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Esstac 556 KYWI (Kydex Wedge Insert)
Esstac 556 KYWI - Kydex Pouch Insert
 
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Esstac 556 KYWI (pronounced "kiwi")


by Sean
Esstac Shingle Mag Pouch with KYWI - I like that these mag pouches bridge the gap between hard plastic and soft/ cloth mag pouches. The retention is perfect. I prefer open top mag pouches to any other type because when you need more ammo you REALLY need more ammo. Fumbling with a velcro flap or even a bungee can be out of the question for the first 4 mags at a minimum. View More SKD Staff Picks

Don't Like bungee topped magazine pouches? Prefer an open topped pouch for rapid magazine changes? Then these new user-installed Kydex upgrades for the Esstac Wedge magazine pouches and Boar series chest rigs are for you.

The Esstac KYWI (Kydex Wedge Insert) allows you to have the option of swapping out all your existing Esstac bungee retention inserts with a quick open topped friction retention design, or swap out just a few for quicker access while leaving the rest of the mags with the added security of the bungee topped inserts. Magazines in the Kydex have enough compression against them to hold the magazines in place even when the pouch is upside down yet with a quick pull on the magazine they release for speedy deployment.

The spring loaded nature of these Kydex inserts keep the mouth of the Magazine pocket fully open for ease of magazine reinsertion yet hold the mags tight under compression. The apex of the KYWI that contacts the magazine sits above the Mag catch bump when the magazine is in place, so the mags "click" into place.

These will work with all Boar series chest rigs and Wedge pouches in 5.56. They are compatible with Pmags, USGI, Orilite, Thermold and Lancer magazines as well as most other 5.56 AR-15/M4/M16 type magazines. Aluminum and steel magazines may need sharp edges chamfered to alleviate excessive wear to the Kydex.

How to install




Adjusting the KYWI for different magazine heights


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It is a good produce for its intended use. June 16, 2013
Reviewer: Louis Berardi from Downers Grove, IL United States  
It is a good produce for its intended use.

great customer service too.

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mag pouch inserts June 16, 2013
Reviewer: LAPD Motor Cop from Los Angeles, CA United States  
These are great to keep your nylon mag pouches open so you can easily put magazines where they belong without fighting trying to shove them in.

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works great! June 10, 2013
Reviewer: Charles Cromwell from Southern AZ United States  
These are well worth the money. My (forgot the brand name) were getting worn and stretched so instead of buying new ones thought I would give these a try. Glad I did, saved money, kept the ones I liked, and now can probably go a couple more years before the fabric is gone. These are tight and won't slip at all. No chance pMags will fall out. You can hear and feel then clip onto place, but the come out with a quick tug, but they won't fall,out accidentally.
I installed mine in seconds using Gerber tactical multitool. Just close the mouth with the pliers abs and slip them into place and they stay put.

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Solid April 23, 2013
Reviewer: Brian from Dublin, OH United States  
Highly recommend the Kywi Wedge Inserts.  Perfect amount of tension for fast mag pull.  I would recommend buying the Esstac Boar series for these for they are professionally tailored just right.  Or modify your own pouches for these wedges.  I have done both.  Unfortunetly I blew my money on the PIG Brig.  Great concept, however the tailoring was terrible.  Some pouches were more fitted than others which made some tension hard as hell and other pouches too loose.  Bad joojoo man!  My Boar back panel pouches were all the same accross the board which was better suited for the Kywi Wedges, and my ass when doing reloads!!  
Regards.

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Glad I upgraded April 8, 2013
Reviewer: Warheinzen from East Coast, USA  
These are easier to draw from and load into when compared to the shock-cord system (but not mind-blowing easier) and constantly "fill" the Boar-series chest racks so when you draw the magazine you don't create extra space between yourself and the chest rack.  Not critical, but definitely an appreciated benefit.

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