klarusAH3 2024 New Flashlight Holster, Duty Belt Flash Light Holder Tactical Pouch for Police Law Enforcement Guard Automotive Technicians Outdoor Enthusiasts

I've worked night shift at a water treatment plant for almost 20 years so I've gone through a LOT of flashlights, mounts, and holders. And this is one of the better designed and built ones. Viewing the listing photos, I had some concerns about some parts of the design that looked a bit flimsy. But once I had it in hand, it turned out those parts were made of nice strong steel. As I dug deeper on the build, it was that way throughout. a pretty strong plastic in the larger areas of contact and steel in the smaller operational bits under the plastic or likely to break.The operational features are also well designed. I especially liked the split "fork" on the flap that goes behind the belt. That lets me position it directly over a belt loop so it's not sliding around. But it doesn't lose any strength because there's a spring loaded clip that folds over the bottom end for both security of retention and strength. I don't see this coming loose or breaking any time soon. Being a chubby guy, the quick release allowing the larger frame to be pulled off the belt clip came in handy when sitting down to do paperwork. No jabbing in the gut. The spring loaded side pieces with rollers did a good job holding the light securely while doing my rounds around the plant. Even without using the locking tabs that prevent the clip from opening at all. Sometimes these dual retention systems can be too loose in one aspect or too tight in another but this seems to be a good balance. I've not really needed the lock the last few nights, but it's nice to have if needed later. The bottom cup end of the mount being open so the head can shine through if aimed while remaining on the belt was also a well thought out feature.The one area of potential criticism is the size restrictions, but I don't know if a more universal fit would be possible and retain the good design. When I tried to imagine moving parts to fit larger or smaller lights, the existing functional parts would likely not work as well. I had a light that fit well, but those roughly 1" body and 1.5" head dimensions in the listing specs are definitely limiting in what lights can be used with this. There's not really much wiggle room outside the listed range of sizes. The one hiccup I had on my light was a finger ring near the tail cap hit the top lip of the mount when the head was fully bottomed out in the holder. For me it was no big deal to lift the light up slightly so the finger ring rested on top. The head was still encased in the mount, just resting on the finger ring now instead of the head. FYI if the light has a protrusion near the tail cap, it needs to be more than 4&5/8" from the front end to clear the top of the mount with the head resting in the bottom cup end of the mount.

I just got the KLARUS Flashlight Holster and I’m pretty impressed with how well it works. I’ve used it on my duty belt for work, but I could see it being useful for anyone who carries a flashlight regularly, like technicians or outdoor folks.Here’s what I like about it:The crocodile clip tightens with each pull, so once it's on your belt, it’s not going anywhere. It really feels secure, which is a big deal when you're carrying something important like a flashlight. I’m all about gear that’s quick to use, especially when you’re in a hurry. With this holster, I can grab my flashlight super fast, and it locks back in place just as easily. Plus, it rotates 360°, so you can adjust the flashlight angle without removing it from the holster, which is really handy when you need light in different directions.It’s made of tough materials, and it’s surprisingly lightweight—only about a quarter-pound. The perforated design makes it breathable, so even after wearing it for a while, it doesn’t get uncomfortable. It's also rated to handle temps from -40°F to 120°F, so it's pretty tough.The materials used in the construction feel solid. The pivot and lock are made with a process called MIM powder metallurgy, which sounds fancy, but basically means it’s built to last. I haven’t tested the 100,000 uses it’s rated for, but it feels sturdy and high-quality. I’m confident it’ll hold up for the long haul.It fits a KLARUS XT11GT PRO perfectly. The holster is designed to hold flashlights that are around 4.96 inches long, with a head diameter of 1.02 to 1.57 inches, which covers most of the flashlights I’ve owned.A couple of things to note:It might be a bit too large if you’re using a very small flashlight. Just double-check the size specs to make sure it’ll fit yours.Overall, I think the KLARUS AH3 is a solid flashlight holster. It’s easy to use, durable, and comfortable to wear. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a practical, no-nonsense holster.