Have You Tried the MFT Minimalist?

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Have you tried the Mission First Tactical "Minimalist" holster? I'd be interested in your experience with it.

Full disclosure: I have this one that - somewhat to my own surprise - is in the running to replace my go-to EDCC holster, and I'm just looking for others' opinions based on experience. I'm a "hard sell" on holsters, and I've rejected almost every one I own for EDCC because I am right picky about every detail, and there are a few features/lack of features about this one which have me undecided about how I feel about them.

Thanks!
 
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Never seen it,

Just looked it up, not a fan of non-wml CCH holsters. I have a IWB non WML holster for my G19 and its used in a limited way.

Second,
a holster like this one "seems" to me to be great until it's used on a hot range or a live event. Reholstering a shot firearm safely with this design is a two-handed operation and it also in part on how one is dressed.

I could be wrong, it's only $35 get one and tell us.
 
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Those aren't holsters, those, like the Vanguard and others like them, are trigger guard covers.
Like @JBoyette pointed out, re-holstering or securing a "hot" weapon(temperature and or loaded) is going to be a challenge. I do see the value of them for a firearm that is staged in a bag, drawer or vehicle.

My G19 in my vehicle has a knock off kydex vanguard that I have attached to the inside of the console on a dummy cord so I just have to draw.
 
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@JBoyette @NCMedic

I do have one and, as I said, I am evaluating its use potential.
I would not be using it on a hot range or a live event. I would be using it for EDCC.
And I would be carrying a Glock Condition Zero.
The manufacturer warns quite clearly not to re-holster in place, but rather to detach the holster, replace the firearm, and re-attach the holster.
@JBoyette , I am not sure what "WML" means in this context - surely not "weapon-mounted light"?
 
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@JBoyette @NCMedic

I do have one and, as I said, I am evaluating its use potential.
I would not be using it on a hot range or a live event. I would be using it for EDCC.
And I would be carrying a Glock Condition Zero.
The manufacturer warns quite clearly not to re-holster in place, but rather to detach the holster, replace the firearm, and re-attach the holster.
@JBoyette , I am not sure what "WML" means in this context - surely not "weapon-mounted light"?

Yes it does, WML-weapon mounted light

I push for all CCH holders who plan on offensive action to have a weapon mounted light on a CCH pistol. I get that I break down two types of CCH people, offensive and defensive. and while the light is needed in both cases, a WML does make the situation better for offensive use. I see offensive use of a CCH as beyond the 3yd and and Get The F%^k Off Me "GTFOM" skill set.

Those of us like you, who are educated understand that GTFOM drills are foundational of CCH and are 99% of the reality of self-defense in the public.

But now with active shooters having "office pops" freaking monthly now, to push the line past the 3yd line to 12-15yds a WML is needed in all but the most ideal situations. RDS as an example on CCH's push that line past the 12ydline to the 25yds + if one has such an environment to occupy. The side story to my rant is +/- distance = time for survival.

Think about it.

John
 
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Yes it does, WML-weapon mounted light

I push for all CCH holders who plan on offensive action to have a weapon mounted light on a CCH pistol. I get that I break down two types of CCH people, offensive and defensive. and while the light is needed in both cases, a WML does make the situation better for offensive use. I see offensive use of a CCH as beyond the 3yd and and Get The F%^k Off Me "GTFOM" skill set.

Those of us like you, who are educated understand that GTFOM drills are foundational of CCH and are 99% of the reality of self-defense in the public.

But now with active shooters having "office pops" freaking monthly now, to push the line past the 3yd line to 12-15yds a WML is needed in all but the most ideal situations. RDS as an example on CCH's push that line past the 12ydline to the 25yds + if one has such an environment to occupy. The side story to my rant is +/- distance = time for survival.

Think about it.

John

You make some very good points! Something else to give some serious consideration. I have always viewed concealed carry as a defensive strategy; it is all good and well to plan to not put myself in an 'offensive defense' scenario, but that is not always going to be up to me, is it?
 
