followed by the Cloak Slide, an outside the waistband holster using a leather base that rides on the beltline, suitable for open carry. Cloak Tuck 2.0 After the Cloak Slide, the Cloak Tuck 2.0 IWB holster was released in 2014. The 2.0 had an entirely different backing system, being made from multiple layers of material including a closed-cell neoprene back layer, ABS plastic core and vinyl front layer. All three of these products would eventually be offered for a select number of revolvers as well as semi-automatic pistols. Cloak Tuck 3.0 In June 2015, Alien Gear released the Cloak Tuck 3.0, an improved version of the 2.0. The 3.0 featured a similar neoprene backer, but inserted a thin sheet of spring steel in the core of the holster. The 3.0 would garner notice from the NRA and other publications and become a best-seller. Cloak Mod paddle holster Alien Gear launched the Cloak Mod paddle holster in April 2015, a modular OWB holster that could be converted from a paddle holster to a belt slide in a matter of moments. This was quickly followed by the Cloak Dock holster mount, an innovative yet simple mounting bracket that lets the user attach the bracket to compatible surfaces, to which the holster and firearm can be docked. Mag carriers In September 2016, the Cloak Tuck 3.0 for revolvers was released, followed in December 2016 by the Cloak Mag line of magazine carriers and the Cloak Dock IWB holster mount for Alien Gear IWB holsters. ShapeShift modular holster system In January 2017, Alien Gear announced the ShapeShift modular holster system to be released in summer 2017. The ShapeShift is designed to change configuration in moments and be used in nearly any configuration for concealed carry and other uses. Design details Holster configurations Alien Gear's speciality is the hybrid holster, a holster design made by mounting a hard plastic shell onto a flexible cloth (or other) material. The benefits of this holster design for the person carrying the pistol are greater comfort compared to pancake-style holsters (made from two pieces of a single material such as Kydex/other hard plastic, nylon or leather) along with better fitment and retention in many cases. Since the hard shell of a hybrid holster is usually press-molded for exactly the make and model firearm that the customer purchases the holster for, fitment is usually exact. Additionally, the holster exerts pressure