Started carrying 4oclock position but kept having my shirt ride up and everyone could see my gun. I got tired of having to touch my shirt or readjust. I bought Tier 1 Concealed Xiphos V2 holster and added a wedge to it. I carry in the 2 o clock position between the belly button and hip. WORTH THE TIME AND EFFORT TO SWITCH POSTIONS. My job involves intense movement bending, slouching, kneeling and I can be comfortable all day without needing to touch my gun and it doesn't print in the slightest. These are the few things I learned that I will pass on to anyone in the situation I was in. 1) Buy a Kore ratcheting belt (Must for convenience and comfort) 2) Must add a wedge to your holster (Must for convenience and comfort) 3) Give the new position a solid month before saying you hate it. 4) Get a slightly bigger pants size (Must for convenience and comfort) 5) Wear your pants slightly on top of your hips NOT BELOW OR ON (Must for convenience and comfort) 6) DO NOT TIGHTEN THE FUCK OUTTA YOUR BELT. Adjust the belt to slightly snug (Must for convenience and comfort) I did these things and I converted to appendix and I wont turn back. Im 6'2" and 210lbs with a beer belly. If I can carry this way you can too. It just takes time to adjust but its sooooo worth it.

@BeastGohan69

Жыл бұрын

I just bought a Shadow Systems MR920L Elite and was thinking about buying the same holster you mentioned you have. What are your thoughts on it? I've seen a lot of great reviews, I just want to get some more thoughts on it from other people before I buy it. Thanks!

@T_bone

Жыл бұрын

The struggle is real. When you have a lot of activity in your daily life appendix is the most concealable but also very difficult with a few more "stone" on you. I like your approach. Losing 5 pounds can make a huge difference in the comfort of carry. You can do that in a month. God bless brother!

@vexxy0ps689

Жыл бұрын

@@BeastGohan69 Tier 1 Concealed holsters are quality. I've worn it for a few months now and it's worth the $90.

@vexxy0ps689

Жыл бұрын

@@T_bone All it takes is a good belt, adjusting your pants/size your pants to what you need, and really getting use to having a chuck of metal on your belly. You get so use to it, that I can't go back to 4 o clock

@robertivey3268

Жыл бұрын

I completely agree about the Kore Essentials belts. I have three of them now and won't go back. I even use them when I can't carry. They are very stiff but also very comfortable.

Tenicor's built in wedge design has been a game-changer for me. I wish more companies did that with their holster molds.

I used a doctor scholl's gel shoe insert as my wedge. Cut the gel insert to the size you want and adhere it to your holster. A lot more comfortable. There are some videos about it

@JoeO.

Жыл бұрын

Takes “are you gellin’?” to a new level!

@BirdDogey1

Жыл бұрын

Smart. I used a mask balled up and duck tape for my micro pistol’s kydex. Working well.

@ResplendentRaider

Жыл бұрын

Yup, got one on my T-Rex Arms holster

@donalddicorcia2433

Жыл бұрын

“I’m gellin’ in case I run into a felon!

@georgebender7519

Жыл бұрын

I tried the gel and it flattened out in no time. Useless for me.

Excellent video & advice but for better visibility try using a light color T-Shirt to create a contrast between your body & the firearm. 😊👍🏻

I use Velcro and yoga blocks cut up which I purchase from Walmart to make my wedges. I also put the Velcro on the interior door of my safe and on all my kydex or poly type holsters so I can store them conveniently. Lower cost and works for all your holsters instead of purchasing wedges etc.

@Desertpunk1986

3 ай бұрын

Nice tip brother!

I like your vibe. "Consider" this or that. Things to think about. (You are saying all of these things will work for every person.) Well done.

.....have been making & adding "wedges" to my holsters for the past dozen years, but have not thought of the "claw" on my own,.....EXCELLENT tip, EXCELLENT video, Thanks fer sharing !!

Another great video, Myles! Thanks for the introduction to Tenicor Holsters. I took advantage of the Tactical Hyve discount code on a holster for my P365XL. Can't wait to try it out!

