exactly on the contour of the gun. This better ensures a pistol stays holstered whilst being carried. The dominant forms of hybrid holster are outside-the-waistband and inside-the-waistband. Alien Gear makes examples of each. Features Alien Gear's holsters share certain features. All holsters prior to the ShapeShift holster system use a universal holster shell, meaning the same shell can be installed on multiple backing platforms. Most Alien Gear shells are compression molded for the specific make and model firearm the customer orders from sheets of Boltaron, then trimmed to fit and polished. However, select shell models are now being injection-molded for greater durability. The process produces a "retention bump" inside the shell that protrudes slightly inside the trigger guard. This helps retain the pistol, and produces the tell-tale "click" common to hard plastic holsters when a pistol is placed inside or drawn from one. The shells are attached to the backer by hex screws with crushable washers, so the shell can be adjusted up or down at the owner's discretion. The company also includes multiple sizes of washer for the user to customize their own holster should that be desired. Inside the waistband holsters made by Alien Gear have adjustable belt clips, which allow the user to set the height the holster rides at inside the waistband, as well as the angle the pistol sits at by moving the belt clip between the weld nut position on the wings of the holster. Belt clips available from the company include standard plastic clips, metal clips, leather loops and also "J" and "C" clips, which tuck under the belt when being worn. The backing platforms of Alien Gear's Cloak Tuck 3.0 and Cloak Mod holsters both have cores of woven ballistic nylon fabric and spring steel which act as internal stiffeners. Alien Gear's leather belts, intended for use while carrying a pistol and a holster, also uses an internal stiffener of spring steel. All of Alien Gear's inside the waistband holsters and the Cloak Mod holster are compatible with Alien Gear's Cloak Dock holster mount system, which can be secured to most surfaces such as furniture, drywall or car interiors. Magazine carriers made by Alien Gear are injection-molded, and are designed to be worn in or outside of the waistband. A unique locking gate allows the user to switch between belt attachments and install a soft backer for inside the waistband use. The