One thing that is really open to debate is whether it was the worst idea for the perpetrator to try to attack you from the right or from the left, I say both attempts failed miserably but the one that came from the left is looking for his jawbone in the nearby field with three shots in the heart, whereas the one that came from the right is looking for his teeth in the very same condition.
That really should have been two separate videos. One on the holster and the other going into the predatory dynamics of the Knockout Game with a trained response and breaking down the levels of defense, as well as how deadly an attack like that could be to the intended victim. Defensive use of force stops once the threat stops and assertive action on the defender could very easily preclude deadly force. I actually filmed those explanations, but it proved too long for an under eight minute video. So rightly or wrongly I softened the demo for RU-vid with the Batman music and disclaimer and focused on the holster. Thank you though for going deeper into the tactics displayed.
Appendix is the only way to go for revolvers and SA/DA guns, I’ve been doing it for 20yrs! Great video! Get on board man, it’s the best way to conceal carry!
The more of a straight up and down physique you have - sort of like Clint Eastwood - the more applicable appendix carry would be. Or, so I'd think since it seems a bit awkward for my roundish, lumpy body.
AIWB was a great way to carry in my younger days. Safe with revolvers, DA/SA or any DA like the Kahr. I'm now finding crossdraw to be my preffered means. Close to AIWB but more comfortable with my current build.
Thanks Greg, great to see you again! I have one of these for my LCR and like you, trying to use it more ….. I’m an old school leather holster guy as well!!
Good on you listening to the wifes suggestion. Harry seems like a good dude who makes a solid holster. I love my enigma express with city special holster from phlster, but glad to see more good options out there, and happy to hear you are finding actual use for it!
the wife is always right. those were great defensive moves. i find that if i move the iwb as close to the buckle as possible, the muzzle doesn't dig when i sit or bend with either the 605 or an astra a75. the sp101 pokes a little, though. thank you for sharing again.
Good evening Greg. That was awesome my friend. Those situations can, and do occur and it pays to be ready Thanks for the info, my friend.👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💥💥💥💥 you were right on point
It looks like a good, well made holster. Thanks for showing it to is. Your wife is spot on, always give something a chance if it's offered, it could be really fantastic. This holster is not for me. I'm a vertical leather holster, thick leather belt guy. I carry a snubby at about "2:45 O'clock" and its comfortable, easy to draw and holster sitting or standing. The only other way I carry is in pocket. Appendix carry is safer with a revolver than a semi-auto but it still freaks me out. I just can't point a gun ay myself on purpose no matter the "up side".
At 2:45 do you carry in front of your hip bone? That seems to be the most comfortable position for me with most leather holsters, albeit the left side.
@@LionquestFitness Yep, right in front of my hip bone. With the vertical holster it just fits me well there. Now I'm carrying a few (30) extra pounds at 6'4" and 260lbs, but I can easily draw standing or sitting and the grips don't poke me or print under a shirt.
Me myself I like leather also. But I have been leaning more and more to those type of holsters I have found them in some situations to be able to pull it faster and in some situation that could mean a lot. 👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Grambo is back, and he's doing his own stunts! All that was missing was a good Starksy and Hutch roll. Greg, are you sure you weren't a stuntman in Smokey and the Bandit, Hooper, or Cannonball Run? 😄 Anyway, your video is very timely, Greg. My gf carries a 442 Airweight in a Sticky (appendix). Overall, it's not too bad, but it slips a bit. A friend of ours is letting us try a couple of his iwb Galco holsters. We're also looking at others. We may consider a Harry's Holster, as well.
@LionquestFitness I saw Burt Ward circa 1976. Sometime between 2003-09, I also met Erik Estrada. He and myriad other actors, comic writers, artists, etc., were at Dragon Con in Atlanta.
For the 6 months I spent in plain clothes as a detective, and while off duty, I carried a Smith M60 on the right kidney. Sitting in the car whilst driving and after a year, sciatica kicked in. Also those ballistic nylon gunbelts along with all the Batman gear didn't help much either. In my golden years (?) I carry my LCR and Shield in Kydex appendix-style. Thankfully, the dad-bode never kicked in. Another great video Greg!
Personally, I don't feel comfortable doing appendix carry; but if I was going to do it, I would definitely opt for a revolver over something like a Glock. The light pull(compared to a revolver), and short travel of triggers like Glocks are not something I'd want for appendix; or any carry, frankly. One of the reasons I opted for a Springfield XD-M as my first striker-fired pistol was because of the grip safety. It's more intuitive and easy to actuate than a manual lever safety, while still providing that comfort I want when re-holstering. As for revolvers, well you already mentioned all the advantages. There's nothing more I could add. Thanks, as always, for your content.
Greg, I'm with you. I just don't like appendix carry. I'm a strong side just back of the side with 'FBI cant' kinda guy. I do like Kydex though because its hot here in San Antonio and I carry while I walk the dog twice a day for a mile each each time so I can get a little sweaty... and the Kydex is waterproof. I like the 'feel' of a good leather holster but they just get soaked through and my handgun is subjected to that salty wetness... not good. I will check out Harry's products as I could use one that is made for my Taurus 605 instead of the one I have now that is intended for the 856. Plus, its quality is not on par with what you showed there. Thanks for another great review!
You should always listen to you wife Greg. Don't forget to thank her for her advice... are nice. I'm sure she would have some great ideas for dress codes for the Grambo Academy of Refined Gentlemen.
@@lesgillard985 It will be augmented by the book I wrote entitled "Everything I Know About Understanding Women." Of course beside the title page, it was composed of 300 blank pages.
Greg, thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone and reviewing this holster. I'm also nervous about appendix carry, especially with something like a Glock. I don't want to lose the family jewels! 😆 I do agree that a double action revolver would be much safer for this method of carry. I will check out Harry's Holsters.
