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Kenai Holster Features
- High-quality kydex holster material
- Comfort-first design
- 100% hard riveted construction for exceptional durability
- Robust harness with wide flat nylon webbing and buckles
- Dual adjustable body straps
- Heavy-duty double-layer elastic sewn in at key locations
- Centered position on the chest allows for a quick draw
- Offered in various fits for a huge array of revolvers and semi-auto handguns
- Backpack-friendly
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Kenai Chest Holster Specifications
Manufacturer | Gunfighters, Inc |
Product Line | Kenai |
Holster Type | Chest Rig |
Holster Size | Variable |
Orientation | Right & Left |
Firearm Compatibility | Multi |
Holster Material | Kydex |
Holster/Harness Colors | Black/Black; MAS Grey/Coyote; Coyote/Coyote |
Mount Type | Harness |
Includes | Harness w/ Nylon Webbing & M-Buckles |
Gun Type | Handgun |
GunfightersINC Kenai Chest Holster Description
For those serious about protecting themselves in the back country, the Kenai holster was designed as the ultimate way to carry a firearm when hiking, hunting, fishing, or engaged in any other outdoor activity.
Constructed with all day comfort in mind, this chest holster can easily carry the largest .50 caliber revolvers and semi-autos, and is a perfect pairing with modern firearms such as the Glock 40MOS or a classic big bore revolver like the Ruger Super Redhawk.
The Kenai chest holster itself is made of Kydex, and you can attach it to your body using a nylon harness which wide flat webbing and M-buckles are meant to be located forward on your torso, ensuring there’s no interference with the straps of any pack or gear you may wish to carry.
Thanks also to its comfort-first design, the Kenai holster features heavy-duty, double-layer elastic sewn into key locations, which make it possible for it to expand and contract with each breathe you take.
This backpack-friendly chest gun holster runs underneath your back county setup, and because of this your firearm will always stay with you if you drop your pack or other gear.
Now to draws: Gunfighters, Inc built this product for fast and efficient draws; there are no snaps, straps, zippers, or buttons to fiddle with – you just grab your gun and pull it out from the Kenai chest holster. Draw times are every bit as fast as they would be with a belt worn range holster.
When it comes to holstering, the Kenai chest rig uses inherent retention, so expect your pistol to snap in securely. Every holster that leaves the manufacturer’s facility has the retention set with the real pistol it’s meant for, so you can rest assured it will be there when you need it.
Built entirely in the USA from US-sourced materials and hardware, the Kenai holster is capable of withstanding the harshest conditions and lasting for a lifetime. Like everything Gunfighters, Inc makes, it does not feature threaded fasteners, and it’s entirely hard riveted, which means there is nothing to work loose eventually and fall out.
All around, the well-built, comfortable and durable GunfightersINC Kenai chest holster is really the ideal way to carry your firearm into the wild in order to be prepared for an encounter with a bear, mountain lion, ornery moose, and – who knows – a human predator.
Kenai Chest Holster for Sale
Though it’s of a superior design and quality, the Gunfighter chest holster does not cost that much given that its retail price is below $140 as of time of writing.
You can buy a ready-made one that fits your handgun from this reliable seller:
If the right one for your firearm is currently not in stock at this recommended retailer website, look out for the option to backorder it, or to opt in and be notified when it is back in stock.
Bear in mind that, if by any chance you require what isn’t already available, you can design a custom Kenai Holster on the Gunfighters, Inc website and have it made to order for you.
But many prefer the Kenai chest holster ready-made because while it does not offer the customization options which a custom one offers, buying it that way saves not just some money, but also lots of time (a custom one can take up to 4-5 weeks to be constructed and delivered).
Check out the “…Variants” section further below for a coverage of the most popular firearms for which the GunfightersINC Kenai chest holster has been ready-made.
Kenai Holster Additional Information
Why the Chest Holster Was Made
According to the manufacturer, “the Kenai was conceived and built after a run-in (almost literally) with a black bear while mountain biking in Washington State in 2011.” It was designed to address the problems of belt carry by getting the gun off the belt and placing it center chest, as the name implies.
A true multi-sport holster, the Kenai chest holster has, since its debut, become the favorite carry method for avid outdoor enthusiasts worldwide, as well as for special military and law enforcement units which use it to carry while conducting mounted patrols.
Harness Design
The Gunfighters Kenai harness comes with two straps: the first is meant to go over your shoulder to provide vertical support; and the other is designed to wrap around your torso, keeping the Gunfighter chest holster – and by extension your handgun – held securely to your body.
The harness also features three thoughtfully placed buckles, and each strap is adjustable through the M-buckles.
To ensure that the weight of the firearm is not placed on one point of the body, the harness has three points of contact, and these distribute said weight more evenly, making the Kenai chest holster even more comfortable for all-day wear.
