POTD: Raven Concealment VanGuard 2 – Glock 43
The Raven Concealment VanGuard 2 on a Glock 43
Just recently on the discord chat room, I was chatting with a user, and he mentioned that he was absolutely loving his VanGuard 2. I actually had not heard of these holsters before (which I’m sure will give somebody something to rag on me in the comments for), but I knew of a similar concept. TFB’s own James Reeves had actually used something called the Clipdraw during his video titled Five Summer Concealed Pistol Carry Methods + Beach Jam Playlist. Somewhat horrifying preview image aside, it was a fun and informational video.
To bring us back to this POTD, I asked Ty to send me some pictures of his VanGuard, and he happily obliged. He repeatedly mentioned how great this holster was for him. Ty mentioned working as a technician, and that a full Kydex holster took up too much of his belt space. This, however, he said, fit him perfectly and mentioned that in order to draw he felt it forced your index finger out straight instead of potentially entering the trigger guard.
This was the image that started this whole post. As you can see, the VanGuard covers the trigger guard, acting as a trigger lock while the gun is holstered. The clip (pictured in the header) then attaches to your belt or waistband for minimalist carry.
Here Ty is showing how he uses the holster. The hook goes over his belt and the Glock fits snugly at about the 12:30 position. Here it is being used for AIWB carry, but it can be placed at any position comfortable for you. Further, the clip is reversible, and according to Raven Concealment’s website is fully ambidextrous, which is good news for lefties like yours truly.
All Images Provided by Ty Wyatt through discord.
Benjamin is a law student living in Maryland. He was introduced to firearms at summer camp when he was thirteen. Ever since his first shot with a .22LR bolt-action he has been in love with shooting sports. He is a moderator on the TFB Discord, which can be found at https://discord.gg/bcVD9zw, and can occasionally be found on twitter @BFriedmanUSA.
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I have two of these, one for my 43 and one for my 26. I like that they make the total gun/holster package smaller and easier to conceal. However they’re not great for long days since there is potentially nothing between the slide and your skin and occasionally means getting poked with the sharp edge of you sights. I probably use my stealth gear half the time and this the other half.
Everyone has their preferences. I don't find kydyex all the way around takes up much if any space.
It is no just that all the way around is a bit more comfortable since the slide is not on your skin. It is way easier, and frankly safer and more discreet, to reholster with full kydex in IWB.
Now sure, we generally teach the gun generally should not be drawn except under conditions where you would actually fire,. That is a good general rule. But in fact there are quite a few legitimate reasons to draw and not fire. Indeed that is likely more common than drawing and firing. And in many cases you need to re-holster in semi-public or public and frankly full kydex is best for re-holstering in less than ideal conditions