Ankle/Boot Carry????

[raven762308]

Does anybody ankle or boot carry here? I know its much slower to draw and more suited to a backup gun but I just wanted to see if people had any experience doing this. Just curious.

 

[glenbo]

I tried it for a couple of weeks. About 35 years ago.

 

[baboon]

I tried wearing ankle holster with my S&W Model 49 an ended up thinking it was damn near stupid. I guess back in the 70's when bell bottom jeans were still a thing it might have worked. It was uncomfortable to me. And what about when it rained or snowed and your ankles got soaked?

 

[Tnhawk]

I tried it as it seemed a good option while driving. It was never comfortable when walking however.

 

[Dermako]

Many, many years ago tried one as well. Kinda. Was given a like new ankle holster for a snubbie revolver. It never made it out of the house test stage. With dress slacks it was doable. Anything else was near a waste of time.
That said. With today’s micro’s it may be a little bit better. Never have revisited the idea.

 

[raven762308]

Many, many years ago tried one as well. Kinda. Was given a like new ankle holster for a snubbie revolver. It never made it out of the house test stage. With dress slacks it was doable. Anything else was near a waste of time.
That said. With today’s micro’s it may be a little bit better. Never have revisited the idea.

Yeah the new micro compact guns is what triggered the idea in my head. I couldn't imagine ankle carrying my S&W Shield plus but a smaller thinner gun maybe. Maybe something link the Bodyguard 2.0?

 

[Mohawk600]

Nope

 

[KTXdm9]

Ankle carry doesn’t work too well when you wear shorts 10 months out of the year.

 

[Lead Belly]

I can't reach my ankles anymore.

 

[innominate]

I have not. A friend use to be a trooper. He use to carry his back up on his ankle. He is right handed. He would carry on the inside of his right leg so his weak hand could access his backup if his strong hand was otherwise occupied.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Never saw a purpose unless you were a drug dealer.

 

[Lead Belly]

Never saw a purpose unless you were a drug dealer.

Ankle holster excels while seated- in office, car or Italian restaurant.

 

[ILexpatriot]

I considered it once. Since in my job it was difficult to carry most normal ways. But after reading the poor reviews of most ankle holsters, I never even tried. I'd still try it if someone would loan me a holster. But probably like most here, I already have too many that cost too much, and never get used..

 

[seeker_two]

Ankle carry can work when nothing else will, especially if seated a lot. I know a few people who have used ankle carry when wearing a tuxedo. And some retail uniforms have left ankle carry as the only option (pre-Enigma).

You use what works.....

 

[majormadmax]

With open carry, why?

I have an ankle holster gifted from a friend who didn't want it either.

I tried it out and quickly dumped it.

It's not the 1970s anymore...

 

[ILexpatriot]

With open carry, why?

I have an ankle holster gifted from a friend who didn't want it either.

I tried it out and quickly dumped it.

It's not the 1970s anymore...

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When working for companies that don't mind you carrying, but prefer you keep it hidden?
A job that you wear a toolbelt for, that makes carrying anywhere on your waist impossible?

 

[cycleguy2300]

When working for companies that don't mind you carrying, but prefer you keep it hidden?
A job that you wear a toolbelt for, that makes carrying anywhere on your waist impossible?

My company actually prefers I open carry...

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[ILexpatriot]

My company actually prefers I open carry...

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Some don't. My old boss said carry if you want but don't ever let anyone see that you are.

 

[Johnny Diamond]

My company actually prefers I open carry...

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Yeah, I'm thinkin if you didn't open carry you'd be terminated

~ strength and honor ~

 

[or.slacker]

Ankle carry doesn’t work too well when you wear shorts 10 months out of the year.

I've done it with shorts and cowboy boots. Worked fine except for the wife rolling her eyes all day.