I am looking for a ankle holster for a J frame. I am trying to find one that is comfortable. I have had some that weren't very comfortable and I knew someone on the forum would have some valuable information to share. Thanks

I've worn an Alessi for about 5 years now and really like it. Not sure about availability though.

Galco Ankle Glove. I forget it's there, very comfortable.

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Second the Galco

I have been using the Ankle glove for more than 20 years now.

After about 12+ years of use you have to send it back to them to have a new piece of neoprene stitched in, but I recall that the price was fairly reasonable.

Not only do I use this for my J-frame (carried since 1980). I have one for my Walther PPK (had a JB phase) and I even have one for my 45ACP Colt Double Eagle. The DE is obviously not a full size model, it is the LW Officers model. Still that is 9 rounds of 45ACP in a comfortable ankle rig. I do not carry this one on a regular basis because of the difficulty in drawing. I use it as an example to the new recruits of how much gun can actually be carried in a proper holster.

Renegade. Wait for about a day, and the Renegade recommendations will start to predominate. Note also that a lot them will come from cops or others who wear them all the time. Not to say that it is not still an individual thing, and the answer may not be the same for everyone, but the best bet without a chance to try each one for a week is still Renegade.

Ditto on the Renegade!

JLJ

I noticed that Renegade made a model #50 & 54 for the J frame. I was wondering which would be the best? I know everyone is different but ordering one online I would rather take someones reccomendation.

m41,

Here is a link that has more information plus a bit of non-essential stuff:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/conceal...er-models.html

I got mine a few years ago, directly from the Renegade folks. You might want to call them and ask what they have for your gun. They asked me questions to guide my purchase.

JLJ

Also a renegade fan for a j frame

M41,

No one has mentioned this yet, and perhaps it's because everyone is assuming you already know this, but just in case you don't, I was always taught that if at all possible, to wear the ankle rig so that your pistol is on the inside leg of your non-dominant hand. This is primarily to help assist in concealment, but also it allows you to draw with either your strong, or weak hand if need be.

Best of luck,

Dave

I just went on Ebay and got my ankle holster for my kel-tec. I forgot the name of it but the holster never bothers me. My mom has a duty ankle holster that has "soft" stuff on the strap which is OK but I like mines better. Plus I only paid $25 for mine.

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I carry an Uncle Mike's ankle holster for a Model 637. It's inexpensive, comfortable, and it's easy to clean if it gets dirty (throw it in the wash).

All of my Renegade ankle holsters are the #50 (and most of my small-frame revolvers that aren't Centennials are bobbed). I highly recommend the #50, but I have no experience with the #54.

I have worn my 642 in a Renegade (every single duty shift and countless times off duty) for nearly 13 years as a uniformed patrolman. In that time I've worn out two and I just bought a replacement. I have NEVER lost the gun in all the foot chases, fights, and everyday walking/running around (including kicking the gun into rocker panels getting in and out of the car several times a day). I use the model with the elastic pull-through strap which snaps behind the trigger guard. I called the company and asked them to stitch an extra width of velcro on the ankle band since I wear it over a full-size boot. The lady I spoke to was familiar with the request and told me that lots of LEO's order it that way.

My first ankle gun was a Colt .380 Mustang Pocketlite and I carried it in a nylon Bianchi thumb-break ankle rig. One night I bailed over a stockade fence chasing someone. After the arrest I noticed the gun was missing. I backtracked my steps to the fence and found it lying on the ground. I haven't used a thumb-break ankle holster since.

The Renegade is a top-notch piece of equipment. Don't let it's simple design and execution fool you. It is serious equipment at a fraction of the cost of some big-name companies. Currently, they run around $60. The comment about LEO's recommending it was spot-on. I know several LEO's that use this setup and aren't interested in finding another mode of ankle carry.

Ankle carry isn't for everyone and does have some limitations. However, if you are going to do it, the Renegade (with the pull-through strap) is an excellent choice.