Any experience with Alien Gear Holsters?

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:18:20 -0500

I've been considering purchasing an Alien Gear IWB holster for my Walther PK380. I have an Uncle Mike's IWB but it is quickly reaching the end of it's lifespan. I've been seeing some great reviews for Alien Gear but have no first hand experience with them. Anyone here have one? What is your opinion of the holster as far as wear, comfort, and durability?

*UPDATE* After much thought and consideration, I placed an order for an AG IWB 3.0 last night. I ultimately decided on the AG over CB strictly due to cost differences. I'll try to post my opinion of the rig after I have a chance to wear test a few weeks.

A big THANK YOU! to everyone who provided comments and advice.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jan 15 at 2016 10:34 PM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:34:13 -0500

I'm actually ordering one right now for my Glock 43. I've never used one myself but have talked to a lot of people who have and they all love those 3 factors plus they say your gun won't "print" when wearing the IWB holster.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 3:27 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 03:27:02 -0500

They're alright, if I had to choose though, I'd pick Crossbreed or Flashbang over Alien gear.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jan 16 at 2016 7:51 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 07:51:02 -0500

Holsters are like a good pair of boots,,, you wont know how much you like or hate it till you get it and wear it.

I likely have 50-60 holsters...(don't judge me, I might still use one of them) I carry in the same one every day unless changing platforms or method of carry, and then I have a specific one for that use. I have a bunch that were used for a few months and then put in the gun room never to see the light of day.. No way to know if you WILL like it till you buy and use it...
Yes I have Alien Gear IWB holster .. no I don't use it.. not really a dislike deal, just I don't like it as much as my crossbreed super tuck... but that is just my personal opinion, others will have theirs. No right or wrong to it, just what works best for you.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 8:03 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:03:28 -0500

Personally i think they are just another knockoff of the original Crossbreed IWB holsters. I've had a Crossbreed since I received my CHL 7 years ago.

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Response by COL Jon Thompson made Jan 16 at 2016 11:08 AM

COL Jon Thompson — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 11:08:55 -0500

I just ordered a Tuck 3.0 and OWB holster from them based on reviews. I am waiting for them to arrive. But I did like the lifetime shell swap and the price.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 1:25 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 13:25:38 -0500

Whichever brand you go with, you'll not be comfortable in an IWB unless you go up a waist size in your pants. I have a 34" waist, and typically wear a 36" in jeans/trousers to accommodate a CB Super Tuck and CB 2 mag pouch for my 1911. If you end up with a double stack mag pistol, you may have to go up 2 sizes to be comfortable.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2016 6:48 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 18:48:15 -0500

I bought the cloak tuck 3.0 and love it. It really disappears and feels like I am not even carrying. The one problem is its kind of canted to the 1 0 clock which is weird to draw.

Response by LTC Matthew Tieszen made Jan 22 at 2016 12:56 PM

LTC Matthew Tieszen — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:56:26 -0500

I've owned... guess still own, Alien Gear, Crossbreed, and Foxx holsters.
In my experience.. they are pretty much the same (material, cut/fit, change angle of cant, and quality) and I determined which I was going to purchase based on price/offering at the time.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jan 30 at 2016 6:50 PM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 18:50:03 -0500

I use an AlienGear Cloak Tuck 3.0, and I love it. I haven't had it long enough to comment on its durability, but it is comfortable and functional.

Response by SSG Nathaniel Bendel made Feb 1 at 2016 4:10 AM

SSG Nathaniel Bendel — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 04:10:24 -0500

These holsters are made about 10 minutes from me. They merged with Old Faithful holsters some time back and are basically another Crossbreed clone. I wasn't too impressed, but one of my requirements for a holster is that it be easy to put on and take off quickly and with little effort. These holsters do not meet that requirement. They are just a bit too cumbersome for me.