Thanks. I usually start out by making a model template out of a craft type material that is easy to work with. I don’t remember what it’s called but a heavy paper would work too. I then cut the form out of Kydex. I use tin snips for this. In this case the only Kydex I had was the thicker .08”. I think the thinner .06” would work fine for this holster because my pocket supports it anyway and having any reduction in thickness is good when it’s in my front pocket.
I use to use the oven for heating the Kydex but lately I been using my wife's embossing heat gun for it. It works pretty good, just takes a little longer to get it hot. After I fold the Kydex over itself I use rivets to connect the two sides (you can use Chicago screws too). I then heat up the area where the gun will be and shove the gun in it, form it and let it cool. For this one I added a little more space because I didn’t want it as tight as my belt holster. It fits snug but not so tight you can’t draw it out easily.
After the gun fits the way I want I do all the trimming et. to make it look good and functional. I’ll include a couple links that describe the process much better than my weak attempt here.
I get my Kydex and supplies here.
http://www.knifekits.com/kk_1mainframe.htm
Tutorials.
http://www.northcoastknives.com/northcoast_knives_tutorials_kydexsheath2.htm
http://www.texasknife.com/TKS_Mainframe.htm?TKS_Projects2-kydex.htm~main
