Appendix holster length

Oldjarhead · December 24, 2017, 11:30 PM

I was thinking of going to appendix carry. My concern is, when sitting, what is the maximum barrel length that would be comfortable. I have two 1911s. One is a Three inch barrel Kimber Ultra, which I feel confident would be fine, but I am not so sure of my 4.25 inch barrel Colt Commander. Has anyone carried a Commander sized 1911 in an appendix holster comfortably? Appreciate your feedback. Thanks.

Sharkbite · December 25, 2017, 12:07 AM

I have carried a Glock 19, Smith M&P 2.0 and a Smith 9c appendix for years. Zero problems with those guns.

Theohazard · December 25, 2017, 02:46 AM

It all depends on your body type, how high your belt rides, and how high your holster sits. I have a friend who has no trouble carrying a full-size 1911 appendix, but he's also 6' 5". I'm 6' and the limit of my appendix carry is a Glock 19 in a G-Code Incog holster adjusted to sit as high as possible.

Oldjarhead · December 26, 2017, 10:32 AM

Your responses make sense. I am 5' 9" and a big boy. I have to just experiment a little I guess. Thanks.

December 24, 2017, 11:30 PM	#1
Oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2008 Posts: 508	Appendix holster length I was thinking of going to appendix carry. My concern is, when sitting, what is the maximum barrel length that would be comfortable. I have two 1911s. One is a Three inch barrel Kimber Ultra, which I feel confident would be fine, but I am not so sure of my 4.25 inch barrel Colt Commander. Has anyone carried a Commander sized 1911 in an appendix holster comfortably? Appreciate your feedback. Thanks.

December 25, 2017, 02:46 AM	#3
Theohazard Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Location: Western PA Posts: 3,829	It all depends on your body type, how high your belt rides, and how high your holster sits. I have a friend who has no trouble carrying a full-size 1911 appendix, but he's also 6' 5". I'm 6' and the limit of my appendix carry is a Glock 19 in a G-Code Incog holster adjusted to sit as high as possible. __________________ 0331: "Accuracy by volume."

December 25, 2017, 12:07 AM	#2
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	I have carried a Glock 19, Smith M&P 2.0 and a Smith 9c appendix for years. Zero problems with those guns.

December 26, 2017, 10:32 AM	#4
Oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2008 Posts: 508	Your responses make sense. I am 5' 9" and a big boy. I have to just experiment a little I guess. Thanks.