PNWguy Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Since adding a red dot to my G19, I've discovered that my favorite carry holsters no longer work (big surprise). So, I ordered a CYA IWB kydex holster off of Amazon that I thought would be close. It's not, really. I have a heat gun and plan on modifying the holster to work. But, I need to do some cutting in addition to using the heat gun to make it work. What would be the best tool to use? I have a dremel tool, but not sure what cutting discs I have. Also have a coping saw that might work. And a metal blade in a jigsaw... Should be fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric902 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Can you cut out a notch in your existing one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, Dric902 said: Can you cut out a notch in your existing one? My existing ones are leather and it isn't feasible. This one was under $40. Not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric902 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Got it ready to start cutting, but too late tonight. Maybe tomorrow if I get the cleaning done in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric902 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 So, did you get the MOR or have the slide milled? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinspeed Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Sharp pair of tin snips would probably work pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Stick Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 6 hours ago, Dric902 said: So, did you get the MOR or have the slide milled? . That’s an MOS gen 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeG36 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 I'd use a Dremel cutting wheel then various grits of sandpaper / emery cloth to knock down the rough spots to a smooth finish. You can use the polishing wheel and compound to shine it up if you like but 400 grit wet sanding is probably good enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 9 hours ago, PNWguy said: Since adding a red dot to my G19, I've discovered that my favorite carry holsters no longer work (big surprise). So, I ordered a CYA IWB kydex holster off of Amazon that I thought would be close. It's not, really. I have a heat gun and plan on modifying the holster to work. But, I need to do some cutting in addition to using the heat gun to make it work. What would be the best tool to use? I have a dremel tool, but not sure what cutting discs I have. Also have a coping saw that might work. And a metal blade in a jigsaw... Should be fun. I used to make Kydex belt clips by the "pack" since I kept breaking them at the bends. Use a very fine blade to cut it. Like a fine tooth plywood blade for large pieces. For small I could use a right or left cutting metal shears. I used the Dremel small diameter sanding drum for curves. Don't make any sharp inside corners they will crack. Make all inside and outside corners with a decent radius. I used a machinist "deburring" tool to round the cut edge, but sanding will work also. I made my own IWB at first but decided it was too much work and bought from vendors instead. Chicago screws are great if needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 1 hour ago, MikeG36 said: I'd use a Dremel cutting wheel then various grits of sandpaper / emery cloth to knock down the rough spots to a smooth finish. You can use the polishing wheel and compound to shine it up if you like but 400 grit wet sanding is probably good enough. What he said, Dremel will make quick work of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Got my holster done. Used a hacksaw, round file, jewel file, and it took all of ten minutes to modify. Works perfect now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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