Safariland Model 6395: built for the Colt Government 1911
Ask an armorer what to put a Colt Government 1911 in and this series comes up fast. The Safariland Model 6395 with Level I retention is a standard-issue answer for a reason.
Why officers trust it
- SafariLaminate construction. Safariland’s duty laminate shrugs off impact, rain, and vehicle-frame abuse that ends leather rigs.
- Uniform-matched finishes. Offered in STX Basket Weave to match agency uniform standards.
- ALS (Automatic Locking System). The pistol locks the moment it’s holstered, and a straight-back thumb release frees it in one natural drawing motion — nothing to pinch, rock, or think about.
- Level I retention. One independent retention mechanism stand between the pistol and a gun grab — each defeated naturally by the wearer’s trained draw, and only by it.
- Low-Ride carry. Drops the grip below belt line — clears body armor, vest kits, and vehicle door frames.
Who carries it
Patrol officers, sheriff’s deputies, and campus and transit police carry this class of rig every shift; agencies standardize on it because armorers can service the hardware and every officer draws the same way.
Specifications
| Fits | Colt Government 1911 |
|---|---|
| Retention | Level I |
| System | ALS |
| Ride / carry | Low-Ride · Duty |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Finish options | STX Basket Weave |
| Colors | Black |
| Series | Safariland 6395 |
| SKU family | 6395-53 |
Common questions
What does the retention level mean?
Safariland grades duty holsters by the number of independent locking mechanisms between the pistol and anyone who isn’t the officer wearing it. This model is Level I — one independent retention mechanism, each one released naturally during a trained draw.
Can I carry with a weapon light mounted?
No — this shell is cut for the Colt Government 1911 without a rail-mounted light. If you run a light on duty, look for the light-bearing version of this series instead.
Is it available left-handed?
This listing is right hand-hand only as stocked. Ask the Network if you need the opposite-hand SKU — Safariland builds most models both ways.
About Safariland
Few brands have shaped police gear like Safariland: holster maker since 1964 and the company that brought the first true retention duty holster to market. 911 Network supplies Safariland to officers and agencies nationwide — if you’re unsure on fit or finish, ask the Network before you buy.
