Bought a few of Raven's new metal overhooks to try.
I had seen D4 running/testing one on his Eidolon at a class earlier this year. I was surprised he was only running one clip and at the time I wrote it off because I've never had a single clip provide enough stability.
Somewhat similar to the Discreet Carry Concepts metal overhook. Both allow for less printing on the belt, and a more security than plastic overhooks.
This holster started as a JMCK 2.0 with front and rear DCC overhooks. After I removed the wing pad completely it fit me pretty well. Only downsides were: The front DCC overhook made rebuttoning my jeans a challenge, and front clip mounted on the edge of the front sight channel meant the gun could never be in a position to lay flat against my stomach (but it did keep the grip tucked in).
Ravel metal overhook Pros:
- Standard hole spacing so retrofitting holsters is easy
- Wider (at the bottom) than the DCC adds a lot of stability. 3/4" Raven at the bottom vs 5/8" DCC
- Extra stability means I don't need a front clip which typically either prints or interferes with buttoning my pants!
- Zero printing on the belt (downside to plastic clips and snap loops)
- Metal "tooth" like the DCC really grabs the belt
- Wider tooth also adds stability
- No "lip" for shirts to get hung up on during the draw
Cons:
- Without that little lip at the bottom, removing the thing from the belt is a real challenge. Is there a trick?
- The metal spring tension is about 50% of the DCC overhook. The DCCs are amazing in this regard. But is it overkill?