{"product_id":"executive-vanguard-evg","title":"Executive VanGuard (EVG)","description":"\u003c!-- PAGE TITLE TAG --\u003e\n\u003c!-- EVG Minimalist AIWB Holster for Glock 43X \u0026 P365 | RCS --\u003e\n\u003c!-- 55 characters — within target range --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- META DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003c!-- The EVG is a minimalist appendix carry holster that replaces the external claw with integrated wedge geometry for superior concealment. Made in USA. Unconditional lifetime warranty. --\u003e\n\u003c!-- ~159 characters — within range --\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExecutive VanGuard (EVG) AIWB Holster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMinimalist carry, taken to its logical conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilt on the VanGuard's minimalist DNA and executed in the medium of advanced additive manufacturing, the EVG integrates grip tuck and slide control directly into the holster body. No external hardware required.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUnconditional lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eAdditive manufactured to order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG is designed specifically for slimline and compact concealed carry pistols listed in the fitment selector above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG is not intended for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeapon-mounted light configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOWB carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePistol models not listed in the fitment selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarriers expecting immediate shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your carry pistol is equipped with a weapon-mounted light, the EVG is not the correct platform for that configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Scan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n  \u003ccolgroup\u003e\n    \u003ccol style=\"width:30%;\"\u003e\n    \u003ccol style=\"width:70%;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"width:30%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"width:70%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCarry Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAppendix IWB (AIWB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExecutive Select Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTrigger guard only\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSlimline and compact pistols\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFitments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGlock 43\/43X\/43X MOS\/48\/48X\/48X MOS, Sig Sauer P365-XMACRO — see available fitments below\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptics Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes — all current fitments\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLight Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThreaded Barrel Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eClaw Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo — grip tuck is handled by the EVG wedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePurpose-engineered component — screws onto trigger guard shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFirearm Retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePassive, fixed — audible click on full seating\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCombined Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo wider than the firearm itself\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBelt Attachments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCompatible with RCS IWB hardware and aftermarket overhooks — ride height and cant adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHand Orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLeft and right hand available\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e$90\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMade to order\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLead Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUp to 12 weeks from order\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUnconditional lifetime warranty — follows the product, not the purchaser\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For: Appendix Carry and Minimalist Concealment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarriers who want the most resolved minimalist AIWB holster available\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaily concealment without external claws or aftermarket accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarriers running slimline or compact pistols with slide-mounted optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional and plainclothes environments requiring maximum simplicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarriers who have experienced knuckle interference or belt-dependent claw performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants the VanGuard concept elevated to Executive Select standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Executive VanGuard EVG is a minimalist AIWB holster covering only the trigger guard, built to eliminate the claw entirely through geometry rather than supplement it through hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA slimline pistol, no wider than the gun itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo claw. No aftermarket accessories required to achieve concealment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard line has defined minimalist concealment carry since 2012. The original VanGuard 2 covered only the trigger guard and added nothing to the width of the pistol. Every version that followed maintained that standard. The EVG preserves it and advances it with the design freedom that additive manufacturing and Soma Form geometry provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConventional minimalist holsters address grip printing through an external claw that levers against the belt. That solution works. It also introduces belt dependency, adds width, and at certain ride heights and cant angles, places hardware directly in the path of the master grip on the draw stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG does not use a claw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt using the same advanced additive manufacturing process as the VSB, the EVG's purpose-engineered wedge screws directly onto the trigger guard shell. Once attached, it integrates so seamlessly with the holster body that the assembled system reads as a single piece. It handles both vertical stabilization of the slide and grip tuck simultaneously, without a claw and without width beyond the firearm itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than two decades, Raven Concealment Systems has focused on a single problem: what does it actually take to carry a real pistol every day. The EVG is what that question produced when the answer was constrained only by geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood gear disappears from behavior.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes the EVG Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGrip tuck without external claw\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAn external claw uses belt pressure as leverage to rotate the grip inward, which means its grip tuck performance varies with belt stiffness. A holster that achieves grip tuck through its own geometry performs consistently regardless of belt construction and introduces no hardware to the draw path.