{"id":34613,"date":"2020-05-13T01:17:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T07:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=34613"},"modified":"2023-03-27T17:01:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T22:01:00","slug":"minimize-movement-the-modular-holster-adapter-from-true-north-concepts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/minimize-movement-the-modular-holster-adapter-from-true-north-concepts\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimize Movement: the Modular Holster Adapter from True North Concepts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Modular Holster Adapter from True North Concepts is a new holster accessory \u2014 one might say upgrade \u2014 from True North Concepts. It&#8217;s intended to eliminate the unwanted movement you so often get from similar factory adapters. That&#8217;s right, the Modular Holster Adapter minimizes maddening movement.<\/p>\n<p>Say that five times fast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center article-image d-flex justify-content-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35037 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-Gerber_holster-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"TNC MHA with Gerber Holster\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-Gerber_holster-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-Gerber_holster-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-Gerber_holster-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-Gerber_holster-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-Gerber_holster-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-Gerber_holster.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/500;\" \/><\/div>\n<p>TNC&#8217;s adapter is designed to provide interchangeability, holster to holster, gun to gun, on the same belt \u2013 and to do so without the shifting, sliding, and flexing such holster accessories tend to produce. It&#8217;s not the first such device ever offered with such intentions in mind, but initial reports (not mine, I haven&#8217;t put hands on it yet) certainly indicate it does a better job of doing so than its predecessors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center article-image d-flex justify-content-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35029 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/True-North-Concepts-Modular-Holster-Adapter-3-1024x722.jpg\" alt=\"War belt modularity: TNC's Modular Holster Adapter\" width=\"753\" height=\"531\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/True-North-Concepts-Modular-Holster-Adapter-3-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/True-North-Concepts-Modular-Holster-Adapter-3-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/True-North-Concepts-Modular-Holster-Adapter-3-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/True-North-Concepts-Modular-Holster-Adapter-3-400x282.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/True-North-Concepts-Modular-Holster-Adapter-3.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 753px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 753\/531;\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center article-image d-flex justify-content-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35030 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/True-North-Concepts-Modular-Holster-Adapter-2.jpg\" alt=\"War belt modularity: TNC's Modular Holster Adapter\" width=\"752\" height=\"571\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/True-North-Concepts-Modular-Holster-Adapter-2.jpg 619w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/True-North-Concepts-Modular-Holster-Adapter-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/True-North-Concepts-Modular-Holster-Adapter-2-400x304.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 752px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 752\/571;\" \/><\/div>\n<p>And unlike most other adapters, at least the ones I&#8217;m familiar with, the <span class=\"il\">True<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"il\">North<\/span> holster adapter lets the user decide how they want to carry their pistol rather than forcing them into a one-size-fits-one-belt carry system. That&#8217;s a Good Thing whether you&#8217;re building a &#8220;war belt&#8221;, putting together a single range rig for multiple uses, or changing your duty belt setup.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35032\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35032 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/RQLS_2-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"TNC MHA adjustability\" width=\"750\" height=\"525\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/RQLS_2-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/RQLS_2-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/RQLS_2-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/RQLS_2-400x280.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/RQLS_2.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/525;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Modular Holster Adapter for use with RLQS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The MHA&#8217;s modular design gives holsters mounted to the adapter greater mounting rigidity. Its proprietary modular positioning features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20-degree-wide mount positioning range; 10-degree forward cant and 10-degree negative cant<\/li>\n<li>Three vertical mounting points set \u00bd-inch apart giving the user three height options<\/li>\n<li>Supports \u201cMid-Ride\u201d mode of carry that will drop the pistol below his or her belt line, allowing it to clear body armor and <a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/range-gear\/shooting-gear\/magazine-pouches\">pouches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center article-image d-flex justify-content-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35031 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ALS_action-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"What's your holster preference? High, mid, or low ride?\" width=\"750\" height=\"564\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ALS_action-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ALS_action-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ALS_action-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ALS_action-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ALS_action.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/564;\" \/><\/div>\n<p><u><\/u>True North Concepts, helmed by Marine veteran Nathan Murr (and, in the interest of full disclosure, an old friend of mine), explains that <em>rigidity<\/em> (snicker) is indeed the key.