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Posted: 12/22/2009 6:18:53 PM EDT
Raven Concealment Systems – Phantom Modular Holsters
Raven Concealment Systems By Chris Fry Like numerous other handgun owners, over the last 20+ years I have been on a continuous quest to find the best holster for my needs. The holster box is overflowing with all sorts: leather, kydex, hybrids, IWB, OWB, AIWB, slides, etcetera. Of all that I own I find myself going back to a select few. Recently, my friend and fellow trainer Paul Gomez sent me a couple Raven Concealment Systems holsters and accessories to test out. I had read a couple of forum posts from fellow shooters about the Raven holsters but I thought they were just another kydex holster company. I am happy to say that my assumption couldn’t have been farther from the truth and the Raven holsters I now own have become my go-to holsters of choice. Design Background Raven Concealment Systems (RCS) is a relatively new holster company. Its three owners set out two and a half years ago to develop the “perfect” holster. As their website states, the guys from Raven are not a bunch of spec op shooters or SWAT officers. They are regular guys who wanted a better holster. Listening closely to the input of their friends and contacts in the LE and MIL communities and top level competitive shooters combined with their unique approach to working kydex, Raven Concealment Systems was born. 
Read More here: GEAR REVIEW: Raven Concealment Systems-Phantom Modular Holsters |
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Posted: 12/23/2009 2:47:02 AM EDT
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I noticed you wearing this at the last class, but neglected to ask you about it. I'm in the market for a new holster (or 2), and I'll have to check one of these out. Thanks for the review Chris.
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Posted: 12/23/2009 10:35:12 AM EDT
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Outstanding holsters. I have had a Raven Glock Light Compatible for my G17 with dedicated X200B for several months now. I use the pancake wings, OWB, which pull the system in tight and makes for an incredibly concealable carry. Since then, I added a right and left ACR for my G26 with soft loops...amazingly comfortable and secure.
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Posted: 12/23/2009 12:39:30 PM EDT
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Great review! I have been in the market for something, and this looks like it.
Side note- What belts are you guys using when you carry? |
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Posted: 12/24/2009 2:15:48 AM EDT
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Great review Chris. I was in the market for a new holster for my USPc, maybe I'll give Raven a try.
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Posted: 12/24/2009 4:55:26 AM EDT
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Thanks guys. I do not work for Raven nor do they sponsor me in any way and I mean what I say in this review, these are the best holsters I have owned to date for my special needs
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Posted: 12/24/2009 5:28:17 AM EDT
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I've got a Phantom LC for my Vertec and a Mini Phantom for my LCP.
I wear the full size with IWB clips and the mini with tuckable c-clips. The modularity, retention and comfort is amazing. The mini simply dissapears, and the fullsize makes carrying a full-size possible. Nothing else that I've tried comes close. I do have an MTAC for my incoming MandP45 but haven't carried it yet. I hear good things about them. mini phantom 
Phantom LC 
*One note: the mini really needs to have the clips farther out for a smoother draw (I know they sell this), or else my knuckles hit the clip when i grab the grip. |
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Posted: 12/24/2009 2:08:03 PM EDT
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Great review Chris! I have been looking for an IWB mag holster, I think these guys will do just fine. Have you tried using the light compatible holster without the light attached? I would imagine that would be a no-go.
Tom |
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Posted: 12/25/2009 4:59:47 PM EDT
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Have you tried using the light compatible holster without the light attached? I would imagine that would be a no-go. Tom Yes, I tried that out and it is a no go with the pistol being too loose in the holster for my comfort. |
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Posted: 12/26/2009 4:29:38 AM EDT
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My mom just bought me the phantom with pancake loops for my birthday. I just need to wait for it to come now! I was surprised she got it for me consdering she isn't the most gun friendly person. I told her I wanted a new holster for my glock and she asked how much and I told her. in 35-40 days I will have myself a new glock holster. WOOT.
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Posted: 1/5/2010 11:58:41 PM EDT
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I had a question for them that they answered for me regarding the holster and if it came with any retention system at all.
They state that he standard is OWB loops. I am ordering mine this week with the tuckable C-Clips for IWB. Chris, how are the OWB loops provided? Are they good for true OWB situations like courses etc? |
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Posted: 1/6/2010 5:44:21 AM EDT
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Have you tried using the light compatible holster without the light attached? I would imagine that would be a no-go. Tom Yes, I tried that out and it is a no go with the pistol being too loose in the holster for my comfort. +1 for range use, it'll hold the pistol, but thats it. |
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Posted: 1/6/2010 5:45:29 AM EDT
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I had a question for them that they answered for me regarding the holster and if it came with any retention system at all. They state that he standard is OWB loops. I am ordering mine this week with the tuckable C-Clips for IWB. Chris, how are the OWB loops provided? Are they good for true OWB situations like courses etc? which gun? On my lcp and mini-phantom, the tuckable C-clips interfere with a clean draw cause of the short grip. I ordered the c-clips that come out a little to fix this, and I'm moving the current ones I have to a bigger phantom. modularity is GREAT |
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Posted: 1/6/2010 5:55:25 AM EDT
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Chris, how are the OWB loops provided? Are they good for true OWB situations like courses etc? Chapper is dead on, the modularity of these holsters is what sets them apart. As far as the OWB loops that the phantoms come with, I like them A LOT and currently EDC the phantom with my G19 OWB because of the season and weather allows me to wear a field jacket for better concelament. Even without the field jacket I have EDC'd the OWB Phantom with just a fleece pullover with no visible printing unless I put myself in some kind of weird position. The phantom worn IWB with the loops disappears quite nicely I have Crossbreed on the way now and will be doing a review on that as soon as I have time to test it for a few weeks |
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Posted: 1/6/2010 3:20:09 PM EDT
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looks like very clean kydex work.i would love to try one after all the accolades.
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