{"product_id":"vanguard-3","title":"Vanguard 3","description":"\u003c!-- PAGE TITLE TAG --\u003e\n\u003c!-- VanGuard 3 | WML Holster | SureFire X300U | Raven Concealment Systems --\u003e\n\u003c!-- 68 characters — within the 60–70 character window --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- META DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003c!-- The VanGuard 3 is a minimalist IWB holster for pistols equipped with a SureFire X300U weapon-mounted light. Attaches to the light, not the pistol. Tuckable, ambidextrous, optics ready. Made in USA. $69.99. --\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVanGuard 3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou already committed to the light. The VanGuard 3 means you do not have to carry the holster that commitment usually requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA minimalist IWB holster for weapon-mounted light carriers who want the capability of the X300U without the bulk of a full light-bearing shell.\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\u003eUsed by plainclothes professionals operating where concealment failure has consequences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DEVELOPER NOTE: Render as compact bullet list immediately below proof bar and above ATC. Two-column grid on desktop, single column on mobile. --\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttaches to the SureFire X300U A\/B — not the pistol\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCovers both the light body and trigger guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with a wide range of pistols — fitment follows the light\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTuckable — shirt tucks over the pistol entirely\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClears all slide-mounted optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully ambidextrous — no modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable ride height and cant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll waistline carry positions supported except small of the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdministrative loading and unloading with pistol holstered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in USA | Unconditional lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e$69.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is the VanGuard 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 is Raven Concealment Systems' minimalist IWB holster for pistols equipped with a SureFire X300U weapon-mounted light. Rather than fitting to the pistol, the VanGuard 3 attaches to the X300U — covering both the light body and the trigger guard while leaving the grip, slide, and muzzle fully exposed. Because fitment is indexed to the light rather than the pistol, the VanGuard 3 is compatible with a broad range of pistols that accept the X300U A and B. The VanGuard 3 is a single-configuration product at $69.99 with belt attachment selected at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For \/ Not For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBest for:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePistols equipped with a SureFire X300U A or B\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAIWB (appendix carry), strong-side, and universal IWB carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeep concealment under tucked dress shirts and professional clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptics-equipped pistols with weapon-mounted lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarriers who want minimalist carry capability without switching to a full light-bearing shell holster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNot for:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePistols without a SureFire X300U A or B — see \u003ca href=\"[LINK:%20VanGuard%202%20Standard%20Kit%20PDP]\"\u003eVanGuard 2 Standard Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for non-light-bearing configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall-of-back carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarriers who require tethered or off-body carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarriers who require one-handed reholstering inside the waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePistol\/light combinations with less than 3\/4\" between the muzzle end of the pistol and the bezel end of the light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Belt Attachment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DEVELOPER NOTE: Render as a simple two-option selector at checkout — NOT a full comparison table. Both options included in the $69.99 price. --\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eAttachment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.5\" Belt Clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard belt clip. Direct belt attachment for most carry setups.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTuckable Soft Loops\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSoft loop attachment for tuckable IWB carry. Routes beneath tucked clothing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth configurations support adjustable ride height and cant. Both are fully ambidextrous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Scan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DEVELOPER NOTE: Render as responsive two-column spec table using flex-grid. Must reflow gracefully at mobile viewport. --\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\u003eAIWB \/ IWB (All waistline positions except small of the back)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLight Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes — SureFire X300U A and B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePistol Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSee firearm compatibility matrix below\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptics Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes — clears all slide-mounted optics\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThreaded Barrel Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes — minimum 3\/4\" muzzle-to-bezel gap required\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTuckable\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHand Orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAmbidextrous\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRide Height \/ Cant\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFully adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBelt Attachments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.5\" belt clip or tuckable soft loops (select at checkout)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRCS Claw Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLanyard Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e$69.