<\/p>\n<p><em>Says Murr,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">The adapter includes belt mounting bars which are sized and spaced for use on MOLLE type battle belts, by threading each bar through the belts PALS webbing. This application works extremely well on narrow, minimalist type battle belts such as those from Ronin or Tyr Tactical.&nbsp; Alternatively, these mounting bars can also be directly bolted to any standard gun belt up to 2 \u00bc in. wide. When properly installed on your gun belt, the adapter will not move. All unwanted movement, slipping and sliding has been removed from your system. The Modular Holster Adapter includes top mounting points for using a wide array of popular quick-release belt mounts such as the Tek-Lok and polymer MOLLE type hardware. Each Modular Holster Adapter comes with a complete hardware kit of various sized screws, posts, spacers and threadlocker for mounting.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35033\" style=\"width: 751px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35033 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-package-1024x755.jpg\" alt=\"How the Modular Holster Adapter arrives in the package\" width=\"751\" height=\"554\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-package-1024x755.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-package-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-package-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-package-400x295.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TNC-MHA-package.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 751px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 751\/554;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How the Modular Holster Adapter arrives in the package.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Modular <a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/range-gear\/holsters\">Holster<\/a> Adapter fits all Safariland&nbsp;\u201cthree-hole pattern\u201d type holsters and multiple brands that use this method of attachment. It also supports common quick detach holster systems, including the QLS. It\u2019s made from non-ferrous DFARS-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, is Type 3 MIL-SPEC hard coat anodized and is made in America.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35034\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35034 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mounting_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Installing TNC's modular holster adapter.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mounting_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mounting_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mounting_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mounting_1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mounting_1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mounting_1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/500;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Installing TNC&#8217;s modular holster adapter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Modular Holster Adapter mounting system gives users two primary mounting options \u2013 the ability to thread the mounting bars through PALS webbing to attach the holster to MOLLE-type battle belts, or to bolt the adapter directly onto any standard gun belt with a width of up to 2 \u00bc-inches. The Adapter also includes mounting points for use with a wide array of popular quick release belt mounts, including Tek-Lok&nbsp;and polymer MOLLE-type hardware<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35036\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35036 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DIRECT-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"MOLLE Direct on the war belt.\" width=\"750\" height=\"491\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DIRECT-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DIRECT-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DIRECT-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DIRECT-400x262.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DIRECT.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/491;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MOLLE Direct on the war belt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35035\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35035\" style=\"width: 751px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35035 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DRIECT_3-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"MOLLE direct on the war belt, rear view.\" width=\"751\" height=\"484\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DRIECT_3-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DRIECT_3-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DRIECT_3-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DRIECT_3-400x258.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MOLLE_DRIECT_3.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 751px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 751\/484;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MOLLE direct on the war belt, rear view.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Modular Holster Adapter is currently available in all sorts of colors; you just need to choose from Black or Dark Earth.<\/p>\n<p>Online at truenorth-usa.com\/; on the &#8216;gramz, @truenorthconceptsllc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The True North Concepts Modular Holster Adapter is intended to provide stable holster modularity for your duty belt, &#8220;war belt&#8221;, or range rig. It&#8217;s not the first device intended to do so, but it may well be one of the best we&#8217;ve seen to date. Take a look and see what you think.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":35028,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[979,1591,1592,1593,1601,1602,1373],"class_list":["post-34613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-product-releases","tag-holster-discussion-and-reviews","tag-true-north-concepts","tag-war-belt","tag-duty-belt","tag-gun-accessories","tag-holster-accessories","tag-home-on-the-range"],"small_media_thumbnail":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ALS_front-300x217.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34613","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34613"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34613\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":393322,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34613\/revisions\/393322"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35028"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}