Alien Gear vs Crossbreed Holsters: Showdown

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  • @jdmjavin
    @jdmjavin 9 місяців тому +4

    Crossbreed has great customer service, I ordered a holster and then emailed them after I realized I wanted the "combat cut" to wrap my hand around the gun better while drawing. They gave me a call back the next day before it had shipped and modified my order accordingly.

    • @Broski__
      @Broski__ 2 місяці тому

      They do have awesome customer service. I've had the kydex crack on two SuperTucks over several years, and they replace the entire thing free of charge. They stand by that lifetime warranty 👍

  • @EyeForKnowledge.
    @EyeForKnowledge. Рік тому +2

    Crossbreed is a wonderful company. I’ve been running the super tuck in horse hide for 15 years in two different pistols. I’ve had to send two back for issues with the kydex and the rivets. No questions asked, they sent me new ones.

  • @lilbump406
    @lilbump406 Рік тому +4

    I picked up the Alien Gear 3.5 cloak tuck holster that has optics cut for my Walther PDP f series. Mine fits like a glove. Very comfortable.

  • @Battlecat357
    @Battlecat357 3 роки тому +7

    I chose crossbreed holsters. It's been nearly ten years since I bought a crossbreed holster supertuck IWB for my Springfield XD and its still going strong.

  • @ZEFFENWULF
    @ZEFFENWULF 2 роки тому +4

    My first holster was a crossbreed super tuck with the horse leather. Seven years daily carry with no issues

  • @tattooedable
    @tattooedable 3 роки тому +6

    I have the alien gear shapeshift 4.0 and I’ve bought shells for my p365, g43x and my Taurus G2C and I switch out what I daily carry easily. I’ve had the alien gear for about a year and a half and I’ve had zero issues with mine.

  • @lgwappo
    @lgwappo Рік тому +1

    I have an old Alien Gear holster just like yours except the clips are metal. It's the only IWB holster I can stand to wear because that neoprene flap keeps the back of the slide from digging into my side. I don't appendix carry because sometimes I sit down so I wear this on my side & lowered. I can drive, sit, walk around all day & sometimes I forget I'm wearing this holster it's so comfortable. Carrying a gun doesn't have to be painful. This doesn't move around either like some one-clip holsters. I don't have a Crossbreed holster but it seems to be comparable.

  • @edrosa3485
    @edrosa3485 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this. I'm in the process of upgrading my carry and when I contacted Alien Gear they suggested the cloak, but said I would need to dremel the optic cut, to their credit they told me if I messed it up, to send them the shell and they would send me another one.
    For simplicity's sake, I think I'll go with crossbreed.

  • @XxskidudekidxX
    @XxskidudekidxX 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the comparison! Had to give my order to CrossBreed because AlienGear doesn’t offer a holster for 92FS Brigadier.
    Thumbs up for AlienGear’s customer service though.

  • @thebestdavidpeters
    @thebestdavidpeters 2 місяці тому

    I bought three holsters before seeing all these videos. An Alien gear, a Crossbreed MiniTuck decked out with colors/clips/anodized hardware, and a Hidden Hybrid single clip IWB with the "claw".
    Returned the Alien gear the same day I received it, it was just not great.
    Kept the Crossbreed. It's decent. It looks nice.
    Kept the Hidden Hybrid. Ordered the double clip version to replace the Crossbreed. The Hidden Hybrid is another level above the Crossbreed and Alien Gear in terms of construction. Nicer and thicker leather, fine leather edge treatment (shocked the Crossbreed had zero edge treatment) and stitching. Just a better product and not really any different in price.

  • @russphoto
    @russphoto 3 роки тому +1

    Bought the super tuck for my 1911s about 15 years ago.........they used to ship a roll of cherry lifesavers candy with every order. I have carried a full size 1911 for years, later bought an officer's size 1911 it fits perfect also.

  • @brucecook502
    @brucecook502 5 місяців тому

    I have Alien Gear iwb holsters for both my Hellcat(shapeshift 4.0) and my Taurus PT 24/7 Pro(cloaktuck 3.5) which is full size, and I absolutely love them. I love their wide profile because I don't have to worry about the grip of the guns moving around and printing without me catching it, and super comfortable.

