seeker_two
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gunsmokeTPF: your ankle holster might not have been cheap, but it definitely wasn't a good ankle holster. With respect to you & Sharpsdressed Man, any ankle holster without a retention strap is not worth having.....
Ankle carry in the car in winter bad idea?
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gunsmokeTPF
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Seeker_two, you must realize my incident happened in the 1970's and was considered a top of the line holster for it's time. It had a snap just like my belt holster and was all leather. It was padded for comfort against my leg and strapped on with a large buckle. I know they're making them differently today, but I personally want no part of them.
Many carried like that back then due to the movie and T-V influence and many had them drop onto the ground while chasing perps, or fighting. Many weapons were also lost. It didn't take long for people to stop using them. Most with one incident of having it fall to the ground will never put it on again.
I can't ever imagine wearing that in the snow. The gun might get wet and it will probably not be recovered by the owner if it drops in the snow. It has it's uses. I sold a friend of mine a .25 Baby Browning and while working undercover narcotics carried it on his ankle and actually was able shoot someone when things went bad. I know not how it was strapped on. I sold it to him with a custom belt holster that I had made for me.
By the way, I've been involved with incidents where I had just barely enough time to draw my weapon from my belt. I wouldn't want to try to get it off my ankle by lifting my leg up, or bending over to pull it out. That's a great way to get your teeth kicked out.
My retired friend in Vegas is experienced in LE, but for over 20 years can't be convinced to stop using an ankle holster. Those hooked on this type of carry are hard to convince until something tragic happens and trouble is what they're looking for. I gave up on him long ago and feel it's everyone's business to carry any way they want. I really wish you luck.
Sharpdressed Man, that's a nice looking Colt.
Many carried like that back then due to the movie and T-V influence and many had them drop onto the ground while chasing perps, or fighting. Many weapons were also lost. It didn't take long for people to stop using them. Most with one incident of having it fall to the ground will never put it on again.
I can't ever imagine wearing that in the snow. The gun might get wet and it will probably not be recovered by the owner if it drops in the snow. It has it's uses. I sold a friend of mine a .25 Baby Browning and while working undercover narcotics carried it on his ankle and actually was able shoot someone when things went bad. I know not how it was strapped on. I sold it to him with a custom belt holster that I had made for me.
By the way, I've been involved with incidents where I had just barely enough time to draw my weapon from my belt. I wouldn't want to try to get it off my ankle by lifting my leg up, or bending over to pull it out. That's a great way to get your teeth kicked out.
My retired friend in Vegas is experienced in LE, but for over 20 years can't be convinced to stop using an ankle holster. Those hooked on this type of carry are hard to convince until something tragic happens and trouble is what they're looking for. I gave up on him long ago and feel it's everyone's business to carry any way they want. I really wish you luck.
Sharpdressed Man, that's a nice looking Colt.
Since this thread went off topic many post back I add my two cents worth. First off to the OP as other already stated no worries at all in regards to your gun and or ammo getting damaged from the floor heater temps.
Now to all the people telling you how to carry your gun or how your way is not good(for them). Ignore them and simply do what ever works best for you. If that is using an ankle holster go for it.
I now carry a bug in an ankle holster and did so for years before I got too fat to do so reasonably. I never had trouble accessing it when I was physically fit(training practice and proper gear selction are the key)and I again carry my bug in one as I am back in proper condition.
As to it falling out for any reason, well all I'll say about that is either human error or poor gear selection. I hiked walked & climbed several hundred miles of the Appalachian trail and never once had issue with mine.
Now to all the people telling you how to carry your gun or how your way is not good(for them). Ignore them and simply do what ever works best for you. If that is using an ankle holster go for it.
I now carry a bug in an ankle holster and did so for years before I got too fat to do so reasonably. I never had trouble accessing it when I was physically fit(training practice and proper gear selction are the key)and I again carry my bug in one as I am back in proper condition.
