Sidearms & Scatterguns First Kydex Holster - Pics

[stmcelroy]

Bought all the equipment to build Kydex holsters in December and finally decided to set it up and try my hand at it.

First attempt is for a Kahr CW9 with Crimson Trace. Been wanting to try and carry this gun either OWB or IWB.

Figured out a couple of things that I need to change for the next build, like longer belt loops and rivet spacing and new black screws.

Otherwise I've really happy how it turned out.

 

[JelloStorm]

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That's pretty cool man. Take a look at Fist Inc holsters and how they assemble. I think they use a combination of glue and sew the two pieces together which would save you a lot of extra material.

You ever start making IWB kydex mag holsters, hit me up!

 

[J-Ham]

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Damn, that looks a hell of a lot better than I was imagining when I read the post! Like JelloStorm said, if you decide to do this for others, let me know. I've got a Sig 220 compact & holter options for it are fairly limited (I know it will fit in a 220 holster, but having that short barrel in a longer holster bothers me for some reason... I know, I'm wierd).

Anyway, nice looking holster... especially for your first attempt.

 

[stmcelroy]

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And my last holster of the day.

 

[J-Ham]

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Oh, I just now took the time to see what you do for a living... that explains a lot

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[stmcelroy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J-Ham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh, I just now took the time to see what you do for a living... that explains a lot

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Trying to do it for a living, been pretty slow lately.

I've been doing leather for 3-1/2 years, but kydex is really my preference for belt carry.

 

[chainring]

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Looks good. I'm trying to do kydex for my knives, and it's not as easy as it looks!!