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    Kydex holsters

    in Guns, Gear & Loadouts

    Posted · Edited by Matt.2504
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    Verdict:

    Blackhawk Omnivore holsters are great, they are universal but very secure due to their active retention which is applied to flashlight (or 20mm mounting bracket if non flashlight version) and at a reasonable price.

    It’s not always the easiest for us southpaws to find good holsters but this one works.

     

    if you are looking to mount it to a QLS system though you will need an adaptor as the two are not directly compatible.

    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4948094/files

     

    Kydex holsters

    in Guns, Gear & Loadouts

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Galvatron said:

     

    For my Hi-Capa, I use a Deadly Customs Surefire retention holster so that holds on to the Surefire X300 torch and its clones. I attach it to a QLS adapter whose receiver plate goes on my mid-ride mount and leg strap.

    How do you find the retention?

    Is the passive retention enough or do you feel active retention ie strap/ hood or button release would make it more secure?

    Kydex holsters

    in Guns, Gear & Loadouts

    Posted

    41 minutes ago, TheFull9 said:

    Do you want to/can you spend £550 on holsters and have room to store them all? If no, easy decision.

     

    I've been using Blackhawk Omnivores that grip the lights for years, saved me a lot of money and space. I never buy a gun-specific holster unless said gun doesn't physically have an accessory rail. I've looked at the KC offerings too and I'd use one if I didn't already have enough holsters.


    does the omnivore allow for optics?

     

     

    17 minutes ago, Enid_Puceflange said:

    I have been using a Kydex custom & an Ali Exp “Kydex” holster, and tbh can barely tell the difference between the two.

    I just couldn’t justify the cost of a second holster that would accept my TLR1 clone, the Ali Exp version has the same retention feature as the FIVE TIMES more expensive genuine Kydex Customs one.

    I wrapped them both in OD Green material and you would never know between them what one was what.

    A QLS system allows me to swap between the two for when I decide (or more accurately- forget) what holster I had used last and wasn’t in my kit bag

    But both are for a G 17

    I haven’t tried anything that is a general multi pistol system , so can’t comment on those 

    Unfortunately I can’t find any left handed holsters on Aliexpress. I bought some mid ride QLS mounts from them that arrived today, fraction of the price of any available in the UK.

    Kydex holsters

    in Guns, Gear & Loadouts

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    46 minutes ago, JimFromHorsham said:

    There’s kydex and then there’s kydex and I would always reccomend a holster that is pistol specific , the “universal” options are always a compromise and are usually the least secure . 
     

    first up , make sure it is kydex , not just molded plastic , most proper kydex holsters will also have a tension adjuster ( nuts and bolts with rubber in between ! ) 

    Also bear in mind most proper holsters are sized for the genuine pistol and light , airsoft pistols and clone lights can sometimes be out of spec and again cause fitting issues .

     

    for me , for a light bearing holster it’s Safariland , for simple pistol only it’s either a genuine BHI Serpa or leather pancake style ( BHI / Galco ) 

     

    Ive had a couple of deadly customs kydex holsters and tbh wasn’t impressed , one didn’t fit the pistol and light it advertised at all , the other just didn’t have enough retention adjustment and was a poor fit around some of the controls .

     

    these are just my opinions / experiences , others will vary .

    Thanks, appreciate your response

    im looking at buying from Kydex customs the only other thing I probably should have mentioned above is im left handed so not the everywhere does suitable holsters.

     

    the flashlight I’m using is a genuine O-light PL turbo Valkyrie - very nice light. 

    Kydex holsters

    in Guns, Gear & Loadouts

    Posted

    Hi everyone;

    I’m looking at purchasing my first kydex holster and just want some validation that the passive retention is enough to keep my sidearm secure.

    im not fast and definitely not elegant;  more bull in a china shop, that sometimes falls over.

     

    I’ve ran lots of holsters over the years all with some form of active retention, whether it be a fabric strap or warrior universal button release; and even with this security liked to opt for a bungee lanyard just in case ( some of my pistols are not lanyard compatible). 
    This will be on a mid-ride belt mount with leg strap. 
     

    I run a variety of pistols ( FNX, G17, P226, M45, Hi Capa) so would be probably be getting a universal holster whos retention is flashlight based. 
     

     

    So my options are:

    universal holster with flashlight retention

    costing a total of £60

     

    or seperate light bearing, active retention hood at £110 per pistol.

     

     

    What should I do?

    Eye protection, thoughts greatly appreciated

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I’ve used all kinds of eye protection, full face mesh, mesh goggles, full seal lens goggles and glasses. 

    Each have their own advantages and disadvantages:

     

    mesh - no fog and decent level of protection but if someone is using a lower quality / older bb, there is a chance that on impact they will shatter and send shards of plastic towards your eyes ( talking from experience)

     

    glasses - less fog than full seal and more protective front on than mesh but risk of BBs getting in from the sides. 
    also, I’ve seen plenty of people forget to put them back on before heading into the game zone - very dangerous.

     

    full seal - best protection all round, high risk of fog. But you’ll be fine if you use anti-fog and or get an ex-fog unit ( or as I describe it to my wife - my head mounted aircon unit haha)

     

     

    regardless of which option you go for, but respectable brands which are rated for Airsoft use. I’ve seen cheap “Airsoft” glasses shatter.

    ASG B&T USW & extended Mags

    in Appraisals

    Posted

    How much do you think I should list this at?

     

    ASG USW

    works as it should. very little wear, just some slight scratching on the front threads by previous owner.

    comes with 1x standard CO2 mag

    RRP ~ £190

     

    5x gas tight extended magazines (1 missing base plate)

    RRP ~ £40-45 each = ~ £200- 220 total.

     

    total price new would be roughly £400

     

     

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    ASG USW - is it worth it?

    in Gas Guns

    Posted

    Recently bought on impulse a joblot of 5 extended ASG USW / CZ pistol magazines for a steal of a price. My options are:

    1 - sell the magazines

    2 - buy a USW as a backup for my DMR

     

    is the USW worth it?

    (pictures of customised ones welcomed)

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    Ammo pouch

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    Posted

    Ok so this may sound daft but I’ve been airsofting for about 15 years now and been using this for roughly the same amount of time and it works

    ok be prepared to be amazed and it’s something that most of us having lying around the house, especially a few weeks after Christmas when we have finished up those quite frankly unwanted gifts from relatives….. a lynx body wash bottle.
    Obviously make sure it’s clean and totally dry first but trust me, they work perfectly. Fit great into an M4 mag pouch, holds probably a thousand or so rounds, remove the cap and the pouring spout is great for filling high caps and speed loaders. And unless you’re getting really low on ammo, it doesn’t rattle anywhere near as much as you’d think it would. 

     

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