louu Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 So the thigh pad for the Everglades MRH is out of stock, some guys say you still have to mod it and some say it just sucks and it looks like it does. Here is the first idea I had to make my own thigh pad. I have another idea I might try later. The only tools you really need are a 3/16" drill bit/drill, some sandpaper and something to cut kydex with. Aviation snips work well but a scroll saw gives you better results. Trace the back of the holster onto the kydex and leave some extra on the bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 Make it look something like this and smooth out the edges with the sandpaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 Bolt it between the Holter body and the belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 The screws it comes with are actually a little to long and the thickness of the kydex makes the the proper length and they don't stick out anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 Finished product. It's decent but I think I might make another one a little bigger on the bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 Now go ahead and locktite the one million screws on this thing one at a time. There is still tapping oil on the screws and holes so at least wipe the screws off or the locktite won't do s#!t. You really should clean the holes out with some degreaser for the locktite to really work. Also be careful not to use to much locktite on the blind holes because liquid does not compress and you could pull the threads right out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverscooby27 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 That’s awesome! Someone should make this for the masses for people like me who won’t take the time to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 5 hours ago, louu said: Now go ahead and locktite the one million screws on this thing one at a time. There is still tapping oil on the screws and holes so at least wipe the screws off or the locktite won't do s#!t. You really should clean the holes out with some degreaser for the locktite to really work. Also be careful not to use to much locktite on the blind holes because liquid does not compress and you could pull the threads right out. This seems to be a common complaint but I have never had a screw come loose on mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 You won't get rich but quite a few of these could be sold once perfected. I know I would buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 The problem is it is still semi-drop offset. It's a clever idea. Something similar bolted onto the actual thigh pad would work for me. That way I get the standoff I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, zzt said: The problem is it is still semi-drop offset. It's a clever idea. Something similar bolted onto the actual thigh pad would work for me. That way I get the standoff I want. Agreed. A simple bend could probably fix that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 I had a similar issue but with my boss digging into my hip on long days. I found the ice vents holster pad from qore performance. https://www.qoreperformance.com/collections/all/products/iceventsaero-holster-pad Album link. https://imgur.com/a/Gy6HqcD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Nathanb said: I had a similar issue but with my boss digging into my hip on long days. I found the ice vents holster pad from qore performance. https://www.qoreperformance.com/collections/all/products/iceventsaero-holster-pad Album link. https://imgur.com/a/Gy6HqcD Nice. Not $107 nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Sarge said: Nice. Not $107 nice. When you think about how much everything else comes out to be it’s not that bad. Granted I know a lot of people will have that same point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 16 hours ago, Silverscooby27 said: That’s awesome! Someone should make this for the masses for people like me who won’t take the time to make it. 16 hours ago, Sarge said: You won't get rich but quite a few of these could be sold once perfected. I know I would buy one. Thanks guys, I had some messages with the owner of this site a while ago because I make a couple of different odds and ends like target stands and some other little things. The problem was he wanted a lot more money than I would ever make. I understand his price but like I said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 13 hours ago, zzt said: The problem is it is still semi-drop offset. It's a clever idea. Something similar bolted onto the actual thigh pad would work for me. That way I get the standoff I want. I did play with the adjustments a little and you can get it to sit straight. I have it one hole closer to me. Just put it on the outermost hole then use the cant to straighten it and it won't point at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) On 12/28/2021 at 8:33 AM, Sarge said: Nice. Not $107 nice. That $107 price includes the entire belt ICEVent system (belt and holster pads). Just buy the holster ice pad. It is $18 on Qore's site, but I found it for $16 on Triarc's Website. https://www.triarcsystems.com/product/qore-icevents-aero-holster-pad/ Edited December 29, 2021 by Boomstick303 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) On 12/28/2021 at 12:29 AM, louu said: cut kydex with What thickness was that Kydex? Edited December 29, 2021 by Boomstick303 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 54 minutes ago, Boomstick303 said: What thickness was that Kydex? A holster maker suggested .093 for it if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, Sarge said: A holster maker suggested .093 for it if that helps. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Boomstick303 said: What thickness was that Kydex? 80 I get it on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 42 minutes ago, louu said: 80 I get it on Amazon .080? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 48 minutes ago, Boomstick303 said: .080? Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 So I hot glued a foam rubber pad to the back of it and shot a steel match with it this past Sunday. It was decent but still not 100% comfortable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 I ened up making a whole new backer that's a little bigger. I heated it up, put a bend in it and guled more foam rubber from Amazon on it. I'm shooting (hopefully if it doesn't get snowed out) uspsa this Sunday so I'll have a better test of it. The holster itself is amazing with the plastic sti grip. I'll find out in a couple of days how good it is with the metal CK grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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