New Holster By Raven Concealment

pbanbury · July 15th, 2008, 01:28 PM

The other day I got a brand new holster from Raven Concealment via The Malabar Front. These are the guys who have a bad website, so if that's a measure of quality for you, just pass on by.

It is an appendix carry, called the ACR (appendix carry rig- they aren't really marketeers). Having used a prototype of this rig, I can say the design has had a lot of thought and work put into it. It is nothing breakthrough, but if you like Raven Concealment as I do, it is interesting. Very securely held in place with a good belt, good workmanship, good concealment. I am a fan of this method of carry, especially when spending a day in and out of the car. I carry an XDsc9, so it is very butt heavy and hard to carry like this, but they worked on it till they got it right. No grip-out canting in this baby.

Oh, best part to me? It is IWB and tuckable. Longer term report is being worked up and photos to come.

Exechobo

desertccw · July 15th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbanbury

It is an appendix carry, called the ACR (appendix carry rig- they aren't really marketeers).
Exechobo

I can't find the ACR on either site. Could you please provide a full link?

Thanks!

pbanbury · July 15th, 2008, 05:29 PM

Sorry, it is not yet on the website, but is in production. I will have pics up in a while

pbanbury · July 15th, 2008, 06:32 PM

OK, have a few more minutes. After a few days my impressions are that the rig is secure, and the outward cant I had with other appendix rigs and this weapon are solved. I like it for that. It does make itself felt when I squat and wrap my arms around my shins. Not that I do that often, but when crawling around in the trusses of a building I sometimes find it unpleasant. When doing most normal things, including PT drills and running, it is very, very comfortable. Have worn it for a full day since getting it a couple of times, with shorts and a light shirt like in the photos. Will update this after a week or so of use.

Exechobo

semperfi.45 · July 15th, 2008, 07:14 PM

Looks good, but maybe without the rear wing. IMO an AIWB is best with a single point attachment to allow some flexibility in adjustment.

mchasal · July 15th, 2008, 07:22 PM

Hmm, I think I like it. I was thinking of picking up a Comp-Tac 2 o'clock (Comp-Tac : Products) but this looks to be much more stable with that extra wing. It does look like there's some adjustment in it.

GingerKid · July 15th, 2008, 08:01 PM

For those of you who prefer the standard two clip IWB that is CONVERTABLE, or rather, comes standard OWB.. Here is their 'Phantom' for the M&Pc. Great, thin, fast, sturdy, holster. It is a pancake style kydex holster that is slightly pre-curved to your body. I have one for my full size that is perfect for IDPA. Sorry, all I have is the IWB pic.

ev239 · July 16th, 2008, 11:57 AM

Thanks for the pictures. I always like seeing new designs. The two point design is great for stability, though semperfi.45 is right that with AIWB carry sometimes a little bit of flexibility helps tremendously with comfort. The size of your belly is probably the most important determining factor in being able to comfortably wear AIWB. For me short barrels are a must if I want to even think about sitting down. Yay for Kahr's PM9!

stolivar · July 17th, 2008, 10:50 PM

Does not look very durable to me.

steve

pbanbury · July 19th, 2008, 03:57 AM

Time will tell. The Phantoms from this company have held up well for me, in every day all day wear. Same materials, same construction style. I like the kydex they use.

July 15th, 2008, 01:28 PM	#1
pbanbury Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 27	New Holster By Raven Concealment The other day I got a brand new holster from Raven Concealment via The Malabar Front. These are the guys who have a bad website, so if that's a measure of quality for you, just pass on by. It is an appendix carry, called the ACR (appendix carry rig- they aren't really marketeers). Having used a prototype of this rig, I can say the design has had a lot of thought and work put into it. It is nothing breakthrough, but if you like Raven Concealment as I do, it is interesting. Very securely held in place with a good belt, good workmanship, good concealment. I am a fan of this method of carry, especially when spending a day in and out of the car. I carry an XDsc9, so it is very butt heavy and hard to carry like this, but they worked on it till they got it right. No grip-out canting in this baby. Oh, best part to me? It is IWB and tuckable. Longer term report is being worked up and photos to come. Exechobo Last edited by pbanbury; July 15th, 2008 at 02:53 PM..

July 15th, 2008, 05:29 PM	#3
pbanbury Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 27	Too New Sorry, it is not yet on the website, but is in production. I will have pics up in a while __________________ Exechobo

July 15th, 2008, 06:32 PM	#4
pbanbury Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 27	Photos are here! OK, have a few more minutes. After a few days my impressions are that the rig is secure, and the outward cant I had with other appendix rigs and this weapon are solved. I like it for that. It does make itself felt when I squat and wrap my arms around my shins. Not that I do that often, but when crawling around in the trusses of a building I sometimes find it unpleasant. When doing most normal things, including PT drills and running, it is very, very comfortable. Have worn it for a full day since getting it a couple of times, with shorts and a light shirt like in the photos. Will update this after a week or so of use. Exechobo __________________ Exechobo

July 15th, 2008, 07:14 PM	#5
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Over here now! Posts: 3,343	Looks good, but maybe without the rear wing. IMO an AIWB is best with a single point attachment to allow some flexibility in adjustment. __________________ My art is different from yours; it consists not in defeating others, but in not being defeated.

July 15th, 2008, 07:22 PM	#6
mchasal Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 82	Hmm, I think I like it. I was thinking of picking up a Comp-Tac 2 o'clock (Comp-Tac : Products) but this looks to be much more stable with that extra wing. It does look like there's some adjustment in it. __________________ I am not a Lawyer, LEO, or Special Forces Operator. The writings above are not burdened by trivialities such as research, experience or facts. However, it is on the Internet, so it must be true.

July 15th, 2008, 08:01 PM	#7
GingerKid Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 210	For those of you who prefer the standard two clip IWB that is CONVERTABLE, or rather, comes standard OWB.. Here is their 'Phantom' for the M&Pc. Great, thin, fast, sturdy, holster. It is a pancake style kydex holster that is slightly pre-curved to your body. I have one for my full size that is perfect for IDPA. Sorry, all I have is the IWB pic. __________________ --------------------------------------- www.GeorgiaCarry.org Member ---------------------------------------

July 16th, 2008, 11:57 AM	#8
ev239 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 373	Thanks for the pictures. I always like seeing new designs. The two point design is great for stability, though semperfi.45 is right that with AIWB carry sometimes a little bit of flexibility helps tremendously with comfort. The size of your belly is probably the most important determining factor in being able to comfortably wear AIWB. For me short barrels are a must if I want to even think about sitting down. Yay for Kahr's PM9! __________________ Mine: S&W 908.....Wife's: Ruger SP101 3" ------Kahr PM9...............Sig P239 (it's her's now) ------Norinco 213...........Charter Arms Undercover Hidden Defense - Personal gun & holster designs/reviews.

July 17th, 2008, 10:50 PM	#9
stolivar Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 155	looks cheaply made Does not look very durable to me. steve

July 19th, 2008, 03:57 AM	#10
pbanbury Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 27	Time will tell. The Phantoms from this company have held up well for me, in every day all day wear. Same materials, same construction style. I like the kydex they use. __________________ Exechobo

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