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
- 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.
- 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.
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 (with light) |
|---|---|
| Retention | Level III |
| System | ALS / SLS |
| Ride / carry | Mid-Ride · Duty |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Finish options | STX Tactical |
| Colors | Black |
| Series | Safariland 6360 |
| SKU family | 6360-4192 |
Common questions
Is this a duty or concealment holster?
Duty — check the ride and belt attachment in the specs to confirm it matches how you intend to wear it.
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.
Will it fit my weapon light?
This is a light-bearing model, molded for the Smith & Wesson 45 with its weapon light in place. Run the exact pistol/light pairing before ordering — a bare pistol in a light-bearing shell will sit loose.
About Safariland
Since 1964, Safariland has grown from a California garage operation into the name most duty belts are built around, pioneering the retention systems that became the industry’s benchmark. Need a fitment double-checked before you order? Ask the Network — we spec Safariland rigs for individual officers and full agencies alike.
