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How to Better Carry a Gun + Mag Carrier Kydex Holster

Oct 10, 2024

In this quick video, we share a simple yet effective tip to make carrying an IWB Kydex +1 style holster, (sometimes referred to as a "sidecar") more comfortable and concealable. If you're using an appendix carry setup, this tip is perfect for improving both comfort and concealment. Quick Fix for Appendix Carry Comfort The key to improving your comfort while carrying a Kydex "sidecar" holster lies in the position of your belt buckle. By sliding the buckle around to the side, you can eliminate the bulge created by the buckle, which often presses against the holster. This simple adjustment allows the holster to sit more naturally against your body, reducing discomfort and making your firearm more concealed. This is a great trick...

What Should You Look For In An IWB Holster?

Mar 27, 2024

If you are looking to conceal carry, an IWB Kydex holster is a solid choice (unless you have watched too much classic 80s TV in which case we will talk you off the shoulder holster ledge later in the article). IWB stands for “Inside the Waistband” Side Note: Shouldn't it be ITW because waistband is one word? It appears liberties were taken with the acronym. In any case, it is a holster that is meant to go inside your pants or shorts so that it can be easily concealed by clothing. Here is one example, our Pyre Light Bearing IWB Kydex Holster. A lot of digital ink has been spilled on the reasons why you would want to conceal carry. ...

What is Kydex?

Jan 04, 2023

Kydex historyKydex was developed in 1965 by the Rohm and Haas Company. Kydex is a thermoplastic whose construction gives the plastic rigidity while also allowing it to be molded into various shapes.Kydex is a relatively hard material that is lightweight, durable, and easily formed when heated. It can be vacuum-formed to create a perfect fit.Vacuum forming kydex can produce a thinner profile than injection-molded plastics. Holsters made from Kydex tend to be more durable, strong, and provide overall better retention than its injection-molded holsters.Kydex’s introduction to firearmsKydex is a material that has been around since the 1960s, where it was used in aircrafts. Since then, It has been used in a multitude of industries and products. Those range from automobile...

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