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sloopy70 · 08-13-2006, 06:11 PM

Anybody tried converting a paddle holster into an IWB holster?? I was just looking at my Uncle mikes Kydex paddle holster, and it seems to me that if I took the paddle off, and either found some other belt loop sized hook, or made my own that it would work as an IWB holster... Anybody tried this??

**Parrishco** · 08-13-2006, 06:51 PM

Search and you will find IWB holsters made out of cardboard and duct tape. I see what you are saying but I think it would be simpler and easier just to get an IWB kydex that is made for that. There are tons of cheap one that will work just the same.

Eric Larsen · 08-14-2006, 07:52 AM

A few makers Ive seen over the years have tried this and some kept the design and some havent.

Its probably easier to use an IWB and cut belt slots in it...but the holster would have to have enough "meat" for both designs. It would have to be fairly large holster to make it work. If you just cut belt slots in the wrong holster...basically you could make a really nice holster into a really expensive paper weight.

Shoot well and god bless

08-13-2006, 06:11 PM	#1
sloopy70 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Louisiana Posts: 1,249	Anybody tried... Anybody tried converting a paddle holster into an IWB holster?? I was just looking at my Uncle mikes Kydex paddle holster, and it seems to me that if I took the paddle off, and either found some other belt loop sized hook, or made my own that it would work as an IWB holster... Anybody tried this??

08-13-2006, 06:51 PM	#2
Parrishco XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Best State Ever (FL) Posts: 460	Search and you will find IWB holsters made out of cardboard and duct tape. I see what you are saying but I think it would be simpler and easier just to get an IWB kydex that is made for that. There are tons of cheap one that will work just the same. __________________ Custom XD40 SC w/ X2laser Bushy A3 M4 w/ EOTech SA 1911A1 GI.45 Mossberg 500 Yugo SKS CCW Molon Labe! - My website: ParrishCo.com

08-14-2006, 07:52 AM	#3
Eric Larsen XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 72	A few makers Ive seen over the years have tried this and some kept the design and some havent. Its probably easier to use an IWB and cut belt slots in it...but the holster would have to have enough "meat" for both designs. It would have to be fairly large holster to make it work. If you just cut belt slots in the wrong holster...basically you could make a really nice holster into a really expensive paper weight. Shoot well and god bless __________________ If they cant tell your carrying...I did ok! If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.....Rush.

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