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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!
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Posted: March 11, 2022Comments: 16Read more »
38 Special vs 9mm. Which Caliber Is Better?
The question of 38 vs 9mm is really "is 38 Special so good that I should have a revolver instead of a semi-auto in 9mm." Is it?
Basically no. But it's also true that it doesn't mean that a person armed with a .38 Special, who knows what they're doing, is necessarily at a serious disadvantage
Of the medium bore calibers, these are the two most common chamberings. There are fans of
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Glock 42 vs 43. Should I Get A Glock 42 or a Glock 43?
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
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What's The Best Glock For Concealed Carry?
You might be a little more aware of the service pistols, but Glock concealed carry pistols are arguably the core of their offerings. You might even look at their website and have your head start to spin; which one should you choose?
Well, an obvious truth is that there's no best handgun. There will be a best one for you and no one can know which gun that will be but you. You'll have to find that out for yourself.
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Posted: March 10, 2022Comments: 8Read more »
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357 Ammo. Can you shoot it in a 38?
Can a .38 Special shoot .357 Magnum? No; .357 Magnum was specifically designed so it cannot be fired from handguns chambered in .38 Special, but you can shoot .38 Special in a gun chambered in .357 Magnum.
In fact, you wouldn't want to shoot .357 Magnum in any gun that's specifically made to shoot .38 Special. It would be dangerous.
The .357 Magnum/.38 Special issue
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22 Magnum. Could a 22 Pistol Work For Concealed Carry?
When a person asks if a 22 Magnum is good for concealed carry, what they're wondering is if there's a way to get efficacy or something like it with less recoil.
Well, this gets a little complicated. On the one hand, .22 LR has killed a heck of a lot of animals and a heck of a lot of people. It stands to reason, therefore, that .22 Magnum - or more accurately, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire -
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor
Ruger does make some great guns, but what are the Ruger 9mm pistols for CCW that should be on a persons' shortlist? These 6 Ruger 9mm guns for a start.
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What You Need To Know About The Glock Generations
Glock Gen Differences.
You might have heard something about different Glock generations as the company
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38 Special Pistol. 7 Fool-Proof .38 Special Revolvers For Concealed Carry
Some people like the old way of doing things, and for just such a person 38 Special revolvers are a great option of concealed carry gun. But which to get? There are so many on the market.
Here are 7 38 Special guns that are good for concealed carry revolvers and other uses, including target shooting,
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Kimber 1911 or Sig 1911. Which Is Better?
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?
It depends partially on which Sig or Kimber 1911 you mean. Overall, both are great. Is this a barbecue gun? A carry gun? An all tacticaled-out home
