appendix carry could be anything but exceedingly uncomfortable


Yeah, I've tried it over the years with various guns and various holsters, and came to the conclusion that I'm just not built for it. (Besides the other issues like adapting all that muscle memory that's been built up for drawing from the strong side hip.)
 
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I appendix carry a full size (4.25") M&P with a Streamlight TLR-7A, holosun 508T and a spare mag in a Tier1 Concealed Axis elite holster, and I am a large guy. As others have said it takes the right holster to fit you, but I too find that full size guns are easier to carry appendix versus compact.




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Either I'm not wearing the right clothes or AIWB favors bigger guys. I can conceal a full size pistol at 4 o'clock under a t-shirt. Just putting on an AIWB holster makes me look like I'm sporting a colostomy bag. I still don't understand how it's done.

For reference, I'm 5'11", 170 lbs, no belly to speak of.
 
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Switching to pistols with accessory rails made AIWB intolerably uncomfortable, for me, so, adding something to that rail would, I think, make the discomfort even worse. I cannot imagine any pistol, plus a WML, inside my waistband, being comfortable, much less concealable.


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Particularly if the light turns on by itself in a dark movie theater.




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Particularly if the light turns on by itself in a dark movie theater.


What type of holster would cause that?
 
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Regardless of holster, appendix carry won't work for those with dunlop's disease. Big Grin



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Lose the light on the 43X for appendix carry. In fact, for most people, lose the light regardless on a 43X. I constantly amazed at the amount of crap people attempt to carry concealed..
 
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I agree with a poster above that a change in holster might be helpful if it’s in the budget. There are quite a few variables but the obvious here is the light will add bulk / thickness. Something else that may be helpful is a ratcheting belt. I use the Kore. If I get into a seating position, I can loosen the belt discretely. If I get up, I can also cinch it to add support discretely. They say carry should be comforting not necessarily comfortable and there is a lot of truth to that. Having been at it for some years, I know what jeans, holster and belt combination to bring me a desired comfort level depending on my activity.
 
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I carry AIWB with a WML daily. Generally a Staccato C2 or Glock 19 with TLR-7A. Almost always in a Tenicor holster. I have also appendix carried a Glock 34 with an X300U in a PHLster Floodlight, and although it was not as comfortable, it was workable.

Holster selection is a major factor. I've used other brands and I really like the minimalism and precise fit of Tenicor's stuff.

The TLR-6 is such an anemic light that I'm not sure it's worth the hassle, though, especially if it's uncomfortable.
 
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