How to Make a Kydex Holster: Part 1

[@noncompliant209cali]

I just recently started making holsters, I have so many personal holsters now because I keep the ones that don't look good but work. I have way to many hopefully I get better before I drown in holsters

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

Keep working. Keep getting better.

[@360TacticalSolutions]

Any chance of getting some specs for your press set up? Having a hard time coming up with a design for a press

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

Just 2x4s and plywood. Created the curve by trimming down the 2x4s and fastening them to the plywood, then but hinges on to make it easier to work with.

[@aaronwest1527]

So is the center of the hip curve a full thickness 2x4 just not as wide?

[@texassingh1027]

Thanks for sharing your tips. Also well done video, you get to the point fast.

[@flyinfr33domfreedom2]

Thanks for sharing. This video is a quality presentation

[@jobejahova]

That’s a pretty decent setup you have there. Some things I would change: 1. Double up the plywood top press. 2. Heat the Kydex to 320 F. Sometimes it helps to preheat the oven to a higher temp, then turn the oven setting down to do this. 3. Use a tee shirt press instead of toaster ovens. Once you try it, you just don’t go back. It is amazing how high you can push the temperature of the Kydex sheet in a tee shirt press.

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

Cool man. Thanks for the tips.

[@Hoytbuff]

Great video! Thanks for the tips!

[@Kurogane_666]

Sorry for the late comment on a older video, but I have to ask, would you tape up your real pistol? Or just the trainer? I have to 1911 that have a very beautiful coating from the factory that I like to preserve and a Sig p320, any tips?

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

I taped up my own guns many times before using the blue guns.

[@alexsato667]

You heat the kydex up to 300° fareiht or Celsius?

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

Alex Sato F.

[@BlossomNoirASMR]

Hi! Can you please tell me what kinf of blue duct tape you use? Thanks a lot!

[@TheSuburban15]

I think it's painters tape. I have used regular masking tape several times. Consider using HVAC foil tape if you have a rail with notches to cover up.

[@rinkrat55]

Where can I buy the blue gun ???

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

Many places. Just google search blue guns.

[@IzaacArtist]

Amazon

[@noneyabusiness6957]

rinkrat55 knifekits.com

[@detroitone3118]

do u ever have an issue with the light turning on by itself while its seated in the holster?

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

detroitone no. Just block out where the switch is.

[@rocdaneweracap]

I got a mp light illuminator for my glock 17 looking for iwb holster . How much ?

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

Sorry bro, not selling holsters right now, life is way too busy.

[@alanlo9040]

Where is the retention point for Glock 17 x300u?

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

The light essentially.

[@alanlo9040]

where about the light@@KINNETICARMAMENT

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

@@alanlo9040 the widest parts of the side of the light

[@mattdave812]

How much you charge for a holster I will pay for you to make on for a Glock 17 with a ncstar qr flashlight

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

Matt Dave don’t have time right now to make any. Sorry brother. There are plenty of other reputable holster makers that will be willing to help though

[@Optatius]

I do mine without a press and hand shape it how i want.

[@johniler1695]

I’m gonna do that I seen many videos where they heat it up and mold it to the gun itself not a fake gun then they cut off what they don’t need I got a polymer Glock 17 v2 with a light

[@nicholasblancett8665]

Do you use a heat gun?

[@nicholasblancett8665]

Also, any protective gloves?

[@obiwankenobi6563]

Why does every video of making holsters have a Dramatic Intro...

[@KINNETICARMAMENT]

because it's rad...

[@Paco-hh4jd]

Spare the Kydex, ruin the holster.