Made a Mag Holder

[NCIC105]

I had some scrap kydex and decided to attempt a mag holder for my Warthog extra mag.

I used a heat gun and rivets.
I picked up a belt clip from Tandy # 1240-00.

This took me about 20 minutes...I'm sure if you took your time you could make one that looks better.

[walt629]

Not too shabby! How are you protecting the mag from the screw going through the belt clip?

[NCIC105]

I used .90 thick kydex. This let me reset the female portion of the Chicago screw...

Still touches a little. Was thinking about heating it up and put a little arch right where the screw is. I could also place a strip of self adhesive velcro (soft side) on the inside.

I also used red loctite on the screw.

[walt629]

I used .90 thick kydex. This let me reset the female portion of the Chicago screw...

Still touches a little. Was thinking about heating it up and put a little arch right where the screw is. I could also place a strip of self adhesive velcro (soft side) on the inside.

I also used red loctite on the screw.

Nice. I've thought about trying my hand at Kydex.

[SGB]

[NCIC105]

Nice. I've thought about trying my hand at Kydex.

It is very easy to work with. I made a vacuum box for forming my pistol holsters.

I placed the kydex on the outdoor grill to heat up and then form it. For small items, you can use a heat gun...If you make a mistake just heat it back up and press it flat...


I started with 1.25 kydex and found it to be to think. I went down to .90. While that works ok it is still a little thick. I measured the thickness of both the Cleveland and Crossdraw holsters and discovered they use .60. thick kydex.


With that thickness, you can form the kydex using a good hair dryer...


I have to say utilizing the vacuum box it is amazing the detail you can get! When you turn the vacuum on and place the kydex over the item it will show almost every detail of your weapon.

[walt629]

I saw a video (I'll be darned if I can find it now) that was very similar to the one you provided. With the exception that the 2X4 frame had a sheet of 3/16" rubber mounted to it. The vacuum box was use in conjunction with fiberglass over an object to be copied. After the mold was glassed up a sheet of clear plastic wrap (Saran wrap) was placed over the whole concoction and the vacuum applied. The rubber sucked down and pressed the fiberglass onto the mold.

Obviously the fiberglass is cold but I wonder how that would work with hot Kydex.

Thanks for the video!

[NCIC105]

I saw that one also. So far, I have only used the vacuum on a 12X12 sheet. Anything smaller I used the heat gun and hand molding. I wonder how some of the rubber roofing material like is used on commercial building or 5th wheel trailers would work. That way, you could use smaller pieces of Kydex.

I made this one with the vacuum process. This was my first one I made. It sits between the seats on my F-350 and hooks under the console lid. I have cut the length of the leather off some as it hung to low between the seats and made it difficult to grab the weapon.


I have to say the vacuum technique gives you every detail...


I bought my Kydex off Ebay. I discovered today that there is an outlet in my area. I emailed them to see what their prices run.

[Iam2Taz]

Looks like you are on your way! Nice!

[Phillip Gain]

I used .90 thick kydex. This let me reset the female portion of the Chicago screw...

Still touches a little. Was thinking about heating it up and put a little arch right where the screw is. I could also place a strip of self adhesive velcro (soft side) on the inside.

I also used red loctite on the screw.

My suggestion - cut a 3rd piece of flat kydex, to go against the magazine Put the screw only through the outer layer. I've seen that done with leather holsters.