  • @rossauce12
    @rossauce12 11 місяців тому +2

    Check out crossbreeds factory seconds. Its from people that returned it because there may be a scratch in the leather, i could care less and they are $25!... i may trim a little of the leather to get a full grab on the grip

  • @baptistgaming91
    @baptistgaming91 5 місяців тому

    I've carried EDC with an alien gear cloak tuck for about 7 years now. You are 100% right. For large framed guns it can't be beat. I normally wear my glock 17 or 22 in mine and it's super comfy. I have one for my 26 too and with a sub compact it's even better.
    I've been known to nap with these things on. Can't recommend enough.

  • @thomasosteen6027
    @thomasosteen6027 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome holster and thanks for the video. Take care Chuke

  • @paststeve1
    @paststeve1 4 роки тому +3

    Hi Chuke! This comment is to boost my digital buddy, Al Go-Rhythm.

  • @CRASS2047
    @CRASS2047 2 роки тому +2

    I’m a big guy. I’m 6’2 and 290. My muffin top makes a pure Kydex holster very uncomfortable for appendix. I’m thinking these hybrid ones might be the way to go

  • @CampDavid54
    @CampDavid54 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Chuke,
    Greetings from Washington State !
    The only IWB gun I carry is my shield in a Tulster kydex holster. All others are OWB both leather and kydex.
    Always enjoy your solo videos.
    Thanks, Dave

  • @paststeve1
    @paststeve1 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Chuke! I have been considering changing my EDC holster from OWB paddle at 3 o'clock to IWB either at 3 or appendix for my HK P-30 SK LEM.

    • @cesarsaavedra3095
      @cesarsaavedra3095 2 роки тому

      Did you pick the alien gear holster fof the p30 sk

  • @HuntingandStuffwithJandJ
    @HuntingandStuffwithJandJ 4 роки тому +2

    Great info and video....new to your channel...

  • @redesert_boy8202
    @redesert_boy8202 4 роки тому +2

    Chuke, haven't tried Aliengear, however have wanted to....My Crossbreed SuperTuck IWBs for my Springfield Armory 45 ACP XDE and Ruger .357 LCR, & even my Sig Sauer MiniTuck for my P938 Legion are comfortable and very stable even in 100 degree+ weather here in Nevada. A similar style double clip leather/kydex IWB from Galco works for my SA 1911 A1 Mil-Spec and my P226 MK25 year round too. Thanks for the insight.

    • @ChukesOutdoorAdventures
      @ChukesOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому

      Good to know! Thanks. I’m planning on ordering a crossbreed supertuck for my HKp2000sk!

  • @ugatobekittenme
    @ugatobekittenme 4 роки тому +7

    I started working for Alien Gear a month or two ago, never did care for the hybrid holsters and we barely support lights/optics/supressor sights/threaded barrels and so thats why I dislike our stuff

    • @ChukesOutdoorAdventures
      @ChukesOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому

      Inside report!

    • @killacoiler1707
      @killacoiler1707 3 роки тому +3

      That is pretty sad when you work for a company and cannot honestly support or promote the product. However, I understand people have to work and a foot in the door of an industry you are passionate about is a foot in the door regardless of personal opinion.

  • @jeffreyehlers1605
    @jeffreyehlers1605 3 роки тому +2

    Thumbs up for alien gear. Their shapeshift 4.0 is extremely comfortable. Way better than leather.

  • @Tex_I_Can
    @Tex_I_Can 4 роки тому +2

    I have an Alien Gear and I really like it. It's what I wear 95-98% of the time. I used it for a couple of years before I put some blue lock tire on the screws for the clips. It seems to hold even better now. My brother-in-law has one of each and he likes both of them. I imagine you can't go wrong with either. How do they compare in price?