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptional Attachments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAdditional belt attachment options available — See \u003ca href=\"[LINK:%20VanGuard%202%20Accessories]\"\u003eVanGuard 2 Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBlack, Coyote Brown\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\u003eLifetime Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes — unconditional, follows the product\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard platform is built around a single design decision: cover only what needs to be covered, and add nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pistol with a weapon-mounted light is a more capable defensive tool. It is also a harder carry problem. Most light-bearing holsters solve it by building a larger shell — more plastic, more geometry, more bulk — to accommodate the light's added footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 solves it differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe VanGuard 3 does not enclose the pistol. It secures the light — and lets the light carry the gun.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy attaching to the SureFire X300U rather than the pistol frame, the VanGuard 3 covers both the light body and the trigger guard while leaving the grip, slide, and muzzle fully exposed. The light becomes the fitment point. The pistol follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis inverts the conventional design logic of light-bearing holsters — and eliminates the compounding bulk penalty those holsters impose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInjection molded from a proprietary polymer blend engineered for long-term use, the VanGuard 3 delivers consistent fitment and retention from unit to unit and year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than two decades, Raven Concealment Systems has focused on a single problem: carrying serious handguns discreetly and predictably in the real world.\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 a Light-Bearing Minimalist Carry System 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\u003eLight-indexed fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFitting to the light rather than the pistol means one holster works across a broad range of pistols. The X300U's geometry becomes the consistent reference point, not the pistol's trigger guard.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTrigger guard and light coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThe VanGuard 3 covers both the light body and the trigger guard. The trigger is the critical point of mechanical discharge risk. The VanGuard 3 isolates it without enclosing the entire firearm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eZero added width beyond the light\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThe light is already the widest element of the pistol and light combination. A minimalist system that increases the cross-section further defeats its own purpose — the firearm's own geometry, including the light, becomes the concealment envelope.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptics clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModern carry pistols increasingly use slide-mounted optics alongside weapon-mounted lights. The VanGuard 3 clears all common slide-mounted optics without modification.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTuckable design\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThe most demanding concealment situations require a system that allows the shirt to tuck over the pistol entirely, with only the belt attachment remaining visible.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOne-handed deployment regardless of configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eA carry system that cannot be cleared with one hand creates a failure mode the carrier may not discover until the worst possible moment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eClear, unambiguous reholster protocol engineered into the product\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMinimalist carry requires a deliberate reholster process that prioritizes safety and consistency over speed of reholstering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 was built around those requirements from the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Minimalist Carry Compromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery carry method is a negotiated compromise. Minimalist carry gives up one-handed in-waistband reholstering, the body shield protection of a full holster shell, and the consistent indexing geometry of a full holster mouth. What it gains is a level of concealability and comfort that full-shell holsters cannot reach — and a range of carry contexts they cannot enter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 is reholstered outside the waistband — seat the VG3 on the light first, then return the pistol and holster to the waistband together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the intended use, not a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat minimalist carry gives back is access to clothing, situations, and environments where conventional holsters stop being practical. Dress clothes cut without extra room for a gun. Waistbands where every added layer matters. The choice that has historically been between carrying nothing and carrying a system too bulky for the clothing or environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also gives back speed. The VanGuard 3 can be donned or removed in seconds with far less adjustment and bulk than a conventional light-bearing holster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the VanGuard 3 covers only the light and trigger guard and leaves the rest of the pistol fully accessible, administrative loading and unloading can be performed while the pistol remains holstered — something impossible with a conventional full-coverage holster. The magazine can be inserted or removed. The slide can be cycled. The chamber can be visually and physically verified clear. The trigger remains protected throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 is not a replacement for a full light-bearing holster in every situation. It is purpose-built for the situations a full holster cannot solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003eMinimalist carry is not a lesser choice. It is a more demanding one.