KT LOADMASTER Arti Drop Leg

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KT LOADMASTER

(Full articulating drop leg)

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Compatible holster models:

Low but high speed drop leg:

The KT LOADMASTER Drop Leg gives your holster a lower ride height plus full linear articulation. The linear articulation allows your holster to stay in line with your leg. This gives you great freedom of movement to walk or sit. Unlike other drop plates or drop legs or modular holster adapters that keep your holster vertical, the LOADMASTER™ pivots at your hip so that your holster moves with your leg. The pivot point of the LOADMASTER™ is coaxial to your hip bone for a natural biomechanical movement. The pivot point is suspended and allows for a full 360° rotation with a limited free swing speed for better stability.

The lower ride height of the KT LOADMASTER is enough to clear Jackets, LBE’s, or Armor Plate Carriers for an easier draw with minimal interference, while not too low to hinder your movement.

The KT LOADMASTER has an offset. The offset allows the use of level 2 retention holster. The KT LOADMASTER is made of a semi-rigid thick thermoplastic that can be modified or drilled to allow for more attachment options. The KT LOADMASTER has thigh strap loops built in and comes pre-drilled with the KT Universal Bolt pattern.

The KT Universal Bolt Pattern will allow you to use Blackhawk, Blade-Tech, G-Code RTI 39, and Safariland belt attachments or holsters.

*Works with Tactical holsters with the KT Universal Bolt pattern.

*Does not work with Concealment or low profile holsters.

*Holster sold separately.

The Science:

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.

	< How to install a holster on the KT Universal Bolt Pattern.
	< How to install a thigh strap.

Samples:

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Shown ↓ KT Loadmaster Articulating Drop Leg w/ Tan Nylon Strap, Multicam Standard Wrap

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Shown ↓ KT Loadmaster Articulating Drop Leg w/ Tan Elastic Strap, Armor Black Basketweave

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