My kydex creations

muddy · January 19th, 2009, 03:19 PM

Here are a few things I have made. You will notice that I do carry the light and mag side ways as I kinda have a belly over the belt and find this comfortable. I have been messing around with the clips as I don't wear a belt just spenders. The light and mag hold well on the pants on my weak side, but I did have problems with the Kahr holster coming out with the pistol on draw so I used some no buzz suspender clips to secure the holster to the pants. By the way the Smith is the ladys, yes she is a pistol packing Mama.

But I do like my MTAC. Though I think it may be a hot sweaty deal in the summer. This is my everyday carry.

Mtbiker · January 19th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Very nice work!

Could you show the class how those clips on the holster work? They look kinda neat.

ev239 · January 19th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Good job! Ingenious idea using the suspender clips. I know the Kahr's a light gun so I'm guessing they work pretty well in your application. Did you just cut them off some suspenders you have or were you able to just order the clips? Can you post a picture of you wearing it so we can see those clips attached?

Thanks!

AllAmerican · January 19th, 2009, 03:57 PM

Pretty darn cool!

rocky · January 19th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Looks good. What are the clips on the Kahr holster?

muddy · January 19th, 2009, 04:43 PM

I hope this shows the clips in action. I took these off a pair of suspenders I had that where to short. I have looked on the web and can't seam to find the clips. The suspenders are available from the suspender super store. I think they are call airport friendly suspenders. Basically they have a cam that rolls over and pinches the material.

In the pics below the closest cam is open and the far one is locked onto the pants.

SigSire · January 19th, 2009, 06:29 PM

Those are AWESOME.

GREAT idea with the clips. That is one of the areas that I think many holsters fail--in terms of their ability to hold and telegraphing what they are (gun holster).

That looks great. So, when are you opening for business???

jfl · January 19th, 2009, 06:59 PM

Excellent job !!!

I am thinking of trying my hand at Kydex ... one of these days.
Did it take a long time to get that good ?

muddy · January 19th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Thanks guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfl

Did it take a long time to get that good ?

Well the light holster was my first attempt the mag holster came second then the Kahr pistol and finally the Smith holster. Basically them are the first four items I have made using kydex. BUT I have messed around with leather, made and sold hunting decoys, built numerous duck boat blinds and my last creation was duck call lanyards. Over the years I have acquired some tools and skill messing around with a little bit of everything.
It also helped to have a couple quality holsters to look at and the great post by luvmy40 which can be found in the reference section second page, about working with kydex.

No I will not be going into business. The above endeavors have taught me its all fun and games until you start trying to make a profit then its just work with little time for anything else but the day job, hobby job and sleep.

southbound · January 19th, 2009, 10:23 PM

Looks great!!!

Nothing better then a rig you make yourself.....

January 19th, 2009, 03:19 PM	#1
muddy Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 126	My kydex creations Here are a few things I have made. You will notice that I do carry the light and mag side ways as I kinda have a belly over the belt and find this comfortable. I have been messing around with the clips as I don't wear a belt just spenders. The light and mag hold well on the pants on my weak side, but I did have problems with the Kahr holster coming out with the pistol on draw so I used some no buzz suspender clips to secure the holster to the pants. By the way the Smith is the ladys, yes she is a pistol packing Mama. But I do like my MTAC. Though I think it may be a hot sweaty deal in the summer. This is my everyday carry.

January 19th, 2009, 03:36 PM	#2
Mtbiker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CT Posts: 530	Very nice work! Could you show the class how those clips on the holster work? They look kinda neat. __________________ -Biker

January 19th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#3
ev239 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 372	Good job! Ingenious idea using the suspender clips. I know the Kahr's a light gun so I'm guessing they work pretty well in your application. Did you just cut them off some suspenders you have or were you able to just order the clips? Can you post a picture of you wearing it so we can see those clips attached? Thanks! __________________ Mine: S&W 908.....Wife's: Ruger SP101 3" ------Kahr PM9...............Sig P239 (it's her's now) ------Norinco 213...........Charter Arms Undercover Hidden Defense - Personal gun & holster designs/reviews.

January 19th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#4
AllAmerican VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chesterfield, Kakalaki del Sur Posts: 2,401	Pretty darn cool! __________________ My Music: www.reverbnation.com/dickiefredericks New tunes added. "The Double Tap Center Mass Boogie. Learn it, know it, love it, shoot it. Good guys should live, bad guys not so much. " - Ted Nugent 09

January 19th, 2009, 04:29 PM	#5
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,071	Looks good. What are the clips on the Kahr holster? __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

January 19th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#6
muddy Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 126	I hope this shows the clips in action. I took these off a pair of suspenders I had that where to short. I have looked on the web and can't seam to find the clips. The suspenders are available from the suspender super store. I think they are call airport friendly suspenders. Basically they have a cam that rolls over and pinches the material. In the pics below the closest cam is open and the far one is locked onto the pants.

January 19th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#7
SigSire Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 169	Those are AWESOME. GREAT idea with the clips. That is one of the areas that I think many holsters fail--in terms of their ability to hold and telegraphing what they are (gun holster). That looks great. So, when are you opening for business??? __________________ Sig Sauer P229 Elite imm Stainless - Click for pictures Sig Sauer P239 SAS II (SRT) 9mm with Crimson Trace Laser Sig Sauer Mosquito Spyderco Native(s) Surefire G2 LED Light ....I have the Signess.

January 19th, 2009, 06:59 PM	#8
jfl Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Palm Beach County, FL Posts: 1,349	Excellent job !!! I am thinking of trying my hand at Kydex ... one of these days. Did it take a long time to get that good ? __________________ The first rule of a gunfight: "Don't be there !" jfl (NRA Life Member/Instructor - GOA - IDPA - GSSF - ex-IHMSA)

January 19th, 2009, 10:23 PM	#10
southbound Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: tn Posts: 242	Looks great!!! Nothing better then a rig you make yourself..... __________________ “Dollars and guns are no substitutes for brains and will power” Dwight D Eisenhower Here are some of my holsters http://handkholsters.blogspot.com/

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