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You make some very good points! Something else to give some serious consideration. I have always viewed concealed carry as a defensive strategy; it is all good and well to plan to not put myself in an 'offensive defense' scenario, but that is not always going to be up to me, is it?
Sadly, sometimes the best defense is having the best offense. Or as I have heard a few times "Be the most violent person in the fight"
 
Sadly, sometimes the best defense is having the best offense. Or as I have heard a few times "Be the most violent person in the fight"

Yes, and I have always factored that into my defense equation. But there's a tactical distinction here that I may not have given sufficient consideration.
 
Yes, and I have always factored that into my defense equation. But there's a tactical distinction here that I may not have given sufficient consideration.

That's where folks like John, for all his warts and blemishes, comes into play. Ive spent some time around the guy and he does consider this stuff pretty often. I personally get complacent...get into the "Well...I have a gun near me...that's enough..." and 99.99999% of the time that will be...but its that absolute fraction of a moment that John lives and preps for. Something I don't think is completely vital, but I think is foolish to ignore all together. So its good to have folks like him, and some others, to keep us thinking about "tactics" and "Equipment choices". Its actually because of John and one of his classes that I have never broken down and gotten a little mini pocket blaster...he instilled a "Carry the gun you want to fight for your life with..." and every time I pick up an LCP or something similar I just cant imagine myself having to rely on the little mouse gun during an adrenaline dump fight for my and my families life.

TL/DR...John sometimes says smart things.
 
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That's where folks like John, for all his warts and blemishes, comes into play. Ive spent some time around the guy and he does consider this stuff pretty often. I personally get complacent...get into the "Well...I have a gun near me...that's enough..." and 99.99999% of the time that will be...but its that absolute fraction of a moment that John lives and preps for. Something I don't think is completely vital, but I think is foolish to ignore all together. So its good to have folks like him, and some others, to keep us thinking about "tactics" and "Equipment choices". Its actually because of John and one of his classes that I have never broken down and gotten a little mini pocket blaster...he instilled a "Carry the gun you want to fight for your life with..." and every time I pick up an LCP or something similar I just cant imagine myself having to rely on the little mouse gun during an adrenaline dump fight for my and my families life.

TL/DR...John sometimes says smart things.
I can't wait to get some GTFOM training/skills from John. Should be interesting....
 
Thanks guys,

The GTFOM aspect is technique only, not related to a firearm. Any multiple shot pistol will do.

All other aspects of "worst day of my life" goes to ease of handling, mag limit, sights, reliably and so on.

If you knew tonight at 11pm no way out of it, you are going into a gun fight from concealed and you can only bring 1 handgun, how would you out fit that pistol?

What things are important to you? Speed of draw? Accuracy enhancements? Lights to see the badguy? High performance bullets? Removing a step in aiming while improvement of one precision?
 
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I have the vanguard version, pretty similar setup with the single clip and the claw/wing/whatever off to the side like that.

I personally don't like it. I've got a nice gun belt yet still don't like the way any single clip holster rides so far. They all feel like they're moving around too much in just daily use and I don't like to keep touching the gun to move it back where I want it. This one is no different.

I've been doing MMA like stuff for a few years now (just for defensive purposes, not some hard core dude that's going into the octagon) and when trying to fight with a pistol on the singles just don't feel secure. Blue guns are not balanced like a real pistol, I would think with all the weight in the mag acting like a nice lever it would move around even more.

The only use I've found for it is as a trigger guard. It locks onto the pistol nicely so if I'm moving a hot gun around or staging it somewhere I feel confident it would protect against a clumsy grab for the gun in the dark or the drop-it-and-try-to-catch-it-even-though-you-know-you're-not-supposed-to accident.
 
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I like it. I wear it. I have no trouble re-holstering. It doesn't move around on me particularly. BUT. I still prefer my AlienGear rig overall, for 'small' reasons.
 
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