  • @dezracr
    @dezracr 8 місяців тому

    I’m rocking an old falco hybrid holster it fits my Glock 19, 19X, 36, and 30S I carry it at the 3:00 position and it’s super comfy to wear all day, I have a new crossbreed holster that I need to break in it’s just for Glock 19.

  • @bangbangbbq6625
    @bangbangbbq6625 3 роки тому +1

    just got my first crossbreed, because of the rmr.....and I do really like alien gear

  • @mcslamajama
    @mcslamajama 3 роки тому +1

    I had an alien gear iwb 4.0 and it was amazing. Sold the gun I used it for and sold the holster with it. I need a new one and sadly they don't make the 4.0 for my new gun. The Taurus GX4. I'm trying to find a new one until they make the shape-shifting line up for my new taurus.

  • @tobywilliams414
    @tobywilliams414 3 роки тому +1

    Something about Alien Gear. It will be a solid month before my holster even ships. Which that alone has me thinking I’ll send it back and get a crossbreed.

  • @nicknixon7833
    @nicknixon7833 4 роки тому +1

    Good video Chuke. Here in Texas a larger wraparound holster in July and August can get pretty rough. Sweet like hell. Your Hellcat set-up would work well for Tx summer heat.

    • @ChukesOutdoorAdventures
      @ChukesOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому

      Ah ok. That makes sense

    • @bdubb4684
      @bdubb4684 3 роки тому

      Try a Black Arch Protos-M. I carry one year-round in Houston. It is the most comfortable holster I have ever owned and has positive-click retention.

  • @israhiasesparza54
    @israhiasesparza54 2 роки тому

    I have used both of these holsters and found out that these are just too hot and bulky. I gave my alien gear to my dad as he liked it and crossbreed is taking care of an even swap on the supertuck to one of their new rouge systems. Crossbreed offers a two week try it and return if you don’t like it. I bought my super tuck about two years ago and they’re still taking care of me. I am already sold on their reckoning system but wished for a bit better retention so I’m trying their new rouge system if I don’t like it I will be going with the reckoning system. Crossbreed has gained a loyal customer for sure. If it matters I’m a bigger guy and have zero issues using their reckoning holster I’ve got one for my P365, P320 and borrowed one from my brother for my glock 19x and again zero issues with weight or printing.

  • @brianusa394
    @brianusa394 6 місяців тому

    I have both the Crossbreed and the alien gear iwb hybrid type holsters. I find them equally comfortable but with the Crossbreed I find that the construction to be in a class that Alien Gear doesn’t reach. Alien Gear seems to be coming off an assembly line where my Crossbreed seems custom made . I prefer the feel of the horsehide over the plastic and neoprene while both are equally comfortable over the day and after 3 hours the horsehide is superior. A better way to put it is the Alien gear is a Chevy and the Crossbreed is a BMW. I Have other similar holsters and leather on your skin is much better than neoprene which absorbs too much sweat.

  • @mickyashey9818
    @mickyashey9818 6 місяців тому +1

    Well, it truly is a sad state of affairs to hear that the company designed around holsters doesn’t understand an optic cut is an optic cut, the only thing would be how much space you need for Double Stack Full Size/Sub Compact and for Mini/Micro Pistols since they're smaller...

  • @Sanwizard1
    @Sanwizard1 Рік тому +1

    Just bought a crossbreed.

  • @garagemetalshop7975
    @garagemetalshop7975 4 роки тому +3

    I like my Crossbreed IWB but with a Glock and an extended magazine catch, it's not good for certain body types.

  • @djsmith3959
    @djsmith3959 2 роки тому +1

    Crossbreed is absolutely better quality without question. I own both, I like both, but crossbreed is more Cadillac compared to the Chevrolet in the alien.

  • @buddyringo21
    @buddyringo21 3 роки тому

    I have the new alien gear super tuck and I got it for my gp100 4” and it carries that big gun very well they also offer extra clips for like $7 .
    I have a single clip Vedder IWB and I bought this for my Glock 29 10mm and it’s so tight I can barely pull my Glock out! I carry my 9mm glocks in it instead I’m very disappointed in that holster and the wait for ordering to delivery was months for both brands😕
    Crossbreed holsters you can find on the shelf at Bass Bro and othe big box outdoor stores so that may be my next holster . I 100% love the full size pancake holsters over the sing clip compact ones

  • @montanamusings
    @montanamusings 4 роки тому +1

    Great video!