@mrdixiewreckedpsn9018

Жыл бұрын

Please update your experience here would like to know

I have been shopping for a good belt and holster. Tons of options but it was confusing because I really didn’t know what a good choice would be or why. This video armed me with the right information so now I know what I am looking for and so I can pick the right holster and belt for me. I have been stuck because I didn’t want to make the wrong decision and waste an excessive amount of money fumbling through multiple wasted purchases. Clutch information!!! Thank you!

@sethlindsey1359

Жыл бұрын

Core makes great belts. Been using one everyday for 2 years carrying a Glock 19 with no deformation and it keeps it in place.

Big fan of the DCC clips on my Tenicor. Only issue is when wearing on lounge pants it’s dang near impossible to pull the clips off because they’re so grippy! I often use G-Code Incog for that (plus they have they soft, fuzzy kydex option). My favorite belt is now the Foundation Belt - it’s awesome!

Great video. A lot more detailed than most. I will be most definitely using these tips when adjusting my appendix holsters.

This is an awesome video! I’m new to CC and I am searching for a holster. I didn’t know what the difference between claw, pillow, wedge and all these other terms on company websites. This video is excellent for those of us trying to navigate tgis stuff for the first time.

This was the single most helpful video I've watched regarding concealed carry. THANK YOU!

Tenicore Velo-4 comes with camming bar, with wedge, and 2 discrete carry concepts metal clips. Rock solid comfort. Stays put so index point is always the same. I love mine

I am a big fan of Vedder LightTuck for appendix. Its simple and adjustable. The claw is essential and for me the WEDGES are game changing for concealing. Great video! Kudos

I appreciate your instructional. I’ve been trying to carry AIWB for years. The most comfortable has been a High Noon Mr. Softie for a S&W J-frame. Semi autos have been more difficult to carry competently while sitting or driving. I have tried wedges on holsters designed for AIWB or just plain IWB, but still haven’t been completely satisfied. Haven’t yet tried a claw. I’ve used good belts, but lately the most comfortable is the Groove 6. Anyway, lot of good info to try.

@proudbirther1998

Жыл бұрын

Thats for your recommendation of high noon mr softee iwb holster I appreciate your advice

Good tips - what are some of the best holsters that allow for cant and ride height adjustment and have a wedge?

Thank You! Been trying to figure why different holsters had different shapes and designs and the pros and cons. Now i understand why.

Slim fit holsters is one of the only brands I’ve found that comes standard with both a claw and a removable wedge. Also they have lots of different clip options. I’ve owned lots of brands that are good, but I think slim fit is one of the best right now in terms of the options and the gun models supported. For belts, Vedder makes an excellent belt specifically for appendix because the buckle is very low profile. It’s a game changer compared to those cobra buckles or instructor belts.

@jnananinja7436

3 ай бұрын

Just ordered one and have high expectations. Lots of options! They are one of the few companies to actually make a holster for my gun/light combo. Went with grey carbon fiber and the DCC monoblock.

Ive never thought to cant that way. I usually cant it the other way which usually helps me from printing. Ill have to try it to see how it works out

Great job and very good information. Thank you 6 years ago when I started there were little to no videos to be found. Much to take use from your video again thanks 😊 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Last Line of Defense is the best appendix holster I've ever used!

Excellent points. I worked through all of these in the first month of carry. Could have saved myself a lot of time if I had seen this.

Good advice, thank you. I have CCW for 50 years. Most of my EDC has been a 5” 1911. 👍😊🇺🇸

@whatsup24_7

Жыл бұрын

Why did you list your resume?

Excellent tips. Solved several issues. Thanks Myles.

Very good details 👌🏼 Myles !

Outstanding info

Great video. First time hearing about Tenicor holsters, they look really solid. That belt is also exactly what I've been looking for.

