I'm just kind of curious on why I never see ankle holsters mentioned as an option for carrying both on here and other gun publications and sights? I realize they don't offer the most fluid draw, but they do seem to me to be an option or am I missing something?

I keep one as a backup rig on duty.

I wear one on occasion.

I use a Galco Ankle Glove with a S&W 638

I have tried them with a sub compact glock and o didnt find ot as a practical carry option. Im guessing some people use it as a last ditch efforr for a gun

As Henry Reagan on Blue Bloods (Lou Cariou) said last night "Ankle holsters suck" after he was unable to reach his ankle holster despite being knocked down on the ground.

hard to get to under stress, they print, and/or ride up if you aren't careful they have their uses, but there are better options most of the time

Have used one when I was out if state when I put my normal S&W BG380 as a BUG when I carry my Glock 19 but only a few times. Wasn't that bad but I did have to change from my normal boots to something different.

 

 

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I use it occasionally because I find them to be a bit uncomfortable.

I have tried them with a sub compact glock and o didnt find ot as a practical carry option. Im guessing some people use it as a last ditch efforr for a gun

 

A G26/27 is about the largest gun most people can carry on an ankle. I have seen a few carry a 2.5" S&W M19 or a G19 in a ankle rig but those are way too large AFAIC. A J frame revolver or PPK is about the ideal size. Not a way to carry your main battery unless you have to.

 

hard to get to under stress, they print, and/or ride up if you aren't careful they have their uses, but there are better options most of the time

 

This is just about my assessment also. I have used one on a regular basis for nearly 40 years, usually for a 2nd or 3rd gun. They are fine if you are in a lower threat environment.

 

The only way to train drawing from an ankle holster is to drop to you strong side knee and draw from your weak side ankle. I've seen all kinds of dancing around on one leg.

 

I use it occasionally because I find them to be a bit uncomfortable.

 

They do take getting used to. Get a leather one with padding like DeSantis makes. Its light years better than an nylon rig.

 

 

 

hard to get to under stress, they print, and/or ride up if you aren't careful they have their uses, but there are better options most of the time

 

A G26/27 is about the largest gun most people can carry on an ankle. I have seen a few carry a 2.5" S&W M19 or a G19 in a ankle rig but those are way too large AFAIC. A J frame revolver or PPK is about the ideal size. Not a way to carry your main battery unless you have to.

 

This is just about my assessment also. I have used one on a regular basis for nearly 40 years, usually for a 2nd or 3rd gun. They are fine if you are in a lower threat environment.

 

The only way to train drawing from an ankle holster is to drop to you strong side knee and draw from your weak side ankle. I've seen all kinds of dancing around on one leg.

 

They do take getting used to. Get a leather one with padding like DeSantis makes. Its light years better than an nylon rig.

 

Agree 100% on all.

 

I have been using a Galco Bootlock with my G27 as an on duty backup. Works well with 8" side zip boots.

 

I carry my PM9 in an Alessi rig with a calf strap when off duty.

 

Ankle carry is not ideal, and I will only carry a backup weapon on my ankle, never a primary piece.

Thanks for the replies. I was just curious, I have one and I've worn it around the house to try it out. It seems ok, but day in and day out would probably be a different story but that's something most of us NJ residents don't have to worry about.