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 attaches to the SureFire X300U and adds nothing to the width of the pistol and light combination beyond the light itself. The shell seats over the light body and trigger guard, leaving the grip, slide, and muzzle fully exposed and the combination's cross-section unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost light-bearing holsters impose their geometry on top of an already-wide footprint. The VanGuard 3 imposes nothing additional. The pistol and light ride exactly as they would without a holster — same profile, same width, same weight distribution — with the trigger and light protected and an overhook or belt clip as the only interface to the carrier's clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis becomes especially noticeable in AIWB carry, where even small increases in thickness and geometry compound quickly below the beltline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the VG3 Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SureFire X300U provides the geometry the VanGuard 3 needs to index against the pistol consistently. The VG3 shell seats over the body of the X300U and the trigger guard, using the light's housing as the primary fitment surface rather than the pistol frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis design choice has a significant practical consequence: because the VanGuard 3 fits to the light rather than the pistol, it is compatible with a broad range of pistol models that accept the X300U A and B — without requiring a pistol-specific shell for each platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAny pistol and X300U A\/B combination is compatible as long as there is at least 3\/4\" of clearance between the muzzle end of the pistol and the bezel end of the light. This minimum gap allows the VanGuard 3 shell to seat properly and clear the muzzle during draw and reholster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarriers using aftermarket compensators, muzzle devices, or extended barrels should verify this gap before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTuckability and Deep Concealment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3's tuckable soft loop attachment changes what concealment means in practice for light-bearing carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional light-bearing holster, even a well-designed one, cannot be tucked over. The clips, shell geometry, and light housing all sit above the beltline and remain visible no matter what the carrier wears over them. For formal dress, professional environments, or any context where visible carry hardware is unacceptable, the conventional light-bearing solution runs out of answers entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shirt tucks over the pistol and light entirely with the VanGuard 3's soft loop configuration. The soft loops sit beneath the fabric. The belt attachment remains visible at the waist. For carriers who believed weapon-mounted light carry and deep concealment were mutually exclusive, this is where that assumption ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Professionals Operating Where Concealment Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard platform earned its reputation in environments where the consequences of discovery extended far beyond embarrassment, inconvenience, or violating a workplace policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was built for situations where printing was unacceptable, conventional holsters were too bulky, and maintaining complete visual discretion was inseparable from the task itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the platform found favor among personnel operating in plainclothes, surveillance, protective, and other discreet professional roles where a conventional belt holster often created more problems than it solved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts minimalist architecture made it particularly effective for deep concealment, non-traditional carry methods, and environments where even minor visible carry hardware could compromise freedom of movement, access, or the mission itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard was never intended to be theatrical gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was built for people who needed to carry a fighting pistol in places where they were not supposed to be armed, not supposed to be noticed, and sometimes not supposed to be there at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe VanGuard 3 in the RCS Ecosystem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaven Concealment Systems designs and manufactures professional-grade concealment holsters, accessories, and carry systems for military, law enforcement, and civilian concealed carry markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 is the weapon-light-compatible product in the VanGuard platform. Where the VanGuard 2 indexes to the trigger guard, the VanGuard 3 indexes to the SureFire X300U weapon-mounted light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 2 platform — Lanyard Kit ($24.99), Standard Kit ($39.99), and Advanced Kit ($49.99) — supports pistols without weapon-mounted lights. If your pistol does not carry an X300U, the VanGuard 2 is the correct platform. See \u003ca href=\"[LINK:%20VanGuard%202%20Standard%20Kit%20PDP]\"\u003eVanGuard 2 Standard Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for a full overview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RCS Claw is not compatible with the VanGuard 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 shares optional belt attachment accessories with the VanGuard 2 platform. See \u003ca href=\"[LINK:%20VanGuard%202%20Accessories]\"\u003eVanGuard 2 Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e for compatible options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 is not hardware-compatible with Phantom, Perun, Jake, or Copia attachment systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLight and Optics Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 is designed for use with the SureFire X300U A and B weapon-mounted lights. No other lights are currently supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 shell clears all common slide-mounted optics including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrijicon RMR\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrijicon SRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrijicon RCR\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAimpoint ACRO P-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHolosun 507C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHolosun EPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHolosun 509T\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteiner MPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeupold