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... |
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!
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... |
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. |
December 9, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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! |
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... |
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. |
November 29, 2019 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... |
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... |
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... |
November 22, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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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...
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
October 30, 2019 7:03:00 AM PDT
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. |
October 25, 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... |
October 23, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor 10mm vs 9mm...does that 1mm make the round better, or worse? It kind of depends on what you have in mind... |
October 21, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Alien Gear Holsters has two models of mag carrier, the Grip Tuck and Cloak Mag Carriers. Which should you get? Well, that depends... |
October 18, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Some people have asked why not, so we'll tell you. |
October 16, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
October 14, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor If you're thinking of modifying your concealed carry handgun, you might want to hit the pause button before proceeding... |
October 11, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
October 9, 2019 7:55:25 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering which is better between 10mm vs 40? The truth is it kind of depends on what you have in mind... |
October 7, 2019 7:00:12 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Looking for safe storage in your car? Read up on car gun safe basics... |
October 4, 2019 11:52:39 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Beretta has a striker-fired subcompact...is it any good? Find out in our Beretta APX Carry review... |
October 2, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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September 25, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What shooting distance should you practice at? Whichever distance is hard for you. |
September 23, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Learn about Ruger Revolvers, in Alien Gear Holsters' guide to Ruger's wheelguns. |
September 20, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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September 13, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Bear spray vs gun...which should you carry in the woods? Turns out...it's actually kind of complicated. Both are effective. Read on for more... |
September 11, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Why wear a shoulder holster? Like any holster style, it's a tool - so there's a definite task and user in mind. Read on... |
September 9, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Just for fun, just this one time...Alien Gear Holsters talks about Area 51. |
September 6, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What should you look for in a chest holster? Read on to learn more about what to shop for... |
September 4, 2019 8:00:00 AM PDT
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August 30, 2019 12:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering what size of Grip Tuck Universal Holster you should order for your gun? Read on to get a better feel for it... |
August 26, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
August 23, 2019 11:27:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Why train to shoot center of mass? Is it really a viable tactic? If it has a failure rate, why do people continue to teach and learn to do so? Read on... |
August 19, 2019 8:00:00 AM PDT
August 16, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Most firearms are said to be drop-safe...but reports of drop fires keep emerging. Just how drop safe ARE they? Read on... |
August 14, 2019 7:00:00 AM PDT
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