The Down Range Forum
Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: seeker_two on July 11, 2010, 07:26:38 AM
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After seeing some of the ankle holster offerings out there (including one for a full-sized 1911! :o ), I was wondering about this board's experience....what is the biggest handgun you've ever carried (or attempted to carry) in an ankle holster?....
...by "biggest", it can be designated by handgun size, caliber, or capacity.......
Thanks in advance.... ;D
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I would ask a followup question. Why an ankle holster? The only good it will do you is if you have a few seconds to get the gun out. Quickdraw, it aint. Great concealment (though you might limp a little with the 1911 ;D). Speed, not so much. Why choose this option as a civilian? I too would like to know what folks carry on their ankle. I'd just also like to know why.
FQ13
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i'd not carry if my only choice was a ankle holster.
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I'm not asking if ankle carry is a viable option or not...that's a different discussion....I'm asking what the biggest revolver/pistol that someone has ankle-carried is.....
Sheesh....you guys are worse than the Glock/Taurus/9mm-bashers.... ::)
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I'm not asking if ankle carry is a viable option or not...that's a different discussion....I'm asking what the biggest revolver/pistol that someone has ankle-carried is.....
Sheesh....you guys are worse than the Glock/Taurus/9mm-bashers.... ::)
Oh, but its fun. Except for the Glock bashing. Thats just wrong. ;D Seriously, I too am interested in the question.
FQ13
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I don't know if this counts toward your question, but I've stuck my Kel Tec in my sock a couple times.
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I don't know if this counts toward your question, but I've stuck my Kel Tec in my sock a couple times.
Thanks, that'll work....which KT?
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My Dad used to carry a 5 shot .22 RG snubbie in a boot holster.
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Thanks, that'll work....which KT?
P32, but I don't think there is that much size difference between the 2.
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I think that anything more then a Kel-Tec/LCP is rather uncomfortable and just feels weird. Like was said earlier, Ankle carry in itself is probably a last choice, but it does have its place.
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Nothing bigger then a .38 snub and a .32 KT. I only use them as back-ups and they are really only worthwhile for use in a car, when I'm sitting they're faster then belt holster and easier to reach then a glove box. For a full size 1911 you would need bell bottoms to get to the grip.
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I tried once to conceal a Kimber Ultra Carry (While at home), just to see if it was concealable. It WASN'T.
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I've carried my Colt (mini) Gov't .380 in my boot several times before, in places where it was my only option. It wasn't terribly uncomfortable, but wasn't very accessible either. I used a cheap Cobra IWB holster (the suede kind with the metal clip) and clipped it to the top of my boot and then laced it up.
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I have seen people carry up to a Glock 19 in an ankle holster, I have a Safariland ankle holster that I think was the best ever developed, it is a neoprene sock if you will, that you pull over your shin and zip up, it is made for a J frame S&W, it is extremely secure and does not print, you can run at full speed and have no worry of it going up, down or sideways, or coming out, down side is my legs got bigger and I can no longer wear it, and it is hot as hell, the neoprene makes you sweat. I need to take pics as this is something few have seen, maybe Michael, but few others.
If you decide to use one, get an ankle weight on the leg your going to carry it on, and wear it for a couple of weeks, as your leg needs to get used to the imbalance.
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When I was working for the Armored car company I carried a S&W 342PD in a Kramer ankle holster, at 11ounces I didn't notice it, can't see carrying anything larger/heavier than that.
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I carried my NAA mini in an ankle holster once. It was comfortable.
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Unless you wear boots, I've seen those "leetle" NAA 22 Magnum's in a boot holster, but geez, practically speaking from someone who wears shorts 359 days a year,....
IWB, the right rig is out there, regardless of what you carry.
Boot Knife seems more comfortable....but not for Sperry's and/or flip flops... ::)
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Successful carry was a J-frame and a Colt mustang. Never tried my KelTec though I think it would work, but I tried my M&P9c though it was to heavy! I think ankle carry is a very viable carry method for truck drivers and other people strapped into a seat. The key is to find a comfortable holster, I've tried many different ones and most sucked!
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I have seen people carry up to a Glock 19 in an ankle holster, I have a Safariland ankle holster that I think was the best ever developed, it is a neoprene sock if you will, that you pull over your shin and zip up, it is made for a J frame S&W, it is extremely secure and does not print, you can run at full speed and have no worry of it going up, down or sideways, or coming out, down side is my legs got bigger and I can no longer wear it, and it is hot as hell, the neoprene makes you sweat. I need to take pics as this is something few have seen, maybe Michael, but few others.
If you decide to use one, get an ankle weight on the leg your going to carry it on, and wear it for a couple of weeks, as your leg needs to get used to the imbalance.
M what was the model number of that holster? It sound similar to the holster that I used, though mine used a velcro closure. It was very comfortable. Unfortunately my foot fell through the space between the back of a trailer and the dock and the Holster ripped in half. I haven't been able to find another one as comfortable as that one was!
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Guns, no part #, but here is what it looks like,
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/no%20new/Picture321.jpg)
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/no%20new/Picture322.jpg)
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Guns, no part #, but here is what it looks like,
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/no%20new/Picture321.jpg)
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff150/m25operator/no%20new/Picture322.jpg)
Thanks M I appreciate you showing me that. That look really secure and comfortable. A lot better than the one I had before.
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I've carried Glock 26/27 & 30 in an ankle holster as a backup. If you spend a lot of time in a vehicle the ankle holster actually has some advantages. The best ankle holster I ever had was a custom made setup that had lace holes in it that allowed it to lace right on to a duty boot. I had a matching rig for the other leg that held a magazine, folding knife and asp to offset the weight a bit.
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I've carried a G27 in an Alessi ankle rig since the G27 first came out. Very recently that is been changed to a S&W 442, also in an Alessi ankle rig.
The open top Alessi ankle holster is in a class by itself. Comfortable and secure. I own three.
Ankle carry is always for my 2nd gun and has been a secure/reliable means of carry. Quality in holster selection is very important.
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Glock 26 in a uncle mikes ankle rig. Pain in the Arse. Like putting a brick on your leg.
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Glock 26 in a uncle mikes ankle rig. Pain in the Arse. Like putting a brick on your leg.
A result of using the Uncle Mike's ankle rig. I've actually seen them cause nerve damage due to their poor fit.
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Carried by P239 in ankle carry. All right, but I would not want to go all day that way. I would say that is about the limit for me.
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Depends on the ankle, See one waddle by today, could have hid a freaking Bazooka, if they had short barrels ::)
The things you can't unsee are the worst
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Depends on the ankle, See one waddle by today, could have hid a freaking Bazooka, if they had short barrels ::)
The things you can't unsee are the worst
All hail the 'cankle'. :o :o