Remoulding Kydex Holster
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Kydex is quite easy to remold a bit, assuming you have the proper supplies. Kydex, when heated, turns to the consistency of a wet towel. The best way to work it is to get a heat gun (not a hair dryer or something like it, but a true heat gun), wrap a bit of tape around the part of the gun that has to fit (Kydex will shrink slightly when cooled, so a bit of extra width with the tape balances it out), heat the area with gentle back-and-forth motions, and when it starts to sag shove the gun in and let it cool. If you don't have access to a heat gun then a stove burner can do, but you have to be careful of burning the kydex and your fingers. Its also a lot less precise than a heat gun. I've remolded several of my kydex holsters; from enlarging a PPK/s holster to fit a PPK, to enlarging a Safariland 226 holster to fit the slightly larger than RS WE226. Keep in mind Kydex can only stretch so far, so if its too large of a modification it may not be possible.
Source - my grandfather invented the Kydex holster.
Source - my grandfather invented the Kydex holster.
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If you have a heat gun then you can probably do it in one go. If youre gonna use the stove then id recommend doing it over several tries to lower the risk of burning the holster and setting off any smoke alarms haha.
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I just made a couple of grenade clips from 3mm Kydex
got a proper heat gun from Lidl that you can control the temp on a digital screen, that was only £18
I found the sweet spot temp for the 3mm was 280 degrees
it heated it quickly and is below its flammable temp
had to use a towel & found leather gloves helpful in applying pressure to shape & hold into position until cold etc
got a proper heat gun from Lidl that you can control the temp on a digital screen, that was only £18
I found the sweet spot temp for the 3mm was 280 degrees
it heated it quickly and is below its flammable temp
had to use a towel & found leather gloves helpful in applying pressure to shape & hold into position until cold etc
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