January 28, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor CZ has a new full-size striker pistol, but is it a worthy competitor in a sea of plastic fantastics? Find out in Alien Gear Holsters' CZ P10F Review... |
January 16, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Decided that .357 Magnum concealed carry is for you? Here are a few things to know before getting started... |
January 11, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Sure, there's a ShapeShift 1911 holster...but since there's so many 1911 pistols out there, will it fit yours? |
January 9, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is the Sig P365 the perfect carry pistol that it gets billed as? Find out in the Alien Gear Holsters' Sig P365 review... |
January 4, 2019 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Looking for that first magnum revolver and wondering if what they say about Rugers is true? Find out in Alien Gear Holsters' Ruger GP100 review... |
December 31, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor If you want a big 9mm Glock, you'll likely find yourself torn between the Glock 34 vs Glock 17 pistols. Which should you get? Depends on what you're after... |
December 28, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By James England | Contributing Editor Made in Austria, Glock is one of the most reputable handgun producers on the market. Known for their unique design, superb functionality, and ardent fan base, Glock has made a name for itself as a “must have” brand of firearms. In this article, we'll discuss five different models of Glock pistols that are perfect for a concealed carrier... |
December 21, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor CZ got into the polymer-frame striker gun game with the P-10C...but is it as good as the established models? Find out in Alien Gear's CZ P10C review! |
December 17, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering if the Remington RP9 makes a good budget pistol? Find out in the Alien Gear Holsters' Remington RP9 Review! |
December 14, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor The Remington R1 1911 promises GI pistol fun for a price that's very nice. Is it worth the investment? Find out in Alien Gear's Remington R1 1911 review... |
December 10, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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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... |
December 7, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is Taurus' new single-stack CCW pistol up to snuff? Find out more in Alien Gear Holsters' Taurus G2S review! |
November 28, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By James England | Contributing Editor Everybody has a preferred method to concealed carrying a pistol. Whether it's a favorite shoulder holster, inside or outside the waistband concealed carry holster, or an ankle holster – one size certainly doesn't fit all for this community. In this article, we'll discuss some of the best and worst ways to conceal carry a pistol. More importantly, we'll discuss why they're the best and worst... |
November 26, 2018 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. |
November 23, 2018 7:00:09 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Should you get the compact CZ with the decocker instead of the thumb safety? Read on to find out in Alien Gear Holsters' CZ 75D PCR review! |
November 21, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering how to wear your ShapeShift Ankle Holster with boots? Read on to learn how.... |
November 19, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Some people will take nothing less than a 9x19 Glock. If you're one of those people, eventually you'll have to pick between the Glock 19 and Glock 26 |
November 16, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor The 9mm caliber is ubiquitous for pistols, which is why everyone and their brother makes 9mm handguns. However, not everyone is able (or willing) to drop the kind of cash that's often required for the big names. |
November 9, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering about H&K's populist wonder gun? Wonder no more, and read Alien Gear Holsters' H&K VP40 review! |
November 7, 2018 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Better than a car holster is an actual holster mount. A holster mount is a docking station for a holster that attaches to an appropriate surface in the vehicle - the center console is a highly logical location, or under the steering wheel. |
November 2, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering how the Alien Gear holster shell swap program works? Here's the entire scoop, including how to do it and why we offer it. |
October 26, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Concealed carry on Halloween is rather easy. You just have to apply some basic ideas from carrying normally and plug them in. Read on for more... |
October 22, 2018 7:05:26 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Weighing some poly pistols? How about the Glock Gen 3 vs Gen 4? |
October 19, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor Alien Gear Holster's ShapeShift Pocket Holster has been designed to carry more easily and function better than previous pocket holster designs. |
October 15, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Since they're both so new, which should I get between the Glock Gen 4 vs Glock Gen 5? Read on to learn more... |
October 12, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What are some common adjustments to concealed carry holsters from Alien Gear? Here are a few... |
October 10, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering what the Springfield XD 40 brings to the table? Find out in our Springfield XD 40 review! |
