An Impressive Mag Pouch - The Esstac KYWI

Published on April 2, 2017
Duration: 4:39

This guide details the installation and customization of the Esstac KYWI magazine pouch, a hybrid design combining Kydex retention with nylon flexibility. Expert instruction covers mounting via MOLLE and MALICE clips, and a unique method for adjusting retention by heat-forming the Kydex insert for optimal reload speed or security. The Esstac KYWI offers a space-saving solution for tactical loadouts.

Quick Summary

The Esstac KYWI mag pouch is a hybrid design featuring a Kydex insert within a nylon body, offering excellent retention and accessibility while occupying only two rows of MOLLE. Retention can be user-adjusted by heat-forming the Kydex insert for optimal speed or security.

Chapters

  1. 00:20Introduction to Esstac KYWI
  2. 00:36Kydex vs Nylon Trade-offs
  3. 01:01KYWI Design and Benefits
  4. 02:28Available Pouch Variants
  5. 03:31Customizing Retention

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Esstac KYWI mag pouch unique?

The Esstac KYWI is a hybrid pouch combining a Kydex insert for retention and accessibility with a nylon body. This design allows it to offer excellent magazine retention while only occupying two rows of MOLLE webbing, making it a space-efficient option for tactical gear.

How do you adjust the retention on an Esstac KYWI pouch?

You can adjust the retention by gently heating the Kydex insert with a hairdryer. Once warm, you can carefully mold it to be tighter for more secure retention or slightly looser for faster magazine reloads, depending on your preference and activity.

What types of magazines can the Esstac KYWI pouch hold?

The Esstac KYWI is available for various rifle calibers, including 5.56x45mm and 7.62x51mm (compatible with M110, SR25, SCAR 17). It also comes in pistol variants for double or single-stack magazines, with a '1+1' option for stacking pistol pouches.

How is the Esstac KYWI pouch mounted to gear?

The Esstac KYWI pouch is mounted using MALICE clips, which are threaded through the MOLLE webbing on the back of the pouch and then secured to the corresponding MOLLE loops on your tactical vest, plate carrier, or war belt.

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