Finally A Comfortable Ankle Holster! / The Bugbite Holster
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- Looking for the most comfortable ankle holster to carry your back up gun? The Bugbite ankle holster is the most secure, most breathable, most comfortable ankle holster Ive ever worn. Its custom sized to fit your ankle to assure that it stays in place all day long! #AnkleHolster #ConcealedCarry
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A word of caution. I recently purchased one of these to carry a back-up gun while on duty. I will say this holster is very comfortable and stays in place well but for me there is a huge downside. Prior to wearing the holster on duty I tried it on and tested it at home...magazine full, chamber empty. Although the weapon feels secure in the holster at first, after jogging up and down the stairs a few times the weapon (Kahr CM9) slipped from its secure position and became loose. Then, during some very low intensity grappling the gun actually fell out of this holster as it has no form of retention other than friction. There is no way I would trust this holster in an all out foot pursuit or real hands-on altercation with someone. I believe this could be remedied easily with a hook and loop strap on the pistol side (they put one on the magazine side now so why not secure the gun too??). They were great about the return and promptly refunded my money, less any of the shipping cost. Great people, great company. I will buy another as soon as the weapon side strap is incorporated into the design.
Thanks for the input! And thanks for watching!!!
Great information. Hope the company heeds and implement the strap, at least as an option.
@@PilotPatriot Maybe you could see if you could rig up a Velcro strap of some sort. I think for the less athletic it might work fine for holding your pocket gun when you are going to be seated a lot such as driving.
Do you think the holster would work well with a small frame revolver?
Great review. That company owes you. I think you just sold a lot of their ankle holsters. The concept is good compared to other holsters on the market.
Choco Latte agreed this just convinced me
Same here
I was planning to start out your video making a smart ass comment about how I wear high pull up boot for work... Then you go and show it done with the same style boot. Will keep quiet and watch the rest of your video!
I also have to wear climbing boots as I’m a utility company worker in a high crime rate area and work by myself. I was in 5 violent incidents in the last 12 years, only one seriously hurt me as I was pistol whipped in the ear by a full sized stainless S&W revolver. I was able to fight free and escape barefoot with nothing but my pants left on me, they took my fuckin socks! But they stopped pointing their guns directly at me when they were trying to force ne into the trunk and I escaped and ran half a block into a school where I was promptly tackled hard by the school safety officers. I now carry a blackjack, belt buckle knife of my own design and, Jframe. I’ve never used an ankle holster but I’m a skinny dude and summer is approaching and I’m thinking a good functioning ankle holster is the way to go. I’ve switched my online name to Anonymity so I can talk about working in the hood with being fired for policy violations
@@anonymousbosch9265 dang man that sucks , i wish you the best i hope it never happens again
Dannie ray jr thanks brother, it’s getting busy out here again now that it’s warming up
Haha, I was sold when you cut to your cowboy boots. That's all I needed to know...
I have one. I have to tuck my shirt in and don't wear a jacket to cover a inside the waist ban holster. This is perfect and comfortable.
Just bought one waiting on it arrive. Happy about the boot fitment. I wear boots 5out of 7 days a week and am looking foward to this holster
I have this, and it is so comfortable, I actually want one for the other leg.. LOL
Jeff Hoops I am thinking about get one so it's so comfortable? I have the keltec tec 2.. an sig p238..
Then you could have a backup for your backup!
I’m dissatisfied with my keltec p32 and want a better way to carry my S&W 442 J-frame and with summer coming this has convinced me
One for each leg and a waist holster you will be ready for almost anything lol
Is it really hot
Have had one of these for years and use it for a pocket 380. Great holster but it does slide down some unless you get that top strap above your calf.
I am considering getting one,the primary reason ,because, I have seen video instances where the criminals pat down the victim. Here in Illinois,last year,2 cops and about 2 to 3 CCL people had their weapons taken.
Thanks! I've tried ankle holsters before and found them to ride hard on my ankle bone, this on looks much better. I've also thought hard about the bodyguard.380 so it nice to see it with that option!
Bought mine and love it. Feels great even with an extra mag in it.
Great!!
