Safariland Model 6360: built for the Colt Government 1911
When a shift goes sideways, the holster is the one piece of gear that has to work twice — hold the Colt Government 1911 through a struggle, then give it up instantly to a trained draw. The Safariland Model 6360 does both with Level III retention.
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 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.
- 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.
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 Government 1911 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6360-53 |
Common questions
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.
Is this an approved duty holster?
It’s a Level III retention design of the type worn by patrol officers nationwide; approval always rests with your agency’s uniform and equipment policy.
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.
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. 911 Network supplies Safariland to officers and agencies nationwide — if you’re unsure on fit or finish, ask the Network before you buy.
