Can I call you? We are a small custom shop. Many of the operations of making kydex holsters are noisy, messy, or time sensitive. Stopping for every call is just not practical. Living on the edge of reliable cell connection does not help either. You can always text us at 417-839-5664 if you want to check on an order or have a question.
What is Kydex? Kydex is a proprietary name for an acrylic/pvc blend that when heated properly becomes flexible for molding. It is very popular in holster making for several reasons such as durability, weatherproof, easy to clean, and resistant to most chemicals. Also, it is made in the USA.
Why should I Loctite my screws? Using thread locker such as Loctite, Vibratite, or Permatex is highly recommended. Many products use small screws and posts to keep things as low profile as possible. Also, using a thread locker on tension screws will keep your adjustment just how you like it. We recommend medium strength (a.k.a. Blue). Some screws, such as in the shoulder holster harness you may actually want slightly loose to allow more flexible fit. This can only be done with locked screws.
Can I make my holster a little tighter/looser? Many holsters have built in adjustable tension screws. Still, you can sometimes tweak the feel in addition to that. If you want it a little looser/smoother try rubbing the inside of the holster with a silicon cloth (better) or a little gun oil. If you are looking for a little firmer try cleaning with warm soapy water or isopropyl alcohol on the inside.
I don’t see my gun listed. Can you still make me a holster? Usually, yes. We are always adding to the firearms we support but there is often a lag between when we get these in the shop and when it is available on the website. For non-standard guns there is a $20 surcharge. Contact us to see if we can help.
Can you make a holster to my design? We are a custom shop and can often modify one of our designs or build something totally new.
Can you fix a competitor’s holster? Sometimes. There is a lot that goes into making a holster work well. It starts off with a good design, then materials, and finally construction and finish. Our minimum charge is $10, but with shipping back and forth is is often not worth the effort.
Return Policy: Any returns within 14 days are subject to a minimum restocking fee of 25%. These holsters are custom made to your unique specifications and are not likely to mimic another potential buyer.
Do you ship outside the US? Yes, but our online shop can not process these orders. You will have to contact us for a shipping quote.
Lead Times: All of our products are custom made here in the heartland of the USA. As a veteran-owned small business we strive to make each customer happy with their purchases. That means more than just high quality materials and innovative designs. It also means getting your order shipped quickly. We have seen lead times in this industry range from 4, 8, and even 16 weeks. As a manufacturer that is a good problem to have. As a customer it is just frustrating. We don’t cut corners to ship a quick and cheap product. Read below for the latest Lead Times.
About Lead Times and updates:
Don’t forget to check out the Ready Ship page for products in stock with no wait time.
If you have to have it sooner use our Head Of The Line or economical Rush option which is available on most products.
May 1st, 2024: I got through the rush of tax day and lead times are coming back down.
March 1, 2024: I thought it was time to update lead times just so you know I’m still here. We are currently running 3-4 weeks for most orders. I expect this to increase as tax day comes closer and the weather gets nicer as spring arrives in different parts of the US.
June 6th, 2023: It’s D-Day, no the real D-Day and not some figurative speech meaning all is on the line. Lead times are running 2-3 weeks right now for most orders.
March 1. 2023 and it’s been a while since the last lead time update. I am currently running about 3-4 weeks. I do expect that to increase as different parts of the country thaw out of winter and want to get outside to shoot and train.
December 5th, 2022 and all the elves are currently busy. The current lead time on new orders is 4 weeks. For the math challenged that is after Christmas. There are still Rush and Head of the Line options that will arrive before Christmas according to USPS.
Nov 1st, 2022 and we are gearing up for the Christmas season. Currently, all orders placed by November 15 will be be shipped before December 19th. Rush and Head of the Line orders ship much faster. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas!
July 31st, 2022 and I feel an update is overdue. Lead times have been keeping a consistent 8 week except Rush and Head of the Line orders. Like a lot of the American economy some items we use have not gone up in the last years and others have doubled. Most all of our input materials are made here in the USA and have not had shortages differ from anything that would be typical of our last nine years in business.
March 1st, 2022 and its been a while since I posted a lead time update. I continue to have long lead times for non-rush orders up to 8 weeks. Most are being shipped at about seven weeks. Parts and other raw material availability have not noticeably been affected by supply chain issues. What has occurred are increasing costs both for what it takes to make holsters and what it takes to maintain the family. I will be forced to raise prices on many items soon. I know the government’s Consumer Price Index, their measure of how much inflation we see, is stated at 7.5%. What we pay for materials in and normal daily living expenses is more than 20%. As always, thank you for your support.
November 18th, 2021 and many people are scrambling to get in Christmas orders. Regular orders are running about 8 weeks which means after the holiday delivery. I have decided to put all READY SHIP items on sale. Code at the top of that page. These get packed next day and ship via priority mail (2-3 days).
November 3rd, 2021 and Christmas is fast approaching. Much is being made of supply chain issues and so far we have not been impacted. This is partly due to the fact that almost everything we use in Made in America. Current lead time on orders is now 8 weeks which means it will likely not arrive before Christmas unless you get the Head of the Line or Rush are option. Don’t forget our Ready Ship page with hundreds of items that are already made. We are preparing for many late nights and weekend hours to get out as many of these expedited orders as possible. Thank you for all you have done to make us successful.
August 19th, 2021 and the Summer slow down heading into the start of a new school year has seen the typical easing up on orders. Thankfully this has allowed up to cut lead times to 8-9 weeks for standard orders with a couple extra work days here and there.
June 16, 2021 and inflation is big news in several media outlets. We all know things like 2x4s and plywood have more than doubled. Lesser know are the prices of some metals and plastics have gone up 30+%. As you may have guessed this has impacted out costs. At the moment we are not increasing prices across the board as we don’t want to chase prices up and (hopefully) down. However there point when we will need to adjust prices. All placed orders will be honored at that price. Lead time continues to be 10 weeks. All crypto orders get free rush processing. Email me for info. Head of the Line or Rush are option are usually available and LEAPP orders get preferential processing.
May 16, 2021 and the economic dumpster fire of a year is fast approaching half way over. Lead times on orders continues to run 10 weeks unless you have the Head of the Line or Rush are options. Material prices are going up. Sometimes these increases are a little and other times in significant jumps. Thankfully everything has been available to this point and looks to remain so going forward. Thank you for your support this Veteran-owned one man shop over the past 8 years.
Zero dark thirty on April 15th. I managed enough OT to take a week to train with Haley and still not fall behind on previous estimated lead times of 10 weeks. No orders will be processed this week including ones from the Ready Ship page until I return.
It’s March 26th 2021 and the current lead time is 10-11 weeks on most orders. I have decided to leave the previous lead time update below both for people who order already and for new orders so you can have a feel for how fast orders are able to be completed over time. If you need stuff faster then check out Head of the Line or maybe Rush are options. These are overtime work and as such are limited to what can be done.
It’s January 29th 2021 and the current lead time is still 9-10 weeks on most orders. The expected after Christmas lull has not happened. This is probably due to the political problems in the US. If you need stuff faster then Head of the Line or maybe Rush are options. These are overtime work and as such are limited to what can be done.
Shotshell carriers lead typically under 30 days. Ready Ship page items usually ship next business day. It is best to text us for Ready Ship, Rush, and Head of the Line items so your order doesn’t get mixed into custom builds. Thank you for your patience and your business.