@TacticalHyve

Жыл бұрын

Right on

@MostlyPeacefulCombatVet

Жыл бұрын

They're pricey, but are some of the best in the business for concealed carry

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

I use Tenicor Velo4 appendix holsters with both my Glock G43X and Sig P365X. They are fantastic holsters and paired with the Discreet Carry Concepts clips that they use they are extremely secure! Give Tenicor a try, you won't be disappointed! Almost forgot, Tenicor's Zero belt is amazing, like was mentioned in the video, the buckle is almost non-existent and uses voodoo magic to hold it's self in place with reverse friction, it's great!

@KelseyEvans91

Жыл бұрын

Did you buy the 365 or 365 xl holster for your 365x? I was looking today and didn't see a 365x option. Figured 365xl would have been the obvious choice.

Great video and excellent points. Much appreciated. thank you.

I also taped some thin foam to the bottom the holster that touches my leg. Gives a bit of push back like a wedge and also pads from the Kydex rubbing on my leg. Using a bravo concealment torsion holster.

Great video. Very detailed more than most.

Really thorough explanations and great example of safe firearm usage.

I wish I'd skipped the wedges and wings and do-dads.... and went right to the Bravo Torsion. Its perfect (for me. YMMV). You don't need to buy a bunch of extra stuff to make the holster work. Buy one that is designed right in the first place. For reference, I use it for a g19, and 5" 1911.

Great tips!!! Thanks

Hey guys thank you for that info I haven't even thought about that and I usually appendix carry, cool thank you again

Great presentation Myles. All your points are spot on. Living in South Africa I tried a couple of holsters, and eventually went for a holster from Shinobi Kydex as it ticked most of the points you mention, and it wears fantastically well.

@TacticalHyve

Жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful!

@barrynel511

Жыл бұрын

Living in South Africa you should have an AR 15 mounted through your sun roof!!

Thank you for good information. When you figure out what works for you. Use lock tight. I purchased a leather iwb appendix with a good metal clip, a good friend recommended it, chaffing my leg, stuff, very wide holster, everytime I draw it the holster it came out, yes the screw was almost coming out, an left the firearm in it for over a month, not much better, would not bet my life on it.. Good luck !

My 2 cents. After much testing I decided for 10-11 oclock with a simple clip holster conceals the best for me. Thanks for the tips.

Very helpful video, my friend! Thank you!

Thanks for this awesome video. My P365 is getting less comfortable so I will defiantly look into adjusting the cant. Thanks again

@TacticalHyve

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

I would recommend trying different angles in your car with a seat belt on as well with jackets and coats.

I really really wish you had wore a white shirt 🤣 the sun glaring down on you with everything being black makes it really hard to see anything and I wanna learn as I'm new to handguns and concealed carry. Everybody in the comments seem to already know what's going on and are just fans of the channel showing support 🤣🤣🤣

Thank you for the video! On the look out for a new AIWB Holster for my Hellcat Micro

A better shirt to have worn would be a light color to show the 365 better.

Very helpful. Thank you! Consider wearing a light colored top: I missed many details because the black gun on a black background had poor contrast. I am in the market for an IWB and your tips are extremely helpful!

Great video! My criteria for a P365, AIWB rig is that I must be able to wear it comfortably, every day, all day long, behind a tucked, button down shirt. I’ve tried a number of Kydex holsters with various clips, wedges and claws. The wedges and claws add a lot of depth to the package, creating discomfort as well as making it very difficult to conceal behind a tucked shirt. I’ve landed on a Galco S2-838B with their tuckable stealth clip and a Kore belt. I’ve had this rig for roughly 18 months (I’m on belt #2) I wear this setup at at the office and at play. On the motorcycle, in the pickup and in the shop. I don’t bother removing the rig at home until I head for bed, it’s that comfortable. The downside to having a setup like this with me at all times is that it is not as accessible as a rig behind a loose cover garment. The grip rides low and to minimize printing, the holster cant is opposite of that in the video; you’re not going to break any speed records getting off the first shot unless there was time to prepare beforehand.

Love this channel so much, good explanation , good tips, with love from Borneo of Headhunter.

