Pictures! Homebrew Kydex first attempt; .38 Bodyguard OWB LH

[Snider]

I think it looks great. My son in law bought me a 4x36 belt sander from Harbor freight. It works great. I see 20% discount coupons in all of the gun mags for HF.
Best wishes.
Jeff

Thanks for the kind words!

I keep eyeing that sander when I go through HF for other things. Got my arbor press there, saved 50% over any other place. I still have a 20% off coupon tucked in my wallet for a rainy day, hehe.

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[GreyGhost]

Looks good to me. Especially since I'm a lefty too!

[eggs]

that looks great! how do the kydex belt loops feel against your pants do they feel stiff do you plan on shaping them at all?

[dukalmighty]

I bought an all kydex holster for my 1911 once,ended up riveting extra kydex on it for a body shield,and it was uncomfortable enough that I bought some sheepskin and glued on the body side,I haven't used that holster in years,but it's hiding around here somewhere

[Secret Spuk]

I myself am a bit of a holster officianado, and snob..

Dude!... That is a really really nice holster. You really need to patent that pattern. I'm serious man. Thats a great holster. I'd love to get one each for several revolvers I own. Contact me when your ready to sell them. I am very serious... thats a great holster.

Spuk!

[Snider]

that looks great! how do the kydex belt loops feel against your pants do they feel stiff do you plan on shaping them at all?

I've worn it out a few days now, and so far I hardly remember I have it on! I am becoming a fan of the OWB feeling, with the tshirt over it. Those loops don't seem to press in enough to be noteworthy, the curve of the holster fits my side almost perfectly so the gun + loops press evenly.

[Snider]

I myself am a bit of a holster officianado, and snob..

Dude!... That is a really really nice holster. You really need to patent that pattern. I'm serious man. Thats a great holster. I'd love to get one each for several revolvers I own. Contact me when your ready to sell them. I am very serious... thats a great holster.

Spuk!

Thank you, that's some glowing praise

If you want to PM me a few revolver models you have an interest in, I'll see if I have any of them personally or if any of my close friends/family do. We could work something out I'm sure!

[Snider]

I bought an all kydex holster for my 1911 once,ended up riveting extra kydex on it for a body shield,and it was uncomfortable enough that I bought some sheepskin and glued on the body side,I haven't used that holster in years,but it's hiding around here somewhere

I have a "Lone Wolf-T" from Woolfe Gun Leather, as my 1911 IWB carry holster, and given it's flexibility and softness I can't really imagine any Kydex options being comfortable in comparison. I don't expect I'll be attempting any IWB Kydex holsters at this point, just tinkering with OWB paddle/clip/beltloop options.