Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
As the title says I'm considering getting an ankle holster for my Glock 43. Any suggestions?
Considering an Ankle Holster
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Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
Depends how fat you are...
Why ankle I may ask?
Why ankle I may ask?
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
5'10" 200lbs...so not skinny but not obese either.
Going to be sitting a fair amount coming up and I think that may be a good carry option. I'm open to other suggestions though.
Im not sure what youre looking for but I can send you this one if you want it.
Here it is with my Shield 9mm for size reference.
It fits great and stays in place but I wear jeans and its tough to get to the gun. If you use left hand to pull up pantleg and right to draw, its pretty quick.
Here it is with my Shield 9mm for size reference.
It fits great and stays in place but I wear jeans and its tough to get to the gun. If you use left hand to pull up pantleg and right to draw, its pretty quick.
Hillbilly77
6.5 Creedmoor
I carry my S&W Model 360 Airweight in a Galco Ankle Lite holster with the optional calf strap.
It is functional, comfortable, and doesn’t shift around.
If you buy a Galco, I doubt you’ll be disappointed.
It is functional, comfortable, and doesn’t shift around.
If you buy a Galco, I doubt you’ll be disappointed.
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
You'll be able to hide whatever you want wherever you want under the judge robe!
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I carry a Glock 26 when wearing a shirt and a tie in a Desantis Apache and it’s really comfortable. It’s also compatible with the Glock 43.
Q: Will this holster fit the Glock 43?
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A: Yes it will work with a 43 which is slightly larger than my 42. HOWEVER, if you have larger ankles this will be extremely difficult to fasten. I had to "add" additional materials to make mine fit properly. My ankle measures 11" around and it was impossible for me to comfortably wear it without "adding" something...
J. A. Curcio
· 4 years ago
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A: It should. The thumb break strap is adjustable with Velcro.
Michael F. Willits
· 4 years ago
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A: I have this holster and it fits the G43.
Tim
· 4 years ago
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Q: Will this holster fit the Glock 43?
Answer this question
A: Yes it will work with a 43 which is slightly larger than my 42. HOWEVER, if you have larger ankles this will be extremely difficult to fasten. I had to "add" additional materials to make mine fit properly. My ankle measures 11" around and it was impossible for me to comfortably wear it without "adding" something...
J. A. Curcio
· 4 years ago
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A: It should. The thumb break strap is adjustable with Velcro.
Michael F. Willits
· 4 years ago
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A: I have this holster and it fits the G43.
Tim
· 4 years ago
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I find a revolver is more comfortable than a pistol. A revolver has most of its weight up front. A pistol with a full magazine does not balance as well in an ankle holster IMO.
I favor a J frame in a Galco.
I favor a J frame in a Galco.
Never understood ankle holsters with the exception of maybe... "MAYBE" as a backup gun.
"Maybe" is important in my mind because it's really inaccessible by being out of reach without gross movement that gives away intent, delayed reaction time to draw weapon and then place on target, is impossible to access in close quarter combat without excessively losing the use of hand, arm, legs, you must stop movement to access...
1.5 seconds? The rule (generally) is an attacker can close within 20' in just "one" second! Using the London Bridge attacker as a hypothetical example, how confident would you feel in 1 second to crouch and draw from your ankle as he made a bead on you? With hip or shoulder mount, I could still move away while drawing. Even if on top of me too quickly I could fall/roll backwards and create distance while defending with one hand/arm, while the other drawing and responding. Being planted, keeping leg still, pulling up pant, drawing firearm, raising it to bring it on target... Way too much time IMO.
Just no!
If I'm carrying, I'm carrying where my firearm is readily accessible, period. All just an opinion of course, but you asked, lol.
"Maybe" is important in my mind because it's really inaccessible by being out of reach without gross movement that gives away intent, delayed reaction time to draw weapon and then place on target, is impossible to access in close quarter combat without excessively losing the use of hand, arm, legs, you must stop movement to access...
1.5 seconds? The rule (generally) is an attacker can close within 20' in just "one" second! Using the London Bridge attacker as a hypothetical example, how confident would you feel in 1 second to crouch and draw from your ankle as he made a bead on you? With hip or shoulder mount, I could still move away while drawing. Even if on top of me too quickly I could fall/roll backwards and create distance while defending with one hand/arm, while the other drawing and responding. Being planted, keeping leg still, pulling up pant, drawing firearm, raising it to bring it on target... Way too much time IMO.
Just no!
If I'm carrying, I'm carrying where my firearm is readily accessible, period. All just an opinion of course, but you asked, lol.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
If it's your only option, ankle is better than nothing.
But that's where I'd leave it.
It's maybe a step above the Die Hard "duct taped between your shoulder blades" carry, maybe.
But that's where I'd leave it.
It's maybe a step above the Die Hard "duct taped between your shoulder blades" carry, maybe.
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Thanks for the advice everyone. And yeah, so truthfully, what kev74 said is what's on my mind. The reason I mentioned ankle is because I'm not sure how accessible any of may carry pieces will be underneath this:
Now having said that, in the meantime I'll just be wearing a suit so my options are greater. However, eventually if I move to this attire I think that I'll be limited with side carry.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
You could carry a Mossberg Shockwave under that robe, no problem.
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Without a doubt. But I'd have to lift up those robes to access it. Maybe I'm wrong, but wouldn't that be no different that doing the ankle holster?
spat
.700 Nitro Express
Tintalieau
.40 S&W
i use a cheap on for mine, works well fairly comfortable, doesn't twist around once tightened.
UTG Concealed Ankle Holster
UTG Concealed Ankle Holster
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Ankle carry is fast when sitting. Faster then if on your waist. While standing, it isn’t as fast as on a waist but with practice it’s fast enough.
Uzi
.308 Win
No. Appendix carry while sitting is a much better option that is absolutely faster than ankle carry. The problem lies If you're out of shape with excess belly fat hanging over your waistline, then everything is going to suck in life. Loose some weight people!
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
ankle is still faster while sitting. Even more so on a seatbelt is on.
Uzi
.308 Win
Like I said, if you're fat, yes, that might the case. For me, I will be able to draw with a seat belt on faster than an ankle holster or in any seating position. The same SHOULD apply for anyone else that is in healthy shape or not handicapped.
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Just your opinion.
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Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
It’s a fact depending on the person and what he is wearing. Sit in your truck wearing a coat with the seatbelt on and time it both ways. Some may have to remove the seatbelt and push the coat up to be able to access it. If on the ankle, you just reach for it.
Depending on the person, what he is wearing, amount of training etc...
So there are many variables involved. And you still say it's an absolute fact.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
My post that you quoted doesn’t say it to be an absolute fact.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Followed be depending.
I still need to explore ankle carry more. I would be doing it a G43 like you.
My reasoning is much like yours, attire. I were a polo tucked into jeans with steel toed boots for work. So the only carry option I can come up with is ankle. I do mostly sit at a desk so drawing would be easy.
My reasoning is much like yours, attire. I were a polo tucked into jeans with steel toed boots for work. So the only carry option I can come up with is ankle. I do mostly sit at a desk so drawing would be easy.