New EDC project S&W M&P9

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It feels pretty good but I'll let you know after taking it out for a ride in the car and walking around with it

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Got bored and made some belt loops for OWB carry.

I made a jig for 1 3/4" and 1 1/2" belt loops. The one above is 1 3/4".

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After wearing it out and about and multiple car rides my final thought on it was it's badthefuckass! No pinch points, no hotspots, no awkward getting in and out of the car, no "holster lean" sitting in the car and it's really light and low profile. I love this style holster (and I'm not just saying that cause I made it) whoever conceived this style rig is genius. A few of my fellow Belleau woodsmen have already asked me to make them one, I'm making one for a fellow Sgt as soon as I get the Kydex in. I gave him the homie hook up and just charged him a few sheets of Kydex. I'm still figuring how much I'm gonna charge, I was thinking $50-55 for a regular holster like made myself and $60-65 for a light bearing holster. What do you gentlemen think about the price? If there is a decent demand I'm really gonna have to invest in a belt sander and buffer cause doing it by hand sucks.

[LT.Smoke]

After wearing it out and about and multiple car rides my final thought on it was it's badthefuckass! No pinch points, no hotspots, no awkward getting in and out of the car, no "holster lean" sitting in the car and it's really light and low profile. I love this style holster (and I'm not just saying that cause I made it) whoever conceived this style rig is genius. A few of my fellow Belleau woodsmen have already asked me to make them one, I'm making one for a fellow Sgt as soon as I get the Kydex in. I gave him the homie hook up and just charged him a few sheets of Kydex. I'm still figuring how much I'm gonna charge, I was thinking $50-55 for a regular holster like made myself and $60-65 for a light bearing holster. What do you gentlemen think about the price? If there is a decent demand I'm really gonna have to invest in a belt sander and buffer cause doing it by hand sucks.

That isnt a bad price at all bro... The Raven holsters are 80-100 if i remember correctly ...

Will the prices be for the IWB/Owb rig or you gonna charge a few extra bux for the hooks etc???

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I'll charge for the extras. $5 for extra belt loops or j-hooks. I was thinking $15 for single mag holders too. I'm gonna make some M16 mag carriers when I get some more kydex in and see if there is any interest in those. I'll post a thread up when I start that project.

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Looks great, the only shitty thing is, if someone that isnt local to you wants one ( Like Bobby for example).... You need the same make and model to make the holster, so unless you own the same gun or have access to it, they are kinda ass out. Your prices sound very fair though... And great job on it, especially for your first attempt.

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Thanks again gents,

I agree, and for the price I'd pretty much have to turn around and spend it to buy a blue gun replica for a different pistol. I figured I'd charge what I would be willing to pay for a holster like that, but on the bright side I can make M16/AR15 mag carriers, HK USP tactical, S&W M&P 9 full size and FN 5.7 gear all day.

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Made a trigger guard jig to help clear a passage for the light on my next holster.

Cut a small piece of dowel to reinforce the thinner piece under the rocker switch.

Cut dowel rods to create a path for the rail lock on each side.

All the pieces will be taped on the gun once I'm ready to form the kydex. Just waiting on FedEx to bring me my shit.

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You cant tell from the picture but I polished the trigger bar where it contacts the firing pin block.

And then I started the undercut on my trigger guard. (The hope I don't fuck this up pucker factor was up there)

This is how it's sitting now. It needs a lot of work still but this step is making it easier to take the plunge to start stippling it.

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Finally finished the undercut and had the stones to put a hot iron to the frame.

After doing the front strap the back needs attention, I need a trip to the range to see how these mods have changed the shootability of the pistol first. Next on my list are a new set of sights. I'm looking at the Ameriglo pro i-dots or XS big dots (it would be nice if they made the rear stripe with a tritium insert on the M&P)