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Posted: 7/5/2014 1:59:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jncryer:
I don't have blue guns to mold to. Anyone have a problem melting the polymer frame of a handgun by bringing it in contact with heated kydex? Also, how does everyone recommend making "tracks" for structure like slide releases, safeties, and sights? 1. I had a Glock I forgot to leave a mag in the magwell and it closed it a bit. Had to heat it and push it out with a mag I widened with blue tape. 2. I use paint stir sticks I cut to fit whatever size I need. Free and work decent. Only once or twice I've had shitty wood that collapsed a bit but no big deal. |
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Posted: 7/5/2014 3:12:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jncryer:
I don't have blue guns to mold to. Anyone have a problem melting the polymer frame of a handgun by bringing it in contact with heated kydex? Also, how does everyone recommend making "tracks" for structure like slide releases, safeties, and sights? I only own Glocks, and I've never had a problem |
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Posted: 7/5/2014 4:32:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jncryer:
I don't have blue guns to mold to. Anyone have a problem melting the polymer frame of a handgun by bringing it in contact with heated kydex? Also, how does everyone recommend making "tracks" for structure like slide releases, safeties, and sights? I use scrap kydex and wood for blocking off. I'll snap a pic of some of them when I get home. |
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Posted: 7/5/2014 10:36:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/6/2014 6:50:05 PM EDT
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Lots of neat stuff in this thread and clearly quite a few of you have some real skill with Kydex.
Just as a friendly reminder, this forum is not for sales. Anyone selling stuff can take it to the EE where it belongs. So, just in case I wasn't clear, DO NOT SOLICIT SALES, EITHER AS A BUYER OR A SELLER IN THIS THREAD. Thanks. 
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Posted: 7/7/2014 8:14:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryCan you tell us a little bit about working with the RTI mounts? Do you just use one on top of the gun to make the form for the mount? Not him, but I just cut out a blocking about 1/4 in the shape of the rti and use it instead of the actually mount. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 7/7/2014 4:14:09 PM EDT
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Made these for my dad the other day
And I knocked this out for a buddy that works in the oilfield with different chemicals. He usually uses leather but the leather just soaks up all the liquids and doesn't last very long. This is a pretty rudimentary holster so if anyone has some ideas for the next one feel free to offer suggestions. I'm not real happy with how it turned out. Throw out some ideas to me. 
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Posted: 7/9/2014 4:30:52 PM EDT
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Here is one I made last night for a Sig with a TRL-4. Used the light jig kit from DIY Holsters and it's way better than the homemade ones I've been making out of dowels. First holster I've made using it but I definitely recommend it so far.
 
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Posted: 7/9/2014 9:21:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: evnash]
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Posted: 7/9/2014 9:23:39 PM EDT
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im not 100% happy with the top fold of my taco style. i sometimes get a bit of wave or dip in the fold that makes it look a bit funky. now im just making these for buddies and myself so its not a huge deal but id like to hear how others are getting that perfect kydex fold. im using a press i build from wood and door hinges.
