Kydex Yaqui Slide?

[Geronimo45]

Is there such a bird as a Yaqui Slide-ish rig made of kydex or some other plastic fantastic? As I happen to live in an area with plentiful moisture, I like the idea of kydex - and the appearance and multiple gun compatability of the Yaqui Slide. It would be carrying a 1911 for starters, possibly a Walther P99 or CZ 75 in the future.

 

[loop]

I know there are some makers putting out Yaqui slides in Kydex. Don't know who they are offhand, but I know Glock has a leaning toward them. Had one once - had to cut it off my Glock. Dropped it in like it was greased. Couldn't get the d*** thing out of that holster to save my soul.
Truth be told though, the Yaqui slide has serious retention issues when used for the gun it was designed for. To try and use it for other models is looking to have a firearm pop out at a most inconvenient time. Simply sitting down can have a poorly fitted Yaqui slide giving up its gun.
Moisture should not be a problem for a Yaqui slide. There will be your britches, a belt, a belt slot and a layer of holster between you and the gun. If you get wet enough to soak through that you're gonna need water wings anyway.
Besides, Yaqui slides are cheap enough. If I favored that kind of rig I'd order another off-the-shelf holster the day I brought a new pistol home every time.
Not like you're talking Milt Sparks at $100 a pop minimum and a six-month wait time...

 

[Chindo18Z]

Kydex is difficult to find in Yaqui configuration, but try:

http://www.buybrownholsters.com/gun_holsters.htm


I used this leather Galco Yaqui Slide to carry a full-sized 1911A1 (inside the wire) while in Iraq. Very comfortable for wear when the temp is hitting 120+

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterT3.asp?ProductID=2346&CatalogID=4

Desantis & El Paso Saddlery both make excellent versions as well (also in leather).

 

[lance22]

I thought Fobus made something like that ... not totally yaqi but certainly they have a couple models that are pretty abbreviated. My lowly opinion is that kydex is not suitable for this holster type - I believe loop said it all.

But - to throw you a bone ... you could talk to the custom makers to whip you up something - I'm not sure if they'd be willing to try but you never know until you ask. RM Kydex, BearClaw Holsters, and Dan Hillsman Holster are custom shops. Not sure if Comp Tac does custom work but wouldn't hurt to ask them, either. Or, try googling "kydex holsters" and send some emails to whatever comes up.