DeltaPoint Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOptic-equipped pistols with X300U carry and draw without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFirearm Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 is compatible with any pistol and SureFire X300U A or B combination with at least 3\/4\" of clearance between the muzzle end of the pistol and the bezel end of the light. Verified compatible platforms include Glock 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, 32, 37, and 38; Smith \u0026amp; Wesson M\u0026amp;P Full Size, M\u0026amp;P45 Midsize, and M\u0026amp;P45 Compact; Sig Sauer P220R, P226R, P228R, P229R, P250, P320 Compact, and SP2022; HK VP9, P30, P2000, HK45, and USP variants with aftermarket rail; Springfield Armory XD, XDm, and XD MOD2 pistols; FN FNP\/X-45, FNP\/X-9\/40, FNS 9\/40, and FN Five-seveN with square trigger guard; Beretta PX4 Storm; CZ P-07, P-01, and CZ-75 SP-01 Phantom; Ruger SR-9 and P95; Walther PPQ Gen 1 and 2; Steyr M9A1; and 1911 platforms with rail. The VanGuard 3 was designed to serve the professional carry ecosystem where weapon-mounted lights are mission-standard equipment — covering the primary pistol and light combinations in law enforcement, government, and civilian defensive use where the SureFire X300U A and B are the specified light platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DEVELOPER NOTE: Render as three-column HTML table: Firearm Brand | Compatible Models (with X300U A\/B) | Notes.\n     Display the 3\/4\" gap rule ABOVE this table, not below it. --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility requirement: minimum 3\/4\" clearance between the muzzle end of the pistol and the bezel end of the light. Carriers using aftermarket compensators, muzzle devices, or extended barrels must verify this gap before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFirearm Brand\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCompatible Models (with X300U A\/B)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGlock\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e19\/23\/32, 17\/22\/31, 20\/21\/21SF, 29\/30\/30S\/30SF, 37, 38\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll verified with X300U A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSmith \u0026amp; Wesson\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eM\u0026amp;P Full Size 9mm\/.40cal, M\u0026amp;P45 Midsize, M\u0026amp;P45 Compact\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll verified with X300U A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSig Sauer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eP226R\/MK-25\/P226 Navy, P228R, P229R, P220R, P320 Compact, P250, SP2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll verified with X300U A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHK\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVP9 9mm\/.40cal, P30, P2000, HK45, USP 9mm\/.40cal, USP Compact 9mm\/.40cal, USP45, USP45 Compact\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAftermarket rail required for USP variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpringfield Armory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eXD 9\/40\/45 4\" bbl., XDm 9\/40\/45 4.5\" bbl., XDm 9\/40\/45 3.8\" bbl., XD MOD2 4\" bbl.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll verified with X300U A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFNP\/X-45, FNP\/X-9\/40, FNS 9\/40, FN Five-seveN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSquare trigger guard required for Five-seveN\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBeretta\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePX4 Storm 9mm, PX4 Storm .45cal\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll verified with X300U A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eP-07, P-01, CZ-75 SP-01 Phantom\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll verified with X300U A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRuger\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSR-9, P95\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll verified with X300U A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWalther\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePPQ Gen 1 and 2 4\" bbl., PPQ .45cal 4\" bbl.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll verified with X300U A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSteyr\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eM9A1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVerified with X300U A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1911\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4.25\" with rail, 4\" with rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRail required; standard rail-less 1911s not compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional combinations may be compatible if the 3\/4\" muzzle-to-bezel gap requirement is met. Contact RCS to verify unlisted combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCurrent RCS Customer Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 shares optional belt attachment accessories with the VanGuard 2 platform. Note: Phantom, Copia, Perun, and Jake attachment hardware is not compatible with the VanGuard 3. The RCS Claw is not compatible with the VanGuard 3. Current compatible attachment options are available here: \u003ca href=\"[LINK:%20VanGuard%202%20Accessories]\"\u003e[LINK: VanGuard 2 Accessories — to be populated 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 VanGuard 3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 is Raven Concealment Systems' minimalist IWB holster for pistols equipped with a SureFire X300U weapon-mounted light. The VanGuard 3 attaches to the X300U rather than the pistol frame, covering both the light body and the trigger guard while leaving the grip, slide, and muzzle fully exposed. Because fitment is indexed to the light, the VanGuard 3 is compatible with a broad range of X300U-equipped pistols from a single shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between the VanGuard 3 and the VanGuard 2?