Glock 26 on the ankle

[Mitch]

Does anyone ankle carry a G26? I want to use this set up for a back up gun, but I'm concerned about size and weight vs a G43. I've never ankle carried anything so I have no perspective on what's too ambitious for gun size here.


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[Poconnor]

I carried a glock 27 in an alessi ankle holster for a few years. I wish I never sold it. I plan on getting another alessi or Ritchie ankle holster this year

[vcdgrips]

This is a go to solution for many of the agents and officers I work with, particularly in warmer weather. Putting aside the propriety of having a g26/27 as a primary v a BUG when ankle carried for a moment, the set up requires a quality ankle rig and pant cuffs that are wide enough to allow access to the ankle. Mnay of the more slim lined slacks, jeans, khakis etc that seem to be in vogue would be unsat presuming an ankle carried G26/27. Indeed, many of these slimmer pants make ankle carrying a j frame in a nylon DeSantis holster a real challege re real time access.

YMMV greatly.

[Mr_White]

Does anyone ankle carry a G26? I want to use this set up for a back up gun, but I'm concerned about size and weight vs a G43. I've never ankle carried anything so I have no perspective on what's too ambitious for gun size here.


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Funny you should ask - I just got through discussing this with someone on TPI. Here is what I posted:

Not so much a technique/use thing, but here's a super supreme comfort tip. At least it's super supreme for me.

An ankle gun, especially with the mass of a G26, tortures the hell out of my medial malleolus (inside ankle ball.) Wearing hiker-height or higher shoes keeps the ankle gun from hurting me like that. But I don't usually want to wear those kind of shoes.

With low top shoes like I like, I get the same protective effect from two insoles under the holster, one inside and one outside. I trim them down so they are missing the ball/toe part of the insole and don't have extra material to flop around at the top of the holster. The heel cups go over the outside and inside ankle balls and pretty directly protect them from the gun. I also wear the gun at about 4 o'clock on my ankle, which further helps comfort and also printing issues a little bit. The outside insole isn't really protecting my outside ankle ball from anything because that's not where the gun is, but it helps keep the gun from shifting around on my ankle as much, and together the insoles keep the gun from sliding down as much as it otherwise would.

These insoles you see pictured are still functional, but are falling apart a bit and are probably due for replacement soon.

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8554/28236471583_67ac163b50_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/K2aifX)20160808_091905 (https://flic.kr/p/K2aifX) by OrigamiAK (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52790396@N08/), on Flickr

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Someone asked me if the gun/insoles shift around much.

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They do, but not a lot.

They are fine in my normal person life. I can run without any real discomfort, at least for a bit. I bet it would be pretty uncomfortable if you told me to run a mile wearing it though. I've gone on minor hiking wearing it, no problem. I am wearing my ankle rig any time I do any of the things you see me doing on video for practice on the indoor range. So a lot of repeated short runs, moving around, stopping, etc. (I don't wear it in USPSA though because not legal.) Anyway, after running around the range for a little bit, it probably will have shifted and gotten a little more uncomfortable and I might adjust it.

I think of it like the various things in my pockets that really aren't secure against shifting in a big crazy fight or something, but in my normal non-going-in-harms-way life are just fine. And it's not going to stop me from running around like mad when motivated by a real emergency.

[Mr_White]

I don't understand why my last picture (of the holstered gun on my ankle) isn't displaying. Try clicking one of these links I guess.

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[blues]

I carried a Glock 26 on my ankle in a Galco rig on and off duty for about 10 years. Works fine.

[El Cid]

Started with a G27 and switched a few years back to a G26. Use and LOVE the Alessi holster. Tried a few others and found them to be horrible. Carry it as a BUG every day since 2006, on and off duty. I do use a counterweight of sorts to keep my back from hating me more than it already does. I keep a 17rd mag, TQ, and z-fold hemostat gauze on my other ankle.

[M2CattleCo]

I used to carry a J-frame, then a 26, now a 43 in my boot when I need to look tucked-in. The 43 is much more comfortble.

[BehindBlueI's]

Timely. I'm considering ditching my LCR for a Shield, 43, or 26.

Cool info, Mr. White. I don't know why, but I've never considered putting the sock OVER the holster. Interesting.

[Mr_White]

Timely. I'm considering ditching my LCR for a Shield, 43, or 26.

Cool info, Mr. White. I don't know why, but I've never considered putting the sock OVER the holster. Interesting.

I read about the sock in a Mas Ayoob column long ago. IIRC he attributed it to Chic Gaylord. Doesn't do anything for the bulge, but not seeing a holster that contrasts with the sock helps concealment a bit.

If you wear low tops, the insoles might be a real magic trick for you (I hope.) They are for me. If you wear mid or high tops or boots the insoles are probably moot. Good luck dude, I hope it helps! :)

[psalms144.1]

I have carried a G26 in an ankle holster every day I'm working for the last three plus years, and a most of the time during the fall/winter, carry the same off duty and "lounging" around. I carry mine in a Galco Ankle Glove, and I find that, with the hiking boots I wear most of the time, the top of the boot helps support the muzzle of the holster, so it's pretty easy to forget about.

Previously, I had ankle carried a 642 and a PM9, and while the G26 IS chunkier and heavier, after about a week I got to the point where I forget about it. The fact that I can shoot it A LOT better than the 642/PM9/G42, and it feeds off the same magazines as my primary (G19) makes it a very attractive package for me...

[BillSWPA]

I have occasionally carried a Glock 26 on my ankle. It is not something I would want to do with any regularity. I have heard second or third hand reports of people developing leg problems after carrying guns only slightly heavier on their ankle.

