How to Make Your Own Hybrid IWB Holster

Step 1:

Make a decision on the overall shap of you holster. Remember, it must be appropriate to the size of your firearm. After seeing other examples on the w...

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The holster itself is made from a plastic called Kydex. It's a thermoform plastic. It comes in a variety of colors and patterns (See www.veteranholste...

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Now you're ready for some fun. I buy Kydex in 1'X2' sheets. Which means I have to cut it to the size I need for my particular application, i.e., gun s...

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With your leather finished side down, place your pattern on your leather ensuring it is positioned correctly for LH or RH carry. Then draw around the ...

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Now its time to play with your Kydex. Don't trust your toaster oven! If the dial reads 150 it probably 250 in reality. Remember, it's not your kitchen...

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Also while the kydex is heating, I sometimes use a scrap piece of wood to create a "site channel" into kydex. That way the sight doesn't cause the act...

Step 7:

If need be, after removal from the press, you can use the heat gun to reheat the kydex to "tweak" the fit. Use the heat gun judiciously. As soon as th...

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After you do the rough cutting to your  kydex, test fit it to your gun. Then it's on to sanding. I'm not going to instruct you on how to sand. However...

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To fasten your kydex to your leather, you can use many methods. I fasten mine with varying types of "Chicago screws or sometimes referred to as Sex Bo...

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Now stand back and feast with your eyes at the most glorious of IWB holster ever made by human hands. If you have questions, see me on Facebook at Ve...

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