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Holster 5

Since I could not buy the holster I wanted, one needed to be made.  I wanted a severe forward cant on the P14 to conceal the grip.  The most cant I found on a commercial holster was about 15 degrees.  This holster is canted at 45 degrees.  Additionally the belt attachment points are spread out about 5 inches apart.  This distributes the weight of the pistol very well.  This holster is comfortable for all day carry, and is used for IDPA too.

This holster is an all kydex version of my 45 degree cant holster.  

Holster 1 was an all leather homemade holster, the first of the severe cant line.  It served well, proved the concept, and has now been retired.  Holster 2 was a custom holster made by a friend that is much too pretty to actually wear.  A BBQ holster if you will.  Holster 3 is a kydex version of this design, and works very well.  Holster 4 is an all leather version of this same holster.  Holster 5 is back to kydex again, and I expect any follow on holsters to be kydex as well.

These plans are free for non-commercial use and are offered with no warranty or other claims expressed or implied.  Ken Reed, 09/05/2005.

A severe cant kydex homemade holster.

Body side of the holster is flat to eliminate pressure points..

1911 aluminum plug and a holster bending jig.

Bending the body side of the holster, which is mostly flat except near the front edge.

Forcing the zig-zag into the front edge..

Forming the zig-zag on the the pants side of the holster.

Molding the pants side of the holster over the 1911 plug.

Plug laying in the pants side of the holster

Pop riveting the body side and pants side together along the front edge.

Test fitting the Para Ordnance P14.

The excess kydex is cut away to leave the final shape.

Spacer cut from gardening knee pad.

Ready for belt loops.

Leather belt loops, ready for dye.

Dyed belt loops.

Done.

Copyright © 2005 - 2006, Ken Reed