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**Ed Ely** · 07-08-2005, 06:19 PM

Here is a start -

http://www.action-direct.com/258.htm
http://www.action-direct.com/holsters4.html
http://holster.com/index.html

but I personally think that the SC is too large to
carry in an ankle rig.

My likes, the DeSantis. Comfortable for long day
or night carry. Small BUGs including the J-frame.

Ed

TangeloPearl · 07-09-2005, 07:00 AM

chibigui
I just ordered an ankle holster for my XD9 SC off of ebay (it was actually for a Glock - hope it fits). I'll let you know how it fits and all once I get it.

KevinFWB · 07-09-2005, 11:49 AM

Although there are pros and cons for the use of an ankle rig, I have one for my SC. I found an Alessi leather one on Ebay last year. Although its not always the most accessible, its really not too big. I have a LEO friend who carries a Glock 26 on an ankle holster. He is an investigator who deals with children a lot and doesn't want them to be distracted by his sidearm. I like my ankle holster and wear it quite frequently when a waist holster isn't acceptable. It takes a little bit to get used to it, but I would think the same for anything on someones ankle who doesn't normally have additional weight there. I didn't have to buy any "special" pants, what I had covered it fine and its not noticable. So after my $0.02 on ankle holsters, you may want to check Alessi. I have one, I like it, and I use it at work all the time. You may be surprised how fast you can get to an ankle holster with a little bit of practice. I would wager that I can pull my ankle holster just as fast as a tuckable shirt holster. I haven't seen many of them around, it may be a special order item from Alessi, but they do/did exist. -Kevin

**Ed Ely** · 07-09-2005, 04:29 PM

Kevin, from the looks of the storm brewing up, ain't it about
time you hauled a*s out of FWB?

Ed

retired · 07-10-2005, 12:56 AM

Not trying to start a flame storm, but my point in my story wasn't how fast you can retrieve your gun from an ankle holster vs. an IWB holster, but the fact you may not be able to get to it all if involved in a fight.

I just brought it up as food for thought in his consideration of an ankle holster. Everyone, of course, will do what fits them. If he isn't leo on patrol, or even leo, then it might not be a factor.

03RangerXLT · 07-10-2005, 09:24 AM

BUMP DOWN

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03RangerXLT

i have a friend who carries his backup in his vest? do they make specific rigs for this?

chibigui · 07-10-2005, 05:06 PM

What do you think about the Bianchi 4750 Ranger Triad ankle holster? There is a model available for the XD9. http://www.copsplus.com/partnum2861.php

I may get this one.

chibigui · 07-10-2005, 05:09 PM

here's another ankle holster for the XD9SC by fobus http://www.lapolicegear.com/foanho.html

chibigui · 07-10-2005, 05:11 PM

Here's another one. http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterT3.asp...29&CatalogID=6

which do you think is better of these three? I really like this one too.

Gary G23 · 07-10-2005, 06:28 PM

Ankle holsters might be okay for a secondary gun but I wouldn't use for a primary holster. They are just too slow to access. The bad guy never gives you a two minute warning.

07-08-2005, 06:19 PM	#11
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,948 Blog Entries: 1	Here is a start - http://www.action-direct.com/258.htm http://www.action-direct.com/holsters4.html http://holster.com/index.html but I personally think that the SC is too large to carry in an ankle rig. My likes, the DeSantis. Comfortable for long day or night carry. Small BUGs including the J-frame. Ed __________________ I have a favorite new clock ....... http://obamaclock.org/ Countdown until Obama leaves Office 1476 Days, 13 Hours, 34 Minutes, 03 Seconds.

07-09-2005, 07:00 AM	#12
TangeloPearl XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 12	chibigui I just ordered an ankle holster for my XD9 SC off of ebay (it was actually for a Glock - hope it fits). I'll let you know how it fits and all once I get it. __________________ Springfield Armory XD9 Sub Compact Marlin Model 336 30-30 Marlin Model 60 22LR Mossberg Maverick 88 18\" Pump Shotty \"...await the right moment for one, and only one well-aimed shot\" - Vassili Zaitsev

07-09-2005, 11:49 AM	#13
KevinFWB XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 21	Alessi Although there are pros and cons for the use of an ankle rig, I have one for my SC. I found an Alessi leather one on Ebay last year. Although its not always the most accessible, its really not too big. I have a LEO friend who carries a Glock 26 on an ankle holster. He is an investigator who deals with children a lot and doesn't want them to be distracted by his sidearm. I like my ankle holster and wear it quite frequently when a waist holster isn't acceptable. It takes a little bit to get used to it, but I would think the same for anything on someones ankle who doesn't normally have additional weight there. I didn't have to buy any "special" pants, what I had covered it fine and its not noticable. So after my $0.02 on ankle holsters, you may want to check Alessi. I have one, I like it, and I use it at work all the time. You may be surprised how fast you can get to an ankle holster with a little bit of practice. I would wager that I can pull my ankle holster just as fast as a tuckable shirt holster. I haven't seen many of them around, it may be a special order item from Alessi, but they do/did exist. -Kevin

07-09-2005, 04:29 PM	#14
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,948 Blog Entries: 1	Kevin, from the looks of the storm brewing up, ain't it about time you hauled as out of FWB? Ed __________________ I have a favorite new clock ....... http://obamaclock.org/ Countdown until Obama leaves Office 1476* Days, 13 Hours, 34 Minutes, 03 Seconds.

07-10-2005, 05:06 PM	#17
chibigui XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 127	What do you think about the Bianchi 4750 Ranger Triad ankle holster? There is a model available for the XD9. http://www.copsplus.com/partnum2861.php I may get this one. __________________ First see with your mind, then your eyes and finally with your body.

07-10-2005, 12:56 AM	#15
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,599	Not trying to start a flame storm, but my point in my story wasn't how fast you can retrieve your gun from an ankle holster vs. an IWB holster, but the fact you may not be able to get to it all if involved in a fight. I just brought it up as food for thought in his consideration of an ankle holster. Everyone, of course, will do what fits them. If he isn't leo on patrol, or even leo, then it might not be a factor.

07-10-2005, 05:09 PM	#18
chibigui XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 127	here's another ankle holster for the XD9SC by fobus http://www.lapolicegear.com/foanho.html __________________ First see with your mind, then your eyes and finally with your body.

07-10-2005, 05:11 PM	#19
chibigui XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 127	Here's another one. http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterT3.asp...29&CatalogID=6 which do you think is better of these three? I really like this one too. __________________ First see with your mind, then your eyes and finally with your body.

07-10-2005, 06:28 PM	#20
Gary G23 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 105	Ankle holsters might be okay for a secondary gun but I wouldn't use for a primary holster. They are just too slow to access. The bad guy never gives you a two minute warning.

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