Safariland Model 6285: built for the Glock 17 Gens 1-4 Dual Magazine Release
The Safariland Model 6285 exists for one job: keep a Glock 17 Gens 1-4 Dual Magazine Release exactly where it belongs until the moment its owner needs it with Level II retention. That’s the balance Safariland has been refining since 1964.
Why officers trust it
- SafariLaminate construction. Safariland’s duty laminate shrugs off impact, rain, and vehicle-frame abuse that ends leather rigs.
- Uniform-matched finishes. Offered in Plain to match agency uniform standards.
- 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 II retention. Two independent retention mechanisms stand between the pistol and a gun grab — each defeated naturally by the wearer’s trained draw, and only by it.
- Low-Ride carry. Drops the grip below belt line — clears body armor, vest kits, and vehicle door frames.
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 | Glock 17 Gens 1-4 Dual Magazine Release |
|---|---|
| Retention | Level II |
| System | SLS |
| Ride / carry | Low-Ride · Duty |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Finish options | Plain |
| Series | Safariland 6285 |
| SKU family | 6285-983 |
Common questions
Can I carry with a weapon light mounted?
No — this shell is cut for the Glock 17 Gens 1-4 Dual Magazine Release 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.
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. Need a fitment double-checked before you order? Ask the Network — we spec Safariland rigs for individual officers and full agencies alike.