I have an Alessi holster for the G26, and it is the best ankle holster I have seen. Ken Null and C. Rusty Sherrick have similar designs.

[EM_]

In a rush so I didn't read the whole thread. Apologies if this is redundant.

I used a G27 for a backup (per policy had to) for the first 16 years in a Galco leather rig. Never lost it, and I worked in a very active place, lot's of physical encounters and foot chases. It was secure, but friggin heavy. The issues I have with my left hip and lower back may be impacted by this, but there's a lot of shit in this job that can do that if you're active, so don't take that as too intimidating.

Policy shift at a new agency and I'm carrying a 642 in the wonderful new Wilderness rig. I can't even feel it.

Shorty story (too late) the G26 is perfectly doable, and I'd prefer it greatly to not carrying a backup. Nothing wrong at all with the G43, but having mag compatibility could be a good thing.

If you're serious I'd give VERY SERIOUS consideration to the Wilderness (old Renegade being carried on by Wilderness) ankle rig. If I was doing the G43 get the extra pouch to carry a spare mag there. As much as I liked the Galco I love the Wilderness.

[rd62]

I carried a 27 in a Gould & Goodrich boot lace holster on duty for years. Very comfortable and secure. I now occasionally carry a 26 on the ankle when the circumstances require. Both were in support of a 22 and 17/19 respectively and utilized the fool sized reloads.

[SWAT Lt.]

I carried a G27 on my ankle for over a decade as a back up to my issued G22. I used an Alessi holster and it worked well. It is a bit heavy but you get used to it. I still occasionally ankle carry a G26.

[K.O.A.M.]

I have done it every day for years in a Galco Ankle Glove. I've had no problems. I combine it with a 19 when on duty.

[Dagga Boy]

The last several years of my LE career I carried a G26 in an Eagle Upside down ankle holster. Had no issues, but I also carried various guns that way since my first day on the job.

[FotoTomas]

I carried my G26 often on the ankle in a Galco rig. Currently retirement and health issues with diabetes has my ankles off limits for gun carry. I preferred the Renegade with my S&W Models 38 and 638 due to size and weight. now days the 638 in my pocket makes me happy.

[Chuck Haggard]

I've carried large ankle BUGs for almost my entire career, at least 26 years of it. 640s, 3913s, 6906s, Glock 27s and 26s, never had an issue. I was very active, involved in numerous foot pursuits, fights, etc.

Now I don't have any cartilage in my left knee. When I can get away with wearing an ankle gun it's a 642 or lighter.

Tom Givens has come to the conclusion that an ankle gun needs to be one pound or less. I think Tom is a smart guy.

[Mitch]

Tom Givens has come to the conclusion that an ankle gun needs to be one pound or less. I think Tom is a smart guy.
If Tom says it, that's good enough for me.



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[L-2]

Here's what I do. Usually, I'll be carrying a G43 either on my ankle or body armor vest holster. I can do the same with the G26. If I'm carrying the G26, I prefer the body armor vest holster as the 26+oz. weight tends to want to rotate around with my old, inexpensive Uncle Mike's ankle holster.
http://www.unclemikes.com/holsters/concealed-carry-holsters/ankle-holsters
http://www.desantisholster.com/N-Y-C-VEST-HOLSTER-NAVY
The ankle holster I've got for the G43 is a DeSantis Apache:
http://www.desantisholster.com/APACHE-ANKLE-RIG
If I were to buy again, I'd consider a leather ankle holster, or at least one with leather for the part which holds the gun. I'm ok with elastic for the ankle portion. I bought one for my S&W 640 J-frame and it's a bit more comfortable, even with the heavier weight compared to my 642.

The G26 is just "big" on my ankle and uniform pants tend to get caught on it getting out of the car. The 5.11 type cargo pocket pants seem to work better, perhaps the material doesn't get hung up as easily on the ankle rig.

The ankle which didn't work well for me was the Fobus-brand. The ankle strap material was too thin and it didn't have a way to adjust the retention any further and had no thumbstrap. Again, the G26/G27 is just a bit too heavy and big for me to use on the ankle, but I can do it.

[Rex G]

I am thankful for this timely discussion. When I can finally get enough rounds through my G26, to be comfortable carrying it, I am going to be trialing it in an Alessi ankle rig.

Based upon my years of toting an SP101 on the ankle, in a lefty Alessi rig, I think the G26 should be OK, except I bet I am going to be smashing the outer corner of the rear of the slide against things, from time to time. I had better install a rear sight with that in mind.

FWIW, my Alessi ankle rig eventually started failing a stomp test, with the SP101. It would still retain the gun while running, but it would release the SP101 if I performed a stomping motion. Of course, the SP101 is very heavy, and therefore has plenty of inertia, plus, the Alessi ankle holster for the G26 seems to have more contact surface, so I am optimistic regarding retention.

[BillSWPA]

I've carried large ankle BUGs for almost my entire career, at least 26 years of it. 640s, 3913s, 6906s, Glock 27s and 26s, never had an issue. I was very active, involved in numerous foot pursuits, fights, etc.

Now I don't have any cartilage in my left knee. When I can get away with wearing an ankle gun it's a 642 or lighter.

Tom Givens has come to the conclusion that an ankle gun needs to be one pound or less. I think Tom is a smart guy.

I was dealing with the beginning stages of arthritis in my knees before I realized it from running and possibly MMA. I would not carry anything heavier than a Kel-Tec P3AT or lightweight J-frame on my ankle on Amy kind of a regular basis. I completely agree with the 1 lb. weight limit.