Safariland Model 7304: built for the Glock 17
Ask an armorer what to put a Glock 17 in and this series comes up fast. The Safariland Model 7304 is a standard-issue answer for a reason.
Why officers trust it
- SafariSeven construction. Safariland’s duty laminate shrugs off impact, rain, and vehicle-frame abuse that ends leather rigs.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| System | ALS / SLS |
| Ride / carry | Duty |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Colors | Black |
| Series | Safariland 7304 |
| SKU family | 7304-8325 |
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 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.
Will it fit my weapon light?
This is a light-bearing model, molded for the Glock 17 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.
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. Need a fitment double-checked before you order? Ask the Network — we spec Safariland rigs for individual officers and full agencies alike.
