AZSATT
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Concealment vs. Accessibility
I carry strongside/close with either a snug paddle or pancake holster (my preference). Sig P229 in .40 or Sig GSR 1911 .45.
As mentioned in an earlier reply, I'd encourage you AWAY from an ankle rig - especially for your primary or only firearm. Not only is your ankle not easily accessible (unless you're already crawling or lacing your shoe when the threat presents itself), but for general movement pursposes. Even the smallest of handguns has a weight and displacement to them that, when strapped to a typically "thin" limb like most ankles, will create a wobble and bounce that is not only uncomfortable, but tactically unsafe should you find yourself running for better position/cover.
Also, from my previous LEO days, I used to carry off duty with a sweet waist-band rig that made my off duty handgun completely disappear, and was relatively comfortable, with the gun being well above my waist. The "down side" of that method of concealed carry, much like other "thunderwear" or other "extremely concealed" methods of carry is accessibility. Even with practice, it was very challenging to access, draw and present my off duty rig from the super-concealed waist-band rig I used to carry. When split seconds, or split fractions of seconds really count, I would still be lifting, pulling and digging to even access such a well concealed gun.
Food for thought.
I carry strongside/close with either a snug paddle or pancake holster (my preference). Sig P229 in .40 or Sig GSR 1911 .45.
As mentioned in an earlier reply, I'd encourage you AWAY from an ankle rig - especially for your primary or only firearm. Not only is your ankle not easily accessible (unless you're already crawling or lacing your shoe when the threat presents itself), but for general movement pursposes. Even the smallest of handguns has a weight and displacement to them that, when strapped to a typically "thin" limb like most ankles, will create a wobble and bounce that is not only uncomfortable, but tactically unsafe should you find yourself running for better position/cover.
Also, from my previous LEO days, I used to carry off duty with a sweet waist-band rig that made my off duty handgun completely disappear, and was relatively comfortable, with the gun being well above my waist. The "down side" of that method of concealed carry, much like other "thunderwear" or other "extremely concealed" methods of carry is accessibility. Even with practice, it was very challenging to access, draw and present my off duty rig from the super-concealed waist-band rig I used to carry. When split seconds, or split fractions of seconds really count, I would still be lifting, pulling and digging to even access such a well concealed gun.
Food for thought.