Good inconspicuous Ankle Holster

[Pathfinder69]

Shield 9mm. Bought a cheapo ankle holster with calf brace. I wear Jeans, regular, straight leg most times. The holster I bought when on, looks like I have a baseball stuck under my jeans at my ankle.
Was looking today at The Ankle Deputy TM.
Seems to be pretty good. Around $42.

Any suggestions?
Thanks Folks

 

[GerSan69]

Smaller gun?
IM(not-so-humble)O, The only pants that'll hide a gun that size are sailor's bell bottoms.
Seriously, I'm sure there are plenty of die-hard ankle fans that will contradict me (and I hope they do, especially if they've ankled a Shield) but you're really running up against the limits here. I tried to like an ankle holster for the PPK and couldn't even get that to work, and that was with baggy PD uniform pants. Same with a J-frame, but that was more due to circulation issues from needing to make it tight enough to not flop around.
If the ankle is your sole option because of work, etc., I respect that. Other than changing your wardrobe I suggest a gun that's either a 9 with a shorter grip or a J-frame. A .380 is easy to carry down there if it's a lightweight, too. I have a Kahr CW380 that I pocket carry all the time, and it would probably be perfect down there.
Best of luck!

 

[ccwcollector]

I have an alien gear ankle holster for a full-size m&p and it is pretty nice. ShapeShift Ankle Holster - Most Comfortable Ankle Carry | Alien Gear Holsters

 

[Moo Moo]

I use to wear an ankle holster when doing mobile surveillance. I was able to hide a G23 with baggies jeans or cargo pants. That holster was made by Aqusport which is a Aussie company running out of Queensland. While sitting in a vehicle, it was easier to get my gun out than had I been wearing it on my hip. Thankfully it never got to a stage where a firearm was required as we would always "relinquish before being burnt".

I have read about the Galco Ankle Glove being the best ankle holster out there. I think from memory, Clint SMITH uses one for his Pug Nose 327.

 

[sigp220.45]

I carried a Glock 27 in a Galco ankle glove for years. No bell bottoms either.

I never used that silly calf strap. Doesn't need it.

Ankle Glove (Ankle Holster)

 

[oldiegoldie]

i'll second the Galco ankle glove. i have 2 of them. 1 for J frame and other for Kahr PM9. i do not ankle carry anymore.

 

[shell627]

Galco ankle glove! I have worn out one am on my second in over 20 years of carrying a 638 on my ankle .

 

[mckenney99]

Additional +1 for the ankle glove. J frame, 3913, Star Firestar M40 & G27. Always used the garter to help stabilze the gun and keep it off my ankle bone. Wore a white support hose under the holster and black uniform socks over the gun/holster. 25+ years of use, never had the gun or holster come loose.

 

[MG34/bar]

Have used either Galco or De Santis with success for nearly 45 years. Only used J frames, as anything else was too big. Started with a Chief Special, and then went to an air-weight, and finally to the air-light (pre-lock 342) and that worked best of all. The weight on your ankle works as a pendulum when you are moving and a heavy gun feels like a ball-and-chain after all day wear.

 

[Pathfinder69]

Thanks very much Folks
A lot to think about and check out.

 

[Moo Moo]

I use to wear an ankle holster when doing mobile surveillance. I was able to hide a G23 with baggies jeans or cargo pants. That holster was made by Aqusport which is a Aussie company running out of Queensland. While sitting in a vehicle, it was easier to get my gun out than had I been wearing it on my hip. Thankfully it never got to a stage where a firearm was required as we would always "relinquish before being burnt".

I have read about the Galco Ankle Glove being the best ankle holster out there. I think from memory, Clint SMITH uses one for his Pug Nose 327.

And I use to wear one of the Galco type ankle safes on the other leg with my OC Spray, handcuffs, and spare mag.

 

[rch27834]

Galco Ankle Glove


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[hittman77]

Try boot cut jeans. Seems the problem is your pants not your holster.

I ankle carry either a G43 or LCR and also recommend Galco.

 

[seldon14]

Galco makes the best, but ankle is rarely the best choice, or even second best for that matter imo.

 

[Pathfinder69]

Galco makes the best, but ankle is rarely the best choice, or even second best for that matter imo.

After reading all the replies I am thinking it isn't best for me, as you state.
Thanks