Great review! FINALLY, an ankle holster that works! Gotta get one!
InYourDefense I bought one and unless you're planning on carrying a tiny pocket pistol I wouldn't recommend it I did a review on it if you're interested
Just saw this > VERY good candid review. This looks like what I might need. Looks like you don't have to wear a HIGH Ride sock with it & more comfortable than the others I've used before AND I like how it'll fit a few diff guns and not only for ONE specific gun only. For me > it's seems a good way to carry when driving or seated. Thanks for sharing....
You just sold me. Thanks for your effort and professionalism!
This is exactly what i have been looking for! i just got a Kahr cw380 as a backup gun and wanted to carry on my ankle. Your video has convinced me to order one of these when i get home tonight!
Nick Kilanowski You won't be dissappointed!
great review unlike alot of the other holster reviews on youtube which seem to be very biased. your review is professional and straight to the point and you still touch on possible issues. probably gonna pick up one of these for my back up gun as i have also found similar problems with tradition ankle holsters and boots. Again thanks for the great review you just gained a subscriber!
jcm1689 Glad you liked it! Thanks for the sub
Just got mine for my Bodyguard to back up my Shield. Very stable and comfortable!
Charles Marshall same set-up I have!!! I'm definitely a M&P guy! Bodyguard for backup, shield for edc, and full size M&P for range and home
I run the same pair sheild and bodyguard
What a great video & presentation...I have a slight bone structure & have skinny wrists & ankles. This seems like the answer to carrying my Kahr CM 9 when I tuck my shirt in when wearing nice slacks...thanks!
Yep I ordered me one on the 2nd of March 2018 so I should be getting it sometime this week nice video I'm looking to try it out
Best review of ever seen this video beats any other review video man you doing a great job I'm definitely going to subscribe keep doing the good work man I'm a first-time gun owner and looking for a bunch of different holsters cuz I don't wear traditional jeans and stuff like that all the time but I enjoyed the video keep on making great content.
Perfect review, as if im testing it myself almost. Thanks
Woah! I must say that I liked your video. All the details are quite impressive and I liked the way the ankle holster provides a smooth draw.
Smooth as a navy seal.
just ordered it and looking forward to practice with my itargetpro.
Great video. I just bought one and I am looking forward to receiving and trying it out.
rgilbert33 Thanks for watching!
great product for a back up gun.
Good video. After watching I ordered one. It works great with my SCCY-CPX1. Thanks for the review.
The galco ankle glove is one of the better options too.
agreed
I got one. It’s very comfortable but a lot bulkier than I’d like. I’m going to look into the bug bite. It looks a lot thinner.
Good review. Thx
Awesome review, man!
Thanks!!
I’m sold, getting one Thursday! 😁
Great review! I wear boots as well and was curious about fitment and what to expect since I have one on order.
I wear a lot of slacks and they are usually loose fitting and boot cut jeans. I usually go appendix carry, however there are times when I can’t and I have to pocket carry in a suit jacket; I would rather EDC in an ankle holster and I think I found the right one.
Thanks for the review!
I like the holster but the only thing that was bad about it was sweat, it will rust your gun i cut a piece of leather and put mink oil on it and slid it between the gun and the nylon and it blocked my sweat from the gun
I been waiting for videos to come out to give more information on the Bugbite. It seems to be a good product after all. Great.
I might see about getting myself one of these. My dad has an ankle holster that's leather with elastic velcro and it moves around too much. Not only can I feel it with each step, but if I'm looking down at where it is, I can see it wiggling with each step. Even with fairly loose pants, like dress pants for example.
Yeah, if you wanna conceal carry with an ankle holster, you don't want any movement. Or at least, as little as possible.
Really been looking for a review on this holster, thanks for the info!
Jerome Kukurugya no problem! thanks for watching!
Great review!! Thank you.
great video man, well done
I bought one thinking its a great idea. It holds the gun up high so it won't peek below your pant leg. How ever if you have to run hard and fast the materiel might not hold the gun.....perhaps.
Thanks you answered all my questions.
Redbeard's Garage You're welcome, thanks for watching
Just ordered thank you for the review
Great review brother. 👊🏾🙌🏾
Thanks!!
