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.

Slide thickness, grip length, weight... All of these variables are considered when selecting a carry gun. What people often fail to recognize is heft added by their holster. Depending on your pistol and holster combo, you may nearly double the thickness of your pistol if you're not careful when selecting your holster. That's where the Raven Vanguard 2 comes in. The VG2 is a spectacular example of what a concealed carry holster should be. Sparse, but totally functional and with no unnecessary bells or whistles. It adds no thickness to your set-up, while fulfilling the same objective as it's larger, more cumbersome relatives. When you holster your handgun in the VG2 for the first time, you'll sense some apprehension as you apply what feels to be too much force to get your gun to fully click into the guard. Have no fear though; it's got just enough tension to very securely hold onto the trigger guard without making drawing your pistol difficult. When drawn at full speed, it's surprisingly smooth. There is also nothing that actually "clips" into/behind the trigger guard (i.e. there is nothing inside the holster that will ever touch the trigger). From what I can tell, it looks like retention is solely maintained with inward pressure on the trigger guard. Speaking of which, retention is not adjustable--not that I'd want to mess with it anyways, given how perfectly it worked out of the box for me. The VG2 also allows you to rack the slide and operate the magazine release all while having the trigger completely covered, which I think is a bonus. Not to mention it weighs practically nothing. And because of its lack of mass, it makes sitting down more comfortable when appendix-carrying. It also looks to be reversible for all y'all left handers. Raven also includes a lanyard if you'd prefer to pocket carry à la the Raven VG1. Oh, and if you are wondering why this does not come with a Claw: it is because it works better without it. At least for my thin frame. I ordered the Claw separately, and actually found that my Glock prints more with it installed. Kept at the 12:30-1 o'clock position, the way the VG2 sits on my belt actually hugs the Glock to my waist very well. Packaging indicates that this holster should fit both the Glock 42 and 43. For those that prefer to buy American-made products, the packaging also indicates the VG2 is "made in USA with US materials on US tooling by US citizens." There are only a few detriments to this holster. You can't reholster your gun without removing the VG2 (which is easy to do). Also, as with pretty much all other holsters, the VG2 also does not seem to work reliably with thin pants like yoga pants or workout shorts; you really should be wearing a belt if you're carrying with the VG2. The last is durability. Given the fact that you cannot adjust retention, I am uncertain if the perfect level of retention on the out-of-the-box VG2 will persist in the next several years. The VG2 does not at all seem delicate, but all things wear over time. Overall, I can't really see why I would want any other holster if I am going to be wearing a belt. The VG2 is truly the vanguard of its class.