Concealed Carry Colt Mustang

jdn4891 · August 20th, 2008, 06:29 PM

I've just gotten a Colt Mustang which I intend to carry concealed, at least part-time. I was thinking IWB/small of the back, or possibly ankle carry.

What are the best holsters for ankle carry, and for IWB small of back carry for a Colt Mustang?

TheGreatGonzo · August 20th, 2008, 06:42 PM

If you will permit me to add my 2 pennies regarding small-of-back (SOB) carry: As an Instructor, I strongly discourage any of my shooters from carrying a pistol this way. It can easily cause damage to your back and spine. Not just if you happen to fall on your back, but even from sitting for long periods of time. I'm sure there are advocates of SOB carry on the board, and I don't mean to discount their training and experience, but I recommend against it.

I would think that a Mustang could easily be carried in a good ankle rig. Don't go cheap. Buy something well made, stable, and with good retention. I lost a Taurus Model 85 many years ago during a foot pursuit up the side of the highway. I was using a cheap, elastic band type ankle rig and never realized it came out. A citizen pulled up where we had caught the guy and brought it over to me between his thumb and forefinger, like he was holding a dead fish or something.

Embarrased? You betcha'.

Gonzo

dukalmighty · August 20th, 2008, 07:38 PM

I like IWB problem with ankle carry is it's not a very effective way to get a gun out quick,I might consider ankle carry for a bug but not a primary unless i had no other choice

jwhite75 · August 20th, 2008, 07:46 PM

JD has a nifty IWB from HBE I think for his Colt .380

jdn4891 · August 20th, 2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jwhite75

JD has a nifty IWB from HBE I think for his Colt .380

Sorry, I'm new. What or who is JD?

JD · August 20th, 2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jdn4891

Sorry, I'm new. What or who is JD?

That's me.

I just bought this one from HBE for my Mustang and Mustang +II.

You can read about it HERE.

Given the small grip of my Mustang +II which is bigger than that of the smaller standard Mustang, I'd say small of the back is a no go, there's just not enough to grab on to in my opinion.

There's not many holster makers out there that make quality IWBs for the Mustang family of pistols, I asked Eric Larsen of HBE if he could acquire a mold and he was able to and made me the fine holster pictured.

artz · August 21st, 2008, 03:07 AM

you just can't beat a back pocket holster from K&D. I carry my mustang in it daily, cocked and locked, and it will not print.

JD · August 28th, 2008, 12:28 PM

I found something pretty cool on eBay made by Haugen, they call it the "Boxter".

I thought it would make a nice discreet carry option, with the trends in PDAs etc, and that no man worth his salt would carry such a tiny gun.

this will be almost invisible.

So I had to bid on it, it does have black shark after all.

Here's the sellers pictures.

I'll be sure to do a review of it once it arrives.

I'm thinking this might be a good belt mounted option for the Mustang in a BUG role as well...

rolyat63 · August 28th, 2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jdn4891

I've just gotten a Colt Mustang which I intend to carry concealed, at least part-time. I was thinking IWB/small of the back, or possibly ankle carry.

What are the best holsters for ankle carry, and for IWB small of back carry for a Colt Mustang?

I have carried IWB/SOB with a Blade-tech Ultra Concelament Holster (UCH) for about 3 years with near daily wear. It allows you tuck your shirt. All that is exposed is the black belt loop about 1" wide. No one has ever mentioned seeing it. I look, but so do most of US CCWers.

libertarian5 · August 28th, 2008, 04:42 PM

HBE IWB at 11:00 for me. (leftie) Right above the left front pocket. Comfortable, invisible, and pocket is still usable.

August 20th, 2008, 06:29 PM	#1
jdn4891 New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: VA Posts: 4	Concealed Carry Colt Mustang I've just gotten a Colt Mustang which I intend to carry concealed, at least part-time. I was thinking IWB/small of the back, or possibly ankle carry. What are the best holsters for ankle carry, and for IWB small of back carry for a Colt Mustang?

August 20th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#2
TheGreatGonzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 671	If you will permit me to add my 2 pennies regarding small-of-back (SOB) carry: As an Instructor, I strongly discourage any of my shooters from carrying a pistol this way. It can easily cause damage to your back and spine. Not just if you happen to fall on your back, but even from sitting for long periods of time. I'm sure there are advocates of SOB carry on the board, and I don't mean to discount their training and experience, but I recommend against it. I would think that a Mustang could easily be carried in a good ankle rig. Don't go cheap. Buy something well made, stable, and with good retention. I lost a Taurus Model 85 many years ago during a foot pursuit up the side of the highway. I was using a cheap, elastic band type ankle rig and never realized it came out. A citizen pulled up where we had caught the guy and brought it over to me between his thumb and forefinger, like he was holding a dead fish or something. Embarrased? You betcha'. Gonzo __________________ Sometimes good people have to do bad things to bad people to keep bad people from doing bad things to good people. Last edited by TheGreatGonzo; August 20th, 2008 at 10:36 PM..

August 20th, 2008, 07:38 PM	#3
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 6,285	I like IWB problem with ankle carry is it's not a very effective way to get a gun out quick,I might consider ankle carry for a bug but not a primary unless i had no other choice __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

August 20th, 2008, 07:46 PM	#4
jwhite75 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,242	JD has a nifty IWB from HBE I think for his Colt .380 __________________ Friends don't let friends be MALL NINJAS.

August 21st, 2008, 03:07 AM	#7
artz VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,297	you just can't beat a back pocket holster from K&D. I carry my mustang in it daily, cocked and locked, and it will not print. __________________ Lord, grant me the serenity for things that I can not change. Just call me a pessimistic optimist ! U.S. Navy vet 1981-1992

August 28th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#8
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,486	I found something pretty cool on eBay made by Haugen, they call it the "Boxter". I thought it would make a nice discreet carry option, with the trends in PDAs etc, and that no man worth his salt would carry such a tiny gun. this will be almost invisible. So I had to bid on it, it does have black shark after all. Here's the sellers pictures. I'll be sure to do a review of it once it arrives. I'm thinking this might be a good belt mounted option for the Mustang in a BUG role as well... __________________ Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

August 28th, 2008, 04:42 PM	#10
libertarian5 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 4 Corners Posts: 355	HBE IWB at 11:00 for me. (leftie) Right above the left front pocket. Comfortable, invisible, and pocket is still usable. __________________ A veteran, whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount of "up to and including my life." Author unknown

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