ankle spare mag holster

[thirtyonebravo]

so I usually carry a Sig 220, and it's not big on high capacity mags, I mean my Glock 17 has it beat 2 to 1. I have a Glock 26 also that I use often in very light summer wear, but also use it as a BUG too, usually SOB, while the Sig is between 2 and 4:00 depending on the holster.

I've thought about moving the BUG down to the ankle, and again with the sig's lower capacity, I was thinking - is there any kind of magazine holster that can be strapped to the other leg?

[Sinatra877]

so I usually carry a Sig 220, and it's not big on high capacity mags, I mean my Glock 17 has it beat 2 to 1. I have a Glock 26 also that I use often in very light summer wear, but also use it as a BUG too, usually SOB, while the Sig is between 2 and 4:00 depending on the holster.

I've thought about moving the BUG down to the ankle, and again with the sig's lower capacity, I was thinking - is there any kind of magazine holster that can be strapped to the other leg?

I just carried my G26 on my inside left ankle and had my G17 as primary on my right hip. Push comes to shove and your primary is knocked out you still have your G26 with 10-12 to fight with and your G17 mags will fit it too. Make it KISS. Don't overload information into your brain during a situation. Glock made that system for the G17/26 & G22/27 for a reason. You don't have to worry about different mags or options.

Do you have to carry your Sig? It would be simpler if you just wore the G17 and everything matches.

[thirtyonebravo]

Do you have to carry your Sig? It would be simpler if you just wore the G17 and everything matches.

yeah I know, I don't have to carry that since I have other glocks, I just like my 220 a lot. :)

I do believe though that my glocks are better suited for defensive carry with the ready-to-go DAO and higher capacity. I am more comfortable with a heavier weapon though, and just prefer them in general, but I guess if I switch it down to 9mm the lighter weapon isn't so bad.

[Sinatra877]

9mm's are just as dangerous. I have yet to find a volunteer to get shot by one when they say that the .45 ACP is the only thing that will stop or incapacitate a person. Shot placement is the most important thing. Practice alot of "failure drills" which is... a quick two shot string (no one uses the term doubletap anymore) too the center of mass and one into the head from seven yards in 4 seconds is a reasonable time allotment from hoster to target. Practice that until you are accurate and attain muscle memory. It may come in handy one day. A 9mm too the eyeball will kill your tango just as fast. I have yet to see anyone still standing from 1-3 shots from a 9mm. I like them better myself.

Don't over complicate your duty belt out of vanity. It will most definetely get you killed in a heartbeat. We react in muscle memory stage and revert to our training when panic hits. Since you were trained as a Military Policeman you were taught that. Plus you already know that...action is always faster than reaction. As a Cop you can draw your weapon first without problems. If you only hold a CCW you will have to articlate the reason very well in order not to get charged. If you've train from your primary area, then engage from your primary area. Remember...slow is fast. Adding different weapons and mags just overcomplicates things. Think about your life, not what you'd prefer because it looks spiffy. All your buddies will look down upon you and say "Doesn't he look peaceful? and I heard he's got a nice Sig for sale from his Wife." It won't matter a damn if you get killed with a nicer pistol or not.

I think reverting back too your Glocks as primary and back up would be the wisest thing you could do. Besides, wearing ankle holsters after a 12 hour shift up too three days consecutively worked just kills you. I still have a chaffing mark on the inside of my left ankle from all the time I wore a back up which was in 2003. Remember the old First Sergeants sayings... "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

Glocks were made of polymer frames because it's cheaper for the manufacturer and it is lighter too wear. Why go heavy when you can do light and still be deadly with it? Just because you like wearing a 4 lb. pistol? What's the point? Trust your Glock. It is a well-proven handgun platform that will be an advantage in a fight.