Alien gear holsters

[SVTFreak]

How bout it? Anyone here use? Opinions?

Here's my one worry. I'm a skinny ass. I have theis holster and he put some curve in it to wrap around my waist better (carry at 3:00). Flat holsters tend to leave places where it doesn't fit against my body well.

Anyway, what's the skinny on alien gear?

 

[homeslice]

Cheap, 30 day return if you don't like it. Lifetime warranty and shell replacements. 4 week turnaround, just got mine. Retention needed adjustment but overall happy.

 

[DAVE_M]

Cheap.
Affordable.
Low Quality.
Simple.

"You get what you pay for."

I would not recommend them if you carry at 3 o'clock.

 

[bravo3]

the tuck 3 just came out. yeager just put out a review today, seems to dig em. im partial to keyhole holsters though

 

[SVTFreak]

I would not recommend them if you carry at 3 o'clock.

Explain please. Curious as to why.

 

[DAVE_M]

Explain please. Curious as to why.

Hybrid holsters are great for small of the back 4-5 o'clock, even 3 o'clock on a really large person, but for skinny people, they don't bend enough. It's not limited to the Alien Gear holsters. I've tried crossbreed holsters at 3 o'clock and it just doesn't work well. Then again, I don't know what gun you're wanting to wear at 3 o'clock. I wouldn't carry anything larger than a sub-compact, in that position, just because of the discomfort of that style holster with a larger gun.

 

[homeslice]

In the instructions for the Aliengear it states that the holster is intended to be worn at 4-5. I agree and find this the most comfortable.

 

[SVTFreak]

Hybrid holsters are great for small of the back 4-5 o'clock, even 3 o'clock on a really large person, but for skinny people, they don't bend enough. It's not limited to the Alien Gear holsters. I've tried crossbreed holsters at 3 o'clock and it just doesn't work well. Then again, I don't know what gun you're wanting to wear at 3 o'clock. I wouldn't carry anything larger than a sub-compact, in that position, just because of the discomfort of that style holster with a larger gun.

In the instructions for the Aliengear it states that the holster is intended to be worn at 4-5. I agree and find this the most comfortable.

Thanks both. Maybe I'll try mine at 4-5 and see how that works out. Between that and some moleskin on the rough leather edge maybe it'll solve my little nagging comfort issue.

 

[DAVE_M]

I'll say that they are cheap enough to try one out, and usually sell quickly on the secondary market. So, even if you don't like it, you can sell it easily.

 

[JoeLiberty]

DAVE_M is spot on about affordable but lower quality. But they are very flexible so it should conform to your body better. I am 6' and 190 (not fat but not super thin either), and I carry mine at 3-3:30 all day every day (Sig P938). Totally conforms to body anywhere you want to wear it without a break-in period like more common leather options. Mine has had a couple of issues, but aliengear immediately sent out new stuff every time I asked them.
On the negative side, the rigid layer in the backer has cracked through over time (6 months) on both of the backers I received. Love the concept though and I am looking to replace it with a stealthgear.
What gun will you carry in it?

 

[bryanbag]

I have been using Alien Gear Holsters for about 2 years now and absolutely love them. I recommend them to everybody that ask about IWB holsters. I have them for all my carry firearms- Springer EMP & TRP, Glock 42 and 43. I'll carry at the 3:30 position for all firearms. NO printing issues, weather my shirt is tucked in or not, sitting or standing etc.

Alien Gear customer service is great, I had an issue with stitching coming loose on the backing pad. One to call and I had another backing pad in about 2 days. The only other gripe I have is the top portion where the back of the pistol is, has a tendency to fold over a little. It's not really a big deal at least to me but,
I'm getting ready to order the 3.0 backing pad for all my holsters with the updated spring steel, thus eliminating the cracking of the plastic in the ridged layer built into the backing pad.

 

[SVTFreak]

I carry a cw9. Currently in a theis but it gets a little intimate in a couple spots and rubs me wrong. Break in isn't making it much better like I thought it would. My choice is something like AG or just putting some moleskin on this one. (Which I may try first) or even smoothing out those bothersome edges with some fine sandpaper. I hate undershirts especially under t shirts so that's not an option.

 

[topgunz1]

The prices look good but I'm not a fan of the big leather backed holsters, they feel too bulky to me. I use simpler IWB's from Geaux Hard now, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Geaux-Hard-Holsters/557629404293539 great local guy

 

[Mxav]

The prices look good but I'm not a fan of the big leather backed holsters, they feel too bulky to me. I use simpler IWB's from Geaux Hard now, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Geaux-Hard-Holsters/557629404293539 great local guy

How long does it take?

 

[TangoCharlie145]

One of my co-workers just got one for his 43. He got the combo and is not use to carrying off duty. He really likes it and said after a while, forgot he even had it on. Good piece of kit. He is about 6'2" 220 and it hides under a t-shirt.

 

[BluewaterLa]

I ordered the combo with both options, carry S&W 9 shield. Find both styles to be comfortable and easily concealed in any style clothing I've tried including comfortable shorts and t shirts. Took three weeks for them to arrive, adjusted only the retention after fit test with holster on. 3 O'clock is ok, not bad most situations for me, 4 O'clock is my choice for comfort and reach. Have had no issues with quality, and family members that know I am carrying can't tell where it is. Friends and others in public never see anything, and I don't even get a noticeable print from the outside waste holster.
My opinion they are worth every penny.
6-0 tall 200 lb

 

[topgunz1]

How long does it take?

Hasn't taken more than a week or so for any of mine, but he'd be able to let you know for sure.

 

[Broke]

How bout it? Anyone here use? Opinions?

Here's my one worry. I'm a skinny ass. I have theis holster and he put some curve in it to wrap around my waist better (carry at 3:00). Flat holsters tend to leave places where it doesn't fit against my body well.

Anyway, what's the skinny on alien gear?

I bought one and I'm a very thin dude. I ended up sending it back because the Kydex part was so large that it wouldn't wrap around when I carry at 4:00. The holster would never mold to my body like a Crossbreed will. I tried them but I couldn't do it.

 

[Tom Gresham]

Alien Gear makes really comfortable holsters. Tyler Botts, from Alien Gear, will be on Gun Talk radio today (Sunday) at 2:10CDT. In Baton Rouge, on 107.3FM. They have a new two-holster deal he'll be talking about.

Tom

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[rm2092]

I just got my Cloak Tuck 3.0 a few days ago and been wearing at at the 4:30 position, over my back pocket. Feels comfortable but can not get the can't right for me for drawing the gun or re holstering it with ease compared to my X-Concleamnet OWB holster that has a cant forward, any suggestions ?