Alien gear holsters= No Bueno!

Robaire Pullicar · Nov 17, 2014

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up in alien gear holsters. I haven't even received my holster yet and I will not be buying anything from them again. I'm at 5 1/2 weeks wait now and still haven't received a shipping notification. They advertise 4-6 week lead time. But I was talking about it with a co worker last night and he informed me his father waited a almost 8 weeks to receive his so I'm sure it's a ongoing issue. I own several brand ccw holsters including comp tac, crossbreed, old faithful and some others and have never waited more than a few weeks at most. I emailed them today so I shall see how they respond to the matter. But I figure I would put it out there so you know if you can't wait indefinitely don't order from them. I know I won't again and I'm glad I have other stuff to carry. It's almost quicker to get a carry permit in OK than to receive a holster.....

Matt1911 · Nov 17, 2014

In all fairness, they did advertise 4-6 weeks wait time and you're not fully there yet.
Can't quite discredit them just yet. Let them respond to the email before you vent.

Robaire Pullicar · Nov 17, 2014

Matt Rigsby said:
In all fairness, they did advertise 4-6 weeks wait time and you're not fully there yet.
Can't quite discredit them just yet. Let them respond to the email before you vent.

normally I could agree with that. But it's misleading goto their website and tell me where it shows the lead time. I didn't see that until I received my emailed order notification and they already had my money. Trust me if I had know I would have spent the cash on another crossbreed. Also my opinion is just that and I will not order from them again.

Matt1911 · Nov 17, 2014

That is a little shady to not mention a lead time until the product is paid for. The way it was worded in the original post made it seem like you knew about it before making the order. I get the frustration now.

I got a knockoff crossbreed style holster from Foxx holsters awhile back and have been really happy with it. Wear it daily with a Kahr CW9. I got it from Amazon in about a week for not much over $30

michaelclm · Nov 17, 2014

I agree with Matt on both points: Shady of them not to be upfront about the wait time, and I also read it like you knew going in.

The guys that people seem to be willing to wait for (Raven, Armordillo, etc.) all have turnaround times in the 4-6 week range, so I wasn't surprised by that. I WAS surprised that you didn't find out until your order was completed.

jtischauser · Nov 17, 2014

I bought one awhile ago and it cane quick. 1-3 weeks if memory serves me correctly for a G19 or G17 holster which should be one if the most popular models. I didn't like the comfort at all. I was trying it as a 1/2 price alternative to my favorite which are the crossbreed mini tuck. Not even close. Leather was thicker and not nearly as soft comfortable. I gave it away rather than mess with trying to return it.

Buy once cry once.

Glock_21 · Nov 17, 2014

Has anyone else tried any of these?

https://www.harwellholsters.com

I have a couple and have been very happy with them. Made in Stillwater I believe.

Robaire Pullicar · Nov 17, 2014

Jesse Tischauser said:
I bought one awhile ago and it cane quick. 1-3 weeks if memory serves me correctly for a G19 or G17 holster which should be one if the most popular models. I didn't like the comfort at all. I was trying it as a 1/2 price alternative to my favorite which are the crossbreed mini tuck. Not even close. Leather was thicker and not nearly as soft comfortable. I gave it away rather than mess with trying to return it.

Buy once cry once.

that may be part of the problem. They have a new 2.0 version that is neoprene and vinyl. That's the one I ordered. I'm ordering either a comp tac or crossbreed today.

UCO Shooter · Nov 17, 2014

Man that's a bummer because I just sent in my order today...

Robaire Pullicar · Nov 17, 2014

Michael Ray said:
I agree with Matt on both points: Shady of them not to be upfront about the wait time, and I also read it like you knew going in.

The guys that people seem to be willing to wait for (Raven, Armordillo, etc.) all have turnaround times in the 4-6 week range, so I wasn't surprised by that. I WAS surprised that you didn't find out until your order was completed.

It may show the wait time somewhere but I looked again to verify before I posted this and I don't see it. Crossbreed is up front about it and list 2 weeks. I carry IWB and do not like full kydex holsters for all day carry.

Robaire Pullicar · Nov 17, 2014

Also I did a Google search on alien gear and...

i found these kinda funny though. O well I'm not trying to bash them. Was just putting the word out so people will be aware that some people like the holsters but the wait may be longer than preferred.

Burk Cornelius · Nov 17, 2014

R.Pullicar.jr said:
. I carry IWB and do not like full kydex holsters for all day carry.

Look for a review from me soon on the IWB version of this holster

michaelclm · Nov 17, 2014

On a somewhat related and entirely self-promoting note: I'll be selling a complete (two tuckable belt clip struts and the mag carrier) G-Code INCOG rig soon for any intrepid M&P users to take advantage of. I waited over a month to get this thing and really don't care for it.

Dustin Cantrell · Nov 17, 2014

I looked all over their website and saw no mention of a 4-6 week wait. It's very deceiving of them to notify you after you place the order. I almost ordered one of their holsters a couple weeks ago and I'm glad I didn't. Ordered a StealthGear Onyx instead. It shipped 8 days after ordering and I got it today. Expensive, but comfortable.

Josh Beauchamp · Nov 18, 2014

My Raven Concealment was in my mailbox 4 weeks and 2 days after ordering but at least they where upfront about it. They also have there most popular holsters available for immediate shipping.

Glockman85 · Nov 18, 2014

Dustin Cantrell said:
I looked all over their website and saw no mention of a 4-6 week wait. It's very deceiving of them to notify you after you place the order. I almost ordered one of their holsters a couple weeks ago and I'm glad I didn't. Ordered a StealthGear Onyx instead. It shipped 8 days after ordering and I got it today. Expensive, but comfortable.

Just ordered the aiwb version! Looks like a great holster and their reviews are outstanding so will see. I'll let ya know!