Alien Gear Holsters Blog

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Wondering if the Walther PPQ is really as good as they say? Find out in our Walther PPQ M2 review...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Wondering why Glock bothered with the Slimline pistols? What they're all about? Click here to find out...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

One thing that was clear from SHOT Show is that 1911 pistols are as popular as ever. What were the best of the 1911s at SHOT Show? Find out...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Wondering if Glock has made the 43 better with the 43X? Find out in our Glock 43X review...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Mossberg announced a shocker with a new subcompact striker gun for the CCW set. Is it up to snuff? Find out in our Mossberg Mc1sc review...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Wondering what the best concealed carry pistols of SHOT Show 2019 are? Here are 6 solid candidates...

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...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Decided that .357 Magnum concealed carry is for you? Here are a few things to know before getting started...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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!

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...

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!

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...

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!

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Wondering how to wear your ShapeShift Ankle Holster with boots? Read on to learn how....

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Weighing some poly pistols? How about the Glock Gen 3 vs Gen 4?

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.

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...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

What are some common adjustments to concealed carry holsters from Alien Gear? Here are a few...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Wondering what the Springfield XD 40 brings to the table? Find out in our Springfield XD 40 review!

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

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.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Wondering if there's a trade-off somewhere with a modular holster? Read on to find out...

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...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

How to get a better fit with your ShapeShift Shoulder Holster revealed...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Looking into classic pistols? Learn what you need to know from Alien Gear Holsters' Browning Hi Power review...

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...

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...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Wondering what the difference is between a ShapeShift shell and Kydex? Let's get into that...

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?"

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 ...

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...

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.

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?

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...

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.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

If one were to pocket carry, it has to be done right. How exactly is that done?

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. ...

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.