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Posted: 11/30/2013 8:23:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 4DAIVIPAI2K5]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sierra5:
Same here. When I sit its real uncomfortable and jabs me in the pelvic girdle. I didn't like having to adjust it constantly so went back to 4 o'clock Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sierra5:
Originally Posted By bg10:
Originally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Originally Posted By Danj:
Appendix rig with raven strut. http://<a href="http://postimg.org/image/anydt3293/full/" target="_blank">http://s23.postimg.org/6etnqwyzv/image.jpg</a> thought about making something like this for myself. I've made a couple AIWB rigs for myself. For my shield and Ruger LCR. For some reason, I can't ever get comfortable carrying appendix. Just pokes me in the wrong places seems like. Same here. When I sit its real uncomfortable and jabs me in the pelvic girdle. I didn't like having to adjust it constantly so went back to 4 o'clock I merely meant the strut. I will never go back to anything other then my first line belt, after carrying appendix. As for the pokes ya'll are talking about I combat that by making my loop slightly wider then my belt but with the hook being long enough to make sure it can't go anywhere. This allows me to rotate the holster slightly when I sit down to about a 1:30-2 o clock position. When I stand up I brush the base of the frame with my forearm/elbow an it rotates the gun back to a 12:00 spot. I carry a G19 and a M&P FS 9. |
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Posted: 12/1/2013 6:02:47 PM EDT
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Would someone mind critiquing my cart.
I already have a heat gun. Do I have the right sizes, or everything ? Am I leaving anything out ? KYDEX™ Sheet - Olive Drab - (.093) I wasn't sure if this was to thick for sheaths or not. Chicago Screws - Black Oxide - #8 - (.1875 x .500) - 10 Pack Sheath/Holster Making Foam - Thermoform Molding - (Standard Form) - (12x11.5x1) Eyelets - #8-9 (1/4) - Black Finish - (for .080-.093 KYDEX®/HOLSTEX®) - 10 Pack TLMAB Washers - Black Neoprene - (.468 x .188 x .094) - (1ea) Mounting Assembly - Belt Loops - CKK Design - (with silencer) - (Black) CKK Rivet/Eyelet Flaring Dies - Journeyman Series - #8 - (1/4) |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 12/1/2013 8:36:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1fromtx:
Would someone mind critiquing my cart. I already have a heat gun. Do I have the right sizes, or everything ? Am I leaving anything out ? KYDEX™ Sheet - Olive Drab - (.093) I wasn't sure if this was to thick for sheaths or not. Chicago Screws - Black Oxide - #8 - (.1875 x .500) - 10 Pack Sheath/Holster Making Foam - Thermoform Molding - (Standard Form) - (12x11.5x1) Eyelets - #8-9 (1/4) - Black Finish - (for .080-.093 KYDEX®/HOLSTEX®) - 10 Pack TLMAB Washers - Black Neoprene - (.468 x .188 x .094) - (1ea) Mounting Assembly - Belt Loops - CKK Design - (with silencer) - (Black) CKK Rivet/Eyelet Flaring Dies - Journeyman Series - #8 - (1/4) Your cart looks good. The .093 kydex is not too thick for holsters, but you typically get more definition with .080 or .060. I also didn't notice belt loops, so I assume you're gonna make them. Most people use .125 for mounting loops, but .093 will work. Good luck with your project, and be sure and post pics when you're done |
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Posted: 12/3/2013 1:49:00 AM EDT
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I wanted an INCOG style holster that would allow me to carry my fullsize M&P with my tlr-1 at 3 to 4 o'clock on my waist. This is what I cooked up. Came out better than I hoped. This .06 kydex but I plan to make one in .08 with a higher sweat guard and with .125 struts.
