Safariland Model 6390: built for the Smith & Wesson 45C
When a shift goes sideways, the holster is the one piece of gear that has to work twice — hold the Smith & Wesson 45C through a struggle, then give it up instantly to a trained draw. The Safariland Model 6390 does both with Level I retention.
Why officers trust it
- 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.
- 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.
- Mid-Ride carry. Puts the grip right at the natural sweep of the hand — the patrol standard.
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 | Smith & Wesson 45C |
|---|---|
| Retention | Level I |
| System | ALS |
| Ride / carry | Mid-Ride · Duty |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Finish options | STX Tactical |
| Colors | Black |
| Series | Safariland 6390 |
| SKU family | 6390-919 |
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 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.
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 stocks the Safariland duty line deep — outfitting one officer or a whole agency, ask the Network and we’ll spec the right fit.