  • @Belt372
    @Belt372 3 роки тому +1

    I believe you need to compared the 4.0 to the crossbreed I believe you would change your mind

  • @Lanzerath1244
    @Lanzerath1244 2 роки тому

    Thanks. Great info.

  • @mikeguy9668
    @mikeguy9668 3 роки тому +1

    Alien gear told me to dremel out the notch for my optic. Thought that was shitty of them

  • @frankedgar6694
    @frankedgar6694 3 роки тому

    I bought a Crossbreed IWB about 2 weeks ago for my Smith & Wesson Shield. Overall I like it. BUT a d it’s a big BUT, extracting the pistol from the holster takes 2 hands and lots of pull. I’ve loosened screws and the adjustment screw to the point of them maybe falling out and being lost.

    • @frankedgar6694
      @frankedgar6694 3 роки тому

      Is the lock tight grip a break-in thing? I now have 3 holsters by different makers and like this one best. I’ll never lose my weapon. That’s for sure.

    • @Helljumper91
      @Helljumper91 2 роки тому

      I had a similar problem with my Crossbreed holster initially, but I noticed that if you twist it slightly in as you pull it, it sorta "unlocks" from the holster a bit and it's much easier.
      Idk if it's just because I have a shadow systems in a g43x holster, but if you put your gun all the way in you'll see it twist slightly outward as it fits completely down. That's what locks mine in anyway.

  • @dogtongue88
    @dogtongue88 4 роки тому +1

    Hey buddy great video. 2 years ago I saw a bigfoot while bowhunting in nebraska. Anyway I never believed in them but it turned my life upside down. I decided that if I was going to continue to hunt I wouod need a good sidearm. I found your videos on the glock 20 and I put together a pretty decent machine with a 6 inch loan wolf barrel a killer light sights trigger etc... I remember you talking about an Alaskan holster shop that made good budget friendly holsters. I want a chest holster because I wear bibs went im out in the cold. Can you please tell me the name of that shop again?

    • @kenyanr1
      @kenyanr1 3 роки тому +3

      Bro, really?

    • @traviscarr6536
      @traviscarr6536 3 роки тому

      His real name is Darryl and I seen him too .. doing his own TV commercial now.

    • @jt3366
      @jt3366 2 роки тому +1

      Not sure if your serious or not but it made me laugh.

    • @dogtongue88
      @dogtongue88 2 роки тому +1

      @@jt3366 dead serious.

    • @dogtongue88
      @dogtongue88 2 роки тому

      @@kenyanr1 really.

  • @davidw835
    @davidw835 3 роки тому +1

    Yah I like cross breed over alien gear as well. Seems to be a bit thicker...

  • @mycliumman2529
    @mycliumman2529 3 роки тому +6

    i swear buy crossbreed. the only holster company i use

  • @D-A-1776
    @D-A-1776 10 місяців тому

    Both are great imo, i have both brands.

  • @MamboGuy914
    @MamboGuy914 2 роки тому

    I like both companies but I also had to go with Crossbreed because alien gear doesn’t offer any holsters for my my gun which is a Smith & Wesson performance center shield EZ9mm

    • @maureen3134
      @maureen3134 2 роки тому

      I recently asked Alien Gear about that because I have the same gun - the rep said they do make one for that model.
      What kind of leather did you get? I’ve seen comments that it’s worth the extra to get the horse hide, others love the Founders.

  • @killacoiler1707
    @killacoiler1707 3 роки тому

    I think if Harry's Holsters and We the People start making hybrid holsters like Crossbreed and Aliengear the industry is going to be shook up some.