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSimultaneous grip and slide control\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThe two primary printing points in AIWB carry are the butt of the grip and the rear of the slide. Most minimalist holsters address one or the other through a single external attachment. The EVG's integrated wedge addresses both simultaneously through a single piece of geometry.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo width penalty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExternal claws add width below the trigger guard. At certain ride heights and cant preferences, that added width places the claw directly in the path of the master grip on the draw stroke. The knuckles contact the claw before the hand fully seats on the grip. A holster no wider than the firearm itself eliminates both problems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSoma Form exterior geometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eA holster shaped by the firearm's geometry transfers the gun's hard edges and flat surfaces to the carrier's body. Soma Form geometry distributes contact across the body's natural contours, eliminating pressure points and reducing the angular exterior profile that prints through cover garments.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptics clearance without profile compromise\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSlide-mounted optics are standard equipment for an increasing proportion of serious carriers. A minimalist holster that cannot accommodate a red dot removes itself from consideration for any configured-pistol buyer, regardless of its other merits.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBelt attachment flexibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRide height and cant are the variables most commonly adjusted to individual body geometry and garment choice. A holster that fixes those settings removes the carrier's ability to dial in their specific concealment solution.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe EVG was built around those requirements from the beginning.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Minimalist Carry Compromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMinimalist carry strips the holster to its essential functions: covering the trigger guard, anchoring the pistol securely to the belt, and orienting it for concealment and access. Everything that does not serve those functions is removed. That constraint produces real advantages and real limitations, and understanding both is what separates a carrier who finds the EVG transformative from one who finds it incomplete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat the EVG gives you\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG adds nothing to the width of the pistol. No claw projecting outboard. No attached magazine carrier. No hardware between the holster body and the belt. The carry profile is as narrow as the firearm itself, which means the EVG can be concealed under garments that would immediately betray a conventional holster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe absence of external hardware also simplifies the carry setup. No components to adjust, break, or lose. No secondary contact points creating hotspots against the body. The EVG goes on, the pistol goes in, and the wedge does the work that external claws and aftermarket inserts typically require several iterations to approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated wedge geometry keeps the rear of the slide and the butt of the grip tight against the body simultaneously. Most minimalist holsters address only one of those two printing sources. The EVG addresses both through a single, resolved design decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat the EVG asks of you\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG covers only the trigger guard. It does not provide a full holster body between the pistol and the carrier's skin. Carriers who prefer body shield coverage between the slide and their skin, or who carry firearms with slide serrations that abrade fabric over extended wear, should consider whether the EVG's minimalist coverage is the right fit for their daily carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG also does not include an integrated magazine carrier. Carriers who want a pistol and spare magazine in a single holster should consider the \u003ca href=\"[LINK:%20VSB%20PDP]\"\u003eVSB\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG is optimized for slimline and compact pistol platforms. Carriers running full-size duty pistols should confirm fitment availability before ordering, as the line is expanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe tradeoff in plain terms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG is not the most feature-complete minimalist holster available. It is the most geometrically resolved one. For a carrier who wants to eliminate external hardware and carry with maximum simplicity, the EVG is the correct choice. For a carrier who requires body shield coverage or an integrated spare magazine, it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn civilian and professional concealment contexts, the draw stroke is what happens every day. The EVG is optimized for that, not for the features that make a holster more complex to set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnow which problem you are solving. The EVG solves the concealment problem with the minimum hardware required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Executive VanGuard EVG AIWB holster sits against the body as a narrow, featureless profile no wider than the pistol it carries. The Soma Form exterior has no external claw projecting outboard, no attached hardware pressing against the skin, and no secondary contact points competing with the pistol's grip for space at the waistline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated wedge fills the void between the holster body and the carrier's lower abdomen. It keeps the rear of the slide from tipping outward at the beltline and simultaneously keeps the butt of the grip from printing through the cover garment. Both functions are handled by the EVG wedge: a component designed specifically for this holster that screws onto the trigger guard shell and, once attached, reads as a seamless part of the assembled system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRide height and cant are set through the belt attachment configuration. The EVG's attachment points accept RCS IWB belt hardware and most aftermarket overhooks, allowing the carrier to position the holster precisely for their body geometry and garment choice. Once set, the position holds through movement, seated carry, and the draw stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCarrying the EVG in Professional Contexts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn professional environments, the EVG's value is consistency as much as concealment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA carrier using a claw-equipped minimalist holster is managing grip tuck performance that varies with their belt. The EVG's wedge achieves grip tuck through geometry rather than belt leverage. It performs the same under a dress belt as under a gun belt. That consistency matters when the carrier's wardrobe is determined by the assignment, not by what works best with the holster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile the EVG presents under fitted professional garments is the profile of the pistol itself. No claw projecting outboard. No magazine carrier extending the footprint. That is the