Alien gear vs comptac

[LPMan59]

Thinking about grabbing a paddle for my glock 17 for convenience of on/off. Anyone have any experience with either or both? The alien gear is mighty tempting because of the price and discount on getting two holsters.

 

[lovemachine]

The only experience I have with Alien gear is what I have read here on INGO. IMO, you get what you pay for. And Comp-TAC is of HIGH quality.

I'd go Comp-TAC.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Instead of a paddle attachment (which come with their own set of problems), have you looked in to the "rubber" snap loops like these: OWB Quick Mount Straps (QMS) - Raven Concealment Systems

I have a set on my Henry holster for my Shield (love them) as well as a set on my Raven Phantom for my M&P. They're very very easy to install and use.

AND you won't end up with your entire holster in your hand if you draw like can happen with paddle attachments.

 

[Cola76]

Thinking about grabbing a paddle for my glock 17 for convenience of on/off. Anyone have any experience with either or both? The alien gear is mighty tempting because of the price and discount on getting two holsters.

I have the older versions of the Alien Gear IWB and belt OWB and I have been very satisfied with them. I can only imagine the new versions being better. Their interchangeable shell system is awesome. You can have one holster base and put the shell for whichever pistol you want to carry on the base. They also exchange shells for free. Just last week I swapped an old shell from a pistol I sold for a shell for my new CZ P07. The turnaround was about a week and was free except for mailing the shell to them.

 

[LPMan59]

I ended up ordering the comptac. I did go to order from AG but their website kept erroring during checkout. an omen perhaps?

 

[LPMan59]

So I've had the comptac for a while and I'm impressed. For a paddle, the holster rides pretty close to the body and with my normal t shirts I don't have any problems with obvious printing.

i also ordered the alien gear iwb 3.0 for my glock 26 and the paddle for the XDs 3.3.

the paddle is pretty bulky. And even with that small pistol, it prints way more than my fobus and glocks. Retention is good and the adjustability is cool. It just sticks out to much for summer wear.

the iwb otoh is pretty awesome. Way better than the galco King Tuk imho. It's very comfy at 3:00 and my 26 just disappears. The question will be if it holds up. But so far, I'm really enjoying it.

 

[alopez96]

Thanks for the info. I also love my comptac but have not tried alien gear

 

[BroodXI]

i'm liking the free shell trades, and forever warranty on the alien gear as well.

 

[thunderchicken]

I have really enjoyed my Alien Gear cloak tuck 3.0. That neoprene backing is awesome and it seems to almost mold to the body. Have had no problems with it

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

Got a good deal on a very lightly used alien gear iwb from a guy who was parting out a former edc package. Been very happy with it.

 

[Jim McKalip]

I have an Alien Gear 3.0 and a Milt Sparks IWB. The AG is the more comfortable of the two.

 

[wildcatze]

Have a relatively new AG 3.0. Very comfortable and also like the ability to swap shells. Very happy with the purchase compared to the junk you find at the big box stores.

 

[markiemark]

I have an alien gear holster for my shield. I think neoprene backing "breathes" better my self honestly. I've noticed in the heat it seems to allow my skin to breathe better along with molding to your body. It's flexibility makes it harder for me to put on compared to my Galco kingtuk however.

 

[pilotof727s]

I absolutely love my AG Cloak 3.0. I have a Safariland paddle and its OK but I only use that at the range and work. I've looked into the Comtac and they look really nice. But I can't really judge since I've never owned one.