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vjallen75 wrote:
I've been considering using an IWB holster lately, I haven't carried as much as I'd like to but I am going to consider looking at this Alien Gear one. I like the look of it, but I am somewhat of a sweater as well. I may just suck it up and use that anyways. I have an OWB holster right now and I feel like everyone can see it!

I am definitely a Youtuber as well, I research everything before I buy.

Whats nice about Alien Gear is their return policy and their customer service. I had a question about a particular product and they answered me pretty much within the hour. That, along with the price point, the sheer volume of guns they provide kydex shells for, and the modular nature of their product convinced me. Mind you, they're not the only ones doing that of course, but I went with my gut. I always wonder if others are as obsessive as I am when researching

Flightmare wrote:
My friends are pondering holding an intervention for my addiction. I bought one in November, January, February, and March. Made it thru April without buying a new one though. I cannot say the same about ammo though.

Have definitely done the "celebratory" purchase when we went a whole month without purchasing a gun

Fludic wrote: What brand of holsters would you recommend for either concealed or open?

I'm currently trying out an Alien Gear cloak tuck 3.0 and my better half was drawn to the Stealthgear Onyx IWB. Haven't been able to carry for about a week now since I threw out my back but my better half says the alien gear is really comfortable and he didn't notice it at all...except for it made him sweaty. That's the reason we bought him the Stealthgear ONYX (we're still waiting on it. Lead time they gave us was 45 days) because he is a prolific sweater and it's breathable, as mentioned by dpop19. I'm hoping it will help keep him cooler (temp wise) so that it'll encourage him to carry everyday.

We also have a Gcode INCOG for our Glock 26 and Glock 17. They both can fit in the same holster and it is REALLY comfortable but probably more ideal for appendix carry. 2 o'clock and 2:30 also worked pretty well too. I would use it more but I need to lose a few more pounds before I would be satisfied with my ability to conceal it. Lead time on that was a long time too. Waited 7 weeks but it is definitely high quality. I was impressed and feel like I got what I paid for. The Alien gear by far was the most inexpensive. Wish I could tell you more about it but that will have to wait till i'm healed up.

I am a youtube fanatic when it comes to trying to choose the right gear for myself. I like to set and weigh all my options before I make a purchase, especially if it's going to be on a $80+ holster

Pariah3j wrote:
Thats how it starts, with the first one - I owned my first pistol for several years without a real need for another. Always window shopping, but never really serious about purchasing something. Then in the last 2 years I went from the 1 to 4

Man, I don't even think I can bring myself to admit how many we've purchased in the last 12 months They're like puppies and need a good home!

I live on the border and see very few signs at all but when I do, it's typically 30.07.

The husband and I aren't much for open carry either but he's a big guy so he finds it more comfortable. He tried it out and we found almost no one noticed him carrying a Glock 17 in a black kydex holster. If they did they likely assumed he was BP (Border Patrol) or an off duty officer. The majority of the time we conceal but decided on special occasions (ie when it's way too hot) we'll open carry. Plus it's given me the excuse to look for nice leather holsters for OC as well as a new 1911 for myself since my husband already owns one and wants to open carry that.

But like it's been said before, it's all about your preference. Do what you feel is appropriate. There's a whole thread on members OC experiences and it gave us the courage to try it out.

In terms of other options, the hubs and I also picked up Sig 938's. He has big beefy hands but with the mags that have the pinky extension he says it feels incredible and it made all the difference for him. Go try a bunch of guns out of you can and see what you like. Who doesn't love a reason to visit the gunshop?