Any recommendations for a detective special ankle holster? Is it even worth carrying on the ankle?
Previs
Ankle carry is an acquired taste. I tried it years ago and never could get used to it. Instead of a Detective Special I would recommend an aluminum framed Cobra or Agent...the difference in weight is much more noticeable on your ankle than in a belt holster.
A S&W 'AirLite' is a better choice.
These were more popular when men's clothing was worn more generously and the cuff would hide the piece - today's narrower leg doesn't help that.
Also - they worked better with dress trousers because of the wider cuff.
It's a diffficult draw - a difficult re-holster and re-position.
These were more popular when men's clothing was worn more generously and the cuff would hide the piece - today's narrower leg doesn't help that.
Also - they worked better with dress trousers because of the wider cuff.
It's a diffficult draw - a difficult re-holster and re-position.
I am dating myself but have carried pistols and revolvers on my ankle for 50 years. Still do! I started using them for a backup gun, now i use them almost exclusively.
1st. Get a good holster that attaches to your ankle. My latest holster secures to your ankle via velcro. I use Ken Null holsters, Resaca Ga. They are hand made and pricey but my oldest holster is serviceable, still used and 40 years old. Hes the best.
2, if you are right handed, the holster goes on the left ankle. The pistol sits on the quadrant behind your ankle bone.
3. For the first couple of days it will be awkward. Then you will not notice it. The holster cannot flop around on your ankle.
4. Seated in a car it is the fastest way to get to your wespon. . Seatbelts render cross draw and shoulder rigs awkward.
5. I have used them with SW midel 36s, D-Frame Colts, Colt Officers Model and Commander length. Weight is not a real factor with a quality holster. Horsehide is the
most durable. Currently i use a Null holster with a Staccato C and a Tisas carry. Null holsters have no retention strap. The formed leather keeps the pistol secure. I’ve never had an issue.
1st. Get a good holster that attaches to your ankle. My latest holster secures to your ankle via velcro. I use Ken Null holsters, Resaca Ga. They are hand made and pricey but my oldest holster is serviceable, still used and 40 years old. Hes the best.
2, if you are right handed, the holster goes on the left ankle. The pistol sits on the quadrant behind your ankle bone.
3. For the first couple of days it will be awkward. Then you will not notice it. The holster cannot flop around on your ankle.
4. Seated in a car it is the fastest way to get to your wespon. . Seatbelts render cross draw and shoulder rigs awkward.
5. I have used them with SW midel 36s, D-Frame Colts, Colt Officers Model and Commander length. Weight is not a real factor with a quality holster. Horsehide is the
most durable. Currently i use a Null holster with a Staccato C and a Tisas carry. Null holsters have no retention strap. The formed leather keeps the pistol secure. I’ve never had an issue.
Another vote for the Galco Ankle Glove. Back when I had a suit and tie job, ankle carry was the only option. Getting spotted meant getting fired on the spot, so I carried a first generation Colt Agent with the shorter grip in an un-named ankle rig with sheep shearling against my leg. Galco uses the same and it was surprisingly comfortable. When seated, the ankle makes sense. Any other time, it is my least favorite carry method, but sometimes it is the only option. Also, I wore two socks. The second sock I pulled over the holster. I went thru dress socks like crazy, but it was extra insurance against a holster flash if my pants rode up.
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