As a sixteen year old boy, I acquired a Galco Leather catalog. The large, glossy pages were chocked full of lovely ladies modeling the company's extensive line of wares. The coolest picture however was of a Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy in his flight suit, behind the stick of a Loach Helicopter; Gen1 Glock 17 suspended horizontally from his shoulder via a Miami Classic Holster. It was the same shoulder holster Don Johnson wore his Bren Ten 10mm on the then-airing Thursday night episodes of NBC’s “Miami Vice.”
Much like arms maker Ruger, Galco's catalog is extensive enough to cover any holster need you may have. In this week’s column, I'd like to direct your attention to one particular model: The Ankle Glove.
As I've repeated many times, the first rule of gunfighting is: Have a gun. Few modes of carry are as discreet as ankle carry. A simple fact of life is that few people are observant. No one looks at ankles; covered ones, at least.
A common complaint about ankle holsters is their lack of comfort and security. I concur that cheap ankle holsters are near useless. (As a matter of fact, Galco's "budget" Ankle Lite holster isn't even in the same league as their Ankle Glove recommended here.) The Ankle Glove isn't cheap (expect to pay around $160), but it's far more affordable than much more expensive makes and the level of security and comfort can't be topped at any price.
Want the ultimate low profile church rig?
Right-handers get an Ankle Glove for your left ankle to carry your Glock 26; and a left-handed Ankle Glove for your right ankle to carry your S&W Airweight J-Frame backup revolver. As Clint Smith taught us: “One is none, and two is one.”
Next Week: The Kydex Makers
Shane Morris is a retired soldier and teacher. Contact at sigm11@yahoo.com (Subject: NtC)
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