IWB holster for pistol with optic

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IWB holster for pistol with optic #4102792 03/17/24 08:36 PM 03/17/24 08:36 PM
Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 8,494 Chelsea L Lockjaw OP 14 point
Lockjaw OP 14 point L Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 8,494 Chelsea	What do y'all like? I had one made, but the optic pretty much touches the kydex. We the people any good?

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4102799 03/17/24 08:48 PM 03/17/24 08:48 PM
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gundoc 14 point Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,148 In front of my lathe	Can you not trim the kydex away from the optic? There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be! ~ unknown

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4102932 03/18/24 09:30 AM 03/18/24 09:30 AM
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Lockjaw OP 14 point L Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 8,494 Chelsea	No there is a pin or whatever thru the backside of the holster that secured the kydex to it that really needs to move about 1/4 inch to give me clearance. I don't think it would keep the pistol from snapping in there, it's pretty snug..

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4102998 03/18/24 11:59 AM 03/18/24 11:59 AM
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wew3006 Booner W Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,732 Birmingham	Garret makes a nice leather lined holster and can order for your optic. https://www.giholsters.com/product-p/hst2000.htm

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4103255 03/18/24 06:48 PM 03/18/24 06:48 PM
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AUbowhunter1990 4 point A Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 302 Birmingham, AL	Tenicor Velo or Certum and I also like the CYA Ridge. Both work with a red dot with no issues. $110 vs $60.

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4103385 03/19/24 12:04 AM 03/19/24 12:04 AM
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buckhunter2 10 point B Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,831 Jasper	Vedder Light Tuck 10% off currently https://www.vedderholsters.com/lighttuck/ You're only as good as your worst shot-

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4103786 03/19/24 08:14 PM 03/19/24 08:14 PM
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M48scout 12 point Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 5,797 Hoover, AL	Can you not heat mold the kydex to push it away from the optic? Just a suggestion to avoid scrapping

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4105431 03/22/24 08:53 PM 03/22/24 08:53 PM
Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 8,494 Chelsea L Lockjaw OP 14 point
Lockjaw OP 14 point L Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 8,494 Chelsea	No it's the corner where the kydex and the back side of the holster attach. It has a pin there that needs it move to make it work.

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4105442 03/22/24 09:19 PM 03/22/24 09:19 PM
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3% outdoorsman 10 point Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 3,928 Woodstock	Just buy a normal self defense gun and leather iwb holster like a real man.leave the tactical cool alone Hell even the Marines don't train with pistols anymore even in infantry .leave the electronics at home and toys with plastic holsters Still nothing wrong with a snubby 38 or single stack 9 or 45 for EDC with leather iwb holster Last edited by 3% outdoorsman; 03/22/24 09:43 PM.

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4105457 03/22/24 10:03 PM 03/22/24 10:03 PM
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1bamashooter 10 point Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,345 Demop	Tier one Keep your booger hooker off the bang switch.

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4110934 04/02/24 09:26 PM 04/02/24 09:26 PM
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 5,025 Marion, Fayette, Lamar, piddli... Lonster 12 point
Lonster 12 point Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 5,025 Marion, Fayette, Lamar, piddli...	Desantis Slim Tuk is what I use and I really like it.

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lonster] #4110939 04/02/24 09:41 PM 04/02/24 09:41 PM
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3% outdoorsman 10 point Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 3,928 Woodstock	Originally Posted by Lonster Desantis Slim Tuk is what I use and I really like it. Yeah seen several people with broken kydex holsters.plastic breaks Check out don hume leather holsters.or hell any leather Never had a broken iwb leather holster in 25+ years of carrying Kydex are for toys .breaks like a cell phone clip Leather has always been best.not sure why any question But you'll find out shortly if you actually carry Last edited by 3% outdoorsman; 04/02/24 09:42 PM.

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lonster] #4110989 04/03/24 06:56 AM 04/03/24 06:56 AM
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Lockjaw OP 14 point L Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 8,494 Chelsea	Originally Posted by Lonster Desantis Slim Tuk is what I use and I really like it. I have one of those my shield without and optic sits in but the optic one won't fit down in it far enough.

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4111038 04/03/24 08:29 AM 04/03/24 08:29 AM
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Broadhead26 8 point B Joined: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,533 Al	I have a crossbreed super tuck that I use with a g48 and holosun. I’ll try to upload a pic later.

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4111120 04/03/24 12:06 PM 04/03/24 12:06 PM
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goodman_hunter Booner Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 10,375 coffee county	Originally Posted by Lockjaw What do y'all like? I had one made, but the optic pretty much touches the kydex. We the people any good? did you have the holster made around the gun with the optic on it? The 3 I had made, all works fine. For without victory, there is no survival

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4111634 04/04/24 11:27 AM 04/04/24 11:27 AM
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Lockjaw OP 14 point L Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 8,494 Chelsea	Yes, and he brought it to me and showed me before he molded it to the gun. It fits in it, but the optic does just touch the edge of the kydex. I have 2 regular shields, so I could use this for them too. The same place made me a holster for my G17 and its awesome. But no optic. They also made the one for my XDM 10mm with an optic. No clearance issues on that one.

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4111645 04/04/24 11:57 AM 04/04/24 11:57 AM
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GomerPyle Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 20,133 Northport, AL	Originally Posted by Lockjaw Yes, and he brought it to me and showed me before he molded it to the gun. It fits in it, but the optic does just touch the edge of the kydex. I have 2 regular shields, so I could use this for them too. The same place made me a holster for my G17 and its awesome. But no optic. They also made the one for my XDM 10mm with an optic. No clearance issues on that one. If it's just barely touching the edge of the kydex, could you shave it down with a dremel? There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world: 1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4114220 04/09/24 08:52 AM 04/09/24 08:52 AM
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Lockjaw OP 14 point L Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 8,494 Chelsea	I may try that and see if it works.

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4114399 04/09/24 02:39 PM 04/09/24 02:39 PM
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GomerPyle Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 20,133 Northport, AL	We could probably offer more/better advice if you post a pic There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world: 1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft

Re: IWB holster for pistol with optic [Re: Lockjaw] #4115542 04/11/24 11:52 AM 04/11/24 11:52 AM
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Lockjaw OP 14 point L Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 8,494 Chelsea	Ok see if this helps.

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