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Posted: 7/9/2014 9:32:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/9/2014 11:32:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evnash:
latest: <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/253C0660-B71F-4A0F-9656-402122159D1C.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/253C0660-B71F-4A0F-9656-402122159D1C.jpg</a> Glock with TLR-3 <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/4FEAAB59-93B5-46DF-BD44-CA8A553AAB7A.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/4FEAAB59-93B5-46DF-BD44-CA8A553AAB7A.jpg</a> <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/4A7FF170-6E1A-419F-A8F0-EB1A3E2A1B7B.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/4A7FF170-6E1A-419F-A8F0-EB1A3E2A1B7B.jpg</a> <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/7F494D28-9413-462A-ACC4-56AC5BF78313.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/7F494D28-9413-462A-ACC4-56AC5BF78313.jpg</a> <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/EA0D2C47-EBF3-4192-9EDE-52B99D860FCB.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/EA0D2C47-EBF3-4192-9EDE-52B99D860FCB.jpg</a> <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/3B47B782-F03D-4101-B09C-82A9671A67E7.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/3B47B782-F03D-4101-B09C-82A9671A67E7.jpg</a> Good looking rigs but block off those ejection ports and you'll save yourself a lot of cleaning shaved kydex off of your guns... |
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Posted: 7/10/2014 7:12:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evnash:
im not 100% happy with the top fold of my taco style. i sometimes get a bit of wave or dip in the fold that makes it look a bit funky. now im just making these for buddies and myself so its not a huge deal but id like to hear how others are getting that perfect kydex fold. im using a press i build from wood and door hinges. Need to build a coffeebum press. |
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Posted: 7/10/2014 10:08:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5: Need to build a coffeebum press. A what? |
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Posted: 7/10/2014 10:27:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mrstang01:
A what? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mrstang01:
Originally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Need to build a coffeebum press. A what? Google, or check out www.kydexpro.com It is a press for forming tacos |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/12/2014 7:55:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jncryer:
I don't have blue guns to mold to. Anyone have a problem melting the polymer frame of a handgun by bringing it in contact with heated kydex? Also, how does everyone recommend making "tracks" for structure like slide releases, safeties, and sights? You should not have a problem melting a polymer frame gun as long as you have a full magazine in the magazine well nothing negative will occur, some Benders like to block out every snag point some Benders prefer to get as much of the guns lines possible and not block anything, personally I have found blocking out a potential snag point is easier than fiddling with the holster to get the gun to fit and draw nice and smooth so I for one block controls always block out a sight channel and always block the ejection port on everything anything else would be firearm specific Glock owb and double magazine carrier 
 here's a wallet I offer
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Posted: 7/14/2014 11:37:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jncryer: I don't have blue guns to mold to. Anyone have a problem melting the polymer frame of a handgun by bringing it in contact with heated kydex? Also, how does everyone recommend making "tracks" for structure like slide releases, safeties, and sights? No issues as long as you have a magazine in the gun, preferably a magazine loaded with inert dummy rounds. For the molded channels, I use popsicle sticks / craft sticks. You can buy them a Hobby Lobby or similar stores. The are easy to cut/sand/shape.
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Posted: 7/14/2014 11:47:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evnash: im not 100% happy with the top fold of my taco style. i sometimes get a bit of wave or dip in the fold that makes it look a bit funky. now im just making these for buddies and myself so its not a huge deal but id like to hear how others are getting that perfect kydex fold. im using a press i build from wood and door hinges. Extend your sight channel dowel past the muzzle an inch or so and extend your Kydex at least an past the muzzle. That way, if you get a horn at the end, it will be cut off. Additionally, a piece of foam that wraps around the gun will help a bunch. You can push the gun/Kydex into the crease of the folded foam and get a straight channel.
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Posted: 7/14/2014 6:06:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Google, or check out www.kydexpro.com It is a press for forming tacos Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Originally Posted By mrstang01:
Originally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Need to build a coffeebum press. A what? Google, or check out www.kydexpro.com It is a press for forming tacos Side note: text messages sent 
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Posted: 7/17/2014 4:54:19 PM EDT
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Just finished this rig up for a guy's CZ comp gun.
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Posted: 7/18/2014 10:32:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By terrance250:
Just finished this rig up for a guy's CZ comp gun. https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10516718_692857017460384_3428516910732566221_n.jpg Nice job!! |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 12:11:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Deussne]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5: Not him, but I just cut out a blocking about 1/4 in the shape of the rti and use it instead of the actually mount. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5: Can you tell us a little bit about working with the RTI mounts? Do you just use one on top of the gun to make the form for the mount? Not him, but I just cut out a blocking about 1/4 in the shape of the rti and use it instead of the actually mount. I did use an RTI plate to make a template once, however it sticks out too much. Latest project: (need to finish the belt loop for the RTI wheel)     |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 7:12:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/19/2014 8:50:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5: https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5578/14694370135_9af19f1af6_z.jpg_MG_6001 by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr I'm going to guess after. P.S. Looks great!
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Posted: 7/20/2014 9:31:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deussne:
Do you put the fabric on Before or after the original forming? I'm going to guess after. P.S. Looks great! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deussne:
Originally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5578/14694370135_9af19f1af6_z.jpg_MG_6001 by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr P.S. Looks great! before, and I molded it like 4 times to see if I could screw it up. Never phased it. |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 2:25:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JimEN]
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Got a gryphon M10 and a TAK trainer. Tried to match the trainer sheath to the one that came with the live blade.
