Esstac 556 KYWI (Kydex Wedge Insert)
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$7.00
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Esstac 556 KYWI (pronounced "kiwi")
Comes with velco for both sides.
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.
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.
Disclaimer:
Will these 5.56 KYWI inserts work in other manufacturers equipment? The honest truth we have no idea. We have been told by customers that our 5.56 KYWI inserts work in other manufacturers equipment but we can't tell you which ones they do and don't work in. We do not buy other gear company's equipment and test our inserts in them so we can't tell you what they are going to work or not work in. If you decide to buy our 5.56 KYWI insert to use in a different manufacturers equipment that is your choice.
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Reviews
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Esstac 556 KYWI (Kydex Wedge Insert)
I used them to replace the inserts on a non Esstac chest rig placard and they met my expectations. I have no complaints.
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Esstac 556 KYWI (Kydex Wedge Insert)
Work perfectly. The tension and positive lock hold my Lancer, PMag and USGI Mags securely without being overly tight. I even use them to hold two KP9 mags places side-by-side in one 5.56 pouch. The only chage I suggest is rounding the top edge off a little as the corners can catch your forearms sometimes. Ouch.
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Great Hold
They seem to fit most standard loose fitting .223/5.56 pouches I've put them quite well. Most seem fine without any additional retention, however I would've liked if they included velcro to match what is already on the inserts. Some magazines can be a bit tight, you'll definitely want to play around with em until they fit just right. A hair dryer works great for adjusting the angle to grab more or less. Some pouches may require a little trimming of the material, and certainly there will be many that require a more positive retention between the insert and the pocket/pouch.
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Kydex wedge inserts
Awesome product, arrived with no shipping damage. Also a pretty reasonable price for a great product.
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Esstac 5.56 KYWI insert.
Outstanding. Used 4 of these on my Mayflower chest rig to replace the bungee retainers. These work great and retain the magazines perfectly. No more bungees crowding the mag pouch opening. Makes swapping out magazines much faster and easier. I thought I’d have to sew loop Velcro in the pouches to keep the inserts from pulling out with the mags but so far they stay put 100% by gripping the Cordura.
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kydex wedge insert for 5.56 rifle mag
These worked great. nice fit.
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Good inserts
These fit perfectly in a JPC 1.0 kangaroo pouch.
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Easy to use, faster than bungee straps
Instead of pulling a strap to the side to take a mag out of a mag pouch, these inserts assist in only pulling out a mag and just as easily put it back in. Therefore there is no need for a dump pouch, just put the mag back in the pouch to save for later. They also keep the shape of the mag pouch which helps in inserting mags.
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Inserts
This was my second order as I needed more and these are what I recommend using in all my buddy’s kits. It’s a solid buy and adds just the right retention to soft pouches if you don’t run covers or straps.