Defender Holster
$85.00
The Defender Holster is a special purpose-built version of the Standard Holster offering the lowest profile Level 2 holster possible.
Product Description
This Defender Holster is a special purpose-built version of the Standard Holster offering the lowest profile holster with added retention. This OWB holster features can be ordered with a repurposed (a.k.a. used) Safariland SLS rotating hood meeting stringent requirements of many agencies, departments, and security teams. New options now include a low-profile Thumb Break or SpetzGear Speedlock spring loaded level 2 hood. Due to the extremely low profile some users may feel the hood mechanism against their body. You must select the SLS hood, SpeedLock or Thumb Break in the Options section. It is not part of the base price.
The alternative retention is the Thumb Break option that is popular on the Shoulder Holster. This synthetic laminated webbing is extremely durable and adds only minimal thickness on to the holster. You must select the SLS hood, SpeedLock, or Thumb Break in the Options section. It is not part of the base price.
It is available in a variety of colors and camouflage patterns. Standard are black 1.75″ injection molded closed belt loops. Several other attachment options include 1.5″& 2″ closed belt loops, 1.5″ & 1.75″ Infinity flat belt loops for outside the waistband carry. Tuckable, J hook, belt clips, and pull the dot belt loops offer easy inside the waistband (IWB) conversion carry for added versatility and concealability. It’s like getting two holsters in one.
The body of the holster is constructed of .093 and/or .080 Kydex depending on color or finish. Both offer excellent resistance to environmental conditions. Hot, cold, wet or dry will not harm your holster. Although we feel .080 offers the best properties. The .060 thickness will do the job but feels flimsy to most people. The Defender Holster and belt loop allow for four carry heights and different angles for most compact and full-size pistols. Adjustment will vary depending on pistol length. The highest position of the belt loops allows the pistol to sit lowest on your belt. This will roughly place the trigger guard at the belt level. The belt loops can be dropped down to the next set of eyelets making for a slightly higher ride. Flipping the belt loops upside down with further raise the ride of the holster. Inverting the belt loops for a very high ride, as with any holster, should only be done with a stiff belt. Ares Tactical offers 30+ different color and pattern options as well as your custom image infused on Kydex. Something to fit in every environment whether is for conceal carry, out in the field, on the competition range, or on the job. True custom solutions for the discerning shooter.
Like all Ares Tactical products, the Defender Holster is made in the USA, by veterans, using American made parts and components when available.
Additional information
| Belt Size | 1.5in, 1.5in Infinity Loop, 1.75in Standard, 1.75in Infinity Loop |
|---|---|
| RIght or Left | Lefty, Righty |
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