Whats your all opions.on this ? Ive.never used a safrialand before .
Drop legs and the SLS system are “so 2004” 
The one I have is never used, but I converted to a belt-mounted holster.
A better option would be a Safariland belt-mounted holster with the ALS and no hood. These are fast and still provide secure retention.
I’m not sure on the product number, may be 6378, but I’m not positive.
6378 is a concealment ALS paddle holster
6377 is a concealment ALS belt holster
6320 is an duty ALS belt Holster
6354 is the ALS thigh rig if you’re dying for one
+1 for the ALS over the SLS
The ALS is the bees knees.
I’ve been using the 6004 for several years and I’m very happy with it. Several of my team members use it as well. We worked with 20+ operators from a federal agency last month and 100% of them had a 6004 strapped to their leg.
Its a good, simple, and secure holster system and one worth taking a look at.
Just my .02 worth
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=125367
Something to think about in regards to the ALS/63XX series.
I’m curious to know what features of the ALS you guys prefer over the SLS.
It’s probably a very personal preference. For me, the thumb movement to release the SLS feels way more “natural” than for the ALS. That can be trained, obviously, but just saying
I own and have used both:
ALS= Faster draw and less muscle memory to develop. Also, way back in 2004, I remember my SLS hood hing being filled with Iraqi shit dust and making it very gritty to move the hood. I had to clean it out more than I wanted to.
When you draw from an ALS, you thumb is naturally on the release. It’s as close to natural as possible.
If you actually care about how fast you can draw and shoot, you probably don’t use an SLS. When I qualify, I use CompTac holsters, when I go to work, I use an ALS (when using a pistol/light combo I use one of Steve’s PerSec Holsters).
Something that happens to one person with X product doesn’t mean a whole lot to me. This is the first time I’ve ever heard of this with an ALS holster. So really, it’s not something to think about.
Anything mechanical is prone to failure; take care of your gear and inspect it often or Murphy will phuk you over.
I’ve heard of it happening before. South/Southwestern agency team was drawing, firing, and holstering all from the prone, on a gravel range. Gravel got caught in the ALS system, causing a lockup.
HOWEVER, drawing, firing, and holstering all while prone on a bed of gravel is not a common training or operational occurrence for me. So, while I’m cognizant of this possibility, its not a primary concern. Maybe it is for you, I don’t know. Weigh your operational needs, known mechanical limitations, and priorities accordingly.
Same goes for thigh rigs. A lot of SWAT teams and team members just issue/pick up a thigh rig because, well, it’s SWAT, and don’t give much thought to it. its almost like they give them out along with your team pin, and folks wear them without thinking critically about their gear or mission requirements.
Depending on which mythology you subscribe to, thigh rigs came about from 2 different needs:
- Placing the holster below the belt to avoid conflict with other lifesaving gear, such as flotation or rappelling aids,
- Placing the holster below the belt to give it clearance from heavy body armor or other vest or belt mounted goodies.
(Or both.)
For the most part, these are the two biggest reasons to wear a thigh rig. I don’t fall into #1, but I do fall into #2. However, I find that I can get away with my SLS holster on a lower hanging belt loop (thus, a 6285). I also keep my handgun side of my vest and belt pretty slick. It allows clearance from armor and backpack straps, yet allows an easy draw, mimics my duty belt somewhat, and does not have some of the drawbacks that a thigh rig would pose for me.
Just my experience, YMMV and all that.
Oh, and Dave L. knows of what he speaks. These are mechanical devices. They’re not accident or stupid proof.
I own and have used the SLS (6004), ALS (6320 & 6354) and the SLS/ALS combo (6360). The ALS only version is definitely the fastest and most intuitive to use of the three. I prefer the automatic retention of the ALS over having to rotate the SLS hood in place; also I have had the hood of my 6004 get hung up on shit.
I will say one advantage the SLS only has over the other two, at least when it comes to light mounted Glock pistols, is the wide number of different models it can carry. If you get one made for a large frame Glock (20/21) it will also carry a 17/22 or 19/23 simply by tightening the tension screws up a bit. My ALS models will not do this. I do not know if works with the non-light mount models as all of my Safariland holsters accommodate my Surefire lights.
Safariland makes a great holster.
That’s a new one for me too
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