I have several of these mag pouches both single and double. But never thought of using as a pistol holster with the extra bungie. This was a very educational video.
I saw these and MBITR pouches used as holsters as much as actual holsters. The army seemed to issue holsters only about half of the time. I used an MBITR pouch until I bought a clapped out Raine Inc. drop leg from a buddy getting out.
I'll check those out! Still standby painting, just takes practice to get it right. I've never had one become stiff with just using light coats, but I know where you're coming from and dying them has some good advantages.