I have zero real experience with ankle holsters. But, is that honestly a good option for concealed carry? Skinny jeans not allowed ?
Ankle Holster Recommendations
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It did shift from holster to firearm pretty quick… firearms and pipes share many things in common. Digression and opinion run rampant!Guy asks for a recommendation and all of a sudden everybody’s Massad Ayoob up in here…
Why? I've been carrying since I was a rookie back in '66 and found that in certain circumstances an ankle carry is perfect. I usually wear boots so, it's not often an option. But, if you know and practice a "falling" draw it's fast and offers only a moving target. Also, if speed is of the essence, you let your guard down. Constant awareness is mandatory. There's a lot more to carrying a weapon than . . . Well, carrying a weapon and feeling secure.
I know a lot of coppers and former officers who only carry at the ankle. So, again, why is it a bad choice?
Yeah, forget the ankle holster and go big…
Yup, many here have short attention spans and can't resist high jacking a thread to a subject more to their liking. It doesn't matter if its holsters, pipes, pipe maintenance, cars and trucks, you name it and it's subject to taking a hard turn.
RIP threads are notorious. Some respondents can't help bad mouthing the dead rather than simply moving to another thread.
We can be a hostile bunch if our sensibilities are ruffled.
I want @troutface to find a good ankle holster!
But nice to talk a little handguns as well while it sorts out.
But nice to talk a little handguns as well while it sorts out.
Yeah, I knew a certain amount of that was coming, but whatever. The main thing is the consensus is Galco, by a wide margin. That BugBite is interesting and only a third of the price, but the Galco seems proven. Now to find some ammo, though I do have one box of Critical Defense to tide me over. Thanks to all for their input.Guy asks for a recommendation and all of a sudden everybody’s Massad Ayoob up in here…
Ankle carry is not for me, but I've seen some rapid deployment by people who practice it. And if it is indeed "backup" and not primary carry, it makes a lot of sense. If you practice with it.
This time of year I IWB carry something big and backup with a pocket .380. My real primary defense is to stay the hell away from trouble. Don't be the stupid person doing stupid things with stupid people in stupid places at stupid times. But, sometimes, trouble comes looking for you, and there's no avoiding it.
This time of year I IWB carry something big and backup with a pocket .380. My real primary defense is to stay the hell away from trouble. Don't be the stupid person doing stupid things with stupid people in stupid places at stupid times. But, sometimes, trouble comes looking for you, and there's no avoiding it.
"My real primary defense is to stay the hell away from trouble. Don't be the stupid person doing stupid things with stupid people in stupid places at stupid times. But, sometimes, trouble comes looking for you, and there's no avoiding it."
Exactly! Well said, thanks. (@woodsroad)
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mike
Exactly! Well said, thanks. (@woodsroad)
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mike
Notice only old people are saying ankle carry is acceptable.Guy asks for a recommendation and all of a sudden everybody’s Massad Ayoob up in here…
it’s stupid for 98% of situations
massad ayoob is a basement dweller.
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Hornady? What's wrong with you? +P or regular, how many grains? Why aren't you using Federal or Speer? Those are too heavy for your ankle - better just load two!
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I know, I know, us old folks don't know nothin. Which end of the barrel do you hold again ?Hornady? What's wrong with you? +P or regular, how many grains? Why aren't you using Federal or Speer? Those are too heavy for your ankle - better just load two!
Haha, I know you aren't complaining, but I like the thread side roads - usually they're relevant (and fair enough to @warren, that's not always the case) to something related to the topic and I learn something I didn't know or at least trigger some more research.I know, I know, us old folks don't know nothin. Which end of the barrel do you hold again ?
Can't speak to ankle holsters, never used one. I carry a 642 either IWB or OWB.
An excellent read
americanhandgunner.com
Ankle Carry: Backup, Or Primary - American Handgunner
"Having a gun” is, indeed, a good idea if you need one. People who carry guns for defense (or even sometimes because they have to, like cops), often default to the easiest, most comfortable way possible. It’s only natural to get lazy when it comes to something you do constantly, almost...
americanhandgunner.com
This guy is so scared every day of his life. Haha how pathetic.An excellent read
Ankle Carry: Backup, Or Primary - American Handgunner
"Having a gun” is, indeed, a good idea if you need one. People who carry guns for defense (or even sometimes because they have to, like cops), often default to the easiest, most comfortable way possible. It’s only natural to get lazy when it comes to something you do constantly, almost...
Well, since you seem so well versed on everything from hemorrhoids to hurricanes, perhaps you could expand on your answer and enlighten us as to your extensive resume in this area, and point to some articles you've published to help us understand...
You've been here long enough to know Brobs has an unsupportable opinion on nearly everything. It's his nature. He just types away, has fun I guess stirring the pot. Don't take him too serious.
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