Raven Concealment Systems Vanguard VG2 Naked Minimalist Tuckable Trigger Guard Holster | Inside Waistband IWB Appendix Conceal Carry

Bought one to carry my Gen 3 Glock 23. I am 5' 11" and weigh 165lbs, by far the most comfortable IWB holster I've ever used. Paired with a good belt, I am currently carrying while wearing shorts and a tank top and have practically no print. It holds the firearm well enough that I can run and play with my children and have no worries of the gun coming loose. My only gripe is reholstering is difficult. I find it easiest to remove the holster from my pants to place it back on the gun.

It does one thing only. Minimalist concealed carry- but does it *exceptionally* well. I love mine, and it's comfortable because it doesn't add bulk like many holster systems do. In my opinion, if you conceal carry every day, this is a very useful second purchase option. You're going to need a regular holster for range days. (more on why below) I carry a Sig p320 X compact under a t-shirt in the summer, at 3-4 o clock. It doesn't print much or at all under a loose t-shirt, and definitely doesn't if I'm wearing an open short sleeve button down over it. I bet it'd be even better and more comfortable with a thin subcompact like a P365. Definitely get the Advanced version with the claw attachment. It comes with two sizes of piece that presses against your belt keeping the pistol grip flush with the body. It's nice to have the two options. Here's why. Originally, I had the bigger part the presses against the belt more, (Deeper concealment grip angle) but the X Compact grip is like sandpaper. Great for shooting, not great rubbing against my side. I went and installed the smaller part and it's much better. Again, I appreciate the options. NOTE: Make sure to read and follow the instructions! Since it's just a trigger guard, you *cannot* re-holster it. I knew this before I purchased the RCS Vanguard, since I learned about it from a YT review. The RCS V is clipped onto the pistol's trigger guard from underneath, not slid forward into it like a typical holster. This means if you pull the pistol out of the RCS Vanguard clipped into your belt, you *must* remove the holster from your belt and reclip it properly to the trigger guard. Luckily, it's easy to do so. I got used to it quickly since I switch between this and a more typical IWB holster- depending on what I'm wearing and/or what I'm doing that day. Best tool for the job kind of thing.

I have a G43 and a G48 MOS. This holster arrived 2 days early. I set it up with the thicker claw and higher mount. It's super secure, amazingly comfortable and the most concealable appendix rig I've tried. Unlike the Mission First Minimalist holster, which looks almost identical to this, both my G43 and my G48 MOS with the rail work fine here. In fact, the longer barrelled G48 is slightly more concealed and more comfortable. I may actually end up selling the G43, since the longer gun carries better. I'm using a Kore Essentials belt. I believe a proper gunbelt is 'essential' to a carry package and makes a big difference with this minimalist setup. I also have an Ulticlip XL clip coming to replace the plastic belt clip that came with this holster. Nothing wrong with the stock clip, but the retention on this holster requires a commanding tug to draw (I like that), so I just want to ensure the clip doesn't fail, and I know the Ulticlip won't come off the belt. I can't imagine a more comfortable, more concealable, more secure and more accessible set up than this.

I purchased this holster with the advanced claw kit for my p365. It comes with the claw arm and two claw attachment options you can use. One more aggressive and thick and one thinner. I've used kydex IWB holsters in the past but they were too bulky and defeated the purpose of buying a micro compact in the first place. I tried this raven concealment holster and fell in love with how minimalist it is. It adds no thickness and has printed the least of all the holsters I've tried. It was easy to slip into my belt without worrying about loosening it to accommodate a holster. Although the minimalist design improves comfort, the lack of plastic covering the entire side of the pistol means things like the takedown lever, slide lock, and manual safety can rub and pinch your stomach. Again, it's a tradeoff between adding vs removing material. Wearing an undershirt can help this. The lack of material also means sweat and grime can get on the slide. Not a big deal for me but could effect some in the summer months. Again, an undershirt could help. The claw works nice, but the arm tends to bend over time. The picture is 2 months in using the more aggressive claw option. The purpose of the claw is to push against the belt and stay closer to your body, but the plastic arm just bends and gives. Customer service was great and had sent me replacement arm. I tried it with the less aggressive option and the same thing happened. I would get home and realize the arm had bent after pushing against my belt for a couple hours. It isn't a quality issue but a design one. They need to make the plastic beefier, use a stiffer material, or have the claw attach further up to reduce the torque placed on the arm itself. I would bend the plastic back to be straight after every use, but after several weeks it's almost like the plastic loses its rigidity from being bent back and forth and wants to conform to the bent position. I've given up on making the arm work. I only keep the claw on there since it acts as a retention device when drawing from gym shorts since it catches on the drawstring. It's priced higher than other similar trigger guard holsters. I haven't tried the others though so I can't comment on the value. I had to dock a star for value for money since I payed a premium for the advanced kit with the claw but can't benefit from it. Overall, it's still a good holster and I like the minimalist design. I've used it for about 5 months in and no issues besides the claw. The trigger guard and clip seem durable enough with no designs of wear.

