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Posted: 9/24/2014 10:36:51 PM EDT

Well I just ordered an rtt from them for a berreta 92fs. Wanting to use it for range and classes. Also the occasional owb ccw in the winter? Anyone use one and specifically with a beretta 92?
Now for the long long 4-5 week wait for it...

Update: Well I just received my holster. about 5 weeks. It looks great and is tight on my body witch is good. Much lower profile then the surpa holster i been using. however this thing is super TIGHT! It almost pulls off my paints drawing and re holstering. I am using an Ares ranger belt so my pants are on good. Any idea how to loosen this thing up? Does it over time or do I need a heat gun?

Posted: 9/24/2014 10:59:14 PM EDT

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No experience specifically with the Beretta but in general they make great holsters.

Posted: 9/24/2014 11:00:39 PM EDT

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are they super tight and rough on the gun finish?

Posted: 9/24/2014 11:09:37 PM EDT

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are they super tight and rough on the gun finish?

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No experience specifically with the Beretta but in general they make great holsters.

are they super tight and rough on the gun finish?

Each one is a little different because of how they are made, but the ones I have used are tight in the right places for retention and smooth otherwise. I have not noticed any excessive finish wear.

Posted: 9/25/2014 12:05:02 AM EDT

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Well I just ordered an rtt from them for a berreta 92fs. Wanting to use it for range and classes. Also the occasional owb ccw in the winter? Anyone use one and specifically with a beretta 92?
Now for the long long 4-5 week wait for it...

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They sponsor Cory Jackson, aka Deseter Jackson. I don't want no part of a company that even after they knew he was caught lying, continues to sponsor him

Previously before it was known about what I had said, I bought one from them for my M&P45. Fits tight, but was good to go.

Posted: 9/27/2014 7:22:59 AM EDT

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I have an RTT for my G27. Concealed carried it last weekend in shorts and a longer tailed t shirt. Best way I've ever concealed carried. It does print just a tad more but trust me no one will notice.

Posted: 9/27/2014 9:30:10 AM EDT

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I have an RTT for my G27. Concealed carried it last weekend in shorts and a longer tailed t shirt. Best way I've ever concealed carried. It does print just a tad more but trust me no one will notice.

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How do you like drawing it from the holster? Is it super tight?

Posted: 9/27/2014 4:52:42 PM EDT

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My custom Patriot is pretty nice. My Raven Phantoms are slightly nicer as far as fit and finish goes, but the retention is very good on the Bravo holster.

Posted: 9/27/2014 5:25:13 PM EDT

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My custom Patriot is pretty nice. My Raven Phantoms are slightly nicer as far as fit and finish goes, but the retention is very good on the Bravo holster.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2903/14622786560_8d0e628ed8_c.jpg

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I was trying to decided between the two. I thought bravo was going to be the better of the two

Posted: 9/27/2014 8:23:57 PM EDT

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I was trying to decided between the two. I thought bravo was going to be the better of the two

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My custom Patriot is pretty nice. My Raven Phantoms are slightly nicer as far as fit and finish goes, but the retention is very good on the Bravo holster.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2903/14622786560_8d0e628ed8_c.jpg

I was trying to decided between the two. I thought bravo was going to be the better of the two

No. I find the raven concealment to be better quality, but they are also more expensive. Raven is typically my go to for owb.

Posted: 9/27/2014 8:30:06 PM EDT

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They take their time to ship but the holsters are excellent.

Posted: 9/27/2014 8:50:59 PM EDT

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No. I find the raven concealment to be better quality, but they are also more expensive. Raven is typically my go to for owb.

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My custom Patriot is pretty nice. My Raven Phantoms are slightly nicer as far as fit and finish goes, but the retention is very good on the Bravo holster.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2903/14622786560_8d0e628ed8_c.jpg

I was trying to decided between the two. I thought bravo was going to be the better of the two

No. I find the raven concealment to be better quality, but they are also more expensive. Raven is typically my go to for owb.

Bravo has like a 5 week wait. Is the raven really only 5 day wait?

Posted: 9/28/2014 12:24:23 AM EDT

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Bravo has like a 5 week wait. Is the raven really only 5 day wait?

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My custom Patriot is pretty nice. My Raven Phantoms are slightly nicer as far as fit and finish goes, but the retention is very good on the Bravo holster.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2903/14622786560_8d0e628ed8_c.jpg

I was trying to decided between the two. I thought bravo was going to be the better of the two

No. I find the raven concealment to be better quality, but they are also more expensive. Raven is typically my go to for owb.

Bravo has like a 5 week wait. Is the raven really only 5 day wait?