narrowest concealment footprint a holstered firearm can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor plainclothes law enforcement, executive protection, and experienced civilian carriers in environments where wardrobe constraints dictate what can be carried, the EVG is the correct tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Individual Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIssued equipment is optimized for the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt has to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-scale procurement requires systems capable of functioning adequately across broad populations, assignments, uniforms, and operational requirements. The resulting equipment is designed around averages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG was not designed around averages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe professionals who carry systems like this on their own account are not rejecting issued equipment. They are acknowledging that individual concealed carry often demands a higher personal standard than institutional standardization can realistically deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome gear is issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Integrated Wedge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG's defining design decision is the elimination of the external claw through integrated geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe claw is the standard solution to grip printing in AIWB minimalist carry. Positioned outboard of the trigger guard, the claw contacts the belt and uses belt pressure to lever the grip of the pistol inward toward the body. It works. It also introduces three problems that the EVG's integrated wedge eliminates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, claw performance for grip tuck is belt-dependent. A stiff gun belt maximizes claw leverage. A lighter dress belt reduces it. The same holster achieves different levels of grip tuck depending on what the carrier is wearing, which means the carrier is always managing that variable rather than relying on a consistent system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, the claw adds width below the trigger guard. At certain ride heights and cant preferences, that added width places the claw directly in the path of the master grip on the draw stroke. The knuckles contact the claw before the hand fully seats on the grip. That is a training problem, a comfort problem, and a speed problem simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThird, the claw addresses grip printing only. It does not address the rear of the slide tipping outward at the beltline, which is the other primary printing source in AIWB carry. A carrier using a claw-equipped holster is solving half the printing problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG's wedge is a purpose-engineered component that screws directly onto the trigger guard shell. Once attached, it integrates so seamlessly with the holster body that the assembled system reads as a single piece. There is no visible seam, no proud edge. The wedge was designed for this holster and this geometry from the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt fills the void between the holster and the carrier's body, keeping the rear of the slide tight against the torso and simultaneously rotating the grip inward. Both printing sources addressed by a single component, with grip tuck performance that does not vary with belt stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembled system is no wider than the firearm itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelect your pistol above to view available configurations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSoma Form in a Minimalist Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG applies Soma Form design to the most constrained holster format available: trigger guard coverage only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoma derives from the Greek word for body. Soma Form is the design principle that the human body, not the firearm, is the primary geometric reference for the holster. In a full holster body like the VSB, Soma Form shapes an extensive exterior surface. In the EVG, the contact surface is smaller but the principle is identical: the geometry touching the carrier should be optimized for the carrier first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConventional minimalist holsters are shaped by the firearm. The trigger guard cavity defines the form. What surrounds it is whatever geometry the manufacturing process makes simplest to produce. The result is a small gun-shaped object pressed against the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG is shaped differently. The exterior geometry follows the natural contour of the lower abdomen in the AIWB carry position, distributing contact across the body's natural curvature rather than concentrating it at the hard corners of the trigger guard housing. Advanced additive manufacturing enables this. Thermoformed Kydex and injection molding cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe geometry is not intended to mimic the silhouette of the firearm. It is intended to follow the geometry of the person carrying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOptics and Pistol Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Executive VanGuard EVG accommodates slide-mounted optics across all current fitments. Running a pistol-mounted red dot in the EVG is a fully supported configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible optics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrijicon RMR \/ SRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHolosun 507C \/ 508T\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHolosun EPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeupold DeltaPoint Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSig Sauer Romeo1 Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShield RMSc \/ SMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdditional configurations — confirm with your fitment using the selector above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOptics compatibility will expand as larger frame fitments are added to the EVG line. Confirm your specific optic and fitment combination using the selector above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG is a non-light-bearing holster. No weapon light configurations are currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThreaded barrel compatibility: Yes. The EVG uses an open muzzle design across all fitments, providing clearance for threaded and extended barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuppressor-height front sight clearance: Yes, across all current fitments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Fitments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Executive VanGuard EVG is currently available for the Glock 43, Glock 43X, Glock 43X MOS, Glock 48, Glock 48X, Glock 48X MOS, and Sig Sauer P365-XMACRO pistols. The EVG was developed to serve professional and experienced civilian carriers who require the most geometrically resolved minimalist AIWB holster available — covering the primary slimline and compact pistol platforms where trigger-guard-only carry without an external claw is the operational requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGlock\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e43 \/ 43X \/ 43X MOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e48 \/ 48X \/ 48X MOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSig Sauer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eP365-XMACRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional fitments including compact and full-size Glock and Sig Sauer platforms are in development. Select your pistol above to confirm compatibility.