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Posted: 7/25/2014 3:47:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cms81586]
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Knocked out my first HK VP9 holster last night.
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Posted: 7/28/2014 9:42:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cms81586:
Good looking rigs but block off those ejection ports and you'll save yourself a lot of cleaning shaved kydex off of your guns... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cms81586:
Originally Posted By evnash:
latest: <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/253C0660-B71F-4A0F-9656-402122159D1C.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/253C0660-B71F-4A0F-9656-402122159D1C.jpg</a> Glock with TLR-3 <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/4FEAAB59-93B5-46DF-BD44-CA8A553AAB7A.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/4FEAAB59-93B5-46DF-BD44-CA8A553AAB7A.jpg</a> <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/4A7FF170-6E1A-419F-A8F0-EB1A3E2A1B7B.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/4A7FF170-6E1A-419F-A8F0-EB1A3E2A1B7B.jpg</a> <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/7F494D28-9413-462A-ACC4-56AC5BF78313.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/7F494D28-9413-462A-ACC4-56AC5BF78313.jpg</a> <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/EA0D2C47-EBF3-4192-9EDE-52B99D860FCB.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/EA0D2C47-EBF3-4192-9EDE-52B99D860FCB.jpg</a> <a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/evnash/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/3B47B782-F03D-4101-B09C-82A9671A67E7.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/evnash/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/3B47B782-F03D-4101-B09C-82A9671A67E7.jpg</a> Good looking rigs but block off those ejection ports and you'll save yourself a lot of cleaning shaved kydex off of your guns... what do you use to block off the ports? i tried a scrap piece of kydex but it folded in on me |
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Posted: 7/28/2014 9:59:41 PM EDT
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Quote Historywhat do you use to block off the ports? i tried a scrap piece of kydex but it folded in on me I use thin pieces of wood. Most craft stores sell packs of large "popsicle sticks" that I use. Just cut out a piece the size and shape of the port. Double the thickness if needed.
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Posted: 7/28/2014 11:54:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach:
What are you guys putting inside the trigger guard when you press a gun. I keep having to loosen the holster trigger guard area with a heat gun because the trigger guard is pressed too tight. Just tape it over, with masking tape. That usually does the trick. For sights and other "bumps", taping dowels or sticks to the gun with masking tape also works. |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 12:34:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cms81586]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By D_Man:
I use thin pieces of wood. Most craft stores sell packs of large "popsicle sticks" that I use. Just cut out a piece the size and shape of the port. Double the thickness if needed. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By D_Man:
what do you use to block off the ports? i tried a scrap piece of kydex but it folded in on me I use thin pieces of wood. Most craft stores sell packs of large "popsicle sticks" that I use. Just cut out a piece the size and shape of the port. Double the thickness if needed. This. There's two basic methods. The one above looks cleaner but takes time to trim the piece to the exact size of the port for that specific gun, and then build it up and finally tape over it. The second is much easier and still looks good. Look at the picture of the HK VP9 I posted. Simply bevel the muzzle end of the stick, place it just past the ejection port, and tape it down. Then tape from your sight channel dowel to the stick to keep the kydex from trying to form into the top of the ejection port. It's a simple method that is fast, easy, and best of all, pretty universal which saves time when you're making a holster for a new firearm. I use paint stirs since I have a bunch and they're free, but popsicle sticks work as well. |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 12:46:26 PM EDT
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Here's how I like to go about trigger guards and ejection ports. I cut two blocks out of .080 or .093 scrap, shape them to fit perfectly using my belt sander.
Then, tape them in place. 
Do the same for the ejection port. 
Ends up looking like this. 
Also it helps to label them with a Sharpie. |
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Posted: 7/30/2014 11:21:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evnash:
im not 100% happy with the top fold of my taco style. i sometimes get a bit of wave or dip in the fold that makes it look a bit funky. now im just making these for buddies and myself so its not a huge deal but id like to hear how others are getting that perfect kydex fold. im using a press i build from wood and door hinges. Use a square dowl for a sight channel if you aren't already. I too use a book style press and what helps me is to pull the kydex tight when wrapping the fold over and clamp down the opposite side of the sight channel first while stretching the kydex. Since you use a hinge press, put the fold facing the back of your press where the hinges are and then clamp. These are from using the method mentioned above. 
