Safariland Model 6390: built for the Smith & Wesson 9
The Safariland Model 6390 exists for one job: keep a Smith & Wesson 9 exactly where it belongs until the moment its owner needs it with Level I retention. That’s the balance Safariland has been refining since 1964.
Why officers trust it
- 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 Smith & Wesson 9 with its weapon 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.
- Uniform-matched finishes. Offered in STX Basket Weave to match agency uniform standards.
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 9 (with light) |
|---|---|
| Retention | Level I |
| System | ALS |
| Ride / carry | Mid-Ride · Duty |
| Hand | Left Hand |
| Finish options | STX Basket Weave |
| Colors | Black |
| Series | Safariland 6390 |
| SKU family | 6390-2192 |
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 I — one independent retention mechanism, each one released naturally during a trained draw.
Will it fit my weapon light?
This is a light-bearing model, molded for the Smith & Wesson 9 with its weapon 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 left hand-hand only as stocked. Ask the Network if you need the opposite-hand SKU — Safariland builds most models both ways.
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.
