What Instapundit Glenn Reynolds Carries and Why

December 5, 2015

After Instapunidt Glenn Reynolds gave his talk on the Second Amendment yesterday I asked the Blogfather what he carries. Professor Reynolds told me that he carries a GLOCK 26 in an ankle holster and a Ruger LCP in his pocket. He chose the GLOCK for the same reason millions of Americans carry Gaston’s gat: it goes bang when you pull the trigger. He chose the LCP because of its diminutive size and ready accessibility. As you might guess from his choices . . .

Glenn values concealment above anything else. At his request, that’s all I’m going to say about that. Except this: Reynolds had a stalker and values his Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms as much as he values every other Constitutionally protected right – only more so. Reynolds walks the walk. What else needs to be said?

26 COMMENTS

Todd Price December 5, 2015 At 10:04

Similar to me, but substitute Sig P238 for the LCP.
Dirk Diggler December 5, 2015 At 10:20

Glock 26. In a remora. 7 pm position. Boom
- Jeff the Griz December 5, 2015 At 12:18
  
  7 o’clock allows draw using both hands, but doesn’t hurt your back when sitting or driving?
  - CJ Minnesota December 5, 2015 At 12:23
    
    This assumes that the carrier has fully functional shoulders with full range of movement.
  - Dirk Diggler December 5, 2015 At 13:44
    
    nope. doesn’t hurt. very comforting that I know is there
tdiinva (Now in Wisconsin) December 5, 2015 At 10:29

Carrying a a G-26 in an ankle holster has to be a pain. It’s only slightly smaller than an XD/m Compact.

Professor Reynolds used to be my favorite blogger but he has fallen down the list ovet the years. If you follow his ups and downs on National Security you realize Kipling wrote “Tommy” with Glenn Reynolds in mind.
- RockOnHellChild December 5, 2015 At 10:48
  
  I ankle carried the G26 for a time, and stopped due to finding it too heavy.
  
  I felt off balance, constantly.
  - Cliff H December 5, 2015 At 16:34
    
    Buy another one.
    - RockOnHellChild December 5, 2015 At 17:29
      
      Though, I like that idea, I’m not looking to carry a tertiary gun…yet.
CJ Minnesota December 5, 2015 At 10:31

Left handed not Glock 26. Walter P99c. Southpaw 4:00.
- Dirk Diggler December 5, 2015 At 10:29
  
  Gen 4 mag release is reversible. But being a lefty, I learned to adapt w/out reversing mine (since wife is righty).
- B December 5, 2015 At 11:23
  
  Its really not any slower to hit the mag release with my index finger, being a lefty. If a pistol release is reversible I do it, but its not a deal breaker for me like a non-ambi safety on a carry gun would be.
  - Dirk Diggler December 5, 2015 At 13:47
    
    agree – use index finger. wife is not a lefty, and I would rather train with a weapon she can use in case of need vs being super comfortable. It would bother me if something happened and she couldn’t reload or freaked out when the mag button was not where she wanted it.. . . .
RockOnHellChild December 5, 2015 At 10:49

Two fine weapons.
jwm December 5, 2015 At 10:55

Only time I ever ankle carried was when I had to be in Chicago back in the day. I had a Charter Arms .38.

I did not like ankle carry.
- Joe R. December 5, 2015 At 13:50
  
  + YA, ankle carry is hard to get used to, and IMHO you should already have your weapon drawn before you get into any oosition that would allow you to access an ankle-holstered weapon. Reaching for It screams oh sh_t I need my ‘back up’ weapon to your brain.
  - RockOnHellChild December 5, 2015 At 15:36
    
    Ankle carry is much faster than pocket carry when you’re drawing while seated.
O2HeN2 December 5, 2015 At 11:23

Recently upgraded my pocket LCP to a pocket Glock 43. Just a ‘skosh larger, same ammo at the 26. I like it!

O2
Ralph December 5, 2015 At 11:28

Reynolds had better carry, what with all the hate the MSM is ginning up for people on the right.

And if somebody does try to whack Glenn, the Dems will blame him for his “inflammatory rhetoric,” the way they tried to blame the right for the attempt to kill Gabby Giffords and the way they’re trying to blame the San Berdoo victims for their own demise.
Tom December 5, 2015 At 11:59

I had never heard of TTAG until Instapundit started linking to it. His pro-2A posts and links helped convert me from a fence-sitter to a gun enthusiast and every day carrier.
Former Water Walker December 5, 2015 At 12:05

Ankle carry a GLOCK 26? That’s an awfully fat gun for that. Not to mention too heavy…I would think the tiny LCP would be in the ankle rig.
neiowa December 5, 2015 At 12:59

Or an alien chick with postbaby blues. Or spacemen.

You tell the world you carry a SECOND piece as a backup? That there is not so bright.
- Isaac December 5, 2015 At 16:51
  
  He hasn’t told anyone about his third piece……
  - RockOnHellChild December 5, 2015 At 17:35
    
    Or fourth… or fifth…
    
    He could be just like Josey Wales and keep pulling out pistols.
Right to arm Bears December 5, 2015 At 14:32

I share a preference for the LCP pocket carry w/ defensive (HP) ammo. Goes bang when you pull the trigger and never a FTF or FTE event at the range. Can’t fix what ain’t broke.
Ardent December 7, 2015 At 07:58

There seems to be a lot of concern about weight in regards to ankle carry. While it is a concern, a Glock 26 isn’t all that heavy for the method. I think the negative perception about ankle carry stems from people trying it with a cheap holster and hating it, and so never investing in a good rig. If you’re interested, Tagua makes some very nice ankle rigs for under $50 to fit about anything practical to carry there. I’ve found that a poor rig is painful and insecure with a .380 bodyguard, but that an xds9 can actually be forgotten in a good rig. Like most CC, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it is highly dependent on good gear for fit and comfort.