Does anyone here conceal carry with an ankle holster?

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MyGunsJammed

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I was just curious as to conceal carrying with an ankle holster.

Does anyone here do this? and what would be the largest caliber gun that you can strap to your ankle and still walk about and drive a car comfortably???
 
I tried a glock 27 for a week and went to IWB with a Beretta Tomcat .32 on the ankle for BUG. Even that is heavy on the ankle. Maybe Kel-Tec would be a good ankle gun? Not my preferred method for primary concealment but surely better than being unarmed.
 
I bought an Unkle Mike's ankle holster for my Officers 1911. It was kind of a pain, so I quit carrying that way, but...

...the very same holster is perfect for my super small Grendel P10. The gun is completely covered yet easily unholsterable quickly. It is completely impossible for the gun to fall out, even if I am running or if I should fall. It makes no print whatsoever and I have the knowledge that a dependable BUG is only an ankle grab away.

I only carry that way if it is my only option (such as ''nice'' functions like a fancy dinner or a wedding or whatever) or I anticipate that there is a possibility that where I am going my primary may not be enough. I hate to put myself in that position, but it is a reality of my life.
 
I use an ankle holster for either mo 642 or SIG P230 on a fairly regular basis.

I wouldnt go much bigger than either of them.

You also need to find the right holster, as many of them are very uncomfortable, especially for day long use.

The most comfortable holster I've found so far is this one from Desantis....

http://www.desantisholster.com/044.html

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If you wear the right pants and practice a little, its not all that slow or hard to get at.
 
Thanks for the replies guys as I am still a newbie here.

I ask this question primarily because if I were to have a CCW on me, maybe I'd have 2, one hidden on my waist somewhere and maybe one on my ankle....

just a thought, in case I cannot get to my waist gun "discreetly" enough, maybe the ankle gun will catch the enemy by surprise.....

I'm trying to think of a scenario where an ankle gun would come in handy over a waist gun.....

---ohh maybe when you are driving a car? it;ll be easier to reach for the gun on your ankle than having to reach over to the glove box for it...:rolleyes:
 
I have usually for a BUG = occasionally for deep concealment.

Largest gun I ever pulled this off with was a Glock 23 New year's eve 1999.
 
I first started ankle carry about a month ago (when I finally got my CCP). It was with my Bersa Thunder 380. The first week wasn't fun. It always seemed too loose, no matter how I tightened it. Plus the weight made it slide down, often leaving the barrel pressing onto my ankle (not comfortable). I tried IWB carry, but it was even less comfortable with the huge beaver tail that stabbed my gut when I sat.

I finally traded my Thunder 380 for the new 380cc (concealed carry) that Bersa offers, and I have to say that the difference is remarkabe. I ankle carried for two days straight and didn't even realize it was there most of the time. Then I tried IWB, and found it to be much more bearable than before. THe ankle carry is great for if you're sitting awhile (I drive 2+ hours a day in the car). I am currently switching between ankle and IWB, depending on if I'm sitting or standing more that particular day.:D
 
I've carry a BUG there on occasion. I've tried a variety and find the mid 20 oz range to be as heavy as I'd ever care to go, prefering the mid teen weight range.
 
I carry my BUG in an Ankle Holster if I'm driving or sitting for long periods of time, otherwise it's in my weak side pocket.

My personal choice for the ankle holster, gunwise, is a S&W 442 or a Kahr PM9. As far as Ankle Holsters, Alessi makes a great one, but I've been using a Galco Ankle Glove for the past ten years and it's been great. I think the Ankle Glove is the best holster Galco makes as I prefer custom holsters usually.

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I have carried that way but for me it was uncomforable and hard to get at. There is no wrong way to carry. its what suits you best and conforms to the law in open carry situations. I often carry in a fanny pack, others dont like them but i really do!
 
I have a Ken Null holster for my PPK, it's much more accessible when driving than a belt holster. It helps to wear two pairs of socks (one under and one over), both to steady the holster and conceal it.
 
I carried a steel J-frame Smith in a Galco ankle glove for years, and have carried a Glock Model 26 in a DeSantis (Apache?) rig for about 3 years, since my agency outlawed revolvers. There are a lot of cheap, rotten ankle rigs out there, and carrying with a bad one is near impossible. The Galco rig had a leather holster attached to a wide neoprene band which worked great with the J-Frame, but when I tried the same model for the Glock, I couldn't get my pants leg over it. The DeSantis rig is like another model called the Renegade, which uses a big elastic band to secure the pistol, in lieu of a leather holster. IMHO the most important thing to look for in an ankle rig is the big neoprene (think wet suit) band and a big sheepskin pad behind the holster. The holster's are a bit pricey ($75+), but it pays off in the long run. I think I spent more than that just finding one that would work.

Incidentally, the draw we teach is to drop to the knee on the off-holster leg, which draws the pants leg up on the holster leg and allows quick access, firing from the kneeling position, which is pretty stable. Anyone else use a different draw?
 
I use the draw you describe and also practice drawing from standing, which also works well. I also find it to be a tad smoother and faster. Think of it as if you were just lifting your leg to pull up your sock, except you come out of it with a pistol in your hand.
 
I've found the most comfortable to be with the holster over my boot. The Desantis will work with my boots, and the Galco will with the extension.

The next most comfortable is when wearing a low/mid height hiking type boot that allows the bottom of the holster to ride on the top edge of the boot. This takes the load off your ankle and stops the holster from trying to slide down.

I've tried the garter attachment on a couple and did not like them. Its just another attachment point on your leg that is uncomfortable and wants to slide down too.
 
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