Safariland Model 6360: built for the Springfield Operator 1911-A1
When a shift goes sideways, the holster is the one piece of gear that has to work twice — hold the Springfield Operator 1911-A1 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
- Light-bearing fit. Molded for the Springfield Operator 1911-A1 with the Rail/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.
- SafariLaminate construction. Safariland’s duty laminate shrugs off impact, rain, and vehicle-frame abuse that ends leather rigs.
- Uniform-matched finishes. Offered in Basket Weave, 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 Rail/Light) |
|---|---|
| Retention | Level III |
| System | ALS / SLS |
| Ride / carry | Mid-Ride · Duty |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Finish options | Basket Weave, STX Tactical |
| Colors | Black |
| Series | Safariland 6360 |
| SKU family | 6360-560 |
Common questions
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 Springfield Operator 1911-A1 with the Rail/Light in place. Run the exact pistol/light pairing before ordering — a bare pistol in a light-bearing shell will sit loose.
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. Need a fitment double-checked before you order? Ask the Network — we spec Safariland rigs for individual officers and full agencies alike.
