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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?

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.

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.

That's how it starts. Next thing you know, you've got a workshop and a list of backorders.

Looks nice and clean.

Great job cmgee67!

Looks good.

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.

Very nice! Job well done.

Nice! There's just no substitute for having exactly what you want.

Enjoy!
Jeff

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

That holster looks really fine!

Congratulations on a job well done!

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.

Looks great! Thinking of doing the same for a kukri knife.

I need one just like it!!

Joe