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02-22-2012, 05:37 PM
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Leather Kydex Hybrid Holster w pics
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02-22-2012, 05:42 PM
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02-22-2012, 06:40 PM
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Very nice work. Curious though about the leather/kydex combo. I've seen some of these hybrids where it was leather ouside, kydex lined (FIST Holsters, among others, does this style) but in your case it appears as the kydex is completely encased/enveloped by leather so no kydex contact with gun---is that correct? I can see how you'd benefit in terms of stiffness but is the kydex thin enough so as not to create a really thick holster? Interesting product to say the least----and really nice looking work. Gonna have to visit his site. Thanks for sharing.
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02-22-2012, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jfd
Very nice work. Curious though about the leather/kydex combo. I've seen some of these hybrids where it was leather ouside, kydex lined (FIST Holsters, among others, does this style) but in your case it appears as the kydex is completely encased/enveloped by leather so no kydex contact with gun---is that correct? I can see how you'd benefit in terms of stiffness but is the kydex thin enough so as not to create a really thick holster? Interesting product to say the least----and really nice looking work. Gonna have to visit his site. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes the kydex seems to be completely covered. As far as I can tell (and I'm not a leathersmith) he encorporates the kydex around the mouth only, much like the metal reinforced openings that many use. I don't think the kydex extends down over the barrel. It is slightly thicker than a similar style collapsable Lobo holster I have, but not by much. Certainly not thicker than some of my other quality leather holsters. His web site is rather spartan...not a ton of info or descriptions which is why its been nice to meet him in person to work out what I want, but I'm sure he would be easy to work with over the phone as well. He's been a great guy to deal with.
By the way I also own a couple FIST hybrid holsters, and they are good too, but I think the overall fit and finish on these is nicer.
Last edited by BCDWYO; 02-22-2012 at 07:07 PM.
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