Ankle holster for 640-1; need suggestions

therealtwitch · February 4, 2013, 11:08 AM

I recently found an untouched s&w 640-1 with forged internals which I promptly bought as a back up gun. I am now wondering if one can safely carry a hammerless j-frame in an ankle holster (worried about it falling out). If one can safely carry a 640-1 in an ankle holster would some one recommend a good one?

bamabiker · February 4, 2013, 09:34 PM

I have a M638 and I use a Galco ankle glove holster with it. It does not have a retention strap but is made to hold the gun very tight. I've never been worried about it coming out on it's own but I have never tried to run around the block with it on either. I've worn it all day and it is secure and comfortable.

therealtwitch · February 4, 2013, 10:44 PM

May I inquire which galco ankle holster you have?

bamabiker · February 5, 2013, 04:59 PM

It's called the Ankle Glove. If you go to Galco's website they have them listed for the M640 with or without a thumb break.

Sgt127 · February 5, 2013, 10:55 PM

In my opinion, there is only one ankle holster:

http://www.renegadeholstersdirect.com/

therealtwitch · February 6, 2013, 12:32 AM

Ill have to look at that holster tomorrow. Stupid iPhone won't let me view the site. There based out of phoenix too which is one of the things that made me concider the galco

Jack19 · February 6, 2013, 03:42 PM

Lou Alessi Ankle Rig. http://www.alessigunholsters.com/ankle.html

You can buy cheaper, but not better.

I carried a Glock 19 in one for years and never felt the weight. A J frame would be unnoticeable.

WC145 · February 6, 2013, 06:40 PM

I agree with Sgt127. I carry a J frame in a Renegade ankle holster 3 days a week, about 14 hours each day. It is comfortable, secure, and the retention strap is actually designed fo work with ankle carry.

AK103K · February 9, 2013, 11:59 AM

Ive tried a number of ankle holsters over the years, and have come to really like the Desantis Leather Ankle Holster 044. Its been the only one I can "comfortably" wear, for a full, 18 hour day, day after day. Fits snug, no movement, and easy to access/operate.

http://www.desantisholster.com/store...-MP-360-2-2-14

I have one each for my J frames and Glock 26's.

buck460XVR · February 9, 2013, 05:01 PM

I've been using one of these for a coupla years with my 637. Gun has always been secure and most times I forget I wearing it. I did have to get the extensions for when wearing boots tho.

Ranger™ Triad™ Ankle Holster

Glenn Dee · February 10, 2013, 12:02 PM

My advice would be to forget the ankle holster.

AK103K · February 10, 2013, 12:12 PM

Some of us live where we wear pants, and they work well.

therealtwitch · February 10, 2013, 02:05 PM

I ended up getting a galco and am waiting on a renagade.

As for forgetting the ankle holster, no way. So far having a bug on my ankle has been a great idea. Only problem I have now is it makes me want an airweight. Now to convince the wife I "need" another gun

colbad · February 10, 2013, 02:32 PM

de santis 044 81 great holster. However, I find daily wear of my 640 or 642 on the ankle start to hurt my knee and hip. I had a chiropractor say to rotate sides because it throws off you body balance.

February 4, 2013, 11:08 AM	#1
therealtwitch Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2007 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 358	Ankle holster for 640-1; need suggestions I recently found an untouched s&w 640-1 with forged internals which I promptly bought as a back up gun. I am now wondering if one can safely carry a hammerless j-frame in an ankle holster (worried about it falling out). If one can safely carry a 640-1 in an ankle holster would some one recommend a good one?

February 6, 2013, 03:42 PM	#7
Jack19 Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2001 Location: Somewhere in the Ford Galaxy Posts: 713	Lou Alessi Ankle Rig. http://www.alessigunholsters.com/ankle.html You can buy cheaper, but not better. I carried a Glock 19 in one for years and never felt the weight. A J frame would be unnoticeable. __________________ Liberty will not long survive the total extinction of morals. Samuel Adams

February 6, 2013, 06:40 PM	#8
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,836	I agree with Sgt127. I carry a J frame in a Renegade ankle holster 3 days a week, about 14 hours each day. It is comfortable, secure, and the retention strap is actually designed fo work with ankle carry. __________________ "If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge or jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - LtCol Jeff Cooper

February 4, 2013, 09:34 PM	#2
bamabiker Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Posts: 100	I have a M638 and I use a Galco ankle glove holster with it. It does not have a retention strap but is made to hold the gun very tight. I've never been worried about it coming out on it's own but I have never tried to run around the block with it on either. I've worn it all day and it is secure and comfortable.

February 4, 2013, 10:44 PM	#3
therealtwitch Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2007 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 358	May I inquire which galco ankle holster you have?

February 5, 2013, 04:59 PM	#4
bamabiker Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Posts: 100	It's called the Ankle Glove. If you go to Galco's website they have them listed for the M640 with or without a thumb break.

February 5, 2013, 10:55 PM	#5
Sgt127 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2002 Posts: 1,053	In my opinion, there is only one ankle holster: http://www.renegadeholstersdirect.com/

February 6, 2013, 12:32 AM	#6
therealtwitch Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2007 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 358	Ill have to look at that holster tomorrow. Stupid iPhone won't let me view the site. There based out of phoenix too which is one of the things that made me concider the galco

February 9, 2013, 11:59 AM	#9
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	Ive tried a number of ankle holsters over the years, and have come to really like the Desantis Leather Ankle Holster 044. Its been the only one I can "comfortably" wear, for a full, 18 hour day, day after day. Fits snug, no movement, and easy to access/operate. http://www.desantisholster.com/store...-MP-360-2-2-14 I have one each for my J frames and Glock 26's.

February 9, 2013, 05:01 PM	#10
buck460XVR Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Posts: 4,342	I've been using one of these for a coupla years with my 637. Gun has always been secure and most times I forget I wearing it. I did have to get the extensions for when wearing boots tho. Ranger™ Triad™ Ankle Holster

February 10, 2013, 12:02 PM	#11
Glenn Dee Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,560	My advice would be to forget the ankle holster.

February 10, 2013, 12:12 PM	#12
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	Some of us live where we wear pants, and they work well.

February 10, 2013, 02:05 PM	#13
therealtwitch Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2007 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 358	I ended up getting a galco and am waiting on a renagade. As for forgetting the ankle holster, no way. So far having a bug on my ankle has been a great idea. Only problem I have now is it makes me want an airweight. Now to convince the wife I "need" another gun

February 10, 2013, 02:32 PM	#14
colbad Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2012 Posts: 506	de santis 044 81 great holster. However, I find daily wear of my 640 or 642 on the ankle start to hurt my knee and hip. I had a chiropractor say to rotate sides because it throws off you body balance.