Prefer Minimal Gear? Try A Belt Holster
April 3, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Could you get one holster for open carry, concealed carry and range use? You can, with a belt holster! |
Alien Gear Holsters Blog
Concealed Carry Blog
Welcome to the Alien Gear Holsters Concealed Carry Blog! Although we specialize in concealed carry holsters, we cover many other CCW topics here. Our gun writers discuss every facet of concealed carry best practices other gun tips! Whether you’re new or experienced carrier, you’ll be sure to find our gun blog helpful and informative. Check out any of our articles and remember to like, share, and comment!
The 6 Best Taurus Revolvers
April 1, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What's the best Taurus revolver? Depends on what you have in mind. Here are 6 great Taurus wheel guns for nearly any purpose... |
The 6 Best Beretta 9mm Pistols
March 30, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want to get a Beretta 9mm and find out what they're all about? Here are 6 Berettas to get you started... |
The 7 Best Glock 9mm Pistols
March 27, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor So, you want to get a Glock 9mm...which one is best? Well, that depends a whole lot on what you're going to use it for. All Glocks are good, but some are good for some purposes and some are better for others. |
Guide To Springfield XD Pistols by Alien Gear Holsters
March 25, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor
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Could You Use A .22 Pistol For Self-Defense?
March 23, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is a .22 pistol viable for self-defense? |
6 Best Bug Out Bags For Emergencies
March 20, 2020 7:30:25 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Looking for a bug out bag to get prepared for emergencies? Start with these 6 stellar contenders... |
FN 503 Review by Alien Gear Holsters
March 18, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Alien Gear Holsters reviews the FN 503! |
What’s The Difference Between The Cloak And ShapeShift Holster Systems?
March 13, 2020 10:53:25 AM PDT
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What's the difference between the Cloak Tuck and ShapeShift holsters? Read on... |
Castle Doctrine vs. Duty To Retreat: Understanding Self-Defense Law
March 11, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor In society’s terms, it’s called “fight or flight.” In the courtroom, it’s discussed as Duty to Retreat or Castle Doctrine. In reality, it is knowing when to use deadly force in a situation or when not to. The lines aren’t always clear, but it is important to know the laws and how to train for these scenarios ... |
The 7 Best Smith and Wesson 9mm Pistols
March 9, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want a Smith and Wesson 9mm? Good choice! Which one to get? Depends on what you're after... |
Everything You Need To Know About The Canik TP9 Series
March 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor These Canik TP9 pistols seem to have gotten popular. What is it about them, anyhow? |
Should I Use Handloads For Self Defense?
March 4, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Are handloads okay for self-defense? |
XDS vs XDM: Which Compact Springfield Should I Get?
March 2, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Springfield makes many firearms that are great for concealed carry. Here, we focus on the two that most concealed carriers end up weighing together: the XD(M) and XD-S. Two of Springfield's most popular compact firearms... How do they stack up against each other? |
6 Best 45 Pistols For Concealed Carry
February 28, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want a .45 pistol for concealed carry? Plenty of big guns, but fewer for carry in this caliber. Here are some good starting points... |
A Brief Guide To The CZ-75
February 26, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Why is the CZ 75so beloved? It's so old! But...it's also very good. Learn why this old-school Wonder Nine has stayed so darned popular... |
1911 vs Beretta M9: Battle Of The Service Guns
February 24, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Two solid choices of service sidearm for carry are the 1911 and Beretta M9. Which one of these would be best for you? |
9mm Vs 45 For Concealed Carry
February 21, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Gun people have been arguing 9mm vs 45 for decades. Let's settle this once and for all. Read on... |
357 Sig: The Agony, The Ecstasy, And What's The Point
February 19, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor .357 Sig. It's potent...but is there even a point anymore? |
Could Armed School Security Be A Solution For School Shootings?
February 17, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Are armed security guards or armed teachers really the answer to school shootings? |
5 Double Stack 1911 Pistols That Won't Break The Bank...Too Badly
February 14, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Interested in a double-stack 1911 but hate the idea of a $3,000+ pistol? Check out these budget-friendlier pistols... |
3 Things To Look For In An EDC Knife
February 12, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What should you look for in an EDC knife? There's a lot of minutiae to know about, but here's the bare minimum of what you need... |
Sig P238 vs Sig P938: Sorting The Small Sigs
February 10, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor With the differences between the Sig P238 and Sig P938 varying little in size and round, choosing between them for a micro-sized everyday carry can be a challenge. Which of these small Sigs should you pick? |
Is There A Legitimate Glock Killer? Here Are 7 Serious Contenders
February 7, 2020 9:53:40 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is there a legitimate "Glock killer" out there? Glock pistols are actually great, but here are a few that might stack up... |
The Complete Guide To 1911 Pistols
February 5, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Whilst the past couple decades have been dominated by Glock, there can be no doubt that the most popular and enduring pistol design of all time is the 1911 pistol. Even today they are among the most popular for daily carry, competition shooting, target shooting, other sporting uses and also for collectors. Few guns are as iconic. |
Should I Use A Pistol Light On A Concealed Carry Gun?