October 8, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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October 3, 2018 8:51:00 AM PDT
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By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor Just mentioning California gun laws elicits an emotional response from gun owners, no matter what side of the political aisle that may be on. |
September 28, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering if there's a trade-off somewhere with a modular holster? Read on to find out... |
September 24, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Should you get a Springfield XD40 vs Glock 22 for a full-size 40 caliber? Read on to find out... |
September 21, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor How to get a better fit with your ShapeShift Shoulder Holster revealed... |
September 19, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Looking into classic pistols? Learn what you need to know from Alien Gear Holsters' Browning Hi Power review... |
September 17, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Curious about the Sig P320? It is a mighty popular pistol and with good reason. Learn more about the P320 here... |
September 17, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor You might mull a budget-conscious SCCY 9mm vs Glock 26 for an easy-toting double-stack 9. Here's what you need to know... |
September 14, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering what the difference is between a ShapeShift shell and Kydex? Let's get into that... |
September 10, 2018 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. |
September 7, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Since we released the ShapeShift Modular Holster System, the most common question we get is "When is the ShapeShift coming out for MY gun?" |
September 5, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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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. |
August 31, 2018 8:43:00 AM PDT
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By James England | Contributing Editor When we walk into a gun store, almost everyone naturally gravitates towards the .45s, .40s, and the coveted .44 when thinking about stopping power. The natural instinct ingrained in so many intermediate shooters is that a bigger round equates to neutralizing a target faster. In a defensive situation, no one wants to second guess whether or not the rounds they're exchanging will stop an aggressor. In this article, we'll dispel the myth but keep the fact about several misconceptions about the lethality of firearms ... |
August 29, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Occasionally, a person will have interactions with law enforcement while concealed carrying. This presents a question about whether or not - or how to go about - disclosing that one is armed... |
August 27, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Weighing the Walther PPK vs Makarovas an old-school CCW? Both have their good points...and failings. Read on... |
August 24, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor You'll likely consider carry style, concealment, caliber, capacity and size. Often, an ankle holster is a go-to, but if you choose to shoulder carry two guns, things suddenly get a lot simpler. |
August 22, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor It's all well and good to discuss guns, shooting techniques, concealed carry and so on, but what happens after a self defense shooting? What does the aftermath look like? |
August 17, 2018 9:35:00 AM PDT
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By James England | Contributing Editor Concealed carry is only effective if you're armed. It's impossible to know specifically the time, date, and location of a potential attack upon yourself, your family, or your property. Plenty of people get lulled into a sense of complacency because the vast majority of us go through our entire lives without any violent interruptions. That, however, is a luxury. The reality of the world is that is not the norm. There are desperate people in this world and they, at different times, will seek to take things that you may not be willing to give – your life being chief amongst them... |
August 10, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor The ShapeShift Starter Kit has been renamed to the ShapeShift Core Carry Pack to better reflect that it offers the most popular, core carry styles. |
August 8, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor If one were to pocket carry, it has to be done right. How exactly is that done? |
August 6, 2018 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Mike Searson | Contributing Editor To the uninitiated, silencers or sound suppressors have a very negative connotation due to their depiction in films and books as the tools of assassins, spies and criminals. However, for firearms instructors, hunters and shooters; they meet a number of needs. ... |
August 3, 2018 9:19:00 AM PDT
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By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor The ShapeShift Hook & Loop Holster uses industrial-grade, high life-cycle VELCRO© Brand fastener to mount a polymer shell to nearly any surface in nearly any environment. |
August 1, 2018 9:19:00 AM PDT
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By James England | Contributing Editor Even expert marksman are still never completely satisfied with their shooting abilities. There's always room to improve. And in the world of concealed carry, it's all the more important to address the issues that may hinder us in an actual hostile event... |