This was a very good review...some others could learn from your style, I have been looking for a ankle holster for my Taser C2 or my Kahr CM 9....I think this will work..I subbed....
Glad you enjoyed it! This should work great for your purpose!! Hope you like it!
Buying one now! Great demo!
I wish reviewers would mention their calve size and what they ordered accordingly. If you mentioned that, I missed it.
The bugbite website has a clear diagram for sizing. I went by that
@@PilotPatriot Yes, I GET that. Other's have said they run small. In a review, an example of that reviewers actual calve size and what they ordered and how it fit would STILL have been helpful. -sigh-
Thanks for posting this. Saw the holster advertised and you answered all my questions. 👍
Got one on order for my kel tec p32!! Thanks!
I'm right handed but can't have it on my left leg, because of sensitivity from a skin ailment. Could it be worn on my right without showing too bad? I would be be using a LCR.
I bought one so i can carry my 2.0 compact and 2.0 shield together.
J&J Ministry Saw you commented on this a year ago. Looking to see if you’ve carried your shield with this holster and if it works well for you. Looking at getting one but am unsure if my 9mm Shield would work or if I should get something smaller like a .380.
@@chandlersimpson9838 I'm wondering the same thing. I'm considering getting one for my Shield 9. I've ankle carried for years with a Desantis, but it's kinda bulky and doesn't work with my cowboy boots.
@@brentperkins6521 I purchased one a while back and have used it with my .380, and it works decently well with cowboy boots. I haven’t used other ankle holsters so I can’t compare it to much, but it’s worth trying it!
Is that material flexible cause theres nothing really covering the trigger other than the soft material. I’m in and out of fork lifts and trucks all day at work so that would worry me and I don’t wanna carry without one chambered..
Great video, I'm going to buy one for my lcp380.
Outstanding review; subscribed.
Thanks
How well would a snub nose revolver fit? Would the bottom fit with duty boots? Your slip-on boots are loose at the top, regular boots wouldn't be. I'm curious.
I'd think a revolver in this style holster would be heavy and uncomfortable, but it should fit! The neoprene isn't very thick and the gun sits high on your calf so it should be fine with duty boots
Great video with good info 👍
Always been against ankle holsters for the many reasons he allready spoke of. I currently carry 2 auto pistols (one in a Urban Carry holster and the other back-up in an Uncle Mike pocket holster). Both are excellent holsters and I highly recommend them. However, they are not good when driving a vehicle/sitting down at a table in a resturant. When I'm driving, I used to take my pistol out of my pocket holster and leave in on the driver's door pannel. One time I forgot to put it back into my pocket holster (thankfully nothing happened/nobody noticed it and broke into my car to steal it) but decided to never to that again. This holster might be just be what I'm looking for and make me re-think about ankle holsters. I will look into this product more. Like someone said, the company should pay you a commission for doing this. I'm nearly sold.
I understand the concerns!! I really think this holster is a game changer for ankle carry! And at $40 it's definitely worth trying out!!
Great review.....
For some reason, I have never been able to fully trust velcro when it comes to ankle holsters.
That would be a very hot, itchy holster in Florida. Not interested in a leg rash. They must call it Bugbite because that's what it feels like all over your leg after an hour.
Solid review.
Excellent video, tanks
mr.debusey thanks for watching!!
I’m still having the problem with the grip poking out the back just a little bit. That’s even with loose pants. I’m gonna exchange it for the bigger size because I was slightly below to max of the size I got. I also am gonna try to switch out the mag to the flat bottom mag.
The bigger size won't help the problem of your grip sticking out, yes you need to go to a flat baseplate or gun with shorter grip
I bought one of these but there is a problem. If you have a high instep it is almost impossible to get it over your heel. The Zipper on the side is to short to allow the thing to open far enough to get your foot through. So bear this in mind before you order one.
Its made to fit tight!! it does stretch so you should be able to stretch it over your foot
Nice review and I have the same Ariat boots. Ordered.
should limit dust and lint too
How would this work with an M&P shield 9mm? I currently carry IWB, but I am interested in if it's possible to ankle carry it. I find myself not carrying because it's not comfortable for me on the waist. Is this a good alternative?
