StressPuppy
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I have had my CCW for several years now and I have found that more often than not, I don't carry because there is no consistant way to do so. It requires a bunch of different setups based on what I am wearing. This has bothered me for some time and I am bound and determined to find a way to ensure I have something with me!
First, let me tell you about attire and such. I typically wear slacks and a buttoned down collared shirt to work. Shirt always tucked in. Almost never wear a sport coat or suit coat.
I tried IWB with a "tuckable" holster and IWB is just plain uncomfortable for me. I tried different things and I just can't do it.
I tried pocket carry with my KelTec P3AT (380), but pocket carry in slacks is somewhat difficult as the material is thinner and it becomes obvious you have something big in your front pocket although it may not be apparrent what it is.
I wasn't happy with carrying just a .380, so I purchased a Kahr PM9. Thus far I really like this gun, it's weight and overall size. I love my Glock 19, but much harder to CCW in my work situation.
So, I finally settled on ankle carry. Many say that is sucks or is the worst place to carry, etc, but as was said in another thread that I came across while searching "Rule number one is to always bring a gun" (or something like that). So ankle is better than nothing.
I went out and purchased an Uncle Mike's #16 ankle rig the other day. I wanted to start inexpensive just in case, and most 'good' rigs take WEEKS if not MONTHS to get. Some have said that the UM works fine for them, so maybe I stick with it.
Ok, to my questions: What is the "proper" way to wear the rig? Although subjective, who makes a good, solid, sturdy, doesn't make you sweat unmercifully rig (for the Kahr PM9)?
I am wearing dress socks and dress shoes (slip ons or lace ups). I have the support strap just above the widest part of the calf. This in turn connects to the ankle rig. The rig is setup so that the barrel of the gun is about an inch or so above the ankle bone but slightly towards the back of my leg. It is over my dress sock and high enough that if my pants come up some it is still not visible. I have the support strap around the calf fairly tight, but not so much as to cut circulation. As I walk around, I can feel it slide down. Dress socks are notorious for sliding down, so I'm sure that doesn't help. I readjust (either loosen, pull back up and tighten or tighten where it is) but if I put it where it won't slide, it is sitting just about on top of my shoe making it easier to see if my pants leg comes up a bit. In looking at the support strap, it seems to sag a bit allowing the rig to slide down.
When it is tight, it seems to be solid and is fairly comfortable (tolerable). But when it loosens up and slides, it slops around on my leg and feels like it might fall off. I know it won't go anywhere, but the movement is not comfortable.
I have seen very solid leather rigs, some even have something that goes down and looks like it almost rests on the top back edge of your shoe.
How do you keep yours in place?
I know ankle is not for everyone, but this seems to be the only way for me to carry. I would greatly appreciate any input and advice you might have. THANKS!
First, let me tell you about attire and such. I typically wear slacks and a buttoned down collared shirt to work. Shirt always tucked in. Almost never wear a sport coat or suit coat.
I tried IWB with a "tuckable" holster and IWB is just plain uncomfortable for me. I tried different things and I just can't do it.
I tried pocket carry with my KelTec P3AT (380), but pocket carry in slacks is somewhat difficult as the material is thinner and it becomes obvious you have something big in your front pocket although it may not be apparrent what it is.
I wasn't happy with carrying just a .380, so I purchased a Kahr PM9. Thus far I really like this gun, it's weight and overall size. I love my Glock 19, but much harder to CCW in my work situation.
So, I finally settled on ankle carry. Many say that is sucks or is the worst place to carry, etc, but as was said in another thread that I came across while searching "Rule number one is to always bring a gun" (or something like that). So ankle is better than nothing.
I went out and purchased an Uncle Mike's #16 ankle rig the other day. I wanted to start inexpensive just in case, and most 'good' rigs take WEEKS if not MONTHS to get. Some have said that the UM works fine for them, so maybe I stick with it.
Ok, to my questions: What is the "proper" way to wear the rig? Although subjective, who makes a good, solid, sturdy, doesn't make you sweat unmercifully rig (for the Kahr PM9)?
I am wearing dress socks and dress shoes (slip ons or lace ups). I have the support strap just above the widest part of the calf. This in turn connects to the ankle rig. The rig is setup so that the barrel of the gun is about an inch or so above the ankle bone but slightly towards the back of my leg. It is over my dress sock and high enough that if my pants come up some it is still not visible. I have the support strap around the calf fairly tight, but not so much as to cut circulation. As I walk around, I can feel it slide down. Dress socks are notorious for sliding down, so I'm sure that doesn't help. I readjust (either loosen, pull back up and tighten or tighten where it is) but if I put it where it won't slide, it is sitting just about on top of my shoe making it easier to see if my pants leg comes up a bit. In looking at the support strap, it seems to sag a bit allowing the rig to slide down.
When it is tight, it seems to be solid and is fairly comfortable (tolerable). But when it loosens up and slides, it slops around on my leg and feels like it might fall off. I know it won't go anywhere, but the movement is not comfortable.
I have seen very solid leather rigs, some even have something that goes down and looks like it almost rests on the top back edge of your shoe.
How do you keep yours in place?
I know ankle is not for everyone, but this seems to be the only way for me to carry. I would greatly appreciate any input and advice you might have. THANKS!