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Posted: 12/3/2013 7:30:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 4DAIVIPAI2K5]
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lostman518:
I wanted an INCOG style holster that would allow me to carry my fullsize M&P with my tlr-1 at 3 to 4 o'clock on my waist. This is what I cooked up. Came out better than I hoped. This .06 kydex but I plan to make one in .08 with a higher sweat guard and with .125 struts. http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/lostman518/7699E313-ABAA-4B58-8CD2-7C375EB3DC33-157-0000000DD778038F_zpsd00d4f65.jpg Better start making it now. That .060 will crack. Been there tried that lol. Looks good tho! |
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Posted: 12/3/2013 7:57:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lostman518: I wanted an INCOG style holster that would allow me to carry my fullsize M&P with my tlr-1 at 3 to 4 o'clock on my waist. This is what I cooked up. Came out better than I hoped. This .06 kydex but I plan to make one in .08 with a higher sweat guard and with .125 struts. Did you use 0.060" for the struts? Those will not last... Did you know that you can buy injection molded struts and spacers?
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Posted: 12/3/2013 10:31:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lostman518:
I wanted an INCOG style holster that would allow me to carry my fullsize M&P with my tlr-1 at 3 to 4 o'clock on my waist. This is what I cooked up. Came out better than I hoped. This .06 kydex but I plan to make one in .08 with a higher sweat guard and with .125 struts. http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/lostman518/7699E313-ABAA-4B58-8CD2-7C375EB3DC33-157-0000000DD778038F_zpsd00d4f65.jpg I like that a lot and would love one in .08 
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CO, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2013 1:54:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: muddywings]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lostman518:
I wanted an INCOG style holster that would allow me to carry my fullsize M&P with my tlr-1 at 3 to 4 o'clock on my waist. This is what I cooked up. Came out better than I hoped. This .06 kydex but I plan to make one in .08 with a higher sweat guard and with .125 struts. http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/lostman518/7699E313-ABAA-4B58-8CD2-7C375EB3DC33-157-0000000DD778038F_zpsd00d4f65.jpg any tips on how you cut the front tab and lay it flat? |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2013 2:41:18 PM EDT
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I haven't done one like this but my guess would be a cut off wheel and then heat up that section slightly to lay it flat.
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Posted: 12/3/2013 3:42:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lostman518]
[#10]
I'm definitely going to press one in .08 thickness. I only made this in
.06 to see if I liked the style. Which I do. Also I didn't want to waste any .125 on the struts if I didn't like how the holster sat on my waist so I made them out of .06 as well. The front strut is about an inch longer to give it some forward cant. I made the cut on the front with a razor blade then hit the front section with a heat gun and laid it flat. I've worn it all day at work, mostly seated and it's barely noticeable. The stippling I did on the grip is actually annoying me more. It doesn't move at all when walking around. |
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Posted: 12/11/2013 9:15:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 4DAIVIPAI2K5]
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Shitty Iphone pics.
Start 
Untitled by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr Finished 
Untitled by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr I really hate making this style with the cut. People like it tho ( I hate wearing it personally lol) I leave the loops long so people can get full adjustment then cut the loops once they find a ride height they like. I am almost caught up, waiting on a blue gun for one order and a sheet of OD for another (ruined the last piece I had by talking to a buddy while I had it in the over...) hoping both will be here tomorrow. Yes my bench is a constant disaster. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/12/2013 5:32:02 PM EDT
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anyone make a kydex belt holster for iphones with Magpul cases on them?
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Posted: 12/12/2013 6:57:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evnash:
anyone make a kydex belt holster for iphones with Magpul cases on them? 
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/14/2013 9:14:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By Impyman18:
Originally Posted By evnash:
anyone make a kydex belt holster for iphones with Magpul cases on them? http://i.imgur.com/CFGlF.jpg http://i.imgur.com/EyIDY.jpg so did you just wrap the iphone in tape then use it in the press? |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2013 12:04:45 PM EDT
[#15]
Here's one of my latest for the G17/TLR1.
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Posted: 12/15/2013 1:16:58 PM EDT
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hydrodip?
