This might not be new information for many out there, but it is new to me as it's my first kydex holster. That said, here we go. Fitted for Sig 229 9mm
Material: Holster and mag carrier are constructed of kydex. Installed beltloops seem to be plastic. Metal screws and eyelets, with rubber grommet like O ring
Construction: Pre-formed with slight curvature to follow contours of body. Extremely rugged with almost no deformation under practical applications. Modular pieces and eyelet layout allow for a handful of setup options. Retention achieved through trigger guard on holster, and dimpling on the mag carrier.
Fit and finish: No sharp edges. No protruding screws or wobbly hardware. Smooth outline and doesn't catch on clothing. Interior mold is spot on, if a biiiiiit close along the slide
Weight: Minimal. The material is very light. Wouldn't be concerned about this at all.
Size: There are smaller mag carriers out there. The modular aspect makes itself apparent here. The holster, again being modular, is not too large imo. From pictures I looked at prior to ordering, I was almost certain this would be a giant hunk of kydex but I believe Raven has done an adequate job removing excess material.
Conceal-ability: I just tossed it on the belt and in casual wear, OWB, it's hard to see.
The 229 isn't a compact, but I feel it disappears well with a hoodie and a tshirt on.
Being preformed, it does smooth out any corners that might jut out, and with a good belt, it sits right on my waist. No square printing off your hip. I imagine IWB is that much better
Flexibility: I didnt really care for all the flexibility it offers, but it's there for anyone that likes to minimize holsters. There are many ways to get comfortable IWB or OWB, depending on your lifestyle. Screws are easy in and out, standard phillips heads.
Final impressions: I can't tell you how long it takes to work kydex into this shape and with this quality. Whether it's worth the 4 month wait is very subjective. It's also a bit more than competitors cashing in on the kydex market. There is a lifetime warranty. I can't speak on the conditions, but it's nice to know. I'm guessing it's on bits like belt loops and paddle attachments and such, maybe even the holsters themselves, not 100% sure.
From the few hours Ive sat around with it on, I can say I'm satisfied with all the hype. One thing is for sure though, do not get anal regarding pistol finish. At least for me, my handguard is grinding down some of the retention dents, and the slide is marking up a bit. Again, I'm not too concerned about it, but if you have a safe queen I'd skip ordering a kydex for it.
And lastly, thanks to Hanwei. I first saw the holster in one of his posts, and after doing a bit more reading around decided it was what I needed out of a holster at the time.
Material: Holster and mag carrier are constructed of kydex. Installed beltloops seem to be plastic. Metal screws and eyelets, with rubber grommet like O ring
Construction: Pre-formed with slight curvature to follow contours of body. Extremely rugged with almost no deformation under practical applications. Modular pieces and eyelet layout allow for a handful of setup options. Retention achieved through trigger guard on holster, and dimpling on the mag carrier.
Fit and finish: No sharp edges. No protruding screws or wobbly hardware. Smooth outline and doesn't catch on clothing. Interior mold is spot on, if a biiiiiit close along the slide
Weight: Minimal. The material is very light. Wouldn't be concerned about this at all.
Size: There are smaller mag carriers out there. The modular aspect makes itself apparent here. The holster, again being modular, is not too large imo. From pictures I looked at prior to ordering, I was almost certain this would be a giant hunk of kydex but I believe Raven has done an adequate job removing excess material.
Conceal-ability: I just tossed it on the belt and in casual wear, OWB, it's hard to see.
The 229 isn't a compact, but I feel it disappears well with a hoodie and a tshirt on.
Being preformed, it does smooth out any corners that might jut out, and with a good belt, it sits right on my waist. No square printing off your hip. I imagine IWB is that much better
Flexibility: I didnt really care for all the flexibility it offers, but it's there for anyone that likes to minimize holsters. There are many ways to get comfortable IWB or OWB, depending on your lifestyle. Screws are easy in and out, standard phillips heads.
Final impressions: I can't tell you how long it takes to work kydex into this shape and with this quality. Whether it's worth the 4 month wait is very subjective. It's also a bit more than competitors cashing in on the kydex market. There is a lifetime warranty. I can't speak on the conditions, but it's nice to know. I'm guessing it's on bits like belt loops and paddle attachments and such, maybe even the holsters themselves, not 100% sure.
From the few hours Ive sat around with it on, I can say I'm satisfied with all the hype. One thing is for sure though, do not get anal regarding pistol finish. At least for me, my handguard is grinding down some of the retention dents, and the slide is marking up a bit. Again, I'm not too concerned about it, but if you have a safe queen I'd skip ordering a kydex for it.
And lastly, thanks to Hanwei. I first saw the holster in one of his posts, and after doing a bit more reading around decided it was what I needed out of a holster at the time.
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