I used the ankle glove on patrol for a year or so before going inside. The Velcro held up fine, and it never felt like it was going to come loose. The padding was also good, and the whole package is still going strong. Couple things to keep in mind, though:
- I didn’t have a lot of fights or foot chases in my time wearing it, then I went inside and ultimately got promoted out of the possibility of working the street anymore, so it went relatively untested. I did wear it religiously for 2 years while working inside in a class a uniform; few other carry options work in this regard.
- I wore it over socks with shoes or low boots most of the time. If you wear boots any higher than ankle height, it might ride funny, or require you to wear it at more of a calf height, which might not be good for access. If you wear it over a boot, you might be pushing the Velcro. If high/ thick boots are a possibility (if like me, you work in snow), then a holster that pairs with your boot via the laces might be a good winter option
- Consider how the ankle carry method would work in a ground fighting/ defense situation. Maybe or maybe not depending on your training or options. Personally, I’m very comfortable fighting off of my back, and an ankle holster can potentially put the gun closer to my attacker than to my grip. Problem was, there are very few j frame holsters that work with my external vest, so it was ankle or nothing.
Good on you for carrying a BUG.
The advice above is worth exactly what you paid for it.
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