The harness yoke, which is the “T” section that holds everything together, is made of a strong elastic material; and the material which connects the holster and the buckle of the vertical strap together is also elastic in nature.
Construction Materials
Gunfighters, Inc. chose to make the Kenai holsterwith a blend of Kydex and nylon for excellent retention characteristics, weatherproofing, and lightweight.
A thermoplastic acrylic-polyvinyl chloride material, Kydex boasts significant impact strength, and is less likely to crack, chip or break, than glass reinforced plastic for instance. Easy to form or mold, the material is also able to resist abrasion and scratches, and withstand high temperatures, making it a top choice for holster and sheath makers.
Setup & Use
Setting the Kenai chest holster up for use basically involves adjusting the straps to your body. Though it’s good to set it up to fit snugly, it is not recommended to tighten the harness too much, as it may get a bit uncomfortable when you’re gassed and need to take heavy breathes.
To preserve your adjustments, you can route any excess nylon back through the chest holster M-buckle, then either fold and tape it down (consider using Gorilla tape), or cut it off if you’d rather keep the straps flat and comfortable behind a backpack.
For many, the best way to put on the GunfightersINC Kenai chest holster is to unsnap the right-side buckle which should be closest to the trigger guard of your firearm; extend your left arm though the loop formed by the other two, snapped buckles; then fasten the strap that wraps around the torso to close the Kenai Holster.
Why Chest Holsters Are Preferred
The major advantage of a chest gun holster such as the Gunfighters Kenai is that the placement of the firearm on the user’s chest makes them a harder target without compromising their choice of a firearm.
Not only can you carry as big of a handgun as possible without your comfort being compromised, but the centered position of the rig on your chest makes a quick draw possible from any position, even when you’re seated in a vehicle or wearing bulky winter clothing.
Kenai Chest Holster Reviews
Now it’s time to check out what users of the GunfightersINC Kenai chest holster have to say about it. Here are some reviews for your reading pleasure:
“This is my second Kenai Chest Holster for a new gun purchase! They’re comfortable, easy to adjust and durable. I also appreciate the options for customizing. Been super happy with the product and like supporting a veteran owned and staffed company.”
“Got the Kenai for my Glock 40MOS. Retention is perfect. Straps are thick and durable. Buckles are big, heavy duty plastic that secure nicely. Adjustability is great. Wore over a hoodie as well as multiple layers while hunting without issue. Worn while hunting in moderate terrain. Climbing/descending hills, over blowdowns, through briar thickets, not once did my gun budge. When removing my pistol, there is no movement of the kydex. It stays statinoary and allows for accurate and fast unholster/reholster. It’s a very well made rig that should last many, many years. I’m glad I chose Gunfightersinc’s chest rig. I will definitely buy another when the need arises.”
“Great service and great product! Very comfortable with a backpack.”
More Kenai chest holster reviews from another source:
“Perfect for sitting flat so I can run my bino harness over it. With two options to angle it the pulls are great. Really happy. Also I never felt like it was any extra weight. I used this recently on a 5 day backpacking hunt and I am happy to report there were no issues. Awesome”
“Took this to Alaska with me for the first time. Used my 44 mag snub nose in it. Very secure the whole trip. I even waded in rivers with it ok catching fish and it worked great. It even ended up holding my knife and phone behind the straps.”
“Comfort, at the ready, out of the way, adjustable and looks good too. These are just some of the words I’d use describing this holster. Well thought out, well made and should last me the rest of my life.”
“I bought this for myself for Christmas to use with my Smith and Wesson Governor and i gotta say it fits like a glove, very nice! The straps are easy to adjust and the whole rig is comfortable even with the weight of the pistol. Should be comfortable in the backcountry, and provide a better, more accessible option than a hip holster.”
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Kenai Holster Variants
Gunfighter’s Inc. offers Kenai chest holster fits for a huge array of revolvers and semi-auto handguns. They have ready-made holsters for firearms made for the most popular brands, including:
- Glock (17, 20, 21 …up to Glock 48)
- Smith and Wesson (Governor, L-Frame, N-Frame and X-Frame revolvers; M&P 9, M&P 40, etc.)
- Ruger (Blackhawk, Redhawk, GP100 revolver, etc.)
- Springfield Armory (XD, XD-M, XD-S)
- FN Herstal (FNX-45 Tactical)
- Heckler & Koch
Right here you can choose from a list of available models; as of time of writing about 86 right and left hand models for a variety of handguns are available:
DISCLAIMER: This product is not manufactured, authorized, endorsed, or warranted by GLOCK. GLOCK does not warrant or represent that this product is compatible with GLOCK pistols.