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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Does the job!
The inserts were just what I was looking for at a reasonable cost. The hook patches on each side did nothing to hold the inserts in the mag pockets when removing a mag. If you have loop on the inside of the pocket great. I just made a couple of notches on one edge of the insert to catch the seam on the chest rig. About 20 min worth of work, problem solved.
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Kywi all the way
I wasn't sure at first if the Kywi's would meet my needs but after some hands on with a friend's kit I decided to go for it and am never going back. Full size was a little tall for my applications but easy to cut and they even provide a video how to, however I only chose to trim the facing lip so that it would be flush with the back running the full length, helps a little with re-insertion in my particular set up. 10/10 and will be buying pistol Kywi's to supplement my current pouches.
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Nice, innovative product
I actually like these things alot more than I originally thought. I will almost surely be buying more in the near future. They hold the magazines in place securely. The inserts themselves seem to stay in place inside the pouch, and would not come out of the magazine pouches unintentionally. They can also help to keep slimmer magazine pouches open and make for quick reinsertion into the pouch if necessary. I currently have mine set up to use with the bungee cord mag pouches, for a bit of extra retention and in case one method fails, but I am considering just ditching the bungee cord entirely and using only these.
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Kydex Wedge Inserts
Great product. Bought them for my Haley Strategic D3cr chest rig. They did require a Velcro attachment inside the magazine pouch to prevent the inserts from coming out, when extracting a magazine. Given each insert comes with Velcro on them, I feel the mfg should have provided additional Velcro strips to go inside the magazine pouch. That is the only reason I didn’t rate this product 5 stars.
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Works well
But a little pricey for what it is.
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SKD magazine inserts
Very well made and outstanding performance!! The Velcro is a very appreciatiated touch. Thank you for the quick service and shipping!!
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It's Esstac gear, it's always 5 star
I've accumulated quite a bit of stuff from Esstac, and it quite simply is the best shit out there. Sure, their rifle mags may not be as versatile as Tacos or whatnot, but for AR mags they can't be beat IMO.
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Great service and product
Bought the inserts for some mag pouches and couldnÕt be any happier with them Also too notch customer service and to the rep that fulfilled my extra note with the smiley face request ;)
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Kinda cheap
The velcro came right off of one of these. I warmed it and squished it back on but still....little more than a piece of kydex with some hook and loop tape. It works, but it is cheap. Also the corners are quite sharp. (easily fixed) I suppose it is what it is.