Appendix Carry…Thousands of Thugs Can’t be Wrong!

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I am still debating about whether I should spend a lot of money on that Desbiens reverse canted holster just to find that the muzzle of the larger PPQ still jams uncomfortably against my thigh when I am seated. But if I can get used to it, the draw from there would be a great advantage.

I have found another (expensive! ) holster that might have some advantages, the FIST #21A IWB STRONGSIDE AND CROSSDRAW. Advantages include widely adjustable cant for wear anywhere around the waist, including AIWB with reverse cant, and dual leather snap loops for easy on/off and being able to straddle a belt loop on the pants. I find all of these advantages usefull because I would be wanting to use it to carry my PPQ with reverse cant and straddling my front belt loop on my jeans. Cool!

Actually, I can save $10 by omitting the hand boning. I don't like overly much retention in my holsters, so this would probably work better for me anyway.

If I cannot get comfortable with it at that location, this holster allows me to switch to forward cant and wear behind my hip. So, hopefully, not an expensive addition to my unused holster collection.

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After playing with my Garrett's Silent Thunder, I have found that a slight reverse cant does offer the best of all worlds draw position/comfort when sitting.

My PJ's holster is still a lot thinner and lighter. It would probably make good sense to get a reverse cant from Paul.

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There are pluses and minuses to every form of carry. I carry AIWB, because it works for me. I also pocket carry. All that I was trying to do in posting the video was to make people aware of the negatives, so that they might guard against them. I don't care how anyone carries. Situation awareness and maintaining distance is far more important than how you carry.

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My PJ's holster is still a lot thinner and lighter. It would probably make good sense to get a reverse cant from Paul.

Other options are to send it back to Paul and ask him to change the cant for you for a few dollars. Or, you can try it yourself if you are adventurous. The kydex gets soft and pliable when heated enough. But if you seriously over do it, the kydex will be damaged.

I am thinking about modifying one or more of my PJ holsters. Paul, I'm sure, uses a heat gun. I don't have one and I'm not sure a hair dryer will heat it enough. But I am thinking I can put the area at the top where the clip rolls over near a medium hot electric burner and check it every 30 seconds until it is soft enough to rebend.

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Desbiens Gun Leather will now make PPQ holsters!

I have been talking with Rhome Desbiens at Desbiens Gun Leather about a reverse canted IWB holster for AIWB carry. He doesn't list the PPQ, but he said he would check for availability of a blue gun. He just got back to me and said he will make a holster for me. The model I am looking at is the AIWB #4 Hardcore Reverse Cant (R/C) on the IWB Holster page.

A very impressive holster, IMO. If you click to enlarge the picture, you'll see how a G19 rides in one. I have become really sold on the advantages of AIWB carry, and this holster looks like it will make that possible with the PPQ.

His lead time is several months, so he doesn't require payment up front. You order the holster and then they contact you shortly before they can start on your holster and secure payment at that time. The price is reasonable.

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I recently purchased my first Kahr, still waiting for it to show up at my FFL, however, I am very interested in this thread and want to thank all of you for your excellent contributions so far.
JFootin, In regards to your potential kydex modification, you could pick up an inexpensive heat gun at Harbor Freight tools if one is nearby. They often run specials and normally have a 20% off coupon in various mags.

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Thanks. I've thought about getting a heat gun, but I don't think I would use it more than once or twice.

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I recently purchased my first Kahr, still waiting for it to show up at my FFL, however, I am very interested in this thread and want to thank all of you for your excellent contributions so far.
JFootin, In regards to your potential kydex modification, you could pick up an inexpensive heat gun at Harbor Freight tools if one is nearby. They often run specials and normally have a 20% off coupon in various mags.

Welcome to the forum! There is a wealth of valuable information in the New Member Area and the Kahr-Tech sections of the forum.

What model new Kahr did you get?