Ankle Holsters

[zcsmith464]

I am considering an ankle holster for cc'ing my P3at. I generally wear a button up shirt and unable to to use an iwb holster or pocket clip and the pocket gets a little uncomfortable for me.

Anyone used an ankle holster? Thoughts?

 

[85t5mcss]

Mine's for a Glock 26, so my opinion will be different but still relevant. I've had it on for 14 hours now with no problems. I still prefer the Galco due to the wider strap but this works.

 

[9mmfan]

Mmmuuhh....well, I have a Galco ankle glove that I love. Others may be close to it, but no others can beat it.

 

[zcsmith464]

Do you ever feel as though your firearm is close to falling out of the holster at all being that area of the body is always moving?

 

[RHorn]

That area may not always be moving. How do you think cankles were created?

 

[sbnewsom]

I love my galco ankle glove. Sometimes I forget my XDS is down there

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

Tagged, cuz I've also been considering getting an ankle rig for my snubbie. Heard that the Galco ankle glove is top notch.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Have worn an Alessi for three decades now.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I have worn an ankle holster with my LCP when I have to play dress up.

I have not noticed my own creeping down, but I would caution you about how you cross or place your legs while sitting.

 

[ditto]

Good to hear positive things about the Galco ankle glove. I've been eyeing it as an alternative.

 

[Latewatch]

I've used several ankle holsters over the years the last 20 years to include Galco, Alessi, Fobus, Bianchi and currently a Desantis. With all things considered to include, quality, comfort, price, retention, etc. I would recommend the Desantis first. I use my ankle holster primarily to carry a Glock 27 as my BUG while on duty and have had issues with all of the other brands at one time or another. So far (about 7 years) the Desantis has yet to fail me.

With all this being said, I would think long and hard before deciding on any ankle holster as my primary carry method. For primary carry, the ankle holsters positive attributes are greatly outweighed by its negative attributes.

 

[Captain Bligh]

I'm no fan for a couple of reasons. I think the draw is slower than from other platforms. I have spotted more attempts to conceal ankle carry than any other form, especially when pants ride up as the wearer is seated or crosses his/her legs

 

[mrortega]

I'm no fan for a couple of reasons. I think the draw is slower than from other platforms. I have spotted more attempts to conceal ankle carry than any other form, especially when pants ride up as the wearer is seated or crosses his/her legs

And.....you're looking at.......her legs?

 

[mrortega]

I wear a Galco Ankle Glove. It's the best that I've found (I have other cheaper ones in the closet making sure dust doesn't settle on important stuff). If you wear the right shoes and jeans/slacks you forget it is there.

That's a Glock G23 BTW. I've also carried a G30 without a problem.
What makes the Ankle Glove so comfortable is that it's a soft leather holster made specifically for the gun and is stitched to the ankle band. The gun doesn't bear into your ankle.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

An alternative to ankle carry is a tuckable IWB. The only thing visible is a clip on the belt, which is easily covered with a cell phone.

Something like this:
Split Decision

You can use it as a standard IWB when you don't have to have a tucked in shirt, too. Even with the picking up the cover garment with your offhand, its sitll faster than getting to an ankle holster AND its more intuitive for keeping your eye on the threat when you don't have to kneel or otherwise contort.

Do what works best for you, though, and not every build can pull off the tuckable.

 

[INDY45]

I have the galco and carry my LCP everyday.The first couple of days takes a little getting used to but after the break in period they are great.

 

[BCCS]

I like ankle carry for when on longer drives. A belt holster gets uncomfortable after awhile and drawing from your ankle is much quicker when driving.

 

[mpitcock]

I have several ankle holsters. Don Hume being the most worn and favorite.
I carry a Sig 238. I also on occasion carry either a Ruger LCR .357 or a Wather PPKS.
I enjoy ankle carry and have had no issue with it.

 

[Bugoutbob]

I've done the Galco with my Glock, but currently use Desantis for my M&P9c. Love the Desantis, it's more comfortable and feels less "floppy."

 

[Dead Duck]

Galco is the way to go, but it is expensive. If you can't afford it or it's too comfortable for you then I would then suggest a Galco. If neither of those will fit your needs or budget, you could always just get a Galco instead.

See what I'm doing here -

It's cheaper just to get the Galco now - then to buy the others before buying the Galco later.