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? |
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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!
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. |
The 7 Best Glock 9mm Pistols
January 13, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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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. |
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... |
The 6 Best Beretta 9mm Pistols
January 1, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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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... |
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... |
6 Best Handguns For Home Defense
December 2, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What makes for the best home defense gun? The same attributes that make for a great carry gun, like accuracy, reliability and being easy for you to shoot. |
Rimfire Vs Centerfire
November 27, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What's the difference between rimfire vs centerfire? Bullet design, as well as the mechanics of how the bullet goes "bang!" Read on to learn more... |
FN 509 Tactical Review by Alien Gear Holsters
November 25, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Find out if FN's tactical wonder pistol is worth the look in our FN 509 Tactical review... |
6 Best Bear Guns
November 22, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Thinking of getting one or more bear guns to keep in case of bruins that are bad news? Here are 6 heavyweight bear guns that pack plenty of medicine... |
Flat Trigger vs Curved Trigger: Is One Better Than Another?
November 20, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering if there's any benefits to a flat trigger vs curved trigger? It might not add up to as much as you'd think... |
Beretta APX Combat Review by Alien Gear Holsters
November 18, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor The titillating tactical model of Beretta's APX line, the APX Combat, was in the office. How good is it? Find out in our Beretta APX Combat review... |
Sig P365 vs Springfield Hellcat: Duel Of The Diminutive Double Stacks
November 15, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor A second micro double-stack has emerged. Find out which is better as we weigh the Sig P365 vs Springfield Hellcat... |
Sig P320 XCompact Review by Alien Gear Holsters
November 13, 2019 8:14:43 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering if the upgraded model is worth it? Find out in our Sig P320XCompact review... |
How To Find A Duty Holster
November 8, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering what you should look for in a duty holster? Here are some of the basics... |
IWI Masada Review by Alien Gear Holsters
November 6, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor The Masada is a fantastic new striker pistol from Israeli Weapons Industries. Find out why you should give it a look in our IWI Masada review... |
Springfield Hellcat Review by Alien Gear Holsters
November 4, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering if Springfield can really take on the P365? Find out in our Springfield Hellcat review... |
A Quick Guide To Shooting Ear Protection
November 1, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor How do you clean your Alien Gear holster? Here's how it's done... |
Background Checks And Straw Purchases Explained
October 30, 2019 7:03:00 AM PDT
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By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor Prospective gun owners may be wondering a few things when seeking to buy a new weapon: what exactly are universal background checks, which states require them, what sort of background checks are in place now and consequently how are people still getting around background checks and committing crimes?... |
7 Best .38 Special Revolvers For CCW
October 28, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want to get started with wheelguns but don't know where to start with a .38 Special revolver? Here are the 7 best to get into, perfect for CCW and other purposes. |
