Safariland Model 577: built for the Colt 1911
When a shift goes sideways, the holster is the one piece of gear that has to work twice — hold the Colt 1911 through a struggle, then give it up instantly to a trained draw. The Safariland Model 577 does both.
Why officers trust it
- GLS (Grip Locking System). The holster releases with the natural placement of your middle finger as you take a firing grip — security that doesn’t slow the draw.
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 | Colt 1911 |
|---|---|
| System | GLS |
| Ride / carry | Duty |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Colors | Black |
| Series | Safariland 577 |
| SKU family | 577-683 |
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.
Can I carry with a weapon light mounted?
No — this shell is cut for the Colt 1911 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 is right hand-hand only as stocked. Ask the Network if you need the opposite-hand SKU — Safariland builds most models both ways.
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.
