The Safariland Model 6280 SLS Mid-Ride Level II Retention Duty Holster for Glock 17 Gens 1-4 w/ Light is a Safariland holster built to fit the Glock 17 Gens 1-4, made for shooters who need dependable retention without giving up a clean draw (part no. 1111263). It’s built around a Self Locking System (SLS) rotating hood, keeping the sidearm secure until the shooter deliberately releases it. Constructed from SafariLaminate, it’s meant to hold up to daily wear, weather, and repeated draws without breaking down. Whether it’s worn on a duty belt or carried day to day, it’s suited to uniformed patrol, security, and range duty use. It’s made by Safariland, a name most working shooters already trust for holsters and retention gear.

Key Specifications

• It carries a Level II retention rating, giving officers and range users a documented level of resistance to a takeaway attempt.
• It uses a Self Locking System (SLS) rotating hood, so the firearm locks in automatically on the draw stroke and releases with a natural thumb motion.
• The shell is built from SafariLaminate, a construction chosen for its resistance to scuffing, moisture, and everyday wear.
• The mid-ride belt attachment sets how close it sits to the body, a detail that affects both comfort and concealment.
• It’s sized for duty belts from 2 to 2.25 inches (50-58mm) wide, matching standard-issue belt gear.
• A suede lining protects the firearm’s finish and optic or sight from scuffing on every draw and reholster.
• A molded sight track keeps front sights from binding or dragging inside the shell.

Frequently Asked Questions

What retention level does the Safariland Model 6280 SLS Mid-Ride Level II Retention Duty Holster for Glock 17 Gens 1-4 w/ Light offer? Yes, it’s rated for Level II retention using a Self Locking System (SLS) rotating hood, so the sidearm stays secure until the release is deliberately activated.

Will this fit a pistol with a weapon-mounted light? Yes, this cut is built to accept weapon-mounted lights such as Streamlight models without interfering with the draw.

What is the Safariland Model 6280 SLS Mid-Ride Level II Retention Duty Holster for Glock 17 Gens 1-4 w/ Light made from? It’s built from SafariLaminate, chosen for its resistance to abrasion, moisture, and everyday duty wear.

Buy the Safariland Model 6280 SLS Mid-Ride Level II Retention Duty Holster for Glock 17 Gens 1-4 w/ Light

The Safariland Model 6280 SLS Mid-Ride Level II Retention Duty Holster for Glock 17 Gens 1-4 w/ Light is built for shooters who treat their retention gear as seriously as the firearm it carries. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping, no FFL transfer required. Browse the rest of our holsters and gun leather lineup to round out your setup.