Subject: American-Made. Duty-Grade. The IDX-II™ Hood Kit Has Arrived.

Proven on the Belt. Ready for the Street.

Duty-Grade Level II Retention —

For Makers, Carriers & Gun Owners Everywhere

HOLSTEX® IDX-II™ Level II Hood Kit — duty-grade retention system shown mounted on a tactical holster, manufactured in the USA.

Your Firearm Deserves a Holster That Performs

Whether you are building holsters for a living, crafting one for yourself, or simply demanding more from the rig that rides on your hip every day — the HOLSTEX® IDX-II™ Level II Hood Kit was built for you.

For the holster maker, this is an OEM-ready retention component that integrates directly into your existing builds with zero custom modifications. Drop it in, lock it down, deliver a finished product your customers can trust.

For the gun owner and everyday carrier, this is what Level II retention actually looks like when it is engineered correctly — low-profile, debris-resistant, maintenance-free, and built to give you a fast, natural draw every single time without snagging, fumbling, or second-guessing your gear.

No lubrication. No custom drilling. No compromises. Just duty-grade retention, made right here in the United States of America.

PRODUCT FEATURES

🔶   LEVEL II CLOSED RETENTION MECHANISM
         The IDX-II™ Hood Kit's closed retention design keeps
         debris, dust, and environmental fouling out of the
         mechanism — maintaining consistent, predictable
         performance whether you're on a concrete range or
         deep in a field environment. Retention integrity does not
         degrade with exposure.

🔶   OEM-READY STANDARDIZED MOUNTING PATTERN
        Designed with holster manufacturers in mind, the IDX-II™
          integrates directly into existing holster builds using a
          standardized mounting hole pattern. No custom
          modifications. No re-tooling your jigs. Drop it in, lock it
          down, and ship it out.

🔶   ZERO LUBRICATION REQUIRED
        Unlike competing retention systems that require periodic
          lubrication to maintain draw performance, the IDX-II™ is
          maintenance-free by design. That is one less variable on
          the bench and one less concern in the field. Set it up
          correctly once, and it performs.

🔶   STREAMLINED PROFILE FOR CLEAN, FAST DRAW
        A low-profile hood design improves initial firearm grip
          geometry so the draw is natural from the first rep. No
          snagging. No re-training muscle memory. The IDX-II™
          adds Level II security without adding bulk or complicating
          the draw stroke.

🔶   HIGH-STRENGTH REINFORCED NYLON COMPOSITE
        CONSTRUCTION
        Every component of the IDX-II™ Hood Kit is fabricated from

high-strength reinforced nylon composite — material

engineered for punishment. This is not a fashion-grade

retention add-on. It is built to absorb daily carry abuse, UV

exposure, temperature extremes, and contact impact without

degrading draw efficiency.

IDX-II Hood Kit Level II Retention shown left and right handed configurations mounted on holsters

FOR THE GUN OWNER & EVERYDAY CARRIER

WHAT LEVEL II RETENTION MEANS FOR YOU ON THE STREET

If you carry a firearm — on duty, off duty, or every day as a law-abiding citizen — your holster is not an accessory. It is a critical piece of safety equipment. And retention is not a feature. It is a requirement.

Level I retention relies on holster tension and friction alone. If your firearm is grabbed, jostled, or positioned awkwardly during a physical altercation, there is nothing actively holding it in place.

Level II retention, delivered by the IDX-II™ Hood Kit, adds an active mechanical retention device — in this case, a hood that must be deliberately disengaged before the firearm can be drawn. That deliberate motion is built into a natural draw stroke so it does not slow you down, but it does mean an unauthorized hand cannot simply yank your gun free.

The IDX-II™ Hood Kit's closed mechanism also means dirt, grit, lint, and field debris do not accumulate inside the retention system. You do not need to lubricate it. You do not need to schedule maintenance intervals. You carry it, you trust it, and it works — whether you have been on range for three hours or have not cleaned your holster in three months.

This is what gun owners who take their carry equipment as thoughtfully as they take their firearms have been waiting for.

Your Rig. Your Rules. Your Retention.

The HOLSTEX® IDX-II™ Level II Hood Kit is in stock and ready to ship. Whether you are adding it to a production run, building a custom rig for yourself, or finally putting duty-grade retention on the holster you carry every day — this is the component that delivers. No excuses. No compromises.

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Subject: American-Made. Duty-Grade. The IDX-II™ Hood Kit Has Arrived.

Proven on the Belt. Ready for the Street.

Your Firearm Deserves a Holster That Performs

If you carry a firearm — on duty, off duty, or every day as a law-abiding citizen — your holster is not an accessory. It is a critical piece of safety equipment. And retention is not a feature. It is a requirement.

Your Rig. Your Rules. Your Retention.