Instead of starting a new thread, I'll jump into this one as well.
Review/modification - Bravo Concealment DOS-L
Background: I am a nobody in the "tactical" world. I have zero mil or leo experience and my job does not require me to be armed. Like Duke Krieger, and his awesome review, I'm just an American who likes firearms. Also, please forgive the dark pictures, I'm in the middle of moving so I don't have much light in my current work area.
Current EDC:
Gun - Glock 17 gen4, Surefire X300u-a, 10-8 sights
Holster - Raven concealment VG3
I've been running this setup since the VG3 launched. I have been thrilled at how easily It conceals (for me) and how comfortable (for me) it is. I'm 6' and around 280lbs. 38-40 jeans, 54 suit jacket. I'm on the abnormal size of some humans in case you ask how I can conceal that size firearm where I carry it.
My only complaints to this point about the VG3 have been:
1. On long car rides, 2+ hours, the uncovered 10-8 front sight post can start digging in places I'd rather it not dig.
2. Some of the buttons on some of my pants have an edge on the inside that have been having a battle with the top of my slide. My gun is a tool, but if I can keep undue wear off of it I'm game.
3. I'm capable of reholstering with it still attached to my belt, but I still prefer a full holster for training and so hot things don't burn things I don't want burned.
I grew tired of waiting for a light bearing Eidolon, which will probably launch the day after I post this, so I picked up the Bravo Concealment DOS-L during their new launch sale.
The good:
It is very well put together, the tension and retention is spot on with a smooth click. Drawing and reholstering from this was smooth and painless (10-8 front post issues again). And, I thought I was being smart by "future-proofing" by ordering it with the rmr cut.
The not so good and the mods/solutions:
The he double belt clips make the holster mount rock solid. This is great until you realize the way the VG3 was able to pivot actually aided in comfort. Easy fix, down to one clip and moved up to get a better grip. Removing this clip also revealed a rivet that was not pressed in completely. 3rd up from the bottom... Not a deal breaker but definitely a miss by QC.
After I wore the holster for a few days I realized there were some sharp points that my body wasn't appreciating, the 2 edges around the light, the edge by the front sight, and the corner for the rmr cut. Remember that great idea to future-proof? Yea so do I.
Enter my dremel: instant gunsmith maker and dream birther. (Yes this holster is brand new and yes this probably voids the 30 day return policy they have. It's my money. Don't try this at home)
After some passes with the polishing wheel, I was able to take down the rmr corner and also round and smooth out the other corners. This is much much much more comfortable to wear now and I'll be able to give a follow up after I get some more weeks on it.
In summary, this made me appreciate the smoothness and simplicity that makes the VG3 so awesome. It is still my go to. It also makes me wish that more holster makers would really take the time to smooth out holsters that are marketed as appendix carry. This isn't a bash on the DOS-L, just a general plea.
Light bearing Eidolon, I'm still waiting for you.