What thickness for hybrid holster?

BradyM77 · June 27th, 2009, 11:15 AM

Well I've read through a bunch of the "make your own kydex holster" threads and I gotta say it has enticed me to try it out. I've seen kydex all over the internet in various thicknesses and was wondering what would be the best for a hybrid holster?

Wasabi · June 27th, 2009, 11:27 AM

I don't know much about making kydex holsters or availability of different kydex material but if you can get a hold of some of the ultra thin kydex that FIST uses, you'll be off to a great start.

mtcraigco · June 27th, 2009, 04:13 PM

.060 gives the best compromise between durability and workability.

.040 fails quickly under frequent use

.093 is a bit thick to form nicely by hand, especially detail areas

.125 and up is too thick, period.

BradyM77 · June 27th, 2009, 04:39 PM

Thank you for that info, that is EXACTLY what I needed! There is a local plastic company near here I'm going to hit up Monday morning. They work with Kydex so it shouldn't be too hard to get a couple pieces of scrap I hope.

mtcraigco · June 28th, 2009, 10:50 AM

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June 27th, 2009, 11:15 AM	#1
BradyM77 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 631	What thickness for hybrid holster? Well I've read through a bunch of the "make your own kydex holster" threads and I gotta say it has enticed me to try it out. I've seen kydex all over the internet in various thicknesses and was wondering what would be the best for a hybrid holster? __________________ Having a gun and saying you're armed is like having a guitar and saying you're a musician. Jeff Cooper

June 27th, 2009, 11:27 AM	#2
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,009	I don't know much about making kydex holsters or availability of different kydex material but if you can get a hold of some of the ultra thin kydex that FIST uses, you'll be off to a great start. __________________ "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne

June 27th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#3
mtcraigco Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 248	.060 gives the best compromise between durability and workability. .040 fails quickly under frequent use .093 is a bit thick to form nicely by hand, especially detail areas .125 and up is too thick, period. __________________ Mark Craighead Owner/Founder CrossBreed Holsters LLC http://www.crossbreedholsters.com

June 27th, 2009, 04:39 PM	#4
BradyM77 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 631	Thank you for that info, that is EXACTLY what I needed! There is a local plastic company near here I'm going to hit up Monday morning. They work with Kydex so it shouldn't be too hard to get a couple pieces of scrap I hope. __________________ Having a gun and saying you're armed is like having a guitar and saying you're a musician. Jeff Cooper

June 28th, 2009, 10:50 AM	#5
mtcraigco Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 248	Welcome __________________ Mark Craighead Owner/Founder CrossBreed Holsters LLC http://www.crossbreedholsters.com

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