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The KT Defender holster is a low profile design. With having double belt attachments at the edges. This allows your handgun to rest right up against your body to minimize printing and a very low profile carry. The KT Defender holster can be carried for IWB (Inside the waistband) or OWB (Outside the waistband) depending on the belt attachment you choose.
NOTICE regarding fitment: The holster will be built with the specifications you’ve selected or stated on the order. Although most modern handguns and weapon light models are dimensionally the same, they may slightly vary from one sample to another. For example, the Glock Gen5 will typically have the thicker slide width, but some samples of the Gen5 are narrower. This shouldn’t cause any issues with most holsters. However, if you add a compact weapon light such as a TLR-7 (TLR-7A), the slide thickness will start to matter. If your Glock Gen5 has the narrower slide and the holster is built with a Glock Gen5 with a thicker slide, then the holster will feel loose. If you have this issue, just let us know. You can send back the holster and we can adjust it for the narrower slide, free of charge.
NOTICE for IWB carry: If you’re planning to carry in the IWB configuration, be aware that the size of the holster is relative to the size of your handgun setup. For example, if you have a large handgun such as an HK USP, the holster won’t magically make it seem like a small Sig P365. The best way to check if you would be comfortable carrying a handgun IWB (in your pants) is to carry your handgun in your belt line (unloaded) before purchasing an IWB holster.
NOTICE on “off-label” holster orders: “Off-label” holsters are holsters ordered for one handgun model or weapon light model but are intended to be used for a different handgun model or weapon light model. For example, if you order a holster for a Glock 17 but you are planning to use the holster for a Shadow Systems DR920 handgun. Although the DR920 and G17 look similar, they may not fit in the same holster. The holster ordered is an “off-label,” therefore we can’t guarantee a good fit. This also applies to weapon light models if you have a different weapon light model from what the holster is built for, or if you order a weapon light compatible holster but you’re not using a weapon light. The holster will not be 100% refundable as stated on the Terms on this website. If you have questions, please contact us before placing an order.
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Terms & Purchase Agreement: Your purchase of goods and/or services is subject to the Terms stated on this website linked at the top of this page. |
H&K USP requires a rail adapter to attach a weapon light. The Streamlight TLR-3 and TLR-4 will need the USP rail adapter that comes from Streamlight TLR-3 or TLR-4. All other weapon light models will require the GG&G rail adapter. If you’re using a different rail adapter, let us know. We may be able to use a different rail adapter for the holster build if you can send in your rail adapter.
H&K Mk23 requires a rail adapter to attach a weapon light. We have both the LOBOS rail adapter and the GG&G rail adapter for the Mk23 available. If you don’t specify which rail adapter you’re using, we will build the holster using the GG&G by default. If you’re using a different rail adapter, let us know. We may be able to use a different rail adapter for the holster build if you can send in your rail adapter.
NOTICE - Weapon light model:
Since we guarantee the fitment of our holsters, we can only offer to build with the Weapon Light models that are conducive for KYDEX holster use.
Some weapon light models are listed as “send in only.” Please email us pictures of both sides of your handgun with the weapon light attached before placing a “send in only” order. We will provide you with the a REF# and shipping instructions after you place your order. contact@kt-mech.com
If you choose to send in your weapon light, you assume all risks and losses. Please read the Terms & Purchase Agreement linked here, specifically topic #3.3, before making a purchase.
If you have a Olight PL-Mini ver2, Olight BALDR-Mini, or Olight BALDR-S, these weapon light models will not work and the holster will not be 100% refundable as stated on the TERMS on this website. If it’s not listed as a compatible weapon light model then it is not an available option, sorry.
Please be aware that “not” all weapon light and handgun combinations are compatible with each other. For example, the Sig P365 X-Macro is not compatible with full size weapon lights because of its shorter rail section. If you have any questions, please contact us, we’re always happy to help.
Modifications (MODS):
If you have any peculiar features on your handgun, in most cases, we can build any of our holsters with clearance for high sights, ext mag rel, ext slide stop, threaded barrel, and/or a red dot sight (optics) at no extra charge. Just add a comment with your holster order and email us pictures of your handgun setup (both sides) after you place your order.
Compensators can be accommodated in the holster as long as the compensator is the same width/height or lesser than your slide’s profile; otherwise, the compensator will act like an anchor in the holster.
