Alien gear holsters.

[Shotgun Jeremy]

Well, I decided not to sell my P938 after all. But I DID still want a shell for my M&P9. If you look at their website, you'll see that they have different styled backings for different sized guns. Basically it's all the same basic shape but with an extension put in at the bottom for longer barrels. You can use a basic backing for a full size frame - you're just going to have barrel sticking down below the backing. I'm ok with that. So I just ordered a shell for my M&P9 for $12 and received it in about a week and a half. In my mind, I basically just got a new holster for $12 that I know I'll enjoy.


In this one you can see the old shell next to the holster and the new one mounted. Note how the end of the barrel drops below the backing. I don't even notice it when I'm carrying.


Here you can see how much leather is in contact with the gun and again see how much is poking down.


One thing I learned is both shells are marked for the guns. This tells me they're pre - made and get sent off to another area for assembly or mail out. The way the wait times have been, I thought that as they get your order, then they go create your shell and attach it to the proper backing - really pouring in some personal attention to each order. Now I'm wondering what's taking so long if this is all done similar to the assembly line method of things.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I just ordered a shell for my Glock 17 yesterday. I think it will probably be like your M&P9 shell. The original holster leather was for an XDm .38" compact.
I have a couple other shells too, one for a Shield and one for a S&W model 39. When I ordered those earlier this year, it took 3 weeks just to get the shells. That was just about the same amount of time it took for the complete holster, so a week and a half sounds pretty good.

 

[orbitup]

I just ordered a shell for my Glock 17 yesterday. I think it will probably be like your M&P9 shell. The original holster leather was for an XDm .38" compact.
I have a couple other shells too, one for a Shield and one for a S&W model 39. When I ordered those earlier this year, it took 3 weeks just to get the shells. That was just about the same amount of time it took for the complete holster, so a week and a half sounds pretty good.

.38" is really compact! You could just carry that in your wallet.

 

[Bozz10mm]

.38" is really compact! You could just carry that in your wallet.

Uh, yeah. You should see the ammo.

 

[sonuvaTXgun]

I love my original AG but I'm considering getting the 2.0 because it uses neoprene composite instead of leather. It's supposedly more comfortable and there's no break-in period. Anyone own one and can vouch for it?

-PAK-

 

[Shotgun Jeremy]

I own a leather one and don't really know what you mean by "break in period". I've been wearing it since early june and it still looks pretty damn good and it hasn't ever been uncomfortable to wear. I base all this on how I've had to break in several pairs of military leather boots and they always hurt like a summabich the first week or so and in some cases, the leather gets more wrinkly after it's been broken in.

 

[sonuvaTXgun]

I'm quoting AG's website. Breaking it in is basically just having the leather conform to the curvature of the body. Mine was pretty stiff for the first week or two. The 2.0 is supposed to have the flexibility of a mouse pad but the strength and dexterity of leather.

-PAK-

 

[hellishhorses]

I love my original AG but I'm considering getting the 2.0 because it uses neoprene composite instead of leather. It's supposedly more comfortable and there's no break-in period. Anyone own one and can vouch for it?

-PAK-

I have the 2.0 and have had other cowhide IWB holsters. Cowhide would be my preference.

 

[sonuvaTXgun]

I have the 2.0 and have had other cowhide IWB holsters. Cowhide would be my preference.

Why's that? Can you elaborate a little?

-PAK-

 

[hellishhorses]

Why's that? Can you elaborate a little?

-PAK-

The neoprene is more flexible, which means it returns to shape after each use and it has to remold every time you put it on. Whereas the leather eventually took the shape or your hip and fit like your favorite pair of jeans. The neoprene is not as comfortable against my skin. The pleather/naugahide backing is thin and seems cheap. I'm waiting on the neoprene & pleather to start unraveling.

 

[sonuvaTXgun]

The neoprene is more flexible, which means it returns to shape after each use and it has to remold every time you put it on. Whereas the leather eventually took the shape or your hip and fit like your favorite pair of jeans. The neoprene is not as comfortable against my skin. The pleather/naugahide backing is thin and seems cheap. I'm waiting on the neoprene & pleather to start unraveling.

It was to my understanding that the neoprene was flexible enough to mold instantly to the body every time. Thanks for clearing that up.

-PAK-

 

[hellishhorses]

It was to my understanding that the neoprene was flexible enough to mold instantly to the body every time. Thanks for clearing that up.

-PAK-

It does, within a few minutes at least. But never as comfortable as leather.

 

[sonuvaTXgun]

It does, within a few minutes at least. But never as comfortable as leather.

I see. Well if I have an extra $35 to burn I may get one some day to try for myself. My original will suffice for now. Thanks HH!

-PAK-

 

[hellishhorses]

I would get the old style in a heartbeat...

Best features of the 2.0 with a leather backing

 

[orbitup]

I ordered mine a month ago and just got my second email like this.

We appreciate your order with Alien Gear Holsters. We wanted to ensure you that we have not forgotten or lost your order.

We value your trust in Alien Gear Holsters and will do our best to meet your service expectations. We are working hard to get your order out in a timely manner.

 

[NMTMarksman]

Orbitup If you ordered the one with the leather back as opposed to the neoprene one it's going to take a while for them to make it. I'm not sure why it is that way but the same thing happened to me with my holster. I know it stinks waiting for it but the holster is worth the wait!


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[orbitup]

I ordered the neoprene one.

 

[sonuvaTXgun]

I ordered the neoprene one.

Let me know how you like it.

-PAK-

 

[NMTMarksman]

Hmmm not sure what's going on then. Maybe they are just super swamped with orders. I had also heard that they had merged with another holster company so getting the production standardized may be causing slow downs.


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[orbitup]

Let me know how you like it.

-PAK-

Will do.