Aliengear Holsters

csanc123 · Nov 16, 2014

Not affiliated with Aliengear in any sense (other than being a customer)..just passing along.

Went online to buy an IWB holster and was able to buy 2 for less than $70 bucks (that includes shipping....)

They have a deal where you can buy two holsters (for two different firearms) for around $50 (mine came out more as I bought other options).

Anyway..just passing along....makes a good hint to the wives for Christmas!

http://aliengearholsters.com/holste.../alien-gear-2-holster-combo.html?options=cart

SRD · Nov 16, 2014

I've heard mixed reviews but ordered 2 anyway,can't beat the price.

J.T · Nov 16, 2014

Ordered 6 weeks ago. Contacted them Friday and was told it would still be a few weeks before production. Not a chance you'll get one of these before xmas

Name Taken · Nov 16, 2014

I've had one for a few months.

It does ok but is not as comfortable as the CBST. The bonus for me is it does not make any noise and my CBST creeks like I have a mouse in my pocket.

JVP409 · Nov 16, 2014

Got one earlier this year. Love it!

MarkinMD · Nov 16, 2014

Ordered 2 thanks...

revobreaker · Nov 16, 2014

I ordered a set IWB for M&P, and OWB for PPQ.

Made my order on Oct 12 and they were delivered on Oct 17. I think they are good quality.

I have a Theis IWB for the PPQ, a Phlster access and Kingtuk, for the M&P.

I easily favor the Aliengear over those. But my opinion may be anecdotal because I dont have a ccw, so I only 'carry' at home (hope to try IDPA eventually).

J.T · Nov 16, 2014

Name Taken said:
I've had one for a few months.

It does ok but is not as comfortable as the CBST. The bonus for me is it does not make any noise and my CBST creeks like I have a mouse in my pocket.

My CBST is the same. Thats why I got one of these on order

Mooseman · Nov 16, 2014

Wow. That sounds like a great deal. For that price, I will have to try them out.

Scottysan · Nov 16, 2014

Heard good stuff about them, and that's a great deal !

Diamonddoug · Nov 16, 2014

Shipping was a little slow but my Inside the belt holster is very comfortable for my 9mm shield. Also a great deal

jrumann59 · Nov 16, 2014

I like them. Nothing to compare against, it is my first IWB, mine got less noticeable as I wore it and now it is "formed" tot he spot I wear at.

montoya32 · Nov 16, 2014

I have a Crossbreed and Alien Gear. Alien Gear's method of retention adjustment is too bulky. If you form the kydex properly you won't need any retention adjustments and being inside the waistband, you don't need extra retention. They are cheap and I guess do what they are designed to do, but for me they are not very good and not comfortable enough as a daily holster.

Tactics · Nov 17, 2014

Anybody have experience with the OWB version?

Blaster229 · Nov 17, 2014

I have the owb.
Mine sucks ass. Zero retention. And by that I mean the pistol just rests in there. I don't need it to stay in while shaking it upside down but I don't need it to rock back and forth while holstered either.
You get what you pay for. And for $35, it's not worth a phone call and trip to mail it back to them.
Worst holster I've ever owned in almost twenty years of buying and wearing holsters.
I'm sure they get no complaints from the iwb model. But anyone who knows anything about owb carry and prefers that, knows this is a dog turd.
I have it for a Sig MK25 (P226)
It appears they aren't molded for a specific pistol, but generic for a "double stack, full size semi auto".

Pinecone · Nov 17, 2014

Hmm, I thought they molded for specific firearms. I picked up 3 IWB and every one is fit to the exact firearm. The IWB have adjustable tension, by tightening the screws and compressing the rubber washers. And mine came with different rubber washers, medium installed, short and tall in the package with the holster.

I carried an XDs 3.3 in .45 for a long weekend in VA. I felt it worked quite well.

Blaster229 · Nov 17, 2014

Pinecone said:
Hmm, I thought they molded for specific firearms. I picked up 3 IWB and every one is fit to the exact firearm. The IWB have adjustable tension, by tightening the screws and compressing the rubber washers. And mine came with different rubber washers, medium installed, short and tall in the package with the holster.

I carried an XDs 3.3 in .45 for a long weekend in VA. I felt it worked quite well.

The leather just doesn't give enough support/resistance, but that shouldn't have anything to do with the pistol being able to rock forward and back some.
Maybe I should try the ol heat gun trick to mold it? I dunno. No big deal.

By default an IWB is "safe and secure" tucked inside the waistband with a belt wrapped around it. IWB's really do not need retention per say. Retention with anything kydex is almost a misnomer anyway unless there are some available with thumb snaps.

Maybe the proper term is "fit and finish". But kydex with leather doesn't mix well to make a good a holster as an all kydex or all leather.

mr phil · Nov 17, 2014

JVP409 said:
Got one earlier this year. Love it!

Same here

DoubleTap007 · Nov 18, 2014

Got one, the new one that is called 2.0. Its pretty good.

Shipping is slow just due to overwhelming volume.

The holster is comfortable, retains weapon well, and has plenty of adjustment. Good deal for the price.

rouchna · Nov 18, 2014

I have the Alien Gear Cloak 2.0 IWB and wear it practically every day. It is more comfortable than my old Crossbreed. The neoprene backing truly makes it a lot more comfortable than leather.

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