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCurrent RCS Customer Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Executive VanGuard EVG uses belt attachment hardware that differs from legacy RCS IWB product generations, including the original VanGuard 2 and VanGuard 3. If you are an existing RCS customer, your current attachment hardware may not be compatible with the EVG's attachment points. Current EVG-compatible attachment options are available here: \u003ca href=\"[LINK:%20EVG-compatible%20attachment%20options%20%E2%80%94%20confirm%20URL%20with%20developer%20before%20launch]\"\u003e[LINK — confirm URL with developer before launch]\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between the EVG and the original VanGuard 2?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 2 is injection-molded polymer covering the trigger guard with conventional attachment hardware. The EVG uses advanced additive manufacturing and Soma Form geometry to replace the external claw with a dedicated wedge that screws onto the trigger guard shell and integrates seamlessly with the holster body. The EVG also accommodates slide-mounted optics across all fitments. The VanGuard 2 remains available as the standard-line option. The EVG is the Executive Select Series evolution of that concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between the EVG and the VSB?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VSB is a full AIWB holster body with an integrated piggyback magazine carrier, designed for carriers who want a pistol and spare magazine in a single holster. The EVG covers only the trigger guard and carries no magazine. It is the more minimal of the two ESS AIWB options. Carriers who want maximum simplicity and minimum footprint should choose the EVG. Carriers who want an integrated spare magazine should choose the VSB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does the EVG not use a claw?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the EVG's wedge solves the same problem more completely. The wedge addresses both grip printing and slide printing simultaneously through a single component that screws onto the trigger guard shell and integrates seamlessly with the holster body. External claws address grip printing only, vary in performance with belt stiffness, add width below the trigger guard, and can interfere with the master grip on the draw stroke. The EVG eliminates all three of those drawbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the EVG optics compatible?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The EVG accommodates slide-mounted red dot sights across all current fitments, including the Trijicon RMR\/SRO, Holosun 507C\/508T, Holosun EPS, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, Sig Sauer Romeo1 Pro, and Shield RMSc\/SMS. Optics compatibility will expand as larger frame fitments are added. Confirm your specific optic and fitment combination using the selector above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the EVG accommodate threaded barrels?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The EVG uses an open muzzle design across all fitments, providing clearance for threaded and extended barrels without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the EVG available for left-handed carriers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The EVG is available in both left and right hand configurations. Select your hand orientation using the selector above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the best minimalist AIWB holster without a claw?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG is the only minimalist AIWB holster that eliminates the external claw through integrated wedge geometry rather than simply omitting it. Most claw-free minimalist holsters sacrifice grip tuck entirely. The EVG maintains grip tuck and slide control through a wedge engineered specifically for this holster body, with no external claw and no width beyond the firearm itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the EVG work without a gun belt?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG requires a belt for attachment, like any IWB holster. What it does not require is a stiff belt for grip tuck. External claws use belt pressure as leverage to rotate the grip inward, so their performance varies with belt stiffness. The EVG's wedge achieves grip tuck through holster geometry rather than belt leverage, so it performs consistently regardless of belt construction. A purpose-built carry belt is still recommended for consistent ride height and holster stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the EVG be used strong-side IWB?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with the wedge oriented appropriately for that carry position. The primary design intent is AIWB. Strong-side IWB is a secondary configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does the EVG take to ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EVG is made to order. Lead time is up to 12 weeks from the time of order. Every EVG goes through multiple quality assurance checkpoints before shipment. The lead time is a consequence of building to this standard, not a supply constraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the EVG covered by the RCS warranty?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The EVG is backed by RCS's unconditional lifetime warranty, which follows the product, not the purchaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n  \u003ccolgroup\u003e\n    \u003ccol style=\"width:30%;\"\u003e\n    \u003ccol style=\"width:70%;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"width:30%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"width:70%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e$90\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCarry Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAppendix IWB (AIWB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExecutive Select Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDesign Principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSoma Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTrigger guard only\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHigh-strength additive manufactured polymer\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExterior Geometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBody-optimized, smooth organic contours\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePurpose-engineered — screws onto trigger guard shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eClaw Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFirearm Retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePassive, fixed — audible click on full seating\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMagazine Carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNone — see VSB for integrated magazine option\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCombined Width at Widest Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo wider than the firearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptics Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes — all current fitments\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLight Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThreaded Barrel Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes — open muzzle design\u003c\/td\u003e\n    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