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Originally Posted by El Cid

Thanks everyone. I pretty much agree with y'all regarding the cons of ankle carry. My primary weapon rides on my belt in either a Don Hume OWB or Andrews Leather McDaniel II IWB. The ankle thing is strictly a backup. I have settled on the Alessi ankle rig as it is supposed to be the best. I didn't realize Bulman was a former protege though... interesting.

I do have the Kramer mesh t-shirt, but it's slower than an ankle holster. I am also toying with carrying the G27 on my belt in addition to the G22. Maybe opposite side in a vertical holster, or behind the 22. The nice thing about the ankle is the access I'll have when seated in a car. But otherwise... yea it isn't the best game in town.

What I actually need help with is a mag/knife pouch for the opposite ankle. I have emailed Blade-Tech and the guy at sheathmechanic.net, but have yet to hear back.

As for wearing a vest holster... we rarely wear our vests day to day. Since I am federal we usually have the luxury of choosing when/where we arrest someone. I am also in a coat and tie more than I care to be - another reason I keep coming back to the ankle. I also have Thunderwear (same as Smartcarry, but different name on it) for my Beretta 32. I use it for going running, but trying to get to it under a suit with a belt that already carries a G22, cuffs, Surefire and spare mag will be tough. Besides, I don't think I am that crazy for carrying a G27 on the ankle. I work with guys who carry G23s and Sig 228s on their ankle. Now THAT is crazy IMO!!

Thanks again for the inputs. What I am really interested in knowing is if anyone has carried a spare mag and fixed blade on their ankle in plain clothes.

Kev

The closest that I came to the knife fixed blade was a shoulder holster (For Sig 226 & 220) that held a fixed blade on the right side (w/one magazine) that was built to be ripped out, by grasping the handle and moving it towards the subject. It worked just fine. Other spare mags on the belt in nylon case. I liked it best with the Sig 226 as that gave me (4) 15 round mags. Plus one.