I know people personally who by way of a cheap holster shot themselves in the leg due to clothing or a seatbelt getting entangled in the trigger, so caution is wise. Even Wyatt Earp back in his Kansas marshal days let a six gun slip out of his pocket for a misfire that made him the but of jokes for a time.
Hi Greg, great video Sir. I've tried IWB carry but seams always uncomfortable. Plus getting jeans or pants a size bigger was a added expense I didn't care for. But everyone is different. You wife Greg is very smart and as she said others may like too carry that way. It's not wrong,just not for everyone. Thanks for your hard work and time Sir.🤠🇺🇲
👍👍great review and I’m sure a great holster for those who carry appendix style unfortunately for the reasons you mentioned at the start I just can’t carry that way. I switched to leather holsters several years back and don’t think I could ever go back to the other. I enjoyed the review anyway Greg and appreciate all you do.
I tried inside the waist holsters for a while. It did not work for me. I am constantly getting up and down all day, bending over to pick things up etc. Zero comfort there. Some people like that system. I say, if it works for you, rock on. As for the holster, again, pick what you like and retains the weapon well. I like an outside the waist cross draw at 11 position or a conventional 3 position, depending upon what gun I am carrying. In my daily activities around the ranch, the G19 at 3 o'clock works well. For something more discrete, a smaller gun at the 11. I also like leather. Your mileage may vary.
I have the Original Icon from Harrison and was very impressed with it he always continues to improve the only thing I would like to see is keeping options available he tends to only focus on a few designs at a time and thus ends up removing a line of holsters here and there
Nice video Greg. Thank you. I have finally lost enough gut to carry apendix style more comfortly. My brother and nephews carry this way. In your example of shooting from the ground after being pushed down, it seems that apendix carry is a good way to carry. I remove my holster when driving greater than 20 minutes and re-attach the holster/firearm once I get out of my vehicle. This is not for everyone, but works best for me.
Greg, I'm much like you..leather outside the waistband and then....i took yet another defensive pistol course and they gave us IWB holsters to use and fit them to our semi auto firearms, Glock 19s, I am 50 lbs overweight so appendix carry is not comfortable but 3 o'clock is ok. I will need to get a holster for my Taurus snubby , but that appendix carry. Well we shall see . Great video Greg. I will check out Harry's Holsters. Stay safe.
Old dog; new tricks?! Adapting carry methods for seasons, climates, clothing, activities, etc. is always wise. None of us should be trapped in an orthodoxy. Self-defense ain’t a religion; it’s about resourcefulness, resilience, and respect.
I don’t see a clear advantage over a kydex holster over a leather holster. Both can be very good. I don’t like appendix carry but I understand it has certain advantages for some people. It’s a little easier to control the gun if you’re grappling with an attacker and it’s more concealable. There are hybrid leather holsters with kydex style locking mechanisms too. I guess I it depends on preference and training.
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Nice production Greg. Drawstroke, presentation and fire, or not, training from reactive movement and unorthodox positioning is imperative for defensive carry personnel. Appendix carry holsters can work well in these scenarios as your hands are, or should be, somewhere in front of you, thus they're closer to your handgun without the need to extend your strong side elbow rearward while obtaining a firing grip on the gun. Relative speed and economy of movement are thereby enhanced. With a well practiced and indexed grip these holsters are relatively safe. For me a "tactical" and again well practiced indexed reholster is the real key to safety as downward pressure on the gun is when the trigger can be inadvertently pulled if the trigger catches on clothing, the holster or heaven forbid your finger is still on the trigger during said reholster. We'd all do well to take a lesson from the Iaido masters who draw their sword quickly but resheath it slowly and carefully with purpose. Nice summer music too. Godspeed!
"Draw stroke, presentation and fire, or not, training from reactive movement and unorthodox positioning is imperative for defensive carry personnel. " I wish more people would understand that. BTW - thanks for the mention of the Iaido masters. That gives me an archetype to focus on.
Great training demo montage to kick off this video presentation. I can’t really carry a semi, even a small one comfortably AIWB. I’ve done better with a two inch J I carried AIWB I used to carry a lot as a BUG, however. I never used a purpose built AIWB, but a High Noon Mr. Softy. I now have a small hernia and can’t even carry a revolver very comfortably in that position for very long but it is, nevertheless probably the best way to carry a small revolver.
Check out 1791 holsters I was pleasantly surprised..👍 With the price and the Quality 👍 also I have a Harry's Holster which I'm wearing with my 3" 856 👍
Is that a ratchet type gun belt? Because I have a Kore belt that lets me adjust it in micro measurements. I just open it up more for driving and then tighten it a bit for walking around.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with carrying appendix with the right holster and belt. I've been carrying a Glock 23/27 there for years and my junk is still intact. Train, train, train. If you're gonna carry appendix with that set up, you definitely need a batter belt. The way your belt was contorted says that belt is not nearly heavy enough. Just my opinion.
That is a pretty sturdy belt Max. It is a Kore Essentials. It was contorted because of wearing it loose and working with my lumpy and round body configuration.
@@LionquestFitness i got some cool old revolvers handed down to me and ive always loved wheel guns cool to see someone actually putting out content on self defence and carry of wheel guns still
Gregg, please don’t use any appendix holsters yourself, even with DA revolvers. One of my friends shot himself accidentally (with a 1911 .45) and severed the femoral artery and lost one testicle. An emergency surgery saved his life. Old guys like us should use leather holsters, preferably OWB, on the strong side. Even a cross-draw leather holster would be better. God Bless. Happy trails. PS - don’t point a gun at anything you don’t want to kill or destroy.