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MO, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2013 4:26:49 PM EDT
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No, thermal infusion printing. Much more durable.
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Posted: 12/15/2013 5:36:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evnash:
so did you just wrap the iphone in tape then use it in the press? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evnash:
Originally Posted By Impyman18:
Originally Posted By evnash:
anyone make a kydex belt holster for iphones with Magpul cases on them? http://i.imgur.com/CFGlF.jpg http://i.imgur.com/EyIDY.jpg so did you just wrap the iphone in tape then use it in the press? No, wouldn't want to risk cracking the screen. Filled the case with a 2 part resin to act as the phone. Originally Posted By Chainsaw1:
No, thermal infusion printing. Much more durable. Details on process? |
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Posted: 12/15/2013 6:00:40 PM EDT
[#19]
That iPhone magpul kydex rig is beyond fucking cool.
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Posted: 12/15/2013 6:35:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Impyman18:
Details on process? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Impyman18:
Originally Posted By Chainsaw1:
No, thermal infusion printing. Much more durable. Details on process? Ditto. Just washed this one up to ship it out tomorrow. Now If the Shield blue gun would ever show up I will almost be caught up, Got two to do for it. 
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/16/2013 3:40:40 PM EDT
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im planning on making my first holster over christmas break.
about to order from Knifekits. i need to know what length chicago screws i should get. i plan on using .08 Kydex and these loops: http://shop.holsterloops.com/Fold-Over-Polymer-Belt-Loops-FOLoop.htm;jsessionid=F49D15C31359ACC967DEC1C271D87EF1.m1plqscsfapp04 should i used .250 or .500 length screws? |
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Posted: 12/16/2013 3:53:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evnash: im planning on making my first holster over christmas break. about to order from Knifekits. i need to know what length chicago screws i should get. i plan on using .08 Kydex and these loops: http://shop.holsterloops.com/Fold-Over-Polymer-Belt-Loops-FOLoop.htm;jsessionid=F49D15C31359ACC967DEC1C271D87EF1.m1plqscsfapp04 should i used .250 or .500 length screws? |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/16/2013 4:12:21 PM EDT
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one more question. anyone had good results with press foam other than the knifekits version? maybe something cheaper?
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Posted: 12/16/2013 4:37:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evnash: one more question. anyone had good results with press foam other than the knifekits version? maybe something cheaper? |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2013 3:40:31 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bobapunk:
Inexpensive foam that works great: http://www.carolinacustomfoam.com/7-8-inch-waterproof-closed-cell-foam-rigid-buoyant-per-square-foot/ Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bobapunk:
Originally Posted By evnash:
one more question. anyone had good results with press foam other than the knifekits version? maybe something cheaper? thanks. anyone else have an input? maybe something that is available locally like at hobby lobby or home depot? |
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Posted: 12/19/2013 9:05:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Shitty Iphone pics. Start [email=mailto:http://www.flickr.com/photos/40500049@N08/11332220396/]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5547/11332220396_59b5dd81e8.jpg[/email] Untitled by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr Finished [email=mailto:http://www.flickr.com/photos/40500049@N08/11332287963/]http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2868/11332287963_01184444f1.jpg[/email] Untitled by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr I really hate making this style with the cut. People like it tho ( I hate wearing it personally lol) I leave the loops long so people can get full adjustment then cut the loops once they find a ride height they like. I am almost caught up, waiting on a blue gun for one order and a sheet of OD for another (ruined the last piece I had by talking to a buddy while I had it in the over...) hoping both will be here tomorrow. Yes my bench is a constant disaster. Those are pretty badass! Look very labor intensive tho and glad your making them and not me lol. Top notch work! |
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Posted: 12/19/2013 9:13:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Kirch]
[#27]
Been awhile since I posted any holsters. Haven't done anything out if the norm lately. I did recently get an order for a custom order from a guy that is into IDPA.
