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Thanks to Robert's suggestion, I called and got the upgraded 3.0 backing on warranty.

It's a significant improvement over the 2.0 product. The backing's face material is sturdier and has better grip, while the body side has been made more comfortable by covering the shell nuts that were previously exposed. The internal aluminum support more than makes up for whatever they were using in 2.0.

I swapped out my G26, G19, and 5" 1911 shells onto the new backing with no issue.

Ah, thanks for the info. Think I'll do the same. I may not use it for EDC, but it would be nice to have a usable alternative in the drawer.

For the money, I got good use out of it. Also learned what I like and don't like in a holster for pretty cheap.

The 3.0 may be the cat's meow, but I'll let others determine that.

It does. I've thought about returning it, perhaps for a 3.0 replacement - meh. For this particular product, I think I'm calling it lesson learned and moving on.

I've still got an Alien Gear OWB holster that's holding up just fine.

After a year, my Cloak Tuck 2.0 is about ready for the bin. The holster's problems are explained by the introduction of Alien Gear's Cloak Tuck 3.0.

The 3.0 has a "stainless spring-steel band that acts as a sturdy backbone to the iwb holster" versus whatever material the 2.0 used that turns out to be crap.

I've ordered a new OWB "Gladiator" holster from Comp-Tac and am looking at other IWB options.

Bottom line. The Alien Gear product was good for the purchase price but not good for the long term, IMHO, YMMV.

Thirty days for delivery here. Ordered one for my 26 and am pleased so far. Can't beat it for the money.