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Intial reactions to Alien Gear ShapeShift 4.0 IWB Hybrid

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831 views 19 replies 8 participants last post by  Gloxtar  
#1 ·
I wasn't sure where to place this as there are several places here where it might fit.
A suggestion to mods is a forum for holsters.
Anyway...

I had one primary criteria for a hybrid IWB. It had to have full (both side) sandwiched trigger protection.
This proved somewhat difficult but I eventually found two holsters that fit the bill; the AG here and the Black Arch hybrids. The Alien Gear was half the price of the Black Arch.
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Initial reactions are quite positive. Very comfortable, almost unnoticeable, in 4:00 carry. Cant is adjustable in both the belt clips and the pistol assembly. Also, I really like the fully adjustable retention. This should allow for adjustment as the holster ages/wears. Pistol fit was perfect.
Speaking of wear, I am curious about how it will age. While the Black Arch is a work of art Kydex/Leather construction that should outlast the cockroaches in nuclear winter (Yes, you can definitely see where the $ difference goes), the AG has a far more mundane Composite (aka, plastic)/Fabric construction. There are a few very positive 1+ year reviews on the interweb that have me hopeful.
 
#5 ·
Despite a mountain of internet criticism about AG I find their stuff quite good in actual use, very similar to Berry581. I wish their shipping costs were better 'cause part of the excitement is the interchangeable shell and yet to ship a new shell doubles the cost of the shell.

I don't know what would happen to one if I took it to a long class constantly drawing and reholstering. Probably beat it up. That isn't my actual daily experience so it does well. I'd probably get a cheap Glock Sport Combat Holster for a fancy class just for the shock value of bringing a $14 holster to the taccool crowd...
 
#8 ·
It didn't fit the gun they said it would and I had to pay to give it back to them. Their customer service pretty much ends when they get the money.

I wouldn't spend a penny with them if they gave out 2 cent rebates.
 
#20 ·
OK, I've been using this holster for a few months now and my initial thoughts still stand. It really is an extremely comfortable holster, especially at anywhere between 3:30 and 4:00.
It had shown zero wear and still works and looks like new.
 
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