Esstac 556 KYWI (Kydex Wedge Insert)
ESSTAC
$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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Exactly as expected
Fit my mag pouches perfectly, little stiff at first but spent a week inserting and pulling mags out to brake in.
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Kydex Inserts
They work well and fit snugi wish they were maybe a little bit longer on the sides because you can still get a small material flap smashing as you reinsert the mags into the pouch. But you don't need to use bungees or anything else to hold your mags in once in place.
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Awesome, just not gonna work
Got these for my kit. I have the crye avs three mag pouch with the folding flaps. That’s what I wanted these for but it won’t fit with the mags. Wanted it so it was a super smooth draw cause the mags get stuck in the pouches some times and thought this would correct it. Gonna throw them in my chest rig tho but now I’m still stuck with the problem I started with.
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Game changer
These are amazing at a fraction of the price kydex magazine pouches cost. Slips right into your molle pouch with velcro on the outsides of the kydex to hold them in place. Magazines snap in, but are still easy to pull out when needed. No more need to fumble with bungee straps. Wish I had known about these sooner.
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Wedge Inserts
I bought 3 of these to use on an HRC front placard that only used elastic which was fine for retention, but was a pain to install. Placed these within and the velcro holds them in place. Allows for quick removals and insertion.
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Just right
Hi, Got the inserts, placed them into the Haley chest rig and it’s perfect. Easy re-indexing and a secure hold on the mags. Even when inverted when getting into and out of weird positions. Thanks! Great service at a fair price. All the best, Frank
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All you need
Whether adding them to individual pouches that don’t have real positive retention or using them stand alone in a kangaroo style pouch (some modification required typically) these things are irreplaceable. If you know you know...
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Does it’s job
Mags stay in when not pulled out when doing whatever I’ve tried so far, running/jumping/diving... Haven’t been flipped upside down and shaken by the ankles yet though, but if that’s your standard idk what you’re expecting. These also remove easily in my carrier and pouch when needed (they do have Velcro if you’re mag pouch has some inside) But remain right where I want them when I don’t want them to move. (Used with condor mag pouches)
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if you like reindexing mags, this is the 1 for you
Got these to put in a spiritus mk4 micro chest rig. Not a fan of the elastic ones that spiritus sells.