Fits a dagger psa micro perfect. Paired with bando bag

6 months of EDC: I have one of these for my G43x. I have been carrying my G19.5 with a red dot for the past 6 months, daily carry. This holster is holding up great. No issues. You can adjust how much of the frame sits above your belt line - you can run it low for better concealment or a little higher for a faster and easier draw. I prefer it lower, but just be mindful that you're really going to have to practice that draw because the margin of error will be more narrow. I love this minimalist holster and not having to worry about whether the holster will fit my body or accept a red dot. The only minor issue I've had is that it's not the best holster option for practicing live fire because you will very soon have a very hot barrel pressed against your sensitives. Easy to use. Great fit. Great value.

I was excited from all the good reviews I saw for this, and what a neat idea for minimal design. Put together fairly easily, went to try it out and nearly broke the holster drawing my weapon from my waist. P365xl is the model I selected for. I thought the fit over the trigger was a bit snug but thought once it's snugged into my waist and I draw from it quickly it would slide out fine but no, this thing holds onto the pistol way too well. My immediate thought was I would be in a real bad situation if I needed my weapon and I pulled it out of my waist with a trigger guard on it. Maybe works better with OE equipment because I do have a Wilson combat grip module. I still figured it should fit the same maybe it's my fault tho who knows, buyer beware. Final note is the clip feels very flimsy IMO

- Retention is good. It's hard to imagine this coming loose under any normal activity. Maybe leave your pistol at home if you're running an obstacle race. - Comfort is excellent. This is obviously going to vary based on your individual shape and choice of firearm. The holster is small, light and molded well with no sharp edges or extra material. If you can't appendix-carry comfortably, it won't be this holster's fault. - Adjustability is minimal, but adequate. There's only so much you can do without adding bulk or complexity. You can adjust the ride-height and cant just a bit. It was enough for me. Again, your body shape and choice of gun will determine exactly where you will need it to ride to be comfortable and accessible. This worked well for me. - Safety is more than adequate, if the user does their part. Seriously, you're sticking a gun down your pants. Do your homework and don't get lazy. First of all, don't re-holster your loaded gun while this holster is on your belt. It's a holster, not a home vasectomy kit. Take it off, snap it on the gun, make sure it's fully seated, then put the holster back on. It only take a few seconds. Second, check it over and try it out. Snap it on and make sure it fits your gun well. Wear it around for a day or two with a full mag (for the weight) but an empty chamber. Make sure this works well for your situation, your gun, your body, your movements. Mine fit me and my gun (43X) perfectly, but don't remove yourself from the gene pool because a plastic mold was off by a few thousandths of an inch. As for my review's title, why is this a "game-changer"? Because the best gun is the one you have with you. I own many fine handguns, but have only carried a few with any regularity. Most of my "better" handguns, which I prefer at the range, are not really practical for me to carry. If you're a big guy who always wears an overshirt or coat and are comfortable carrying around a full-sized 1911 cocked and locked, well, good for you. Because I prefer a small, light handgun for daily carry and like to carry appendix, I've spent the last several years carrying a Kel-Tec PF9. Small, light, comfortable and easy to carry with a factory belt-clip. And because of the gawd-awful trigger, I had no qualms about stuffing it down my pants sans holster. But if I'm honest, it's not a fun gun to shoot and I don't shoot it particularly well. In recent years Glock and some others have developed autos that fit the size, weight and general comfort requirements for me to carry, but full holsters ruined the experience for me and with the easily deployed trigger systems on these guns, I wan not about to stick them in my drawers uncovered. This holster completed the package. I now have a fast, smooth gun with a bit more capacity that I can actually shoot well tucked in my waist. Now we'll see if the Glock handles the years of sweat, grit and lint as well as the now retired Kel-Tec did.