how many of you ankle carry?

Got the concealed carry license but not the proper weapon. Thinking a Ruger LCR or a S&W 638. But when I do, it will be ankle for the simple reason that the waistband is well spoken for, if you know what I mean. (And I think you do!)
 
I've used an ankle holster since the 1970's when I started as a LEO. It was always used for BUG and sometimes for primary carry if needed. I still do this most of the time when I wear other than shorts. I like it because its easier to get to sitting down, particularly when in the car. Its easy to lean forward just a bit and/or just move your foot back and slip it out when there may be a need for it. This avoids the giveaway of leaning forward and reaching behind to unholster a belt carried gun. Its very difficult to draw a pistol from the pocket while seated without standing or some wiggling around...I started out with a Charter Arms Undercover. These days I carry a S&W 337 with bobbed hammer and fiber optic front sight in a Galco ankle holster. The size and weight of the firearm are major considerations. I knew a guy years ago who carried a steel Government Model stuffed in the top of his sock and wrapped with rubber bands! That's a bit beyond my comfort level. I also prefer the J frame for this since its less sensitive to the position one must have the gun in to function...It's been useful to me for many years.
 
I knew a guy years ago who carried a steel Government Model stuffed in the top of his sock and wrapped with rubber bands!
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I suppose it's a step better than Dirty Harry with his switchblade scotch taped to his calf.
 
I could be wrong and perhaps I will be able to locate some data to back up my thought, but might it be that the explosion of so many 'pocket-guns' available has resulted in the ankle-holster going the way of the VCR so to speak. For example, my main CCW piece is a Kel-Tec P11 and my BUG is a Beretta 21A either of which can be pocket carried easier than if it were concealed in an ankle holster (for me). However, if I worked in a suit or some attire negating pocket-carry, I would certainly consider the ankle-holster option so perhaps there will always be that 'potentiality.'.

-Cheers
 
I have an ankle holster and have carried my little P3AT in that mode a few times. I gave it up. Poor access and the amount of time required to get the gun in hand makes it a poor choice for me.
 
How about a crotch holster? You could tell the bad guy that he scared the pee out of you and he'd probably think it would be fun to watch you pee in fright.
Then you whip out your (hopefully) gun and let him have it.

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Otto Mattik
How about a crotch holster? You could tell the bad guy that he scared the pee out of you and he'd probably think it would be fun to watch you pee in fright.
Then you whip out your (hopefully) gun and let him have it.
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:confused:
 
obxned said:
Not me. It doesn't work very well with shots and flip-flops.
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Taking shots while wearing flip goes great together but taking shots while carrying a gun, not so much.

;)

I've never tried to ankle carry because it doesn't seem like it would be very effective or comfortable. However, if I absolutely had to carry a BUG, I'd probably give it some more thought.
 
every day.

My S&W 442 rides in a Gould & Goodrich B76 every day, and is backup for my 1911 (s).

Then again, working in an office means I want something I can draw easily while sitting, and I can't easily draw either of the guns on my hips (IWB) while sitting.
 
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