usmc0341 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 I know there was a thread on this before, but I can't remember it. I'm looking for some clips for inside the pants holsters, but not the regular silver ones from Tandy. I'm looking for some tuckable or "J" hooks something like Galcos holsters. Anyone know where to find them? Thanks, Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randyc Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Brian, ohiotravelbag.com may have what your looking for. They do require that you have a federal tax ID to order from them. hope this helps. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 At the risk of sounding like an idiot can you tell me what a Federal tax ID might be? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillB Report post Posted January 8, 2008 A Federal Tax Id is an Identification number that the IRS gives to business. It is one way for a company to know they are dealing with a company and not a private individual. This is important if they are in the wholesale business and not the retail business. If you are doing this as a business, then you should get with someone to understand the tax laws and how to separate you business income and expenses from your personal income and expenses. If you don't, then the IRS will tax all your income as personal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 I'm not doing this as a business (now I don't feel as stupid for not knowing what that was), just a hobby. Anyone know where an individual can get the clips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted January 8, 2008 You can probably get someone like Beezachopper to help you out the next time they order. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbus Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Again mostly knife stuff, but easily applied to any holster. http://www.knifekits.com/store/s-pages/kk_..._main.htm~smain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 That's pretty close to what I'm looking for, but I guess I get a picture in my head and I am a bit stubborn. I can picture what it is I want and I know they're out there. Thanks for the suggestions so far. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billsotx Report post Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) I think he's looking for something like this. The only ones I've seen are made of kydex and are hand made by the individual. I haven't seen them from the commercial supplier. I haven't seen them out of stainless either, but that would be cool. Mortar man if this is the animal you're looking for, your best bet is probably get some kydex, a heat gun, tin-sips, drill, file and sandpaper and fab your own. I haven't seen them except as replacement from the guys that are using them on holsters and they want about eight bucks for one. I'd like to see them in stainless, which we could cover with leather - just because we can. Maybe the pix will jar someone's memory if it's what you're looking for. Semper Fi! Edited January 10, 2008 by Billsotx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 That's it, that is the clip I'm looking for! I've done a tone of searches and can't find them anywhere. I don't see me going out and buying kydex and a heat gun and all the other stuff though cause I would have no idea where to begin to make them. I was hoping someone sold them. If anyone knows where to find one of these I'd be a happy mortarman! Thanks for the info Billsotx. Semper Fi! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasGeezer Report post Posted January 12, 2008 That's it, that is the clip I'm looking for! I've done a tone of searches and can't find them anywhere. I don't see me going out and buying kydex and a heat gun and all the other stuff though cause I would have no idea where to begin to make them. I was hoping someone sold them. If anyone knows where to find one of these I'd be a happy mortarman! Thanks for the info Billsotx.Semper Fi! See http://www.comp-tac.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21 Perhaps a bit on the pricy side, but maybe it is what you are looking for. I have one of their holsters - good product and quick service on orders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted January 12, 2008 Thanks TexasGeezer, they are a bit on the pricey side but that's what I wanted. Thanks for the help. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD Report post Posted January 12, 2008 They don't look like they'd be hard to make from aluminum, without heat. Just make up a jig with some wood and nails or screws. SemperFi John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted January 12, 2008 I want them in kydex, and I'm contemplating making them myself like someone suggested earlier. Unfortunately I would have no idea where to begin. If anyone has a link on a how-to or can tell me themselves that would be great! I can't imagine they are too hard to make but I'm gonna need some instruction. Semper Fi! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD Report post Posted January 13, 2008 Brian, I've never worked with kydex before, but I found this site that has a lot of info on working with it. http://www.paracordsecrets.com/articles/10/article.html As far as a jig goes (I hope this picture works), The measurements would be according to your needs. use a piece of plywood as the base, predrill the holes(the red dots) to fit your pins (nails, screws or some type of rod). Cut your kydex to length and width. If you need any holes I would measure and drill them now. place pins 1 and 2 in their holes and put the end of the kydex strip between them. heat the area and bend the strip around pin 2 till the other end is pointing up and to the left side of hole 3. Put your pin in hole 3 and heat the kydex and bend around pin 3 till its pointing straight down between holes 4 and 5. let it cool and remove from jig. Now like I said I've never worked with kydex, but I've used this method with steel. It'll probably take a few practice runs to get the feel for how hot to get the kydex, so it bends nice and cleanly. It also may be a good idea to mount the jig to your workbench, to keep it stable while you work. Hope this helps, good luck. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks for the info johnd. I just got off the phone with bluegrass084 who sent me a message with his cell number to give him a call. He not only explained the whole kydex thing, we talked about holsters and leatherworking for the better part of 45 minutes. This site has some great people on it that are willing to go above and beyond to help people out. Thanks for all the replies, I'm gettin me some kydex and a heat gun and plan on practicing this stuff! Semper Fi! Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilborne Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Brian, I hang out on the Stey Club forum. You might find this post on making kydex holster interesting and if you read down on the post you will find a few more links to look at. http://www.steyrclub.com/f/viewtopic.php?p=28730 Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
