Ankle gun idea

[remman]

Looking for an ankle gun. My hip gun is a m&p 9c, but am kinda looking for a small gun I can carry on my ankle. If I go the pistol route, I would want to keep it to a .380, and if revolver, probably a .38. If I go the revolver route, I want a hammer. Awhile back, jaredjosh let me shoot his hammerless revolver (sw bodyguard maybe?) and I just thought the pull was too heavy for my liking. I would rather take the extra .5 seconds to cock a hammer than to risk pulling a shot and hitting a bystander. I like the bersa .380 for a pistol, but any ideas for either?

 

[Hoosier8]

I carry a Kel-Tec P11 10+1 9mm in a Renegade Cozy Partner without any problems. Lousy trigger too but you can practice. Same weight as the S&W Bodyguard and lighter than the Bersa and the same ammo as your M&P.

 

[randyb]

The Ruger and such small .380 might conceal better. I would look at weight as your biggest issue in ankle carry. Given my references I'd opt for a small J frame .38 in an airweight frame. The Model 60 is the all steel version which I like.

 

[Mace010]

I use a Rogers LC9 w/galco ankle lite.. 7+1 9mm. Works great, about as thin as most 380's. Very happy with it.

 

[Sgt7330]

My ankle carry (and sometimes primary on my hip when off work) has been a S&W airweight .38 spl, hammer version. I have carried this for about 14 yrs now, on and off duty as a Sheriff deputy. More punch than a .380, and reliable

 

[Ejohnson]

I carry a Glock 27 in an ankle rig, but I stay with .40 cal. They make some nice light carry firearms now. You mightconsider a 9mm single stack. I'm considering a Ruger LC9 or similar for my next buy.

 

[ike1018]

Ruger Lcr 38 in Galco Ankle Glove. Light, comfortable, Smooth trigger, much better trigger than the smiths IMHO

 

[ryanbr]

I second the glock 27, main thing is not worrying about the weight. Main thing is to insure you have a good quality Ankle holster to carry it in!

 

[addictedhealer]

Kahr P380 or Kahr PM9/CM9? LCR, LCP or LC9.
http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-P380.asp
Kahr PM9 - Style # PM9093, Kahr Arms Pistols
Kahr CM9 - Style # CM9093, Kahr Arms Pistols

CM9 just a cheaper PM9.

 

[JimmyR]

Kahr P380 or Kahr PM9/CM9? LCR, LCP or LC9.
Kahr P380 - Style # KP3833, Kahr Arms Pistols
Kahr PM9 - Style # PM9093, Kahr Arms Pistols
Kahr CM9 - Style # CM9093, Kahr Arms Pistols

CM9 just a cheaper PM9.

on the cm9. I carry either this or a Beretta Tomcat on my ankle in a Desantis Apache ankle holster. I reccomend both, as the gun is light enough to be carried comfortably, and the holster holds the weapon securely.

 

[dunk50]

My ankle carry (and sometimes primary on my hip when off work) has been a S&W airweight .38 spl, hammer version. I have carried this for about 14 yrs now, on and off duty as a Sheriff deputy. More punch than a .380, and reliable

What he said! I carried a charter arms 38 in an ankle holster for 34 years on the PD. I now carry it retired and it has never failed me yet. I also carry a Kel-tec P-32 in a wallet holster. I also carry a Kel-tec Pf9 in an ankle because the P11 is thicker and heavier due to the double stack magazine. You cannot beat a 38 for size and weight. Good luck

 

[slowG]

Kahr P380 or Kahr PM9/CM9? LCR, LCP or LC9.
Kahr P380 - Style # KP3833, Kahr Arms Pistols
Kahr PM9 - Style # PM9093, Kahr Arms Pistols
Kahr CM9 - Style # CM9093, Kahr Arms Pistols

CM9 just a cheaper PM9.

Kahr p380 were my thoughts too. You can also put them in a wallet style holster.

 

[Bigtanker]

Try a Ruger LCR. From what I hear the DA trigger is great. I would advise not to cock a DA revolver during a critical event. That extra half second can be a big difference when it counts. Also a single action pull can go off when you don't want it to in a high pressure, adrenaline filled moment. I would get a revolver with a good DA trigger pull and PRACTICE with it. Just mho.

(Tom Gresham from Guntalk has a great piece about the SA trigger pull if you can find it.)

Hints for Handgun Shoppers | The Women's Outdoor Wire

I know its a womens site but Tom explains the point I was trying to make.

 

[STEEL CORE]

G-27

 

[palerider0485]

sig 238 or colt mustang,

 

[rp8]

I carry one of three guns in a ankle rig, a glock 27, s&w 642 airweight(hammerless), or an interarms ppks. The glock is a bit annoying for ankle carry. The airweight is almost perfect, forget its there sometimes.

 

[9mmfan]

Sounds like you haven't tried the trigger of a 642. Absolutely amazing for a double action pull. And it even gets better the more you shoot it.

 

[Harleyrider_50]

sig 238 or colt mustang,

.......yeah that......had 1 quite few yrs now.....never disapoints ,burps, or hiccups,neither.....

Had'a dude turn me ta this site few days ago......make good bootgun...
Bond Arms Derringers | The Smallest Most Powerful Personal Protection You Can Carry

Kind'a like that lil' dude......

 

[jchuff87]

Some kind of Derringer if it going to be a backup for your carry piece maybe. I wondered that if you carried only on the ankle how fast could it be drawn if it was needed?

 

[Harleyrider_50]

Some kind of Derringer if it going to be a backup for your carry piece maybe. I wondered that if you carried only on the ankle how fast could it be drawn if it was needed?

You'd be s'prised,hahaha!.......