Appreciate the in depth review. Looks like the issues pointed out by Anthony M in his "independent review" weren't fixed as of 5 months ago. The false thumb catch and the lack of trigger protection are deal breakers for me. I ordered one today (April 2024) but if those issues are still there, I'll be sending it right back immediately.

I like this holster. Works really well for hot weather carry when wearing gym shorts & a tank top. Fall thru Spring I prefer a traditional holster with cover garb like a flannel or coat. Nice to see an actual review tho. It is comfortable carrying an original S&W Shield sized carry gun all day.

I drank the koolaid and bought one of these a few months ago. My thinking was that you get what you pay for, so I assumed it would much better than other belly band holsters considering it cost a lot more. I especially agree with a couple of points on this video, first is trigger protection; essentially there is none. Just as easy to accidently pull the trigger as any other belly band. If this was my only problem with it, it's still would have been enough to make me not buy it. Supposedly they're working on that problem. It's also very difficult to draw because the grip is so low and close to the holster. And finally, re-holstering is almost impossible while wearing it. I wore it around the house a few times with a dry pistol, these issues - especially trigger security - made me decide to never use use it with a loaded gun. Then (my fault) because I was disgusted, I threw it aside and missed my 60 day return window. Now I'm stuck with a piece of junk I'll never use and paid $82 plus dollars for. My opinion is don't buy one.

Purchased one a couple of weeks ago, it is a decent holster. The problems I am having is that the holster has no canting capability. It's also very difficult to reholster the pisto and the extra mag pockets are too small making very difficult to tuck an extra magazine. One more thing I'd like to add, we the customers are literally designing this holster for VNSH to later reap the benefits.

LOVE those pistol grips!

Glad to see someone review this. Been thinking about getting one.

I thought the same thing you did about the straps. They should be adjustable on both sides and should be ridged and not just floppy nylon straps. Pockets for the straps with Velcro in the pockets would let you put the straps anywhere for better fit. I have always hated products the place the strap over the grip and not the back of the slide where I think it belongs. Contradicts what we teach as firearms instructors as far as drawing when you have a proper grip for proper control of the pistol. Think it’s an easy fix for the company to fix.

I just bought one as well….very mixed feelings. A regular P365, regular hellcat, and CSX will all fit out of the box. However, anything larger (HK P2000 SK, HK USP compact, Colt officers 1911) will not fit as the stitching is too tight and impinges on the trigger guards preventing the holster from accepting the weapon. Also no ability to cant. As the creator of this video states the magnetic strap is only adjustable on one side which is a huge disappointment. I’ll be contacting vnsh first thing tomorrow. If you’re on the fence about this holster, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. $85 for what you get isn’t acceptable. You can buy a much cheaper option and Frankenstein it to your liking for much less than $85.

Seems like a 1911 would have to be carried in condition 3 and not condition 1 (cocked and locked), since the retention strap could be depressing the grip safety, and with no guard protecting the SA trigger, it might be fairly easy to discharge the gun in the holster if the thumb safety does not remain fully engaged.

This holster is not really striker fire friendly for safety. 1911's are fine as long as you setup the snap properly so the grip safety is not depressed. The thumb safety won't drop while being holstered. A comfortable holster

I kinda like mine… want to carry my 10, but a small protrusion of a pin on side grabs it when trying to draw… my m&p 40… fits pretty well though… just got today… no final d cisons yet… just 1st impressions

You still using this holster? I'm thinking of purchasing one for my Ruger Max since it looks like it's super easy to carry more mags.

the vnsh guy said it could be used as a shoulder holster. Anyone try that configuration. Would like to see how that plays.

Hows the retention without the strap?

Yeah I totally agree 👍

Extremely overpriced based on other brands like comfort tac on Amazon for $20. What makes it worth $100 more?!

I would not want loops on the outside of the belt.. it would catch and ruin clothing.. would make no sense in order for more attachments. I am a female who is about comfortability, I don’t carry on my body if I have holsters digging into my body. I own this belly band and find its great! There will never be a 💯 band or holster to please everyone. Everyone is different on what they like or dislike about items. The more you wear it and work with it, the more comfortable you get with the band. I would recommend the belly band!

Maybe the snap order should be reversed so that the trigger finger can be used to break retention. That way it can be returned to waiting over the trigger well quickly. Which would leave the ever so important thumb to proceed with the draw.

AUTOBOTS... ROLL OUT!

The pistol can be fired while properly holstered. Say no more. Instant failure.

They are junk...