Re: Best ankle frame for j frame
I have the Fobus and the Galco.
Which I prefer depends on my footwear.
Over a pair of boots (doc-martens in my case), with boot-cut jeans, much prefer the Fobus. Its strap/fastening system is more secure, as the strap goes through a buckle and back over itself. The whole rig will kind of settle down onto the shaft of the boot where it flairs out fit over your tarsals/heel, and is very secure. The holster is molded plastic, and "snaps" around the trigger gaurd very securely. Excellent retention without any straps or snaps. The downside is this holster WILL settle down the ankle. That's why it works great with boots. With sneakers or dress shoes it's worthless. It it also a bit bulky.
The Galco is slimmer and will fit inside dress pants better. It requires extra retention from a thumbreak. It's straps are spandex, and require a lot of preload/stretch to get it secure on the ankle/calf. I believe Galco also makes a "garter belt" arrangment that keeps this rig from settling down your ankle. When I wear cowboy boots, I use the Galco INSIDE the shaft of the boot.
