The BUGBite Ankle Holster

I do not leave home without it.

I bought the Bugbite holster aiming to use it with my Sig 290RS (single-stack semiauto; width = 0.9”; weight 21 oz). I found it works fine with that, but when I realized that it worked equally well with my larger CZ 2075 RAMI (double-stack semiauto; width = 1.3”; weight 26 oz), I switched. The RAMI is probably close to the upper limit in length (about 6.5” nose-to-beavertail) for a semiautomatic in this holster; the back of the slide just fits beneath the top seam. The RAMI’s height (about 4.75” with a flush-fit mag) is also probably near the max for effective concealment, even with baggie pants. The spare magazine pouch on the opposite side of the sleeve can hold a second flush-fit magazine or even a slightly larger one. The Bugbite ankle holster uses an elastic sleeve and friction to hold itself in position against your calf and to hold a handgun securely in place. The elastic sleeve has a zipper at the bottom end (near your ankle) and by a strap with hook-and-loop fastening at the top to let it slip on easily and then maintain pressure evenly. Semiautomatic handguns are held in a holster pouch with 4 sewn edges. In addition to the 3 seams running alongside the slide, the muzzle, and the underside of the barrel and trigger guard, a short, sewn seam holds the rear of the slide. The placement of that top seam (at top of the sleeve) prevents any-skin-to-metal contact. Users should first optimize positioning of the Bugbite while wearing shorts. I naturally pull on my right-handed (left-leg) model with the holster seam on my shin bone. That results in the firearm’s grip sticking out. Rotating clockwise a little minimizes that. Switching from the Sig to the CZ, I do not think that the added weight (5 oz) affected the comfort. The holster felt like a tight high-rise sock on my calf. There were no pressure points and no chaffing. The material of construction was breathable, and wearing the holster did not seem to make my calf significantly hotter. The fit and finish seemed good. Given my limited time with the product (about 2 weeks and not 24/7) I am not in a position to evaluate its durability. I did wear it in a variety of situations (eg, did jumping jacks, worked in the garden, drove my car, used the bathroom, and sat with legs up in a recliner). In all cases, I found it secure and comfortable. I did look at the holster briefly with a bobbed-hammer revolver [a Colt Night Cobra]. It worked well overall, but with 2 notable differences versus a semiautomatic. First, the revolver’s less-square profile meant that it did not reach up to the sewn top, but that did not seem to compromise how secure the firearm was in the holster. Second, the overall shape and the curved grip allowed the revolver to rotate into the holster, which resulted in better access and concealment plus a smoother draw stroke.

THE most comfortable ankle holster I have ever worn. Holds secure but easy to draw. Well designed and made. I will purchase another one.

Fantastic holster holds gun securely and has a spot for a extra mag all for a good price.

This was my second Bugbite ankle holster, wore the first so much that I wore it out!

Fantastic leg holster! Extremely comfortable, don’t even know that you’re wearing it. Very secure pistol retention.

Finally I found an ankle holster that works Very comfortable and doesn't slide down your leg and at an affordable price Don't hesitate buy one you won't be sorry

Excellent holster! Great fit, Excellent holster! I completely forget I am wearing this holster with my Ruger LCP. Quality construction and it does not print under my Dockers pants.

Tons of holsters say ‘forget you’re actually carrying’ but this is the only option I’ve found that genuinely has that effect