KD Holsters

A Passion That Became a Career

A perfect example of this is a small business known as KD Holsters In the past five years if you’ve had a conversation with Kevin Manley, one of the founding partners of K&D, you undoubtedly came away knowing more about gun holsters and leather work than you ever dreamed possible.

Kevin retired from the United States Navy a few years ago as a Legalman. He took the skills he gained in the Navy to the civilian sector. His friends will tell you he was content but not really that happy in his new role, but continued
to find great joy in two of his hobbies;
shooting and leather working.

One day while attending a shooting
competition he realized there was a
serious need for custom leather works
in the shooting community. It was this
event that the discriminating taste
of shooters became apparent, and that
they were willing to pay for quality
custom work.

After several years of hard work Kevin
realized that his hobby had turned into
a full-time job and a thriving business.
He had taken on the naysayer’ that had insisted there was no more room in the market place for another holster maker considering how the major manufacturers had driven down price.

But Kevin understood his niche market and what KD Holsters customers wanted. When asked, Kevin will tell you that his success comes from listening to his customers and partnering with them to find the best solution that meets their needs. Every order is customized to the customer’s needs and undergoes serious quality inspections before it is shipped; so he isn’t trying to sell something – he is providing a solutions for the sport he loves.