ishes. The MSRP is between $205 and $220. The 6004USN secures to any belt easily via hook and loop attachments and straps. The holster’s drop can also be adjusted easily with the use of straps and hook and loop. The two leg straps are elastic, easily adjustable, and comfortable. The buck- les securing the leg straps are plastic and work well. Other items such as pouches for distraction devices, blow-out kits, knives or multi-tools, and magazines can also be at- tached to the holster via the platform of the holster system. The SLS holster design is both simple and secure. During the hands-on evalua- tion, the Glock was placed in the form-fi t- ting holster, which held the weapon by the retention adjustment screw at the bottom of the holster. The weapon was secured in the holster via the top with a thumb tab and hammer strap.
After inserting the weapon and main- taining a fi ring grip with the fi nger in- dexed properly outside the trigger guard, the shooter presses down fi rmly on the tab with the thumb. This rolls the ham- mer strap rearward covering the back of the slide, thus locking the SLS system and securing the fi rearm. To draw the weapon, the shooter simply secures a fi ring grip, indexes the trigger fi nger, presses down upon the thumb tab, and rolls the hammer strap forward, unlocking the SLS system. The Safariland SLS Tactical Holster was evaluated on and off for a month, which in- cluded four days of Subject Control Train- ing in the police academy. During this period, the weapon was drawn in excess of 300 times. Its retention was also tested during ground fi ghting and grappling, where the evaluator taught a multitude of techniques and tactics. In this training the- ater, the holster kept the weapon secured for over two minutes while the subject was grappling with a large cadet attempting to disarm him.
The only negative aspect of the Safariland
SLS is the distinct sound when holstering and drawing. This sound could potentially be a drawback if the operator is trying to be covert and is required to draw a sidearm during a mission. Overall, the Safariland 6004USN SLS Tactical Holster is an excellent system, which any tactical operator should consider before purchasing a rig for his/her handgun. Reader Service Number 206.
Jim Weiss is a retired lieutenant from the
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Brook Park, Ohio Police Department and a frequent contributor to LAW and ORDER. Mickey Davis is a California-based writer and author.
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