The galco stow n go is a great appendix holster. For kydex I like my ANE design for the CZ p10c. Both are perfect

@whatsup24_7

Жыл бұрын

I didn't see anything on the internet for ANE

I could not get the gun to sit comfortably until I put a cant on the holster to have the grip pointing up. Helped significantly.

Hi miles great tips as usual thank you

Excellent information....im looking for a great IWB holster for my new Equalizer. 3rd video i have seen from you. Just got a new subscriber.

The belt is just as important as the holster. I use a CYA holster with a Kore Essentials belt for my EDC M&P Shield. The belt is adjusted quickly and inconspicuously while sitting and standing.

I have learned to put the thumb very firmly over the back plate and rear sight. This allows you to take a proper shooting grip without resetting your hand.

Great information in a well produced video. I wish this information was around when I started my search for the right holster, it would have saved me a lot of money.

Always been wearing my buckle to the side. Only use one clip on my holster with the mag carrier built in, and just cant that mag deep and its like I don't have a gun on me lol

I have a Vedder and a Tactipac coming and from what I’ve heard, these are some of the best so I’m hoping they’re good lol.

Awesome detailed advice 💪🏼🇺🇸

Good tips! I need to start turning my buckle, but old habits die hard I suppose.

Thanks! Still figuring things out myself

@TacticalHyve

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

I had no idea. Great info

Check out "The Pillow" it's a wedge that is very comfortable. I love mine.

I used a gardening knee pad from Walmart and some velcro to make my wedge and it works great. Just make sure to put the soft loop side of the velcro on the holster that way its comfortable if for some reason you take the wedge off.

Great stuff thanks

Love the info! Just started carrying appendix. Very comfortable with the Alien Gear shape shift but, has plastic clip. Any suggestions on similar holster with metal clips? Also for bigger waist line.

i got a holster for my FN 509 and have been wondering what that claw was for. thanks lol

The soft loops are very very secure don’t sleep on those

I carry at 2 o'clock. I have to raise the holster when I cant it back, or it's harder to get a full solid grip on my P30SK (15 rd extended mag).

Great point...

Great information

Good stuff here. I came to hear, here, to gain some knowledge here.

I’m dealing with a ride height problem. It’s one of the holsters you have in the vid. I like it but finding the right clip to change the ride height has been a challenge.

Really like his presentation. Low key but he imparts real confidence. His experience is showing! As an aside the camera operator almost made me seasick...

Consider the 1791 Gun Leather moldable appendix holster. I know, my first response was WTF but I bought one anyway to check it out. I am absolutely sold for two reasons. First you can mold the holster to your firearm, what a concept. Second, I live in a part of the country where it gets very warm and I do not always have the option of wearing a top layer. Kydex against my skin pinches and really bothers me. The 1791 is so comfortable against your skin you can wear it under a tee shirt. Another one of the reasons I went this way was due to the fact that I could not find a holster for the new CC pistol I purchased. They make this holster in 5 or 6 sizes so no matter what pistol you carry they have a holster that will work.

My edc is usually a 365 also, per your recommendation I purchased a velo4 and zero belt. I actually forget I'm wearing it, thank you. I have 1 question although the holster has a built in wedge I would like to increase it, how would you suggest I do that, velcro etc..?

Thank you

I just started carrying appendix carry. I actually carry with the muzzle more centerline. I just got a Vedder IWB Light Tuck holster with the wing and it’s really really comfortable and conceals my Canik Elite Combat perfectly. But I just can’t get past the irrational fear of shooting my “junk” or somehow if it fires, getting me in the artery in my leg. I absolutely know that the gun will not just fire itself without the trigger being pulled and my gun has a striker block safety that doesn’t allow the firing pin to hit the primer without the trigger being pulled all the way. And my Vedder holster completely covers the trigger guard on both sides. It’s just that irrational fear. I’m embarrassed to say, but I have been carrying it in the appendix position without one in the chamber and I know what a disadvantage that gives me in case I ever had to use my gun in self defense. I’ve been doing this for a month now and at no time has my trigger ever engaged. It’s something I just have to get over. It’s embarrassing!

