I just finished making a holster with this process. I'm very impressed so far. Compared to my Dad's Crossbreed Supertuck, it draws very easily and the rigid sweat-guard makes reholstering easier too.
Blows away my Blackhawk nylon holster and, at the end of the day, was cheaper too!
very professional look. i went to professional plastice.com and noticed about a dozen different types. which one would u recommend and what thickness, thanks for n e help u can give.
I can't remember the actual type of Kydex that I use. It's just the standard kind which, I believe, is Kydex 100- Mine has the textured side. I use and recommend .093" thick, but I think you'd be fine with .08"- .125". I wouldn't go less than .08" for fear that the belt-clip would be too fragile. There's lots of knife sheath places that sell Kydex online- so if you do a search for Kydex knife sheaths you'll find someone that sells it. Good luck with the project!
That really does look professionally done. I like that you don't have to take your belt on and off like some holsters require. Really you wouldn't even need a belt, right?
Honestly, it doesn't work real great without a belt on- I've tried it out. The belt does two things, gives the holster support from making your pants sag, and gives the holster something to grab onto when drawing the gun.
Then again... if you're carrying a smaller/lighter gun, loosen the holster tension, and wear your pants really tight you might be just fine :-)
@xXLiveGreenOrDieXx I bought my Kydex from Professional Plastics because they have a warehouse near my home- it cost about $7 per sq/ft. I know there are several places online that sell it but their shipping is a bit expensive. If you can find a plastics dealer near your location try them. If not, then you'll have to order from someone online. Since I've never order it from online I don't feel comfortable recommening anyone to you. Good Luck.
Hey, Thanks for the kind words Sharky762 and thedefinitive, You guys are going to love working with Kydex. It's such a versatile plastic. I would love to see your projects if you decide to give it a go- Just send me a pm or video response when you've got something.
very nicely done! the holster looks indeed like a pro job. Love the use of the balsa wood to create space and clearance: simple and therefore brilliant imho.
Also the screws and rubber spacers to adjust the tension is a darn good idea. Looking forward to more projects and will definately forward this to mates
very nicely done. i found these vids very helpful and i'm really looking forward to working with kydex. at the moment, i'm not so much concerned with making holsters for guns (since i don't own one yet) but sheaths for some fixed blades. can definitely apply the same techniques. thanks for the awesome vids. looking forward to seeing more from you
I just finished making a holster with this process. I'm very impressed so far. Compared to my Dad's Crossbreed Supertuck, it draws very easily and the rigid sweat-guard makes reholstering easier too.
Blows away my Blackhawk nylon holster and, at the end of the day, was cheaper too!
migkillertwo 2 months ago
@migkillertwo
Great to hear you had good experience working with this process. Keep it up!
TheProjectJunkie1 2 months ago
very professional look. i went to professional plastice.com and noticed about a dozen different types. which one would u recommend and what thickness, thanks for n e help u can give.
ponyup90 3 months ago
@ponyup90
I can't remember the actual type of Kydex that I use. It's just the standard kind which, I believe, is Kydex 100- Mine has the textured side. I use and recommend .093" thick, but I think you'd be fine with .08"- .125". I wouldn't go less than .08" for fear that the belt-clip would be too fragile. There's lots of knife sheath places that sell Kydex online- so if you do a search for Kydex knife sheaths you'll find someone that sells it. Good luck with the project!
TheProjectJunkie1 3 months ago
good job
stone4bread 4 months ago
That really does look professionally done. I like that you don't have to take your belt on and off like some holsters require. Really you wouldn't even need a belt, right?
jetsettrs 4 months ago
@jetsettrs
Honestly, it doesn't work real great without a belt on- I've tried it out. The belt does two things, gives the holster support from making your pants sag, and gives the holster something to grab onto when drawing the gun.
Then again... if you're carrying a smaller/lighter gun, loosen the holster tension, and wear your pants really tight you might be just fine :-)
TheProjectJunkie1 4 months ago
Asa gunshop employee who's seen a LOT of holsters both good and bad, I must say you did an excellent job! I'd buy one. No question
Hurley3171 4 months ago
Mark,very professional job.
donthebodyguard 5 months ago
where can you buy the kydex for cheap?
xXLiveGreenOrDieXx 5 months ago
@xXLiveGreenOrDieXx I bought my Kydex from Professional Plastics because they have a warehouse near my home- it cost about $7 per sq/ft. I know there are several places online that sell it but their shipping is a bit expensive. If you can find a plastics dealer near your location try them. If not, then you'll have to order from someone online. Since I've never order it from online I don't feel comfortable recommening anyone to you. Good Luck.
TheProjectJunkie1 5 months ago
awesome, thank you. This is indeed a better way for me to make a holster instead of leather.
iashakezula 6 months ago
Hey, Thanks for the kind words Sharky762 and thedefinitive, You guys are going to love working with Kydex. It's such a versatile plastic. I would love to see your projects if you decide to give it a go- Just send me a pm or video response when you've got something.
TheProjectJunkie1 9 months ago
very nicely done! the holster looks indeed like a pro job. Love the use of the balsa wood to create space and clearance: simple and therefore brilliant imho.
Also the screws and rubber spacers to adjust the tension is a darn good idea. Looking forward to more projects and will definately forward this to mates
Sharky762 9 months ago
very nicely done. i found these vids very helpful and i'm really looking forward to working with kydex. at the moment, i'm not so much concerned with making holsters for guns (since i don't own one yet) but sheaths for some fixed blades. can definitely apply the same techniques. thanks for the awesome vids. looking forward to seeing more from you
thedefinitive 10 months ago