Jhc00Gamerdude The holster will definitely hold the shield!!! Depending on the size of your leg the grip may stick out just a little but shouldn't be noticable. I find the shield to be a little too heavy for ankle Carry, I prefer something smaller for ankle. BUT, the Bug bite is so affordable it would be worth a try to see what you think.!!!
Thanks for the reply! I will definitely have to check it out!
How about a G19?
Dale G19 will fit, but I'll definitely be more bulky!
It does completely cover the trigger, rear slide. I have only carried a PF9 and LCP with a laser. the 19 is still to bulky IMO.
@PilotPatriot
Can you tell me which ankle holsters have you used in the past and current? And do you still prefer this over them?
TheHandHistoryVault Bugbite is what I'm using currently, in the past I've tried the NRA brand ankle holster, galco ankle glove, and another that I do not remember the name of....yes I prefer the bugbite
Can this holster be used with a Smith and Wesson 642 revolver?
Great review, I'm really interested in this now. I wear dress pants and shirts for work and ankle holsters are my only options. Would you recommend this for fitted dress pants?
Absolutely, for fitted dress pants this may be the only ankle holster that could work for you because of how thin it is! Go for it! You won't be disappointed!
Did you ever try it out with dress pants?
What about a 365 9mm? Looks like works well with a suit on too if trying to conceal and have to remove coat.
Yes!
Any idea how close to their suggested pistol size you need to be? I have an SA XD-40 and it exceeds their recommendations by about 1/2" both directions. Not as worried about the height, more the length - if that would make it too snug of a fit.
Ken Weinert I wouldn't try anything larger than they reccomend
Will the holster hold an FN FNX40? As well as a S&W sd9ve
Do you think the kahr pm40 would work well with this ankle holster?
If you ran with that on your leg, do you think the pistol would work its way out of the holster?
I have run with it on and it was fine. But I carry a small light m&p bodyguard and it sits deep in the holster.
If you had a bigger heavy gun I could see it possibly coming out while running.
Definitely getting this.
You won't be disappointed!!
PilotPatriot
I wanna get a snubnose. With this ankle guard, do you know any way to add a small shell to cover the trigger for the ankle holster?
@@junky802 this holster does cover the trigger guard, but if you want a little more Ridgid protection, you could maybe rig it up with a kydex trigger guard cover!
1 warning though, I do think this holster is more designed for semi-autos...a revolver may not be as comfortable since it has more protrusions and cylinder may push into your ankle. Leather may be a better option for a revolver
PilotPatriot
Thank you. That’s definitely something I’ll be looking in to.
New to guns so this was a big help
@@junky802 glad I could help!! And thanks for watching!! Make sure you subscribe!!
Have you noticed after using the holster for awhile is if the material stretches out and now has become too loose? Either the part around your ankle or the part that holds the gun?
Not really so far! , but I'm sure eventually it will. Just the nature of the material, all thing wear over time and extended use.
This made my leg itch because of sweating. That and I had to keep adjusting because of circulation in my leg.
Richard You may just need to give it more time. Any ankle holster definitely takes time to get used to because it's something different. If sweating is the issue, any other ankle holster would likely sweat More since they are not airated like the bugbite. And the circulation issue could just be because you leg is not use to having something wrapped around it there. I felt the same way at first but after about a week I was use to it and it was very comfortable. Some people just can't get use to ankle carry, for those I say Maybe another carry option would work better for you. Possibly waist or pocket carry.
Would the new Springfield hellcat fit in this?
Yes
Definitely doing to consider it for my LCP with laser , both as a backup on duty and for a primary carry method off duty. How do you think it would work with an 8” side zip boot?
Should work perfect for that. My boots are 10in cowboy boots and it rides at perfect height
Do you think a g27 would be to big for this?
This is something I have been looking for. Will this fit a 43x Glock or it will be to big. I do where lose pants at work and this is what I would need it for.
Yes, it will fit
Would holster work only facing inner leg or can you wear it with the holster facing on the outer leg? In other words left leg ,left hand draw ?
