DIY Kydex

[SteevoLS]

Now that I'm moving towards chest rigs and away from vests/dropleg gear, I need a holster for my G18C that will accept a weapon light. I've seen some impressive custom holsters, and Kydex is dirt cheap online. I'd like to build a MOLLE-mountable Kydex holster.

My question is this: Does anybody know of local (in South Carolina) stores that carry Kydex? I'd just as soon support the local economy if at all possible.

[the hot tuna]

is it pretty easy to mold kydex yourself? I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject. 

[SteevoLS]

Obviously there is a lot of finesse involved in making it look good, but it is literally as simple as cutting a piece down to size, heating it, and draping it over what you want to mold.

[the hot tuna]

that's really cool. Is there any chance of it sticking to your gun/mag/knife/whatever?

[SteevoLS]

Nope; it's not adhesive at all.

[the hot tuna]

So basically you could put some serious leather gloves on, heat the kydex up and mold it to your gun perfectly until it looks delicious. Nice.

[SteevoLS]

More or less. Here are some great little "crash course" tutorials.

http://www.paracordsecrets.com/projects.php

[GARRETT]

Stephen, when you get some of this and start to work with it let me know. I am interested in a few projects myself.

[SteevoLS]

Will do! I'm going to order 10 or 20 square feet as soon as I get my paycheck.