    • @vegasnathan1976
      @vegasnathan1976 Рік тому +1

      I have a Harry's Holster for my S&W 3.1 inch m2.0 with a claw. Awesome holster! now that I just bought a Sig P365X I went to Harry's and he drastically downsized his options and they are very basic compared to 5 years ago. Very disappointing

    • @markstephens5120
      @markstephens5120 Рік тому

      Stay away from We The People holsters they're garbage!

  • @monk1776
    @monk1776 2 роки тому

    I love my alien gear cloak tuck 3.0 for my g19 and just ordered the crossbreed ST2 for my g30s hope it's just as comfortable. Every other holster I've owned sucked.

  • @42TRGSako
    @42TRGSako 4 роки тому +3

    Alien Gear is crap! Bought one had multiple issues/problems with it, sent it back for a refund after having it for 1 week. The kydex shell was so poorly done it ever scratched my gun. When I called to find out what I had to do in order to do my return they were extremely rude and didn't want to listen to the issues I was having with their product. I wrote a very poor review on their website explaining all the issues that I had and in 3 days time they removed it from their reviews listing!

  • @jefflauracook
    @jefflauracook 3 роки тому

    I just bought a crossbreed mini ,can't tighten my my belt at all micro won't come out of holster, very disappointed!!

  • @rooseveltbrown3rdandterrible
    @rooseveltbrown3rdandterrible 3 роки тому

    I too chose crossbreed because alien gear did not have a fit for my laser. I talked with a represrentative after searching their website to be sure. He stated that if I took my laser off they would have the holster I needed. Not good business...I bought the laser so it could be used for what I bought it for. I'm glad you did this comparison because I was really fond of alien gear and just purchased a crossbreed holster. With a name like alien gear you would think they would have virtually anything.

  • @MrDOLPHINFLOGGER
    @MrDOLPHINFLOGGER 4 роки тому +2

    Cheers

  • @christopherreeves7915
    @christopherreeves7915 2 роки тому

    Wow that is a huge gap and the trigger is too exposed with the Alien Gear. I don’t know why the hell Alien Gear doesn’t do a better job on some of their shells.

  • @darinbarfield8738
    @darinbarfield8738 3 роки тому

    I personally hate my super tuck from crossbreed.
    It’s extremely bulky & uncomfortable.
    I’ve tried every possible position & configuration with the clips to adjust how high or low it sits.
    Had not made any improvements.
    The leather is too thick and stiff & even with wearing several days it has not conformed to my body at all.
    I sincerely hate this thing.
    The selection of holsters is hideously poor.
    Why the gun manufacturers don’t make some joint ventures to offer a few holster to choose from when they develop a pistol.
    I know I have purchased 3-4 new pistols in recent years and haven’t found a single holster that’s worth a crap for any of them.
    I bet I’ve purchased 10-12 holsters for the 3-4 guns.
    And all are crap... including the cross breed.
    And I have an alien gear for an older S & w 9 mm.
    It was ok when I first purchased but quickly lost and retention on the gun.... and the kydex started to scar the gun itself.

    • @Boricua-tn7ve
      @Boricua-tn7ve 2 роки тому

      I tried this cheap holster and I’m impress. At this price - as #45 said: what do you have to loose? If you do get it - I’ll appreciate your comments on it. I’m a rookie and I have thick skin. Lol. God Bless 🇺🇸.

  • @robertivey3268
    @robertivey3268 2 роки тому +4

    This was not a fair comparison since you were using an 8 year old Alien Gear holster vs. a brand new Cross Bread holster. In my opinion, this gives you no credibility at all. You obviously have a bias and found a way to capitalize on it with an old holster. I just ordered 2 Alien Gear holsters for a new gun yesterday and they had many lights for their holsters.

    • @betweenthebars19
      @betweenthebars19 6 місяців тому

      I agree with you. Alien holsters suck compared to Cross bread

  • @M.O.E-n6p
    @M.O.E-n6p 11 днів тому

    Cancelled my order from we the people nd got crossbreed

  • @BG-ww5lg
    @BG-ww5lg 4 роки тому +2

    Alien gear is junk, hate it.

  • @Freedom-nu7he
    @Freedom-nu7he Рік тому

    Crossbreed 100%