He wanted all the bells and whistles and ask if I could make it "look fast". I wasn't sure what he ment by that and after a phone call he explained he wanted the outline to match the cant angle. I normally run the bottom edge of my holsters flat with a more squared off design. I didn't think this was going to turn out but it sure did and the holster doesn't cover up any pockets when worn at the 3:30/4:00 o'clock position. |
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Posted: 12/19/2013 9:09:23 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kirch:
Those are pretty badass! Look very labor intensive tho and glad your making them and not me lol. Top notch work! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kirch:
Originally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Shitty Iphone pics. Start [email=mailto:http://www.flickr.com/photos/40500049@N08/11332220396/]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5547/11332220396_59b5dd81e8.jpg[/email] Untitled by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr Finished [email=mailto:http://www.flickr.com/photos/40500049@N08/11332287963/]http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2868/11332287963_01184444f1.jpg[/email] Untitled by 4DAIVIPAI2K5, on Flickr I really hate making this style with the cut. People like it tho ( I hate wearing it personally lol) I leave the loops long so people can get full adjustment then cut the loops once they find a ride height they like. I am almost caught up, waiting on a blue gun for one order and a sheet of OD for another (ruined the last piece I had by talking to a buddy while I had it in the over...) hoping both will be here tomorrow. Yes my bench is a constant disaster. Those are pretty badass! Look very labor intensive tho and glad your making them and not me lol. Top notch work! Thanks they take a while and seems like I have to mold them a few times to get them where I'm happy with them. |
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Posted: 12/19/2013 9:32:41 PM EDT
[#29]
Well, my supplies are on the way.
I'm just a little intimidated. Everyone's work here looks awesome. 
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Posted: 12/19/2013 9:34:23 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1fromtx:
Well, my supplies are on the way. I'm just a little intimidated. Everyone's work here looks awesome. Your first holster will probably look like a monstrosity, mine did  . You rapidly get better at it.
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Posted: 12/20/2013 7:32:55 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1fromtx:
Well, my supplies are on the way. I'm just a little intimidated. Everyone's work here looks awesome. I will try to find my first holster. Talk about bad, I keep it around just to laugh at. |
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Posted: 12/20/2013 8:27:54 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1fromtx:
Well, my supplies are on the way. I'm just a little intimidated. Everyone's work here looks awesome. You've got nothing to worry about. You'll get better with time. This 1st 2 pics were the 1st few ones I made back in 2011. I would be ashamed to show someone those now but the last few pics are my newer work. 
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Posted: 12/22/2013 7:03:13 AM EDT
[#34]
Why do you want them so tall?
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Posted: 12/22/2013 10:32:24 AM EDT
[#35]
Well, thanks for all the support.
The items have arrived, but, wife won't let me have them till Christmas.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 12/22/2013 4:17:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JohnnyScience]
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Why do you want them so tall? I actually had these taller ones specially built after shorter ones didn't work for me. They were just too floppy on my vest. Now I use large MOLLE loks and secure them edge to edge and it is such a significant difference in retention & locking the gear down tight. Here's the back of the 1st base plate I made for the start of v.3.0, but now want it made in a single. I can run the large Molle like through 3 rows of webbing: 
You can see the difference in height from the from v.1.0 made by blade tech and seem to be a little thicker/stronger kydex & v.2.0 made by a fellow ARFcommer (who no longer makes kydex stuff, hence me coming to this thread) 
v.3.0 is now a concept of a single piece with 1 bend & retention screws between each mag and the Molle lok attached directly on it. Least amount of material keeping it as light, low profile & secure as possible. And I really prefer kydex over cloth/nylon gear for the snap & lock ability. And this must fit in an 11" length because that is totsl width of the Molle webbing I have on front of vest. v.1.0 & v.2.0 were both double mag setup a for a total of 4. Now I have a new/different vest and only can fit 3 across and want to run singles vs doubles to keep weight down and much more slimline. 1 in gun +3 on vest |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/22/2013 6:04:45 PM EDT
[#37]
make a press. how much compression should i need from the foam? im using 1" foam from knifekits. so how far apart should the upper and lower pieces of wood be that the foam attaches to?
