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I Just Can't Get It To Work - Leg Leash Alternatives?

Posted by Sarah on Feb 3rd 2022

Enigma Support

I just can't get it to work. Are there leg leash alternatives?

Yes, and we'll show you all of them. But first, two quick checks that solve most leg leash problems in under five minutes, using parts already in your box.

Before you replace it, try these two things.

Most leg leash frustration is an adjustment problem or a fit-style mismatch, and your Enigma already includes the fix for both.

1. Check your adjustment against the video.

Proper adjustment solves the vast majority of leg leash problems. Watch the full guide, paying close attention to drop length and loop position, and give yourself some time to get used to it, like any new thing you try.

2. Try the other leash. It's already in your box.

Every Enigma sold since March 3rd, 2025 ships with two leg leash options. Many people who can't stand one love the other. If you haven't tried both, you haven't run out of included options yet.

Included with your Enigma

Single Point

The single point leg leash attaches to the Enigma faceplate and forms a loop around the upper thigh. Click for the instruction video.

The classic. Loops around the top of one thigh, with an elastic section for forgiveness. Fits the widest range of body types and adjusts for both height and circumference.

Watch the instruction video
Included with your Enigma

Two Point

The two point leg leash loops under your leg, holding the holster down for a secure draw. Click for the instruction video.

Attaches at the belt in back and the faceplate in front. Can be worn looser, which many people find more comfortable. Route it to the side like a climbing harness, or straight back to eliminate printing in leggings and skirts.

Watch the instruction video

Full adjustment instructions for both, plus sizing and troubleshooting, are in What's Up With the Enigma Leg Leash?

Why the Enigma has a leg leash.

The leg leash holds the holster down when you draw. That's its whole job, and it matters most exactly when you can't afford a surprise.

The Enigma uses a Kydex holster with secure retention. Defeating that retention on the draw requires an opposing force holding the holster down. Without one, pulling the gun up can pull the whole Enigma up your body with it.

It's like a seat belt: you may not need it every time you hit the brakes, but when you need it, you need it. Belt tightness alone can feel like enough when you're standing still in your living room. Your abdomen changes dimensions when you sit, lie down, or fight strenuously, and friction changes when you're sweaty. Those changes can lead to unexpected belt rise and a fouled draw.

So no, we don't recommend simply removing the leg leash and carrying without an anchor. But if you've adjusted it correctly, tried both included options, and it still isn't working for your body, there are safe ways to replace its function. That's the next tab.

Safe leg leash alternatives.

Each of these preserves the anchor function the leash provides. They're listed roughly in order of how little they change your setup.

Aftermarket, soft goods

Custom leg leash, Levo Designs

Extended sizing, wider and softer webbing, and different buckle options. Helpful if the standard buckle is hard to manipulate or the webbing bothers your skin.

Levo Designs
Aftermarket, soft goods

Secondary garter, Levo Designs

Keeps the leg leash from sliding down in back. A small fix for the most common single-point complaint.

Secondary garter
Aftermarket, soft goods

The Bumster, Levo Designs

Routes differently than the standard leash. Can improve comfort and reduce leash printing under tight clothing.

The Bumster
DIY material swap

Paracord leg leash

If the webbing itself bothers you, replace it with a material of your choice. Henry Holsters sells a ready-made kit, or build your own.

Paracord kit, Henry Holsters
Changes how the system works

DCC clips

Anchor the Enigma to your pants instead of your leg. Low-profile metal clips screw into the existing faceplate holes and are secure and reliable, provided your pants are a suitable material. Note: the clip is visible on your waistband, so you give up the Enigma's zero-signature benefit.

Using DCC clips on the Enigma

Do NOT drill or modify your faceplate. DCC clips use the existing holes only. Modifying the faceplate compromises the system. Read the safety information before changing your setup.

Troubleshooting and help.

The most common problems all have known fixes, and real people who will help you for free.

  • Leash slides down in back: check drop length and loop height, or try the two point leash. Full fix here.
  • Buckle pops open: confirm it's fully clipped, lengthen a too-short drop, or relocate the buckle away from the holster. Full fix here.
  • Uncomfortable: recheck tightness (less is more), give yourself a break-in period, try the other leash, or add an undergarment layer. Full fix here.
  • Fraying webbing: cosmetic fraying is normal for the soft material. If it affects strength or adjustment, contact us for a warranty replacement.

Still stuck? Get personal help.

We're invested in your success. Most problems are solved with a little personal attention, so don't give up before you reach out.

Have an older Enigma?

If you bought your Enigma before March 3rd, 2025, you have the V1 leg leash. Two things to know.

First, you can upgrade to the new leash set here. It includes both the single point and two point options with the quick-adjust buckles, and it fits every Enigma.

Second, if you're staying with the V1 leash, use the V1 instructions. It adjusts differently, and it has two routing methods worth trying before anything else:

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