Box Compensator Housing Mod: 
If your compensator is compatible with the holster, we can house the compensator in the holster for a small fee or we can build the holster with an open muzzle at no extra charge. Just add a comment with your holster order and email us pictures of your handgun setup (both sides) after you place your order.
RDS Housing Mod:
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OPTION GUIDE:
OWB BF Self Adjust Loops - The unique trapezoidal shape allows your belt to self center and adjusts itself in the loop for a secure carry. The BF loops will work with belt sizes from 1.5in, 1.75in, to 2.0in.
OWB loops for 1.75in - Original IMP OWB belt loops for 1.75in wide belts.
IWB only Metal Clips 1.75in - Open clip design so that you won’t have to undo your belt to don the holster. IWB carry configuration. Allows up to a 1.75in wide belt.
OWB Metal Clips + offsetblocks - Open clip design so that you won’t have to undo your belt to don the holster. OWB configuration with offset blocks. Allows up to a 1.75in wide belt.
MOLLELok + offsetblocks - Works with most Battle Belts and packs with MOLLE webbing. Includes offset blocks.
IWB only Jhooks 1.75in - Deep concealment IWB Jhooks that will allow for a tucked shirt. Allows for up to a 1.75in wide belt.
OWB Low Profile Wings - These low profile belt attachments will bring your holster very close to your body. Ideal for carrying the holster closer to your back. Might be too close for side carry. WARNING: The low profile wings are not idea with the KT Defender holster. This is because the KT Defender holster with a weapon light already sits very close to the body. Adding the low profile wings may make it too close and uncomfortable.
no belt attachment - The holster will not include any belt attachment hardware |
SIDE OF CARRY
Right handed – The holster will be built for a Right handed shooter with the holster carried on the Right side.
Left handed - The holster will be built for a Left handed shooter with the holster carried on the Left side.
HANDGUN MODEL
Choose the handgun model that the holster is for. If you’re not sure which model or variant you have, please email us pictures of both sides of your handgun setup and we’ll check.
HOLSTER COLOR
You can select the basic colors from this menu; or you can choose the “custom color addon” option if you’d like to get custom colors or fabric wraps. We do accept send in materials, just send us an email for more details.
You'll find the readily available custom colors and wraps at the bottom of this page. Choose what you'd like and add it to the shopping cart with your holster order, and we'll put them all together for you.
CANT
The KT Defender holster is only available with no can't (zero drop). However, you can check the cant by moving the belt attachments up or down.
COMMENTS
This section allows you to add comments in regards to your holster order. Let us know if you need clearance for High sights, Threaded barrel, RDS, Ext mag rel, Ext slide stop, etc. You can add text to the comments section here or you can email us after you place your order.
Adding a comment or request for modification in the comment section does not guarantee that your request can be accommodated. If you’re not sure, contact us before placing an order. |
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Mircofiber Suede Liner Service: |
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The Microfiber Suede Liner Service will add a liner to your holster. With having the ultra premium Microfiber Suede as an inside liner, this will help minimize wear on your handgun’s finish. The liner will take the majority of the wear instead of your handgun’s finish.
The option for an outside wrap is also available. With the outside wrap option, the liner will be applied to the outside of your holster. With the KT AKELA and Mk360 Wild Weasel holsters, the wrap will cover the whole outside of the holster. With the KT Gunfighter and KT Defender holster, the wrap will be applied to the front face or out facing side of the holster.
This service is available for new holster builds only. We apply the liner using our proprietary bonding process during production, so this cannot be added to existing holsters. |
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Optional / Additional Part
These optional / additional parts are sold separately. You can add them to the shopping cart with your holster order or order the parts by themselves. |
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| NOTICE! - The KT Gunfighter/ Defender holsters are a low profile design natively. This means that these holsters sit very close to your body, even with using the standard OWB BF Self Adjust loops. Some customers prefer to use the Low Profile wings, so we’ve made them available and are sold separately. Please be advised that the Low Profile wings are not necessary to make the holster “low profile.” The Low Profile wings may actually make it uncomfortable to wear since they would bring the holster too close for comfort. The Low Profile wings may also damage the holster over time due to constant strain and may cause stress fractures. For this reason, using the Low Profile wings will void the warranty. |
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