First I should say hello. I am a noob around here and have posted mostly in the "waiting" room. Great info on this sight. seems to be alot of good folks here also. I am new to "legally" carrying concealed...but not new to firearms. Anyway...to my question.
I am trying to find some options on holsters while I wait for my CHL to be processed. There are times when I just can't carry using the usual hip type holsters and the pocket variety makes me look like I am walking around with a gun in my pocket. I purchased a Galco ankle glove for my Kahr PM9. It feels a bit awkward to me. I have tried it inside the ankle and outside the ankle. Anyone here ever used one of these or some other form of ankle holster that could offer up suggestions or words of advice? It won't hurt my feelings to hear any negatives anyone has experienced with ankle holsters as well as positive advice on utilizing them.
Renegade Cozy Partner is one ankle holster that is recomended to me. You may try the belly band if you have to go tucked in shirt route. Alessi makes some nice IWB holsters for crossdraw or appendix carry.
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Quote/Question: "Anyone here ever used one of these or some other form of ankle holster that could offer up suggestions or words of advice? It won't hurt my feelings to hear any negatives anyone has experienced with ankle holsters as well as positive advice on utilizing them."
Ankle carry, at least with a backup gun, has been something I've done for years. But ... the only way I've learned to accept it is with very light guns and approx. 6" tall lace-up boots. I was unable to locate another 5" elastic one like one purchased from Guardain Leather around 10 years ago, so I had my leather shop guy make one for my PM-9 from a 5" belly band.
Having "taken a set", the old one (without using the "garter thingie") is used exclusively with an untra-light light j-frame. Loaded, my 340 with CT grip goes at 15 ounces, while the PM-9 rides at 19.4 ounces. Positioned on inside of left leg I can readily notice the 4.4 ounce difference. And I have also noticed that carry method has started to eat out the top of the lining of my left boot ... But, after almost 2 years with those Sperry boots and 2 different guns, a small price to pay for what often works for me.
Some people seem to manage with ankle holsters and shoes, but I never could make such work, so I just use a different method when wearing anything but lace-up boots (which essentially keep the rig from sliding down). Either way, methinks a very lightweight gun is the first criteria and you have a pretty good option there with the baby Kahr.
In the past, I tried two different ankle holsters for "J" frame carry. The one that worked best was the Galco ankle holster. It worked best because the Galco has a second "suspender strap" that velcros-on between the top of the calf and the knee joint. This "suspender strap" make day-long ankle carry infinitely more bearable.
Any ankle holster is worn on the opposite leg from one's shooting hand - placing the weapon on the inside of the leg.
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nuparadigm wrote:Any ankle holster is worn on the opposite leg from one's shooting hand - placing the weapon on the inside of the leg.
That's the traditional location for the ankel holster. I have heard some folks using the ankle holster on the same leg as the shooting hand, putting the pistol on the outside of the leg. The logic is to make the gun more accessible if you are grounded. Just some more points to consider.
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