Safariland Model 6360: built for the Smith & Wesson 9
Retention you don’t think about is the point of the Safariland Model 6360 with Level III retention. Holster the Smith & Wesson 9 and it locks; draw it the way you trained and it’s simply there.
Why officers trust it
- 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.
- SLS (Self-Locking System) rotating hood. A deliberate push-down-and-forward motion no one can defeat from in front of you, adding a layer between your sidearm and a grab.
- Level III retention. Three independent retention mechanisms stand between the pistol and a gun grab — each defeated naturally by the wearer’s trained draw, and only by it.
- Mid-Ride carry. Puts the grip right at the natural sweep of the hand — the patrol standard.
- SafariLaminate construction. Safariland’s duty laminate shrugs off impact, rain, and vehicle-frame abuse that ends leather rigs.
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 | Smith & Wesson 9 |
|---|---|
| Retention | Level III |
| System | ALS / SLS |
| Ride / carry | Mid-Ride · Duty |
| Hand | Left Hand / Right Hand |
| Finish options | Plain, STX Basket Weave, STX Hi Gloss, STX Plain, STX Tactical |
| Colors | Black |
| Series | Safariland 6360 |
| SKU family | 6360-219 |
Common questions
Can I carry with a weapon light mounted?
No — this shell is cut for the Smith & Wesson 9 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 covers left hand and right hand configurations — pick your hand in the options above before adding to cart.
Does it need a break-in period?
No. The shell is molded to the firearm, so retention is set by the locking hardware rather than friction — fit is correct out of the box.
About Safariland
Safariland has been building holsters since 1964, when Neale Perkins sewed the first ones in a Sierra Madre, California garage — and it went on to define modern duty retention, including the industry’s first Level III retention holster. 911 Network supplies Safariland to officers and agencies nationwide — if you’re unsure on fit or finish, ask the Network before you buy.