this is my plan from top to bottom: 3/4" mdf 1" foam 1" foam 3/4" mdf should there be 2"s of space between top and bottom where the foam is or less? |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2013 12:10:57 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryI will try to find my first holster. Talk about bad, I keep it around just to laugh at. So do I!! It was so terrible, it's sitting on a rack on the top of my bench just so I know where I started from! |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/24/2013 3:17:01 PM EDT
[#39]
well i got finished with my press today and gave it a try.
this is a pocket holster for my M&P shield mag. they are small square pockets in a few pair of pants i wear. i am pleased and excited with the results. i need to make a jig for the rivet holes and work on my edges a bit. 
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OH, USA
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Posted: 12/26/2013 6:08:06 AM EDT
[#40]
Hoping now with Christmas behind us someone will take interest in trying to make my triple pmag holster I posted a few posts ago...
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OH, USA
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Posted: 12/30/2013 10:06:18 AM EDT
[#41]
Bump... Anyone?
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Posted: 12/30/2013 12:02:00 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnyScience: Bump... Anyone? e-mail me at [email protected] to discuss the specifics.
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Posted: 12/30/2013 12:05:42 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By woncrzymof0: So do I!! It was so terrible, it's sitting on a rack on the top of my bench just so I know where I started from! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By woncrzymof0: I will try to find my first holster. Talk about bad, I keep it around just to laugh at. So do I!! It was so terrible, it's sitting on a rack on the top of my bench just so I know where I started from! This is the first holster I ever made:  |
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Posted: 12/30/2013 7:01:41 PM EDT
[#44]
Nothing bad about that !
Looks good |
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Posted: 12/31/2013 12:23:58 AM EDT
[#45]
Speaking of firsts tonight I just recycled the first piece of kydex I ever put into an oven well over a year ago. I over heated it, it shrunk and folded. Tonight I heated it, flattened it and made a dual mag holder.
 Here is my first complete holster made the same night as I thought I ruined that piece of gray kydex. I could've done worse.  |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 10:00:48 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/1/2014 12:19:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mlp1911:
<a href="http://s247.photobucket.com/user/mlp1911/media/DSCN3082_zps26f606b5.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg148/mlp1911/DSCN3082_zps26f606b5.jpg</a> <a href="http://s247.photobucket.com/user/mlp1911/media/DSCN3080_zpsf60d25ba.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg148/mlp1911/DSCN3080_zpsf60d25ba.jpg</a> Nice! |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 8:06:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Nice! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4DAIVIPAI2K5:
Originally Posted By mlp1911:
<a href="http://s247.photobucket.com/user/mlp1911/media/DSCN3082_zps26f606b5.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg148/mlp1911/DSCN3082_zps26f606b5.jpg</a> <a href="http://s247.photobucket.com/user/mlp1911/media/DSCN3080_zpsf60d25ba.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg148/mlp1911/DSCN3080_zpsf60d25ba.jpg</a> Nice! Yeah, and yay for tacos! |
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Posted: 1/2/2014 3:21:54 AM EDT
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Have not posted in a while, thread keeps growing and growing! Some really nice work being posted, some of which I may have seen other places
How about a pancake for a CZ P-01? Nothing out of the ordinary. Neutral cant, adjustable retention. http://i.imgur.com/MLtsrao.jpg http://i.imgur.com/cvDunBQ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OGLMFmr.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QHj7thl.jpg |
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Posted: 1/2/2014 3:30:31 AM EDT
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And now for something completely different!
http://i.imgur.com/8RyEusV.jpg http://i.imgur.com/jvEM39Y.jpg http://i.imgur.com/lvPH4Tp.jpg Silly but fun. Yeah I posted a little late. |
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