ankle holster for J frame/small 9mm

[doddg]

I am interested in an ankle holster.
I didn't have much success when I was wanting to buy a concealable under-the-belt holster that fit in the front of your pants.
I couldn't get info about which size holster that would hold the S/W 642 and a small 9mm since you have to order then specifically by gun.

When I bought my DeSanti Superfly sticky pocket holster, I went to go to a shop that caters to law enforcement and they had enough sizes that I could test out which holster would fit my 642, Ruger LC9 and whatever other 9mm I had at the time that I don't have anymore, and it didn't matter what the holster said it was for.
I found out it was mostly about trigger guard placement.
I guess I should go back to the same place:
Stephen Jenkins; 6680 E 21st St.

Any advice about how to know which holster brand and which would hold both the 642 and small 9mm?

I used to have an ankle holster back in the early 90s for my 1st 38 that I owned (wish I could remember the brand, like I wish had kept my Beretta 25).

 

[Expat]

I wear a Galco Ankle Glove for my J frame. It holds it very secure for me.

 

[doddg]

I wear a Galco Ankle Glove for my J frame. It holds it very secure for me.

Hey, Expat, you are one of the very few I actually recognize their moniker!
It's the pic!

Can you venture a guess on whether the ankle holster is a different animal than a pocket holster in that there can be variance in a pocket holster with no harm done but in an ankle holster is has to be "dead-on" snug for fitment for all the obvious reasons.

Or, it is possible that I can find one that would work with both J frame and small 9mm?

 

[Bapak2ja]

I purchased this one for $9.95 (shipping and handling charges). It works great. Surprising what you can get for $10.

https://proudrightwinger.com/products/copy-of-free-ankle-holster-concealed-padded

I use it for a S&W 640-1 (all metal so it is heavier than the 642) and the Colt Mustang (all metal). Again, it works. Does everything I want it to do, and in relative comfort. It also fits my single stack 9mm.

 

[cosermann]

There are more expensive options like the Galco Angle Glove and the Alessi, and they are fine holsters.

However, if you're just looking to "try out" ankle carry. A less expensive, yet decent, option is the DeSantis Apache. It's a good value, imo, and if you decide you don't like Ankle carry, it's a less expensive education. If you like it, you can always upgrade later on.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I have an Alessi that is over 20 years old (I am old, so what, shut up) and is perfectly functional.

Alessigunholsters.com

 

[Expat]

Hey, Expat, you are one of the very few I actually recognize their moniker!
It's the pic!

Can you venture a guess on whether the ankle holster is a different animal than a pocket holster in that there can be variance in a pocket holster with no harm done but in an ankle holster is has to be "dead-on" snug for fitment for all the obvious reasons.

Or, it is possible that I can find one that would work with both J frame and small 9mm?

The Ankle Glove is fitted for a particular gun. So it would not do what you are looking for.

 

[fastwally]

I use an Uncle Mikes Sidekick size 0, product 88201. I have used this holster for my Kahr CM9 and my J frame for the last 2 years daily and it has held up well.

 

[clayshooter99]

Galco Ankle Glove...have 3 of them for different models and they are great.

 

[doddg]

Thanks, guys!

 

[lowriderjim]

I use a Blackhawk Size 0 for an LCR. It will also works for an LCP by adjusting the retention strap.
I would contact the company for their recommendation of size. Good luck in our search

 

[doddg]

I purchased this one for $9.95 (shipping and handling charges). It works great. Surprising what you can get for $10.

https://proudrightwinger.com/products/copy-of-free-ankle-holster-concealed-padded

I use it for a S&W 640-1 (all metal so it is heavier than the 642) and the Colt Mustang (all metal). Again, it works. Does everything I want it to do, and in relative comfort. It also fits my single stack 9mm.

1. Click, click, click: paid for with Pay Pal and shipped, too easy so while I'm researching to death other options, I'll have this one to check out for awhile.

 

[doddg]

There are more expensive options like the Galco Angle Glove and the Alessi, and they are fine holsters.

However, if you're just looking to "try out" ankle carry. A less expensive, yet decent, option is the DeSantis Apache. It's a good value, imo, and if you decide you don't like Ankle carry, it's a less expensive education. If you like it, you can always upgrade later on.

1. Since I like my pocket DeSantis I'll have to check it out their DeSantis ankle holster at Stephen Jenkins on 6680 E 21st St.
2. Since it is a law enforcement place, they will have a ton of ankle holsters to choose from.
3. I already called them, so after school some time this week I'll take my 642 and my Ruger and my Walther and see what I can come up with.

 

[doddg]

1. I finally l made it over to Steven R. Jenkins, Inc on 6680 E 21st St that caters to law enforcement to look/buy an ankle holster. It is where I bought my pocket holster with the flap to cover the outline of the handle also when in your pocket.
2. DaSantis had a $54 on that would work for both my Smith 642 J frame and Shield 9mm.
3. Then, I saw an Uncle Mile's Tactical one for $30 that didn't have the nice pad that DeSantis had, but I won't be wearing it much, so opted for cheaper.
4. Now, I bought the $10 online one and if it does fine for what I need, I can take this one back, so no harm done.
5. I have it on now around the house and it is fine, I'm going to go check out my Shield 9mm, but I already checked it out at the shop, and this holster was made for the M&P Shield, Walther PPS 9mm and PK 380, and some Glocks and more.
6. More importantly, it fit my revolver, which is my carry gun, but I wanted the option for the 9mm, also.
7. The model made for small revolvers seemed a little tight for the Shield 9, so I got the one for Shield 9 since the 642 fit great.

 

[doddg]

I have been wearing my Uncle Mike's Tactical ankle holster and really like it.
I have used it with a Beretta 25 and my Smith 642 revolver.
I have not used it with my 9mm Shield yet, and don't think I've even thought about using it for my Shield 45, since I don't plan to keep it, but plenty of time to play with it first.