Kydex Advice For Beginners

An update video showing the latest completed holster with improved belt loops, improved fit and finish, and a two tone color scheme.
Also, I added some advice for people who are just getting into working with kydex. Just a couple pointers and pieces of advice that I wish I knew weeks and months ago. Enjoy!

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[johnv2pt0]

Please take this as constructive criticism: after watching a handful you're videos seem way too long to me. I love watching vids like yours for the ideas and inspiration you get (just like you said, and I did get some from you), but taking over 2 minutes to explain one simple concept is a bit excessive. 15 min total. I think if you make some quick notes for what you want to say beforehand it will make your vids even more enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work & promote sheepdogs!

[PhillyEDC]

@johnv2pt0 You're going to LOVE the new How-To video I'm making, in that case! I took notes, but it still came out to an hour and a half!

[ilovealldeadthings]

Oh and I see you have a "blue tape" trick too. I have seen that. I have heard that works great for knives and such, but on a firearm is it advisable? I see you use alot of Kimbers, witch are great weapons, but what about a revolver? Have you had any experience? If I do this, I will use a Springfield 1911 and possible a Smith and Wesson j frame .357.

[PhillyEDC]

@ilovealldeadthings The blue tape works great on guns. A little CLP takes the tape residue right off, no problem. As far as the cloth goes, I'm just talking about a Rusty's Rags style gun cleaning/treatment wipe, that's all.

[ilovealldeadthings]

I agree.......over a long enough period of time, and if you don't treat the leather it's even quicker. My Springfield came with a Kydex holster, I tried it out and hah noticeable scuffing after ony drawing it 3 or for times. All of my weapons are rotated as EDC's, as I do have my CCP here in Tennessee.Never had a problem anything like that with leather. All that bieing said. I do intend to make carry holsters for some of my gear. I guess what I need to know, is there a lineing you and use?

[PhillyEDC]

@ilovealldeadthings Those universal Kydex holsters can be harsh on a gun because they don't fit with any kind of precision. If the gun can move and shift while it's inside the Kydex holster, that can increase wear. Also, if it's made with sharp edges or seams, they will inevitably scratch the gun. A tight fitting kyex holster with nothing sharp or pointy internally won't scratch the gun. I don't line the holsters, but I hear that giving the inside a wipe down with silicone cloth works great.

[BillLiles]

Great Video..Made me LOL...Towards the end during draw practice all I could think about was that seen from Taxi Driver...."You talking To Me"

[myluv8684]

What degree cant do you have the gun, and great vid man

[zpedrick]

Thanks for the video. Well done!

[DanOrocksLB]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[TurtlelooTheTurtle]

it would look if nice you make a hostler but with a mag compartment some where

[johnv2pt0]

@PhillyEDC lol noted.

[CivilAffairsSgt]

Would you be willing to make me a Kydex sheath for my leatherman,and a Fenix TK-10 flashlight?

I know it's easy, as per your videos, but I dont have the tools or time,and cant use a oven without getting my ass reamed.

If so, pls email me at civilaffairssgt@gmail.com and we can talk there.

Thank You.

SFC Craig

[lphantman]

You said the sanding took a lot of time. I have made products in both leather and kydex and will make a sanding suggestion.  Buy a FLEX DRUM SANDER. It is the absolute most convenient way to sand edges of anything i have tried. Not an inflatable drum sander but it is foam with long cylindrical or tubular sanding wheels. They are cheap and you can sand any thing from metal to plastic kydex wood rods and anything else. Great tutorials you do thanx.