One of 2017’s signature words seems to be “bigly.” As it turns out, that’s a great description of the gun I chose when field testing an Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 Holster. A couple of years ago, I reviewed the FN FNX 45 Tactical pistol. The details are for another story; for now, just know […]
Holsters I Really Use, Day In and Day Out
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. By Tom McHale USA –-(Ammoland.com)- As part of my job, I’m constantly checking out new holsters. Dozens of them are in the holster rotation at any given time – literally. After accumulating a couple of hundred holsters in the unused holster box, which has grown to several boxes, I […]
Holster Review: Alien Gear Cloak MOD OWB Holster
Some time back, I checked out the Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 Inside the Waistband (IWB) Holster. One of its features is that it’s built like a tank from layers of materials, each chosen to provide a different function. Since it was supposed to be a “heavy duty” offering, I decided to order the original […]
Win A H&K VP9, Custom Alien Gear Holster and Bigfoot Gun Belt
From our friends over tat Alien Gear Holsters… Bigfoot Gun Belts Teams Up with H&K, Alien Gear Holsters, MAD Custom Coatings for MAD VP9 Giveaway May 11, 2016 Hayden, ID – Bigfoot Gun Belts has joined forces with Heckler & Koch, Alien Gear Holsters and Mad Custom Coatings to bring concealed carriers the first ever MAD […]
Shooters’ Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again when stores start decorating for the holiday season sometime in late July. We elected to wait for the more respectable time of November to share some favorite holiday gift ideas. If you’ve for a shooter in your circle of friends and family, then check out some of our picks. […]
Four Proven 9mm Compact Carry Handguns Under $600
Finding a reliable carry gun doesn’t have to break the bank. Sure, you can opt to spend extra coin on a beautifully machined and visually stunning wonder gun, but you don’t have to. There are plenty of solid carry guns on the market with street prices well under $500. Here are a few 9mm compacts […]
Holster Test: Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 IWB
I’m a self-diagnosed holster geek. I even wrote a whole book about holsters for concealed carry. It’s okay, though. I’ve had plenty of desensitization training and am recovering, and can now leave the house for short periods of time without buying a new one. With that said, when I evaluate a new holster, I like […]
Alien Gear’s IWB / OWB Modular Holster: The Cloak Tuck 2.0
In the holster market, newcomers are companies in the business for only a few decades. So I suppose Alien Gear, having been around just under two years, is a certified spring chicken. The company has grown faster than the congressional benefits plan, and the reasons why must include the comfort and flexibility of their holster […]