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For someone interested in concealed carry, having a holster that offers them comfort and security as well as the ability to quickly access his/her firearm can be critical. From what we see, hybrid holsters that are simply Kydex shells bonded to leather or soft backers have gained significant popularity in the firearms community for two primary reasons. In this blog, we will help you with making your hybrid holster to make walking in the park easier for you.

Why Choose a Hybrid Holster?

There are also hybrid holsters that feature a Kydex pocket and the other part is leather or neoprene, so you can benefit from both types of materials (the retention offered by Kydex) without sacrificing comfort instituted through the corresponding soft material. What results is a reliable hands-free fit to hold the firearm while at the same time, allowing for minimal babying over an extended period.

Materials You’ll Need

Materials Needed for a Hybrid custom leather holster that Looks Professional

You will see that Kydex Sheet covers your firearms with a custom-fit shape according to their size.

Soft Leather or Neoprene Backer: This material is part of the inside layer and provides cushioning against your skin to reduce chafing.

Rivets or Chicago Screws: This is the fastener that will secure your Kydex shell to the leather backer.

Clips or Straps: Necessary for fastening the holster to a belt, or pocket line.

Source of Heat: The Kydex will be heated via a heat gun or put in the oven.

Press Or Clamps: Again aid in molding the Kydex around your gun.

Drill and Bits: To drill holes for the rivets or screws.

Utility knife (or Scissors): To cut out the leather/neoprene to shape.

Sandpaper/File: To smooth the edges on Kydex, and leather.

How to Make a Hybrid Holster

Design and Planning

Planning Your Holster DesignBefore You Start Crafting Consider the following:

Carry Position: Is it going to be an IWB or OWB holster?

Firearm Model: Make sure that holes in the Kydex and leather backer can accommodate your gun of choice, eg

Accessibility — Design the holster for quick draw and reholstering. Making it easy to be able to acquire our firearm efficiently)|(Ease of Access: When designing a “concealment” level II-IID holster they must come with an open top concept so not only you can get ur choice weapon fast but rather smooth.

Cutting and Shaping the Kydex

Heat the Kydex: You may need a heat gun or an oven to warm up the sheet until it is pliable. Try not to let it get too hot, or the plastic may deform.

Mold the Kydex: With it at your desired temperature, place the firearm on top and use press or clamps to mold around the gun. Let it cool and let it harden, for a few minutes normally.

Trim the Excess Material and Sand the Edges. When Kydex has finished curing, you can trim excess material with scissors or a utility knife. For a soft finish, sand down the sharpened corners with some fine grit paper or industrial pumice file; which cuts much quicker.

Preparing the leather or neoprene backer

Sizing The Backer: Cut the leather/neoprene backer to allow it to provide a decent amount of coverage for comfort, but not so much that it is visible above your gun.

Drill/Punch Holes for Fasteners -You will need to create holes in the leather backer so you can secure the Kydex shell with fasteners. Make sure that the holes are drilled with correct spacing between them, so they all line up during installation.

Assembling the Holster

Affix Kydex to Backer — Align the Kydex shell with the leather backer and rivet or use Chicago screws. Make sure the fasteners are tight and secured properly, but not so much that they hinder your ability to draw your firearm.

Attach the Clips or Loops To The Backer: Position the clips (or loops) onto the desired area of the backer, ensuring that the carry is strong and comfortable. The difficult part is getting the correct snaps so that your holster will remain stationary while moving around.

Final Adjustments and Testing

Fit Your Firearm: Slide your gun into the holster and see how (or if) it fits! The gun should snap in and hold tightly but still be easy to get out. Then, loosen or tighten the screws to adjust the retention.

Comfort First: Test the custom leather holsters and wear it on your body to see how comfortable it feels. The support should be a soft substance confirming not poking or irritating and that the holster does NOT bite into your skin.

Customization for Personal Taste

Comfort: One of the best things about making your hybrid holster is being able to tailor it exactly how you want. Some features to avoid include:

It has an adjustable can’t which lets you adjust the angle of your firearm to suit your draw.

Sweat Guard: Running the leather backer as high as possible will block sweat from getting onto your gun.

Color and Design: The Kydex design. And the options to change color or add a pattern to both our Kydex and leather make your holster unique.

Wrap-Up: Handcrafted Holster Made-to-Order

DIY Hybrid Holster making is a practical. And rewarding project if you are trying to find the perfect concealed carry solution for your new needs. But if you focus on ease of access (as your first decision). Then a good holster will not only give you the means to get at it as quickly. And easily as possible but also be better for EDC because wearing the thing all day is a much smoother affair.

Quick & Easy Hybrid HolsterWhether you’re a Seasoned DIY enthusiast or. New to crafting these steps will help guide you to producing functionality comfort, and dependably in a hybrid holster. With the proper materials and some careful milling. You will have a holster made to your ideal specs that can dramatically improve your carry.