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Posted: 7/30/2014 11:23:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JesseCJC]
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Also if anyone is looking into getting a vacuum press, there is a raffle here.
kydexpro.com/page/Raffle |
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Posted: 8/3/2014 6:22:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Pavelow16478]
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Got a press built improving on the one another guy posted in this thread. Not a bad Sunday project. I need to move the return springs and double them up so they will collapse the jack completely.
  Due to the design I can cut stop blocks to any length and put them on the sides of the press.   |
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Posted: 8/5/2014 3:25:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/7/2014 8:00:45 PM EDT
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First attempt at a kydex holster. Need to get a buffing wheel to finish the edges out. Colt Rail Gun.
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Posted: 8/8/2014 9:17:03 PM EDT
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Anyone know of a decent clip that can be used OWB, that you don't have to thread the belt through?
I.E.: Im dressed, want to simply slide the holster onto my hip, over my belt, and head out the door. Preferably, something that has good retention. |
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Posted: 8/8/2014 9:42:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sierra5]
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I really like these, never had a problem with them and they keep tight retention. They are predrilled which is nice, but I've had to true the holes up a bit to fit a rivet.
http://www.ifithermoplastics.com/products/belt-loops-clips-holster-hardware/pl-foc-24bk-1-1-2- 
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Posted: 8/8/2014 10:56:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: fatguy7814]
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jncryer:
Anyone know of a decent clip that can be used OWB, that you don't have to thread the belt through? I.E.: Im dressed, want to simply slide the holster onto my hip, over my belt, and head out the door. Preferably, something that has good retention. I'm also interested in this.... bladekits.com has some 1.75 drop loops that are not predrilled that may work for you, but I'm needing something similar except for a 1.5 belt. ETA: the website above has what I'm looking for but you have to have a $10 min order I only need two $3 clips. |
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Posted: 8/10/2014 10:36:10 PM EDT
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22/45 Lite holster I finished up. Still needs washed.
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Posted: 8/11/2014 10:13:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jncryer: Anyone know of a decent clip that can be used OWB, that you don't have to thread the belt through? I.E.: Im dressed, want to simply slide the holster onto my hip, over my belt, and head out the door. Preferably, something that has good retention. Any clip that is open on one end (paddle, D-Clips, FOMIs, etc) can have issues with not staying secured to the belt. Something with OWB Pull-the-Dot snap loops is marginally slower to don and doff, but it is as close to bomb proof as you can get without going to a solid loop.  If staying slim for concealment is not a high priority, I also like Tek-Loks:     |
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Posted: 8/11/2014 11:01:13 AM EDT
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weekends work:
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Posted: 8/12/2014 1:56:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JimEN]
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Finally got my hands on small rivets and a setter. First test at a super minimalist sheath. I think I need to invest in a belt sander. '
  Attempt 2 I'm using .080 kydex and using 3/32 inch eyelets that are 5/32 long. Work much better on this thickness kydex than 7/32  |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 11:12:51 PM EDT
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 0818142241-1 by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr
Kryptek Mandrake wrap  0818142240a by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr
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Posted: 8/19/2014 6:04:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/19/2014 6:39:29 PM EDT
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Couple I did a few days ago. The Kimber Micro Carry in tan was for a customer, the P238 is mine. I cut the one for my Sig a little too short at the muzzle, and if I had made it for anyone else, I would have remade it, but like I said, it was for me and I wasn't too worried about it.
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Posted: 8/20/2014 9:01:09 AM EDT
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Finally had time to do something for myself. Single stack rig for Sig 1911 with 3x2 piggyback mag carrier.
Mag Pouch 
How it's docked. I can run it either piggy backed or as a single 3 mag carrier or a single 2 mag carrier. I like options. 
The new preshrunk camo colors mold great for anyone that is planning on trying them out. |
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Posted: 9/3/2014 12:26:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bobapunk]
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Some stuff from this past Saturday. Guy has a few unique guns and was having a hard time finding suitable holsters. Sig P226 Mk25    S&W Custom Shop 327    |
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