Safariland Model 6390: built for the Glock 17
Ask an armorer what to put a Glock 17 in and this series comes up fast. The Safariland Model 6390 with Level I retention is a standard-issue answer for a reason.
Why officers trust it
- Mid-Ride carry. Puts the grip right at the natural sweep of the hand — the patrol standard.
- Uniform-matched finishes. Offered in STX Basket Weave, STX Plain, 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.
- 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 Glock 17 with its weapon light mounted, so the pistol rides tight with the light in place.
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 (with light) |
|---|---|
| Retention | Level I |
| System | ALS |
| Ride / carry | Mid-Ride · Duty |
| Hand | Left Hand / Right Hand |
| Finish options | STX Basket Weave, STX Plain, STX Tactical |
| Colors | Black |
| Series | Safariland 6390 |
| SKU family | 6390-8325 |
Common questions
Is this an approved duty holster?
It’s a Level I 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.
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.
About Safariland
Few brands have shaped police gear like Safariland: holster maker since 1964 and the company that brought the first true retention duty holster to market. 911 Network supplies Safariland to officers and agencies nationwide — if you’re unsure on fit or finish, ask the Network before you buy.
