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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Swannytheswan on February 08, 2013, 04:31:44 PM

Title: First kydex holster
Post by: Swannytheswan on February 08, 2013, 04:31:44 PM: Thought I'd share the kydex holster I just made. Its my first but I got many plans... :IBCOOL:

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi912.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac326%2Fbswans%2Fdownsized_0208131436b.jpg&hash=1fe42c9062883b0f623f28f06139067e158898cb)

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Title: Re: First kydex holster
Post by: fillthefreezer on February 08, 2013, 04:39:06 PM: sweet, was it difficult?
Title: Re: First kydex holster
Post by: Alchase on February 08, 2013, 04:49:14 PM: Nice, How did you mold it to your gun?
Title: Re: First kydex holster
Post by: Swannytheswan on February 08, 2013, 04:54:25 PM: no not too difficult I made a press with foam from Knifekits.com...you just heat up the kydex in your oven or a toaster oven and put it in the press with the gun and crank it down...you do have to make paths for the light or you can't get it out of the holster. I had a few problems getting the kydex to stay straight on the gun when I put the top of the press on but I got it after a few tries.
Title: Re: First kydex holster
Post by: Alchase on February 08, 2013, 04:55:55 PM: That is pretty slick!
Title: Re: First kydex holster
Post by: Swannytheswan on February 08, 2013, 05:27:47 PM: its a fun inside hobby for these rainy winter days
Title: Re: First kydex holster
Post by: SniperDanWA on February 08, 2013, 10:39:16 PM: How much was the kit? Looks good.
Title: Re: First kydex holster
Post by: Swannytheswan on February 09, 2013, 01:02:32 PM: I didn't use a kit I just picked out the components I needed and a friend went in with me on it all so we got 2 in of foam 4 12"x12" pieces of kydex(came as 2 12"x24" pc) 100 rivets 10 chicago screws 6 belt clips and a rivet setter tool for $90. they do have kits and I may end up buying a paddle for this holster instead of the belt clips IDK yet it rides nice its just hard to put on and take off. I have enough kydex left for one more small holster and some mag holders or a couple cross breed type holsters.

this is about how I did it
http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=64714 (http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=64714)
Title: Re: First kydex holster
Post by: SniperDanWA on February 09, 2013, 11:30:49 PM: That's pretty cool and looks fairly easy. I went to buy a paddle today, but no one has one. I might jut have to follow your lead. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: First kydex holster
Post by: Swannytheswan on February 10, 2013, 03:29:03 PM: do it!