Making Your Holster | Episode 8 (Glow In The Dark Edition)

Published on December 14, 2025
Duration: 9:35

This video from QVO Tactical's Roger Barrera details the custom manufacturing process for a glow-in-the-dark Kydex holster designed for a 2011 pistol with a Surefire X300 light. It covers material selection, vacuum forming, trimming, edge finishing, assembly, and retention adjustment, demonstrating compatibility with various 2011 models. Roger Barrera, owner of QVO Tactical, showcases his expertise in custom holster creation.

Quick Summary

Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical demonstrates making a custom glow-in-the-dark Kydex holster for 2011 pistols with a Surefire X300. The process includes vacuum forming, trimming, and edge finishing, with adjustable retention for compatibility across brands like Staccato and Kimber.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Materials
  2. 00:52Manufacturing Process: Kydex Forming & Trimming
  3. 03:54Assembly & Fitment Testing
  4. 05:53Compatibility & Retention Adjustment
  5. 08:01Glow-in-the-Dark Feature Demo

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used to make this custom glow-in-the-dark holster?

The holster is constructed from Kydex, specifically a glow-in-the-dark green variant, paired with a Baja Blast camouflage pattern. Hardware for assembly is also utilized.

What firearms are compatible with this custom 2011 holster?

This holster is designed for 2011 pistols, including models from Staccato, Stealth Arms (Platypus), Kimber (2K11), Girsan, and Tisas, especially those equipped with a Surefire X300 light.

How is retention adjusted on this custom Kydex holster?

Retention is adjusted using three screws on the holster. These allow fine-tuning to ensure a secure fit for different 2011 frame widths and user preferences.

Does the glow-in-the-dark feature have a tactical purpose?

According to Roger Barrera, the glow-in-the-dark feature is purely an aesthetic choice popular with customers and does not serve a tactical function.

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