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Originally Posted by hassiman
What is the difference between the enhanced pancake and the avenger as far as the carry of the revolver is concerned?
Are both closed at the bottom? Does one hold the gun closer to the body than the other?
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Food for thought:
Everything in holster design involves compromises among the 4 basic factors of comfort, accessibility, security, and concealment. Whenever one of these factors is emphasized there will be compromises in the other factors. There is no such thing as the "perfect" holster design for every application or every user. Only the user can decide which factors are most important for his/her circumstances, and how much compromise he/she is willing to accept.
The Enhanced Pancake Model was designed for a high degree of concealability, along with reasonable comfort and accessibility, and good overall security (retention quality). Rides moderately high and very close to the body when mounted to a solidly built belt that is properly fitted to the holster's attachment points.
The Enhanced Avenger Model was designed with more emphasis on accessibility (particularly ease of draw and holstering the handgun). Concealment is reasonably good, but not to the same degree as the Enhanced Pancake Model. Security is reasonably good for most activities, but very strenuous activities (running, jumping, horseback riding, etc) may present a need for additional security (retention strap, thumb-break, etc). Comfort is generally very good, but this design also calls for a very sturdy belt to anchor the holstered handgun solidly.
Responses to your specific questions: (1) both of these designs feature open bottoms; (2) the Enhanced Pancake Model provides the closest carry to the body (subject to belt comments above).
General comment in response to the OP's question (suitability for 4" N-frame 629): The Enhanced Pancake Model is probably the best available holster selection for comfortable and discreet carry of the larger handguns (again, please note comments regarding the need for a sturdy gun belt to serve as a foundation for the holstered handgun).
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