Made my first kydex revolver holster

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Made my first kydex revolver holster

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I got sick and tired of trying to find the right holster for my S&W 642 so I decided to try and make one. I wanted 4 things. Kydex, built in sweat guard, retention screws,and pull the dot soft loops. I’m sure I could have custom ordered one that way but it would have cost more than I than I wanted to pay. So I came up with this design and it works great. I set the Can’t of the holster to more of a 45 degree angle so it conceals great and you can get a full firing grip on the gun when drawing. It rides high and tight and is as comfortable as Kydex can be. What do y’all think?
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I think it looks great. Plus, U get it exactly the way U want it along with the satisfaction of making it yourself. How much time did U invest in the project? This may just be the start to a new career.
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About 2 hours is what it took me. I think once someone gets the pattern and the bugs ironed out I think one could be completed in less time.
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That's how it starts. Next thing you know, you've got a workshop and a list of backorders. :mrgreen:

Looks nice and clean.
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Great job cmgee67!
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Looks good. :thumbs2:
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Thanks! I don’t think I will buy any more iwb holsters anymore. I am thinking about tying to make a hybrid owb holster. I like the idea of leather backing for comfort and Kydex shell for protection. If I do I’ll make sure to post pics.
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Very nice! Job well done.
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Nice! There's just no substitute for having exactly what you want.

Enjoy!
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That’s right! Goin to use it for the first time today. I’m excited to try it out for several hours.
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That holster looks really fine!

Congratulations on a job well done!
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Thank you for all of the kind words. I know I could have prob polished it and really made it shine but I like he kind of dull look. Plus what does a polished iwb Kydex holster achieve? It’s gonna get polished by you wearing it and it doesnt help any function.

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Looks great! Thinking of doing the same for a kukri knife.
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I need one just like it!!

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