DIY Kydex Hybrid Holster for about $25

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Optional Stuff you could use that i did not use:
- Heat Gun
- Sand paper
- Band saw or small hack saw to cut kydex into desired shape

Kydex Holster Kit from OldFaithfulHolsters . com
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Toaster Oven
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Vise made from scrap wood and a door hinge
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Kydex sheet was 12"x6" but i only needed 6"x6" so i used a razor to cut the kydex a few times then had to bend it to break apart. I only used a 6"x6" sheet of kydex bc i cut a 6x6 sheet of paper and placed it on the gun for practice so i'd advise you to try that method before cutting and heating up your kydex
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Next i placed my XD Service Model on the vise and place the kydex sheet under it to see how i would need to place the kydex sheet on top of the gun after i heated it up
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I then placed my gun on the leather sheet to see how it would sit to get a visual idea of what im doing
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I heated up the Kydex and placed it on top of the gun and put it in the vise. I used a "C" clamp and used the door hinge to create pressure instead of buying a few "C" Clamps. My toaster oven was at about 350 degrees so i heated the **** out of it but be careful not to melt it but if you, thats what the aluminum tray is for.
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I placed the gun and molded kydex on the leather to see placement and be able to mark where i need to cut
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I made the markings of where i needed to cut with the white crayon
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Using the dremel, i cut per my designated lines.
FYI, when using a dremel it melts the kydex creating melted strands that can be peeled or sanded off.
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And there you have it, an XD Supertuck for Concealed Carry for about $25 not including tools!
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In the future, i will redo my vise with better foam and possibly buy a heat gun for more precise tuning.

Took me about 3-4hrs bc it was my first time and i did a lot of fine tuning. I imagine in the future it'd be about an hour.

 

[thedbc]

Nice!

 

[Firewall]

Nice!

I've never worked with Kydex before, did you need to do anything to protect the gun while you were putting the hot kydex on it?

 

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red_blooded - Thanks!

Firewall - Nope, i just put the hot kydex straight on the gun. Others have done the same and if a little hot kydex hurts the gun, wow, I need to buy a different gun lol

 

[Firewall]

Ok cool. I wouldn't be worried so much with something like an XD but wasn't so sure about if the gun was blued or nickel plated

 

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Firewall - Ya your right. I have no clue about other finishes and its interactions with hot material but its a good tip for others reading to be aware of you finish.

 

[19 Kilo]

How cool is that!
Have you ever thought about doing a OWB holster? When are you going to start selling them here?

 

[Sagan]

How cool is that!
Have you ever thought about doing a OWB holster? When are you going to start selling them here?

x2.... I've made my own pocket holsters, but didn't even know where to start for a "crossbreed type". I got dibs on your first fullsize 1911 holster (if you start selling (at a decent price (and I haven't decided to try my own hand first))).

Very nice job and good pics!!