@NietzscheanMan

Жыл бұрын

Just carry with empty chamber and ignore the tacticools telling you otherwise. The chance that you would not have time to rack it is again an order of magnitude lower than ever needing your ccw. Better with an empty chamber than not at all or with constant fear of castration. Let the internet warriors shoot their junk off.

@blakedavenport266

Жыл бұрын

Also have this fear to be honest and I have a Canik as well. You should be fine!

Great info

@TacticalHyve

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I've got a to for you. If your going to do a video on dark holsters at least wear light colored clothing, or have the sunlight shining on your front side. 🤪

The problem with discreet carry clips is the virtue as well. They grab well. But I often go in and out of legally restricted spaces several times a day. I need to be able to take the holster off and put it on quickly and in a way that doesn’t call attention to me.

Yea, rule #1 get a good belt, the ratcheting ones are great, and after that its all about adjustability, I use a Dark Star Hitch Hiker, and I do like it, but I am still looking for "the best". As far as clips go, I sat go Dcc or go home.

@pillcosby3949

Жыл бұрын

You don’t like your DSG hitchhiker? I love mine

@masterofreality230

Жыл бұрын

@@pillcosby3949 Yea, I have it on right now, its a good holster, there are just some places I think maybe it could be smaller and more adjustable

Tip: lose the beer gut

@shanemous2451

Жыл бұрын

Even a lifting muscle belly will make it near impossible if you have significant core development.

@03redrubi

Жыл бұрын

I like to eat, and carry @ 4 o'clock :)

@MrSergio10098

Жыл бұрын

If I stuff the appendix carry under my beer gut, I get better concealment. Lmao

@doctoruttley

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@SL504NYY26

Жыл бұрын

I'm tryin brother I'm tryin!!! LOL

I bought 2 p365s because of you. They need to pay you big time!!! Great vid

What’s the brand of the holster with a wedge?

Soft loops are actually very secure. They are not normal "buttons". They only engage one way and will not come undone when drawing.

@richierich3053

Жыл бұрын

Agreed switched to pull the dot soft loops almost immediately on my appendix rig and fixed blade kydex knife sheaths years ago never had one come undone.

@wille3303

Жыл бұрын

There are both kinds. PTD are superior and should be mentioned in the video

One of my big problems is the little extra meat in the front of my belly. Im not a large man by any means, but its amazing what that extra layer in front can do to make appendix carry more difficult

Never heard ofa holister with a wedge but i want one for sure.

@danabernathy6179

Жыл бұрын

If you already have a AIWB holster you like, you can buy a wedge separately (Dark Star Gear and Mastermind Tactics sell premade ones), or you can cut & sand a cheap yoga block down to size and put velcro on it and the holster. The wedge should be thicker toward the bottom/muzzle end of the holster where it contacts your body, that way it levers the grip/slide end of the gun in toward your body and makes the whole setup more vertical.

I practice with snap caps or my sig m17 air soft that has blow back

Any recommendations for carrying and tucking in your shirt? Any holster/belt recommendations?

Been try AIWB without success for a while. Think I need to invest more time on trying different setups. I’m pretty short at 5’4” and live in SE Texas where shorts and a t shirt are worn almost year around.

@chorizojuice

Жыл бұрын

Whats the issue?

@whatsup24_7

Жыл бұрын

You should talk to other girls to see what works for them. Maybe they can give you ideas.

Excellant

Just started CC. Had to buy a new wardrobe of pants and need to lose my gut. That will be an new level of comfort.

Excelent video

I love your guys products! Got a bunch for my P10S!

Very good video. One suggestion is to use a lighter colored shirt when you are doing these gear reviews. There’s not much contrast between your shirt and the holster and that can make it difficult to see the finer details

@CareyDavid

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

Wish I could get rid of my beer but I would love to carry this way

Nice video, good tips. But you should have worn a light colored shirt so you can see your dark pistol and holster more clearly. Dark on dark is suboptimal!

which tenicor iwb holster do you use ?

What holster do you recommend