As to it falling out for any reason, well all I'll say about that is either human error or poor gear selection. I hiked walked & climbed several hundred miles of the Appalachian trail and never once had issue with mine.
Sharpsdressed Man
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Seeker_two, see the tension screw near the trigger guard on that ankle holster? You ARE familiar with tension screws, aren't you? A good test for an ankle holster is running up and down a flight of stairs.
seeker_two
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Yes....and people who rely solely on a screw to keep a gun in an ankle holster cause me a lot of tension.....
Sharpsdressed Man
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You need to relax. My gun stays in just fine. For what its worth, I REALLY like the ankle carry in a vehicle; just raise the pantleg after geiing in the vehicle, and the weapon is in easy and fast reach, and out of sight til you get out, at which time the pantleg goes back over. In a vehicle, it is faster to draw than any waist mounted gun, and most shoulder holsters.
My gun stays in just fine. For what its worth, I REALLY like the ankle carry in a vehicle; just raise the pantleg after geiing in the vehicle, and the weapon is in easy and fast reach, and out of sight til you get out, at which time the pantleg goes back over. In a vehicle, it is faster to draw than any waist mounted gun, and most shoulder holsters.gunsmokeTPF
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9mm, I'm sure the way you choose to carry is perfect for your needs and you certainly know best what works for you. Right, or wrong there are very many out there who agree totally with you. Lots of luck and carry on.
ankle holsters
I've carried firearms using an ankle holster in low threat environments for over 30 years. As a cop, for about the first 5 years I worked, that's where I carried my back-up gun when on duty.
I have a variety of nylon ankle holsters from a company called A&B Industries. They were one of the first companies to make nylon holsters, and unfortunately went out of business in the late 1990s. I wear the holster over the top of a boot and it's quite comfortable. I've carried S&W Chief Special Revolvers, a Walther PPK and Sig 230 in that manner. (Most comfortable was the P230 because it was light weight)
The A&B ankle holsters also had a pouch for a magazine or speed strip, and they made a holster for the other foot that held a set of handcuffs and anothr magazine or speed strip. All in all, it was a pretty good system. I still use mine once in a while.
I think ankle carry is an acceptable alternative in a low threat environment, or a non-permissive environment where any other form of concealed carry wouldn't work. It certainly has limitations because it's slow and clumsy to access a gun out of an ankle rig. For it to work, you have to make sure you are wearing pants with legs long enough to conceal the gun when you are seated, and that have a flare to the legs to allow you to access the weapon.
Corrosion is a legitimate concern if you're walking around in snowy or rainy conditions. Wiping the gun down with a silicon cloth works well to deal with that, as does a product called Boeshield T9, which is a rust-preventative originally designed for use with aircraft. I've been using T9 for about 15 years and I find it works really well.
Many authorities actually state that an advantage of the ankle holster is that it allows stealthy and surreptitious access of the weapon while you are in a seated position, as in behind a desk or sitting in a vehicle.
Here is a list of quality providers of ankle holters. I'm sure there are custom or semi-custom leathersmiths around that are NOT on this list:
Cozy partner ankle holsters from Renegade Holsters
http://renegadeholstersdirect.com
Ankle holster from Alessi Leather ($165!!!)
