Raven Concealment Phantom LC Holster

Semper Noctem · Nov 21, 2012

A few weeks ago I received my Raven Concealment Phantom Light Compatible (LC) Holster. I ordered it August 8th and it was to my door the first week in November; which isn't too bad I guess (I have other carry guns so it wasn't urgent).

Disclaimer: I am not a Costa or Haley fanboy. Matter of fact - I've never seen one of their videos. I've just heard Raven made a quality product, so I gave it a try.

I wanted a kydex holster for my USP9SD with TLR-1s and couldnt find exactly what I was looking for in a ready made holster, so I ordered it from Raven. I wanted the option to carry IWB and OWB with the same holster and I wanted it to be concealable under only a polo shirt because I live in Florida. Additionally, I didn't want leather because of the sweat factor here. After a few hours in the summer it could be saturated and cause some corrosion issues in time. Kydex seemed like the way to go.

I've been wearing it now for a few weeks and I think over all I'm pretty happy with it. It's level of concealment is excellent, and the quality is superb. I had heard that the retention on these might be an issue, but I've got to say that it holds my weapon very securely. I haven't seen anything that would indicate a retention issue. It's very secure.

I'd definitely recommend this holster for anyone that wants to carry a large frame auto IWB. I'm carrying a USP9SD with a TLR-1s in these pics and it disappears into my clothing really well.

Anyone else using/have one of these? What are your thoughts?

Blaster229 · Nov 21, 2012

Where are the pics of you sitting in a restaurant chair, crouching down to a lower store shelf or bending over tying your shoes? Just sayin'

Semper Noctem · Nov 21, 2012

Blaster229 said:
Where are the pics of you sitting in a restaurant chair, crouching down to a lower store shelf or bending over tying your shoes? Just sayin'

You're no fun.

Blaster229 · Nov 21, 2012

Semper Noctem said:
You're no fun.

I rain on parades LOL nice holster though. Will give many years of reliable use.

Sent from my phone from somewhere in the world.

mckraut · Nov 21, 2012

That's actually really nice.

randyho · Nov 21, 2012

I have one for a G21/TLR1. I like it, but it really needs some breaking in. Very tight on delivery, to the point where I'm afraid of damaging the kydex.

HarCo2ANewb · Nov 21, 2012

How can you conceal anything? Eat a goddamn sandwich!

Minuteman · Nov 21, 2012

hey, thanks for posting and appreciate the pics. It's funny I was talking about Raven's holsters (mostly how light friendly they are) with a college today.

If you do any more photos it would be cool to have them (dammit Blaster229!

) in other positions. Also, I find video actually more helpful (revealing) than pics, because the flow of the cover is the most important part. Reach up, crouch, bend over, etc. for pics/video.

Especially when standing or getting out of a vehicle; but then again experience carrying and body language are just as important as the holster (complete rig) and cover garment.

Just sayin'.

thanks again!

Semper Noctem · Nov 21, 2012

Minuteman said:
hey, thanks for posting and appreciate the pics. It's funny I was talking about Raven's holsters (mostly how light friendly they are) with a college today.

If you do any more photos it would be cool to have them (dammit Blaster229! ) in other positions. Also, I find video actually more helpful (revealing) than pics, because the flow of the cover is the most important part. Reach up, crouch, bend over, etc. for pics/video.

Especially when standing or getting out of a vehicle; but then again experience carrying and body language are just as important as the holster (complete rig) and cover garment.

Just sayin'.

thanks again!

Concealing a full size USP is like trying to conceal a brick compared to a smaller compact pistol designed for concealed carry. I carry a full sized because I'm terrible with those pocket pistols, and I'm dangerous with my usp. It's worth it, IMO, to trade some concealability/comfort for confidence and accuracy.

If you are going to try and conceal a full size, this is the holster to do it in.

I'm camping for the thanksgiving weekend, but I'll do my best to post some more pictures and a video next week.

Blaster229 · Nov 21, 2012

Semper Noctem said:
Concealing a full size USP is like trying to conceal a brick compared to a smaller compact pistol designed for concealed carry. I carry a full sized because I'm terrible with those pocket pistols, and I'm dangerous with my usp. It's worth it, IMO, to trade some concealability/comfort for confidence and accuracy.

If you are going to try and conceal a full size, this is the holster to do it in.

I'm camping for the thanksgiving weekend, but I'll do my best to post some more pictures and a video next week.

A Full size usp is not meant to be carried concealed. But it works well standing in the foyer just standing. Throw a backpack on and let's see how the straps cut behind the pistol and against the chest.

Semper Noctem · Nov 21, 2012

Again, you're no fun.

Minuteman · Nov 22, 2012

Semper Noctem said:
Again, you're no fun.

Good one.

Don't go to any trouble, body shape is a key factor too, and I know what you mean about how hard it is to conceal a full size handgun. I'd love to be able to carry a 5.7 or something that size, but even my fat can't conceal something that big.

Have fun camping.

[please carry responsibly and comply with the law]

Caudizle · Nov 23, 2012

+1 for concealing with an attached light. :party29:

Also 1+ for a clean bathroom!

hvymax · Nov 23, 2012

Blaster229 said:
I rain on parades LOL nice holster though. Will give many years of reliable use.

Sent from my phone from somewhere in the world.

You don't want to know what he will do to your cornflakes.

Blaster229 · Nov 23, 2012

hvymax said:
You don't want to know what he will do to your cornflakes.

Damn. I forgot about the cornflakes. Next time

iobidder · Nov 23, 2012

Blaster229 said:
Where are the pics of you sitting in a restaurant chair, crouching down to a lower store shelf or bending over tying your shoes? Just sayin'

You worry me

Blaster229 · Nov 23, 2012

iobidder said:
You worry me

Just don't try and show me how your junk prints when moving.

sykesville · Nov 23, 2012

HarCo2ANewb said:
How can you conceal anything? Eat a goddamn sandwich!

That was my thought, exactly :lol2:

Semper Noctem · Nov 26, 2012

I've decided not to take any more pics/video. Regardless of what I post, I'm pretty sure Blaster will complain about it not being good enough. There will be something about it he can hate on. lol And I dont want this threat to be about his "corn flake shittery." :lol2:

The point of the post wasnt to argue my choice of CCW gun, but to show the new holster, say I'm happy with it, and recommend Raven. If you dont think a full size is your cup o tea, they make holsters for any and everything. Even lighters

Check them out.

Sorry if you actually wanted more pics. But there might be some on youtube/other forums.

booker · Nov 26, 2012

Good photos, nice holster. While it might not be a perfect hide, it'll serve you well I am sure, especially when wearing a jacket. Are you using a proper gun belt? The belt is just as important for all-day carry as the holster. Galco and Milt Sparks are some of my fave belts for casual-wear.

I carry a Glock 23 4 o'clock FBI-cant in a Raven OWB and it's awesome. The wait is worth it for a Raven holster, don't patronize the knock-offs! ..although some of the knock-offs (like Bravo Concealment) are quite good from what I can tell.

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