Renegade Ankle Holster for Autos & Revolvers

Description

Shown paired with our Basic Pocket Mag Pouch (BPMP), available separately.

The Renegade Ankle Holster has evolved for decades into a secure and incredibly comfortable ankle rig for primary or backup gun carry. Featuring rugged materials, a secure pouch design specific to revolvers or autos, and options for extra girth or a pouch to carry extra ammo (or cash, keys, etc.). Backed with luxurious real sheepskin, it is both comfortable and comforting throughout your day.

Extra heavy-duty laminated elastic and custom leather holster bodies are available for most common snub revolvers and compact autos.

XHD Elastic Version

The elastic ankle band is now a slightly heavier material, and we have added a hook fastener overlock piece for security against it coming unfastened unintentionally. We use real sheepskin, not synthetic, and trim the fleece by hand to shape. A vapor barrier is added behind the sheepskin fleece to reduce sweat transfer to the holster and your gun.

The gun pouch is made from a new custom-laminated version of the heavier elastic used on the ankle band. It is more rugged, water-resistant, and is molded and sewn to specific gun models for a proper fit (*pistols with squared trigger guards may require a slight side-to-side rocking motion to seat into the holster when new). We offer a growing variety of versions to fit many popular autos and revolvers.

Our version of the holster body extends below the muzzle to both conceal it and protect your ankle bone from it. This also helps prevent debris and water from getting into the muzzle.

Our model for autos features a retention strap made of our XHD elastic webbing and it may be used in two different ways; either by a sharp pull-through draw which will force the elastic slide off of the back of most autos and release them, or by pressing with your thumb against the sewn-in “pinch” and sliding it forward off of the pistol slide’s rear much like using a thumb-break. This pinched area may also be grasped to pull the strap up and over the slide to secure the pistol when reholstering. Silent and extremely secure even when running, we think this new strap design works very well.

Leather Version

Respected custom holstermaker Garrity’s Gunleather here in Phoenix is making the optional leather holster portion for autos on our elastic ankle cuff foundation.

These leather holster bodies are made of thin, water-repellent horsehide and use a pull-through retention snap design. They are available in black. Please allow a 2-3 week lead time as the leather bodies are custom made by Mark Garrity.

Yeti Pouch Option

Optional “Yeti” Ammo Pouch for SpeedStrips/QuickStrips/small mags. Designed with our friend and world-class shooting instructor Steve “The Yeti” Fisher, the pouch features a hook-and-loop flap closure for security. Positioned on the front of ankle band. Fits .38 Spec. and .357 Magnum, and Glock 42/43/26/27 with NO extensions, and similar magazines. The pouch is constructed from 1000d Cordura on both elastic and leather holster versions. Also available as a retrofit for previous Wilderness Renegade Holsters; please call for more info at 1-800-775-5650.

Big Enough for Beefy Ankles?

The optional Renegade Ankle Band 4″ Extension adds up to 4″ of circumference to fit over boots or around very large ankles. While we have found that very few people actually need this, you probably already know if you do.

Sizing Compatibility

We try to match your holster body to your exact gun whenever possible. While our XHD Elastic bodies and retaining straps have a little leeway, the leather versions must be precise. If it turns out that we can’t match your specific model, we will contact you.

Due to the ever-changing models of handguns and accessories, we have removed our model list and are asking you to enter your exact handgun and specs. We believe this is the best way for us to get you the correct size. Please allow 1-2 weeks lead time.

IMPORTANT: Elastic Holster Break-In Period and Retention

The holster pocket and retention strap will be quite tight at first, but the pocket will mold to it in a few hours to a day or so. When first fitting the gun to the Renegade you should unload †the pistol and double-check it, then work it into the pocket and pull the retention strap into place. In a few hours the pocket and retention strap will be easier to holster and retain the weapon, but it should never be easy. It should always require a firm hand so it continues to retain the handgun over years of service. If a different gun is placed in the pocket at a later time, the above should still apply.

The “Snub” holster retention is designed to use the back of the revolver’s trigger guard to hold the gun in place. However, putting a wedge-shaped grip that leaves no protruding trigger guard on the gun will nullify the holster’s ability to retain the weapon securely.

Our models for autos feature a retention strap made of our XHD elastic webbing. It is also quite snug and is designed to be secure even after break-in. When holstering your auto, be sure to hold the rear of the slide with your thumb to make sure that it does not get pushed out of battery.

Renegade History: Rising from the Ashes

“While we have always had an absolute dislike for copying other’s designs, an exception has arisen. We were happy buying the Renegade “Cozy Partner” Ankle holsters from the Renegade Holster and Leather Co. and retailing them for years as a slightly enhanced version we modified in-house, but unfortunately they are no longer in business and this great CCW rig has been out of production.

Years ago, I had mentioned to the owner of Renegade that if she ever wanted to sell the company that The Wilderness might be interested in acquiring it. However, we never heard back and Renegade has now disappeared. Our attempts to contact them have proven futile, so here we are trying to fill our own needs and others. We are now making our upgraded version of the ‘Renegade’ ankle holsters here in Phoenix, as with all Wilderness-brand products. We are very pleased with the quality of the product, including a few of our own improvements.”

— Ralph L. Holzhaus II, Wilderness founder