Make Your Own Holster with Old Faithful Holsters: Guns & Gear|S4

Published on July 16, 2012
Duration: 4:01

This video demonstrates how to make your own Kydex and leather hybrid holster using kits from Old Faithful Holsters. The kits range from raw materials requiring full molding to pre-formed components, offering varying levels of DIY effort. The presenter highlights the re-workability of Kydex, allowing for multiple attempts at molding.

Quick Summary

Old Faithful Holsters offers DIY holster kits in three stages, ranging from raw Kydex and leather for full molding to pre-formed and trimmed components. Kydex's re-workability allows users to reheat and remold the material if the initial fit is unsatisfactory, making the DIY process forgiving.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to Holsters
  2. 00:06Old Faithful Holsters Example
  3. 00:14Holster Components Breakdown
  4. 00:37Making Your Own Holster
  5. 00:41Kydex Material Properties
  6. 00:51DIY Holster Kit Process
  7. 01:01The 'Gun Sandwich' Method
  8. 01:13Old Faithful Holsters Website
  9. 01:18Formed Kydex Holster
  10. 01:26Raw Material Kits
  11. 01:35Pre-Formed Holster Kits
  12. 01:47Quality Materials
  13. 01:57Stage 1 Kit
  14. 02:00Stage 2 Kit
  15. 02:03Stage 3 Kit
  16. 02:15Assembly Process
  17. 02:30Catalog Overview
  18. 02:33Cost Progression
  19. 02:49Saving Money DIY
  20. 02:53Design and Color Options
  21. 03:08Tinkering and Customization
  22. 03:16Handling Mistakes
  23. 03:22Kydex Re-heating
  24. 03:46Beauty of Kydex
  25. 03:50Contact Old Faithful Holsters

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different stages of DIY holster kits offered by Old Faithful Holsters?

Old Faithful Holsters offers kits in three stages. Stage 1 provides raw Kydex and leather for full molding. Stage 2 includes pre-formed Kydex that needs trimming and drilling. Stage 3 features pre-formed, trimmed, and sanded Kydex, requiring minimal assembly.

Can Kydex be re-molded if I make a mistake while making a holster?

Yes, Kydex is highly re-workable. If you're not satisfied with the molded shape, you can reheat the Kydex in a home oven or toaster oven until it becomes pliable again, allowing you to start the molding process over.

What materials are used in Old Faithful Holsters' DIY kits?

The kits typically include high-quality Kydex for the firearm retention shell and genuine American leather for the backing or comfort layer. They also come with all the necessary hardware, such as screws and an Allen wrench, for assembly.

How does the cost of Old Faithful Holsters' DIY kits vary by stage?

The cost increases incrementally with each stage of completion. The video suggests that moving from one stage to the next typically adds about $5 to the base price, reflecting the additional labor and pre-processing involved.

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