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 2 indexes to the pistol's trigger guard and is designed for pistols without weapon-mounted lights. The VanGuard 3 indexes to the SureFire X300U weapon-mounted light and is designed for light-equipped pistols. The VanGuard 2 platform offers three kit tiers and an RCS Claw upgrade. The VanGuard 3 is a single-configuration product. The two platforms share optional belt attachment accessories but are not otherwise interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich weapon-mounted lights are compatible with the VanGuard 3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 is currently compatible with the SureFire X300U A and B only. No other weapon-mounted lights are currently supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich pistols are compatible with the VanGuard 3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VanGuard 3 is compatible with any pistol and SureFire X300U A\/B combination that has at least 3\/4\" of clearance between the muzzle end of the pistol and the bezel end of the light. A verified list of compatible pistol models is available in the firearm compatibility matrix above. Carriers using aftermarket compensators, muzzle devices, or extended barrels should verify this gap before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the VanGuard 3 be used for AIWB carry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The VanGuard 3 supports AIWB carry, strong-side IWB carry, and all other waistline carry positions except small of the back. Ride height and cant are fully adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I carry at the small of the back with the VanGuard 3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Small-of-back carry is not supported with the VanGuard 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the VanGuard 3 tuckable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. With the tuckable soft loop attachment selected at checkout, the shirt tucks over the pistol and light entirely. The soft loops sit beneath the fabric. The belt attachment remains visible at the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the VanGuard 3 optics compatible?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The VanGuard 3 shell clears all common slide-mounted optics. Supported optics include the Trijicon RMR, SRO, and RCR, Aimpoint ACRO P-2, Holosun 507C, EPS, and 509T, Steiner MPS, and Leupold DeltaPoint Pro. Optic and light-equipped pistols carry and draw without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the VanGuard 3 left-hand compatible?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The VanGuard 3 is fully ambidextrous without modification. Both belt attachment configurations function identically for left- and right-handed carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I reholster the VanGuard 3 while it is in my waistband?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — and this is by design, not a limitation. The VanGuard 3 is reholstered outside the waistband — seat the VG3 on the light first, then return the pistol and holster to the waistband together. Attempting to reholster with the VG3 inside the clothing is not recommended under any circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I perform administrative loading and unloading with the VanGuard 3 holstered?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Because the VanGuard 3 covers only the light body and trigger guard and leaves the rest of the pistol fully accessible, the magazine can be inserted or removed, the slide can be cycled, and the chamber can be visually and physically verified clear — all while the pistol remains holstered. The trigger remains protected throughout. This is not possible with a conventional full-coverage holster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the RCS Claw compatible with the VanGuard 3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The RCS Claw is designed for the VanGuard 2 platform and is not compatible with the VanGuard 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the VanGuard 3 support off-body or tethered carry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The VanGuard 3 does not include lanyard provisions and is designed for on-body IWB carry only. For off-body or tethered carry, see the \u003ca href=\"[LINK:%20VanGuard%202%20Standard%20Kit%20PDP]\"\u003eVanGuard 2 Standard Kit\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"[LINK:%20VanGuard%202%20Lanyard%20Kit%20PDP]\"\u003eVanGuard 2 Lanyard Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the VanGuard 3 designed for concealed carry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The VanGuard 3 was designed for concealed carry situations where a carrier has committed to a weapon-mounted light and needs a minimalist carry solution that works with the light without imposing the bulk of a full light-bearing holster shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DEVELOPER NOTE: Render as responsive two-column HTML table using flex-grid. Must reflow gracefully at mobile viewport. --\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$69.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCarry Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAIWB \/ IWB (All positions except small of the back)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLight Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSureFire X300U A and B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInjection-molded polymer\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptics Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes — clears all slide-mounted optics\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTuckable\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes (soft loop attachment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThreaded \/ Extended Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCompatible — minimum 3\/4\" muzzle-to-bezel gap required\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRide Height \/ Cant\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFully adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHand Orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAmbidextrous\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBelt Attachments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.5\" belt clip or tuckable soft loops (select at checkout)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRCS Claw Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLanyard Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptional Attachments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAdditional belt attachment options — See \u003ca href=\"[LINK:%20VanGuard%202%20Accessories]\"\u003eVanGuard 2 Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBlack, Coyote Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUnconditional lifetime warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- END OF PUBLISHABLE CONTENT --\u003e\n","brand":"Raven Concealment Systems","offers":[{"title":"RCS 1.5\" Overhook","offer_id":43168974995569,"sku":"VG3X3UOH","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuckable Soft Loop","offer_id":43168975028337,"sku":"VG3X3USL","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/4387\/5185\/files\/VG3Whitebox6.jpg?v=1782250140","url":"https:\/\/www.rcsgear.com\/products\/vanguard-3","provider":"Raven Concealment Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}