How to Mount a Tek-Lok on Your Holster or Mag Carrier

Quick answer

Mount the Tek-Lok to your holster or mag carrier using the two included screws and nuts, orient the clip so the release tab sits where your thumb can reach it, then snug the hardware and test retention on an empty belt. If you want a quick-connect platform instead of a fixed belt clip, the Tek-Mount Mini with Tek-Lok is the better starting point.

Check the hardware and hole pattern before you start

A Tek-Lok ships as a two-piece bracket: the belt clip and a mounting plate. The screws pass through the plate, the holster or carrier, and into the clip. Most compatible gear uses a two-hole pattern, so lay the plate over the mounting holes and confirm both line up before threading anything. If only one hole lines up, do not force a single-screw mount; the clip will rotate under load. A single screw is a temporary fix at best.

Choose the belt width and clip position first

The Tek-Lok is designed to adapt to different belt widths, and the clip can be set for a straight drop or angled ride. Decide whether you want the holster canted forward, vertical, or slightly rearward before you tighten anything. Set the clip on the plate in the position that matches your draw, then hold the whole assembly against your belt to check clearance. The most common mistake is tightening the hardware first and then discovering the cant is wrong, which means starting over.

Install the plate, then the clip

Slide the screws through the mounting plate and the gear, then start the nuts by hand. Do not fully tighten yet. Attach the belt clip to the plate and thread its hardware the same way. Once all screws are started, check that the clip moves freely and the plate sits flat against the gear. If the plate rocks or the clip binds, back the screws out and reseat the parts.

Tighten in a cross pattern and test retention

Tighten the screws in a cross pattern, a little at a time, until the assembly is snug. Over-tightening can crush the mounting surface or strip the threads, so stop when the plate no longer moves by hand. Put the empty holster or mag carrier on your belt, then try to rotate and pull it off. It should stay put during a normal draw but still release when you press the tab. If it shifts, tighten another quarter turn and retest.

Adjust the cant and ride height for your carry position

Loosen the clip screws slightly, rotate the clip on the plate to the angle you want, and retighten. Small changes make a noticeable difference: a slight forward cant often clears the wrist better during a draw, while a vertical setting can tuck the grip closer to the body. After adjusting, repeat the belt test. A clip that feels fine in your hand can behave differently under a loaded belt, so always verify with the gear on your body.

When a fixed Tek-Lok is not the right answer

A Tek-Lok is a belt mount, not a quick-connect system. If you swap holsters or accessories often, or you want to change cant without loosening screws, a quick-connect platform is more practical. The Tek-Mount Mini with Tek-Lok combines a quick-connect interface with instant cant adjustment, so you can move gear between positions without tools. That said, it costs more and adds a small amount of bulk compared with a plain Tek-Lok, so choose based on how often you reconfigure your setup.

Tek-Lok installation steps

1. Match the plate to the mounting holes: Lay the Tek-Lok plate over the holster or carrier holes and confirm both screws pass through cleanly. Checkpoint: if only one hole lines up, stop and use a different mount.
2. Set the clip angle before tightening: Position the belt clip on the plate for the cant and belt width you want, then hold the assembly against your belt. Common mistake: tightening first and having to redo the cant later.
3. Start all screws by hand: Thread the plate screws and clip screws loosely so the parts can still shift into alignment. Checkpoint: the plate should sit flat with no rocking.
4. Tighten in a cross pattern: Snug the screws a little at a time until the assembly no longer moves by hand. Common mistake: over-tightening and crushing the mounting surface.
5. Test on your belt with an empty rig: Wear the empty holster or carrier, try to rotate and pull it off, and press the release tab. Checkpoint: it should stay put during a draw but release when you press the tab.
6. Fine-tune cant and retention: Loosen the clip screws slightly to adjust angle, then retighten and retest. On a mag carrier, set magazine retention after the mount is secure. Next step: once the mount is stable, adjust the Mag Retention Device with an Allen key.

Products that work with this setup

• Tek-Lok: The Blade-Tech Tek-Lok is a belt mounting solution for holsters, sheaths, mag pouches, and compatible accessories. It is the core part in this guide, so confirm your gear has a matching hole pattern before ordering.
• Tek-Mount™ Mini w/ Tek-Lok: The Tek-Mount Mini is a compact quick-connect mounting system with instant cant adjustment and no tools required. Use it instead of a fixed Tek-Lok if you frequently swap or reposition gear on your belt.
• Garage Sale One Shot - Single Mag Carrier - Double Stack 9/40: The One Shot single mag carrier uses a built-in Mag Retention Device adjustable with an Allen key. If you mount a Tek-Lok to this carrier, set magazine retention after the mount is secure so the two adjustments do not fight each other.