February 3, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Do you actually need a pistol light? We weigh some of the pros and cons... |
Sig Sauer P365 SAS Review
January 31, 2020 7:00:40 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is the streamlined P365 a bit better? Find out in our Sig P365 SAS review! |
Best 9mm Ammo Brands For Concealed Carry
January 29, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What's the best 9mm ammo for concealed carry? The 9mm round is the most common, but what are the ammunition brands and boxes you should look for? |
Colt Python Review by Alien Gear Holsters
January 27, 2020 11:00:04 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What is the new Python like?! Find out in Alien Gear Holsters' Colt Python review... |
How To Tell If A Concealed Carry Gun Is A Good Fit
January 24, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor The fit of a concealed carry gun can sometimes get overlooked in form of what's "in" at the moment. It shouldn't be... |
Everything You Need To Know About Ballistics Gel
January 22, 2020 7:00:09 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What IS ballistics gel? Why do we use it? How come it's the default medium for testing self-defense ammo? Read on... |
7 Best Choices Of .40 Cal Pistol
January 20, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wanting to get on the .40 S&W bandwagon? Any one of these 7 .40 cal pistol models is a great starting point. |
Sig 1911 vs Kimber 1911: Which Is Better?
January 17, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor You've decided you want an upscale 1911 but not quite custom shop; thus, you're trying to decide between a Sig 1911 vs Kimber 1911. Both are known to be great pistols, but which exactly is going to be better? |
357 Magnum vs 9mm For Concealed Carry
January 15, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Handgun rounds in the .38 caliber family have always been the most popular, but since some (.38 Special, .380) are a bit weak the most popular are .357 Magnum vs 9mm. Each of these rounds has a long history and pedigree of efficacy in the realm of self-defense, so that both are good carry rounds is not in dispute. |
Is .22 Magnum Sufficient For Concealed Carry?
January 10, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Some people wonder if .22 Magnum is a good low-recoil round for concealed carry. Is it? |
Which Is Better: Sig P320 Vs Glock 19?
January 8, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor If you had to only have one, it would be the devil's own job of trying to choose between Sig P320 vs. Glock 19. |
Walther PPK Vs Makarov: CCW From The Old Country
January 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Weighing the Walther PPK vs Makarov as an old-school CCW? Both have their good points...and failings. Read on... |
Beretta PX4 Storm Review by Alien Gear Holsters
January 3, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor How good can a 21st century Wonder Nine be? Find out in our Beretta PX4 Storm review... |
What Does Molon Labe Mean?
December 30, 2019 8:40:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor The phrase "Molon Labe," or using Greek script, ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛABE, since the phrase is actually Greek, is popular among concealed carry and gun rights activists. It's also a slogan for a number of military units around the world, including some in the American armed forces and, naturally, the Greek military. |
7 Best Concealed Carry Guns For Use With Gloves
December 27, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering which concealed carry guns also happen to work well with gloves? Here are a few that do... |
Glock 42 vs Glock 43 For Concealed Carry
December 25, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Choosing a subcompact Glock for concealed carry often comes down to the choice of Glock 42 or the Glock 43 since those are the most compact of the baby Glocks. Each has their benefits and drawbacks, so it's really up to the person doing the shopping to make the choice. |
7 Best Colt 1911 Pistols For CCW Or Any Purpose
December 23, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want a Colt 1911 pistol? Don't know which one to get? Here are 7 killer Colt 1911 pistols to consider. |
SAR 9 Review by Alien Gear Holsters
December 20, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor You might have discovered this bargain-priced striker pistol and wondered if the bargain was too good to be true. Is it? Find out in our SAR 9 review! |
A Brief Guide To TLR Lights
December 18, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor TLR lights sure are popular, but which model should I look at? Depends a lot on what application you have in mind... |
Canik TP9 Elite SC Review by Alien Gear Holsters
December 16, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is this totable Turkish terror the feature-packed wonder people say? Find out in our Canik TP9 Elite SC review... |
Smith and Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ Review by Alien Gear Holsters
December 12, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Saw the news and can't wait to read a Smith and Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ review? Read ours here... |
Glock 43 vs Sig P365
December 11, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor A person looking for a slim, svelte carry gun is likely to weigh the Glock 43 vs Sig P365. Both are wildly popular these days and for good reason. |
Glock 17 vs Glock 19: Which is Better?
December 9, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Given the popularity of the two pistols, a lot of people debate the issue of Glock 17 vs Glock 19 for concealed carry or just as an addition to the gun safe. Each gun has serious merits and both are among the most popular handguns on the market to date. You won't go wrong with either...but there are a few instances where one is a bit better than the other. |
What Is An FBI Cant Holster?
December 6, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Do you need an FBI cant holster? What the heck is that, anyway? These questions and more about the "FBI cant," answered! |
How Does A Red Dot Sight Work?
December 4, 2019 7:00:00 PM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor The red dot sight is the future of handgunning. We all know it. How do the darn things work? Read on... |