You could do it that way by buying a left hand holster and wearing on your left leg...but its reccomended to always wear an ankle holster on the inside of support side leg.
@@PilotPatriot of course makes sense, thank you for your feedback. Great review. 👍
How well does the fire arm stay in the holster when running with it on. Let’s say during a foot pursuit, would a small gun like a Glock 42 stay in the holster even when jumping fences and such.
chad hughes I have run in the holster and the gun stayed in fine (carrying s&w bodyguard). And of course it's great under normal every day walking. The smaller and lighter the gun the better it would be in those kind of situations. The way the material come over the back of the gun and the elasticity of the neoprene hold very well. With that said a custom fitted holster with retention strap would almost certainly be better in a foot persuit situation.
PilotPatriot thank you for the info. As long as it isn’t going to come popping out in a foot pursuit I’m happy with it. All other ankle holsters become very uncomfortable especially in a 10 hour shift. This sounds like something that I would almost forget is even there, and as long as the firearm, which for me is a Glock 42, doesn’t come out while running I think it will be a perfect fit for me.
Needs a retention strap
wondering if it cuts off circulation in your leg? Diabetic
Bought this holster. Very comfortable. Unfortunately does not stay up. Too bad because this is much more comfortable than the alien gear ankle holster.
Most likely you need to try a smaller size. The company is pretty good about that stuff, just contact them and let them know the size you ordered doesn't work.
Mp easy shield 380?
Do you think itll fit the mossberg mc1sc in there comfortably? I cant carry at work but work at a gas station right next to a prison.
Yes it should work
@@PilotPatriot bet thank you bud. Excited to pick this up and see how it works. Probably will comment and let ya know hahah
If you're not wearing boots...will the holster sag down around the ankle if you do a lot of walking?
HugoStiglitz No it stays put all day even when doin alot of walking! As long as you get the correct size!!
Much obliged. Just ordered one.
Anybody have an allergic reaction to neoprene? If so, what have you done to enable yourself to continue ankle carrying (which I really prefer for deep concealment)?
Don Hyrkas you may need to try a different brand. Galco makes a good one, made of elastic and leather.
PilotPatriot Thanks 🤠
Would a Taurus PT-111 G2 fit well inside the holster?
ace69491 it should fit fine! Bugbite has specs in their website!
Have you ever carried a pistol like a Glock 19 or maybe a S & W 40 caliber?
Not in this holster, I imagine a GO would be too large and uncomfortable for ankle
Will it work with red dot optics?
Not well. The dot would hang up on the draw
Would a Smith and Wesson m&p 9c fit in this holster?
lissa mancia you'll have to check thier website and see. I think it would but not sure
How do you think this would work with a M&P Shield?
MattN03 It works well with the shield! As with any ankle holster smaller guns are more comfortable, but I've carried the shield in it with no problems
Will this hold the hellcat Comfortably?
Yes
Would you recommend for a S&W J Frame? The Bodyguard .38 more specifically
Jack Westgate Honestly I'm not sure man. I've never tried ankle carrying a revolver but I don't think it would be as comfortable as the small semiauto. My best advise is to find a good waistband holster, you can check out my other video for "Best concealed carry holster, Stealthgear Holsters"
PilotPatriot thank you kindly
I just checked on Amazon, and it said the product was unavailable, is there another link?
Aaron Linde Yea sorry for some reason they aren't selling on Amazon anymore, use this link www.bugbiteholsters.com
PilotPatriot Awesome, ty
I assume a Glock 19 would not fit in this. Am I right?
Or would a Springfield XDS fit?
M Johnson It can hold any gun up to 7" long
I was going to try one out for my P365 but the sight suggests pistols under 5.5" long and 4" high. If a Glock 19 will fit then I shouldn't have an issue. Great little review on this!
Good reveiw I was back an forth on this I'll order one now.
Glad you liked it! I think you'll enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
Anyone use this with a glock 26?
How is it?
The 26 is a bit fat and I have trouble with my pants leg not sliding back down over it after bending my leg. Going to try a P365.
Not wearing this in Florida.