Safariland Model 6390: built for the Springfield Operator 1911-A1
Retention you don’t think about is the point of the Safariland Model 6390 with Level I retention. Holster the Springfield Operator 1911-A1 and it locks; draw it the way you trained and it’s simply there.
Why officers trust it
- 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.
- Light-bearing fit. Molded for the Springfield Operator 1911-A1 with the SureFire Light mounted, so the pistol rides tight with the light in place.
- Mid-Ride carry. Puts the grip right at the natural sweep of the hand — the patrol standard.
- 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 | Springfield Operator 1911-A1 (with SureFire Light) |
|---|---|
| Retention | Level I |
| System | ALS |
| Ride / carry | Mid-Ride · Duty |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Finish options | STX Tactical |
| Colors | Black |
| Series | Safariland 6390 |
| SKU family | 6390-560 |
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 I — one independent retention mechanism, each one released naturally during a trained draw.
Will it fit my weapon light?
This is a light-bearing model, molded for the Springfield Operator 1911-A1 with the SureFire Light in place. Run the exact pistol/light pairing before ordering — a bare pistol in a light-bearing shell will sit loose.
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. Need a fitment double-checked before you order? Ask the Network — we spec Safariland rigs for individual officers and full agencies alike.
