Model 7115 Vanguard: tensioned retention, mid-ride manners
The Vanguard takes the classic thumb-snap duty holster and molds tension strips right into the interior — so the shell itself grips the pistol before the snap ever comes into play. Mid-ride position, jacket-slot belt loop, built to take hard duty.
Why it earns belt space
- Molded-in tension strips. The interior grips the pistol on its own; the thumb snap is the second layer, not the only one.
- Mid-ride, jacket-slot loop. Carries at the natural draw height and lets a duty jacket tuck behind the belt loop cleanly.
- AccuMold durability. Weatherproof molded construction that keeps its shape and finish through daily wear.
- Service-pistol fits. Molded for full-size duty autos — Beretta 92/96 Vertec and S&W 1006 among the listed fits.
Who runs it
Uniformed officers on classic double-action service pistols who want tensioned retention plus a snap, without moving to an internal-lock system.
Specifications
| Line | AccuMold |
|---|---|
| Retention | Interior tension strips + thumb snap |
| Ride | Mid-Ride |
| Belt loop | Jacket-slot |
| Fits | Beretta 92, 96 Vertec, S&W 1006 (see options) |
| Hand | Right |
Common questions
What does the jacket slot do?
It lets the tail of a duty jacket pass behind the belt loop, so the holster stays tight to the belt with the jacket squared away over it.
How does retention work without a locking system?
Tension strips molded into the shell grip the pistol continuously, and the thumb snap adds a deliberate release on top.
Will it fit a newer striker-fired pistol?
Its molds are for the listed classic service autos — for Glock/M&P-era duty guns, the 6360 or 7360 lines are the fit.
Pairs well with
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. Need a fitment double-checked before you order? Ask the Network — we spec Safariland rigs for individual officers and full agencies alike.
