SPECIAL REPORT Safariland SLS Tactical Holster
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SAFARILAND SLS TACTICAL HOLSTER
A SELF-LOCKING, LOW-SIGNATURE HOLSTER By Jim Weiss & Mickey Davis
riland® Duty Gear recently announced the introduction of their Model 6004USN, SLS (Self- Locking System) Low-Signature Tactical Holster. Capitalizing on the features of the best- selling 6004 Tacti- cal Thigh Rig and the newly intro- duced 6378USN, the 6004USN features Thermal-molded SafariLaminate™ construction with a twist: It has a Cor- dura® nylon covering offered in a variety of fi nishes and is designed to provide a low-signature to infrared lighting. The molded sight track and soft suede
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lining help protect the gun’s sights and fi nish, and the dual strap leg shroud with mounting holes allows for optional acces- sories to be mounted to the rig. The Self- Locking System’s rotating hood provides retention capabilities and its snap-free design allows for a quick and smooth
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Safariland® Duty Gear Model 6004USN, SLS (Self-Locking System) Low-Signature Tactical Holster
single-motion draw. The SLS mechanism is com-
posed of stainless steel and chemical-re- sistant plastic, and is designed with extra tolerances and clearing ports to function under extreme environmental conditions. Like the weapon it encloses, the SLS mechanism is a mechanical device and could require cleaning and lubrication if exposed to extremely dirty condi- tions; mud, dry sand, and airborne grit may cause the need for additional force to operate the SLS rotating hood. Ac- cording to the Safariland brand, these
same conditions usually render the weapon useless before the hood is af- fected. It is recommended that the SLS mechanism be cleaned and lubricated every time users inspect, clean, and lu- bricate their handguns. The 6004USN is currently offered for the following gun models: Glock Models 17 and 22 with and without SureFire X200/ X300 lights and the Model 1911-style pistols with and without SureFire X200/ X300/X400 lights. The SLS is available in STX Tactical® Black, Foliage Green, OD Green, FDE Brown, or Coyote Brown fi n-
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