Has anyone used a Safariland SLS?

snoman · March 14, 1999, 12:55 AM

I am looking for a new holster and have been leaning toward the SLS, any input good or bad would be great...

---snoman---

Erick Gelhaus · March 16, 1999, 01:13 AM

Snoman,
Have the SLS in the thigh holster version (because I couldn't find another variant that take the SureFire light mount). So far, it appears well made & reliable. The design results in a definite change to how I begin my presentation, but I'm getting used to it.
Several patrol deputies in my dept. have gone to them and are happy as well as comfortable with them.

Check 6,
Erick

Hilton · March 20, 1999, 12:52 PM

I just recently switched from the Safariland 3004 with thumb break and rotating hood to the 6004 SLS. It's much faster than the old 3004 system, and easier to disengage when wearing gloves (Nomex, not winter). I especially like the SLS b/c of a very fast reholster, a boon when you need to put the weapon away quickly to lay hands on someone. I'd be curious to see how the system held up to lots of sand and dirt, but that's not going to be much of an issue for me anyway, just an idle thought.

March 14, 1999, 12:55 AM	#1
snoman Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 1998 Location: Sauk Rapids, Mn, USA Posts: 127	I am looking for a new holster and have been leaning toward the SLS, any input good or bad would be great... ---snoman---

March 16, 1999, 01:13 AM	#2
Erick Gelhaus Staff Emeritus Join Date: October 28, 1998 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,750	Snoman, Have the SLS in the thigh holster version (because I couldn't find another variant that take the SureFire light mount). So far, it appears well made & reliable. The design results in a definite change to how I begin my presentation, but I'm getting used to it. Several patrol deputies in my dept. have gone to them and are happy as well as comfortable with them. Check 6, Erick

March 20, 1999, 12:52 PM	#3
Hilton Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 69	I just recently switched from the Safariland 3004 with thumb break and rotating hood to the 6004 SLS. It's much faster than the old 3004 system, and easier to disengage when wearing gloves (Nomex, not winter). I especially like the SLS b/c of a very fast reholster, a boon when you need to put the weapon away quickly to lay hands on someone. I'd be curious to see how the system held up to lots of sand and dirt, but that's not going to be much of an issue for me anyway, just an idle thought.