http://shop.alessigunholsters.com
Ankle Glove holster from Galco Leather ($89.95)
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT3.asp?ProductID=2529&CatalogID=6
Ankle holster by DeSantis GunHide ($74.95)
http://www.desantisholster.com/stor...R/GLOCK/26-27-33/ANKLE-RIGS/Leather-Ankle-Rig
Bianchi Ankle Holsters (Negotiator or Triad)
http://bianchi-intl.com/product/CatList.php?numSubCat=6
Gould & Goodrich Ankle Holsters
http://www.gouldusa.com/products/pr...lock+Ankle+Holster&line=Leather+Duty+Holsters
Tex Shoemaker 33 ankle holster
www.texshoemaker.com/33-Ankle-Holster-33.htm
Tauris Leather ankle holster
http://taurisholsters.com/ankle.cfm
Bulman Gunleather Concealable Ankle Companion
http://www.bulmangunleather.com/ankle.html
5 shot leather ankle holster
http://www.5shotleather.com/ankle-pocket.htm
Mitch Rosen leather Duncan’s Ankle holster
http://www.mitchrosen.com/product_line/holsters/ankle_holsters/body_ankle_holsters.html
Greg Kramer Handgun Leather Ankle holster
http://kramerleather.com/products.cfm?categoryID=29
C. Rusty Sherrick Ultra Light Ankle Carry Holster
http://www.c-rusty.com/pages/holsters/Ankle.htm
I've carried firearms using an ankle holster in low threat environments for over 30 years. As a cop, for about the first 5 years I worked, that's where I carried my back-up gun when on duty.
I have a variety of nylon ankle holsters from a company called A&B Industries. They were one of the first companies to make nylon holsters, and unfortunately went out of business in the late 1990s. I wear the holster over the top of a boot and it's quite comfortable. I've carried S&W Chief Special Revolvers, a Walther PPK and Sig 230 in that manner. (Most comfortable was the P230 because it was light weight)
The A&B ankle holsters also had a pouch for a magazine or speed strip, and they made a holster for the other foot that held a set of handcuffs and anothr magazine or speed strip. All in all, it was a pretty good system. I still use mine once in a while.
I think ankle carry is an acceptable alternative in a low threat environment, or a non-permissive environment where any other form of concealed carry wouldn't work. It certainly has limitations because it's slow and clumsy to access a gun out of an ankle rig. For it to work, you have to make sure you are wearing pants with legs long enough to conceal the gun when you are seated, and that have a flare to the legs to allow you to access the weapon.
Corrosion is a legitimate concern if you're walking around in snowy or rainy conditions. Wiping the gun down with a silicon cloth works well to deal with that, as does a product called Boeshield T9, which is a rust-preventative originally designed for use with aircraft. I've been using T9 for about 15 years and I find it works really well.
Many authorities actually state that an advantage of the ankle holster is that it allows stealthy and surreptitious access of the weapon while you are in a seated position, as in behind a desk or sitting in a vehicle.
Here is a list of quality providers of ankle holters. I'm sure there are custom or semi-custom leathersmiths around that are NOT on this list:
Cozy partner ankle holsters from Renegade Holsters
http://renegadeholstersdirect.com
Ankle holster from Alessi Leather ($165!!!)
http://shop.alessigunholsters.com
Ankle Glove holster from Galco Leather ($89.95)
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT3.asp?ProductID=2529&CatalogID=6
Ankle holster by DeSantis GunHide ($74.95)
http://www.desantisholster.com/stor...R/GLOCK/26-27-33/ANKLE-RIGS/Leather-Ankle-Rig
Bianchi Ankle Holsters (Negotiator or Triad)
http://bianchi-intl.com/product/CatList.php?numSubCat=6
Gould & Goodrich Ankle Holsters
http://www.gouldusa.com/products/pr...lock+Ankle+Holster&line=Leather+Duty+Holsters
Tex Shoemaker 33 ankle holster
www.texshoemaker.com/33-Ankle-Holster-33.htm
Tauris Leather ankle holster
http://taurisholsters.com/ankle.cfm
Bulman Gunleather Concealable Ankle Companion
http://www.bulmangunleather.com/ankle.html
5 shot leather ankle holster
http://www.5shotleather.com/ankle-pocket.htm
Mitch Rosen leather Duncan’s Ankle holster
http://www.mitchrosen.com/product_line/holsters/ankle_holsters/body_ankle_holsters.html
Greg Kramer Handgun Leather Ankle holster
http://kramerleather.com/products.cfm?categoryID=29
C. Rusty Sherrick Ultra Light Ankle Carry Holster
http://www.c-rusty.com/pages/holsters/Ankle.htm