Safariland Model 6360: built for the Smith & Wesson 45
Retention you don’t think about is the point of the Safariland Model 6360 with Level III retention. Holster the Smith & Wesson 45 and it locks; draw it the way you trained and it’s simply there.
Why officers trust it
- 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.
- Uniform-matched finishes. Offered in STX Tactical 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.
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 45 |
|---|---|
| Retention | Level III |
| System | ALS / SLS |
| Ride / carry | Mid-Ride · Duty |
| Hand | Left Hand / Right Hand |
| Finish options | STX Tactical |
| Colors | Black |
| Series | Safariland 6360 |
| SKU family | 6360-419 |
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 III — three independent retention mechanisms, each one released naturally during a trained draw.
Can I carry with a weapon light mounted?
No — this shell is cut for the Smith & Wesson 45 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.
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 stocks the Safariland duty line deep — outfitting one officer or a whole agency, ask the Network and we’ll spec the right fit.
