http://www.cooksholsters.com/inside-waist-band-trigger-guard-carry/


Anyone tried one of these, or one of the other versions? I think Raven calls theirs the Vanguard? I have an Alien Gear Cloak that I love, but at times it's a bit bulky. I wouldn't mind something a little easier to take off/put on for when I'm in and out of off limits places.

I like the fact that this style has minimal bulk but still has a clip, something that has turned me off from the other trigger guard style holsters in the past. I know there is not much difference size wise between this and a full on kydex holster, but I figured I'd see if anyone has tried something like this and liked or disliked it.

Thanks

Looks just like the Q Series holster I've been using for my Glock 43.

Yeah, Q series is another one like it. Have you been happy with it, especially on the 43? I'm contemplating a change from a Kahr (never have liked the trigger) to either a G43 or a shield.

Yes, I love it. Love the 43 even more. I ditched a PM9 I'd carried for a decade for the 43 a year ago. The 43 is a much better pistol, in every way.

Glad to hear it. It's definitely on the short list. I had a Grandfather Oak that I sold off and regret big time now. No issues with the Q Series staying put on your belt? Carries ok? Are you going AIWB or traditional 3-4 o'clock?

That's good to hear about the 43, especially coming from a PM9. I've got a CM9, so that's pretty much apples to apples for your experience. I picked up a G43 the other day and was pretty surprised at how good it felt in hand. It definitely felt like a bigger gun. I won't be making any gun purchases until after summer ends, so I've still got a little time to make up my mind. A local range has both the shield and 43 available for rent, so I'm going to spend a day with both and see which one I shoot better.

A lot of people like this style of holster. Personally, I prefer a holster that covers the sights.

For you guys that run them, do the sights and/or ejection port not snag when drawing the weapon in a hurry?

I've thought about that, and I've heard people wonder that, but I've yet to find anyone who owns one say it's an issue. That being said, part of why I'm posting here is because there's not much in the way of reviews out there. In my mind, I can see the sight snagging, but I can also see the sight being kept clear of things by the sides of the slide.

Look at Raw Dog Tactical.

I read a review for the Vanguard, pretty sure it was in a thread on here, that said the ejection port caught on their pantline inside and moved the gun around a bit. That's about the only issue ive actually read, everybody else seems to love them.

I carried a Glock 17K in a Vanguard for awhile and it just moved around too much for me.  I have a JM AIWB with a clip and its more stabe, more comfortable, and easier to don&doff than the Vanguard.  

I have 10-8 sights with a .235" front and never had any snagging issues on the draw.