Essential Holsters

[BT802]

So this add popped up on my social media recently and has my interest. I can see it being pretty cool, and I can see it being a pos. Has anyone actually tried them? I'm curious of some real feedback. Check out the video as well. I tried to link a photo but it exceeded my allowed limit apparently.

https://essentialholsters.com/?fbclid=IwAR1iB3M4rK5xZFssoHnetZiyiOZfiDa87_C4odHixR69rG9TSZG2BH7iz4o

 

[MCgrease08]

I kind of get the minimalist aspect of a trigger guard only holster for pocket carry, but don't really see the appeal for an IWB holster. A single clip kydex holster that covers the entire gun is not that cumbersome to carry.and doesn't add much bulk.

 

[gregkl]

I'm a minimalist so you think this would interest me but it doesn't. I want more of the firearm covered and I want more points of contact to make sure the holster stays in place.

 

[rosejm]

Yeah, anyone who's had a plastic belt clip can tell you how they'll break off at exactly the wrong time.

+ no lights/lasers or other attachments under the frame

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

I got a Raven Vanguard 2 included with a recent trade. I've tried it out several days around the house (S&W Shield), mainly out of curiosity, and I have to admit that I freaking love it. Same concept as the one in OP.

 

[Tactically Fat]

If you're looking for a minimalist belt clip like this - go with Raven Concealment or go home. They are the absolute best.

Not the greatest overall piece of kit - but they have a niche, and the Vanguards fill that niche very well.

 

[OurDee]

My clip covers the trigger in a pocket.

BUT: It is a noisy two hands required draw to put it in service!

Practice with what you carry, how you carry it, before you carry it!

 

[cosermann]

As pointed out upthread. Not a new idea. Raven Vanguard is one example. Dale Fricke Zacchaeus is another (Dale may have been the first with this concept). Suarez NPE-2 is another. I'm sure there are others.

 

[1nderbeard]

few thoughts:
I carried a minimalist holster similar to this for a year or so. It covered more of the firearm beyond the trigger, but was not a full holster. I loved it; I bought it from the kydex guy at the indy 1500 and would buy again.
The problem with it was you couldn't re-holster. It wasn't all that big a deal to me, but in the event of an active shooter situation where the cops show up and see you with a drawn gun you'd be basically screwed.
I also noticed that the difference between a full kydex holster and this wasn't all that noticeable to me. I can see if you carry appendix you'd want as little holster as possible.

 

[1nderbeard]

Yeah, anyone who's had a plastic belt clip can tell you how they'll break off at exactly the wrong time.

Yeah I can attest to this. Mine didn't break, but the whole holster did come out when I was drawing in a SD class. The drill was a little weird; I was drawing from a seated position. I just didn't have any pressure to hold the holster in and my belt was a little loose.