Alien Gear holster deal

A few months back I picked up a S&W M&P 45 Compact for concealed carry and started looking at IWB holsters. After doing my homework, I had whittled my choices down to either Crossbreed Super Tuck or Alien Gear Cloak Tuck. I went to the Crossbreed web site first and found that a Super Tuck would cost me just under 70 bucks...which is about what I would normally spend on a decent holster. Then I went to the Alien Gear site and got a pleasant surprise. Not only was the Cloak Tuck less than 50 bucks, they are running a 2 holster combo deal that enabled me to not only get a Cloak Tuck 3.0 for my S&W, but also a second holster of my choice (I got a Cloak Slide OWB also for the S&W) AND a third shell for my Springfield XD, so that both holsters can be used for either gun. The best part was the cost...only 73 dollars and some change for two holsters with and a third shell for another gun.

I love both of the holsters. I prefer a 4-5 oclock carry for concealed carry both IWB and OWB, and 3 oclock for open carry. In all cases and with both my pistols the holster is so comfortable that I hardly know that I have it on, both the firearm and holster are nice and flat and conforming to my body, draw is smooth and efficient, and re-holstering isn't a hassle. Each holster also comes with a complete set of spare hardware too.

If you are looking for high quality holsters that won't break the bank, I highly recommend checking out Alien Gear.
Alien Gear 2 Holster Combo

 

What is the material on the inside? The side closest to your skin.

 

The backing is a neoprene composite that is both comfy and fairly sweat proof. The outer side is what they call their "alien skin" which is some kind of thermoplastic polymer. In between the layers they have a piece of spring steel in the 3.0 version that I got. I found a video that outlines the construction better than I can.

 

Chimo
We spend a lot of time hiking and exploring; would you recommend either of these? Concealment is not as important as comfort. The terrain is steep, very steep so comfort is the key need.
-TIA!!

 

From a comfort standpoint the Cloak Slide OWB is fine for long hikes, but for hiking and playing around in the bush I kinda prefer a military style flap holster or a traditional thumb-break duty holster because they protect and retain the firearm better when the brambles and branches seem to come alive.

Also, when climbing or descending in steep terrain, Murphy usually ensures that when you stumble or tumble, your sidearm will also tumble out of the holster if there is no strap/flap retention.

 

For the 1911-A1, I use a military holster and web belt; as you said it works and perfectly. Concealment isn't required as it is our land. Although I know it isn't legal; after reading a couple was tortured for their PIN numbers, I do carry when hiking anywhere.
As southern summers get right hot; so I'm considering others that are lighter.

Although there are places where the only way would be to rig ropes and others that are butt slider or tree hugger descents. To avoid what could be serious tumbles; we stick to the easier stuff. To those who are unfamiliar with the other definition of tree hugger; traveling down hill by hugging tree to tree.
We bought the property last May and have spend a lot of time, effort and money completing it and not enough time exploring it.

 

Try a drag line. You'll like it.

 

(not quite what I had in mind..)

 

I used to do a lot of free-climbing when I was young. I seldom ever used anything but a weighted line, with alot of uses.

 

I'll have to try one. I've had my Supertuck for about 10 years now and love the leather/Kydex but always willing to check out something new and recently got a new gun.

 

@chimo
You do know some people have weak stomachs.

@Clyde
Nice!
I did a quick look and they mentioned Glocks and Glock is one I do not own. How would they work with other semis?

PS:
After Chimo's drag line; he should be forgiving..

 

@Clyde
Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to answer me. What I like about the kit bag is as the firearm cannot be seen, it poses no threat.
The sight of a firearm make some people uneasy and when seen bad people know you are armed. I do not wish do do either.

 

IMO, the Cloak Tuck 3.0 is at least equal to the Supertuck, but at half the price. Being able to essentially get 2 holsters plus an extra shell for yet another gun for pretty much the same price as a single Supertuck for a single gun was a no-brainer for me.

I've got a HPG Kit Bag myself and I love it. It's a great concealed carry option for when you are humping a backpack or riding a bike or motorcycle. I don't use a holster at all with it though.

@Tikka, I carried my XD 45 in the kit bag with an extra mag with no problem...but it seems a little lighter and less cramped now that I use my M&P 45c and two extra mags.

Your kydex skills are better than mine...nice job.

 

@chimo
Sounds as if it will work quite well. I prefer 1911-A1, S&W M59, and Browning High Power types in pistols.

 

I am a 1911 and High Power fan myself, but like an old classic car or bike, I only take them out for a spin when it's a nice sunny day and I am in my sunday-go-to-meeting clothes. I let the S&W and SA take the wear, tear, and risk of ending up in someone's evidence room for normal EDC.

 

@chimo
They point better for me. Even my S&W and SA are old, LOL

Ditto, my bring a longs car or truck are the least expensive for the same reasons.