I have never gotten anything that quickly from them, but they do have some items that are "quick ship".

Posted: 9/28/2014 9:47:29 AM EDT

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RCS has Beretta 92 holster on quick ship. Those usually take about 1 week.

Posted: 9/28/2014 9:59:43 AM EDT

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I got one of the rush order ones for my M&P FS with X300U, and its killer and arrived in less than 2 weeks. FYI it retains it by the light so you can't carry the gun without the light on it. On the plus side, there will be less wear on the gun finish.

Posted: 9/29/2014 3:04:54 PM EDT

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They sponsor Cory Jackson, aka Deseter Jackson. I don't want no part of a company that even after they knew he was caught lying, continues to sponsor him

Previously before it was known about what I had said, I bought one from them for my M&P45. Fits tight, but was good to go.

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Well I just ordered an rtt from them for a berreta 92fs. Wanting to use it for range and classes. Also the occasional owb ccw in the winter? Anyone use one and specifically with a beretta 92?
Now for the long long 4-5 week wait for it...

They sponsor Cory Jackson, aka Deseter Jackson. I don't want no part of a company that even after they knew he was caught lying, continues to sponsor him

Previously before it was known about what I had said, I bought one from them for my M&P45. Fits tight, but was good to go.

I wouldn't take it out on them. They probably had no idea and he through them a lot of business. I give them a pass. My next holster will most likely be one of theirs.

Posted: 9/29/2014 3:49:05 PM EDT

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I wouldn't take it out on them. They probably had no idea and he through them a lot of business. I give them a pass. My next holster will most likely be one of theirs.

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Well I just ordered an rtt from them for a berreta 92fs. Wanting to use it for range and classes. Also the occasional owb ccw in the winter? Anyone use one and specifically with a beretta 92?
Now for the long long 4-5 week wait for it...

They sponsor Cory Jackson, aka Deseter Jackson. I don't want no part of a company that even after they knew he was caught lying, continues to sponsor him

Previously before it was known about what I had said, I bought one from them for my M&P45. Fits tight, but was good to go.

I wouldn't take it out on them. They probably had no idea and he through them a lot of business. I give them a pass. My next holster will most likely be one of theirs.

This, I have been using their holsters prior to them dealing with Cory and the likes. They're an upstanding company with a well made product. Most likely they were lied too just as we were! Either way I personally don't have a problem with them.

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Posted: 9/29/2014 4:43:37 PM EDT

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The problem I have with the Raven design that so many other companies are copying now is that the retention isn't adjustable. Either you live with it the way it is, or break out the heat gun and try to change it yourself.

I prefer the style with the rubber spacers and adjustable tension screw, personally.

Posted: 9/29/2014 5:19:27 PM EDT

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The problem I have with the Raven design that so many other companies are copying now is that the retention isn't adjustable. Either you live with it the way it is, or break out the heat gun and try to change it yourself.

I prefer the style with the rubber spacers and adjustable tension screw, personally.

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I agree with you in general, I have just never had a problem with the tension on any of the RCS phantom holsters I have. All of them have been "just right" for me. I might just be lucky.

Edit: To qualify my statement. I think my sample size is 8.

Posted: 9/29/2014 7:01:12 PM EDT

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The problem I have with the Raven design that so many other companies are copying now is that the retention isn't adjustable. Either you live with it the way it is, or break out the heat gun and try to change it yourself.

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You are aware you can have them adjust the retention to however you like right? I personally don't like the adjustable retention as it creates way too much drag versus a nice "click"... Plus the rubber tubing gets brittle over time, plus the screws can back out.

Personal preference I guess but I'll take a click over a drag anyday.

Posted: 9/30/2014 10:29:20 AM EDT

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You are aware you can have them adjust the retention to however you like right? I personally don't like the adjustable retention as it creates way too much drag versus a nice "click"... Plus the rubber tubing gets brittle over time, plus the screws can back out.

Personal preference I guess but I'll take a click over a drag anyday.

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The problem I have with the Raven design that so many other companies are copying now is that the retention isn't adjustable. Either you live with it the way it is, or break out the heat gun and try to change it yourself.

I prefer the style with the rubber spacers and adjustable tension screw, personally.

You are aware you can have them adjust the retention to however you like right? I personally don't like the adjustable retention as it creates way too much drag versus a nice "click"... Plus the rubber tubing gets brittle over time, plus the screws can back out.

Personal preference I guess but I'll take a click over a drag anyday.

Yes, I just don't feel like sending it back and forth to get it how I like. I prefer the friction retention over a click, and I Loctite everything once it's where I want it. I've seen too many holsters fall apart during competition not to have learned that lesson.