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Low but high speed drop leg:
The OWB Drop Plate lowers the ride height of your holster about 2in or so. This is enough to clear most Plate Carriers, LBE’s, Battle Belts, or Rucksacks; but not too low so that you’ll still have full mobility.
Available with or without a thigh strap.
Even without the thigh strap, the OWB Drop Plate is very secure. Thanks to its wide profile and ergonomic curve, it is very comfortable and stable for all day wear. Has an offset and angle away from your body. This offset facilitates the use for level 2 re
tention holsters with a hood and release lever.
Made of thick high density polymer and it is very durable and rigid. Fits belts up to 2.25” wide.
*Works with Tactical holsters with the KT Universal Bolt pattern.
*Does not work with Concealment or low profile holsters.
*Holster sold separately.
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The Science: |
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Why is a high ride height faster?
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Because keeping the drop leg (holster) higher decreases inertia (rotational inertia) which takes less effort to move your leg.
A holster being further away (lower) from a pivot (your hip joint) actually makes your leg swing slower.
This concept can be broken down into these two key points:
1. Mass Distribution: The moment of inertia is calculated by multiplying the mass of the leg by the square of the distance from the pivot point (I = mr²). Because the distance (r) is squared, shifting mass further away from your hip (the pivot) drastically increases the effort needed to swing it. A drop leg (holster) positioned lower on your leg will feel a lot heavier.
2. Conservation of Angular Momentum: To start moving the leg, your muscles must generate enough force to overcome this inertia. A higher moment of inertia means a slower acceleration for the same amount of muscular force. A drop leg (holster) positioned higher on your leg will feel a lot lighter, which allows faster acceleration of your leg.
How Leverage Works:
In physics, this rotational force is called torque.
For example, if you apply a 2lb force at different distances, the torque changes as follows:
- At 2 inches from your hip to your handgun: 2 lbs x 2 inches = 4 inch-pounds of rotational force.
- At 6 inches from your hip to your handguns: 2 lbs x 6 inches = 12 inch-pounds of rotational force.
What this Means for You:
- At 6 inches, a 2 lb weight will feel 3 times heavier and will be 3 times harder to lift, hold, or rotate compared to placing it at 2 inches.
- Keeping your holster and handgun higher will allow you to move faster because it takes less effort. |
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