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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gets the job done
The inserts are indeed for 20 round magazines, they slide down into a 30 round pouch. I have put steps in the bottom of the pouches so they are lifted just be below the lip of the pouch. They grip a little tight when fully inserted, but you can partially slide the mag up so the extraction drag is lighter. they do the job
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Can you use them with AK mags
Can you use them with AK mags
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5.56 kydex wedges
Instead of buying the esstac 5.56 pouches with inserts, you can buy the wedges for a fraction of the price and insert them into existing pouches you have in seconds and they work the same, excellent!
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Works great
Ordered these for my plate carrier set up, retention is perfect for me
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Awesome company
Product got here quickly and work better than expected keep up the great work
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Extremely Versatile
I have bought a bunch of these and have found that they work well in USGI 3 mag 'panel style' mag pouches. No longer do I need to fumble with the buttons on the top of the mag pouch, these panels provide the retention and speed of a high quality mag pouch. I also use them in an old Eagle Universal Chest rig that I use for run and gun competitions. The insert prevents the mags from bouncing around in the pouches as much allowing me to be faster without losing mags on the course.
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Esstac 556 KYWI
Works great with the crye jpc. Helps the mags sit a little higher and easier to work with.
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Awesome product
Did exactly what was required. Wearing this inside a mag pouch on a 5.11 chest rig. No complaints here, fits as expected
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Works as Intended
This product works well for something so simple. Magazines sit in snug and retains well! I would definitely recommend to others.