We have been drooling over samples for months now, but Safariland just released some definitive info on the new 6378USN ALS Low Signature Holster. As a quick aside, the “USN” designation doesn’t denote US Navy. Instead it stands for “US” = Berry Compliant and “N” = Non-standard. The holster features an infrared signature reducing Cordura nylon finish. The Cordura also protects the holster and helps to deaden any noise created by objects striking the holster.
The 6378 model is the concealment version of their Automatic Locking System (ALS) line and features a slight forward cant. Although often encountered in a paddle configuration, the 6378 incorporates the 3 hole pattern mounting pattern on the rear and is compatible with Safariland’s Quick Locking System (QLS) making the 6378USN a versatile, low profile holster solution.
6378USN ALS Low Signature Holster
This new finish is the heat. In addition to the ALS 6354 OPTIC QLS FORK for MRD equipped Glocks already offered by Grey Group, we know that variants of other Safariland holsters featuring this finish have already been purchased by one Army unit and are being looked at by other DoD organizations as well. Additionally, FirstSpear has developed some excellent add-ons for these new low signature holsters that we hope to be able to tell you more about soon.
The 6378USN ALS Low Signature Holster will be available from any authorized Safariland dealer.
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Yeeees, these are the toast. I can’t wait to check this holster out. Word on the operational street is that these holsters are going to be the standard. I would love to review one of these and put one through it’s paces.
Seems very similar to the already fielded G Code XLS RTI holsters available in multicam, I’ve used one for a little while now and they are awesome!
[…] October 4th, 2011 ·BOLO Report Admin·New Kit in the Works·No Comment Safariland has a new holster: the 6378 model is the concealment version of their Automatic Locking System (ALS) line and features a slight forward cant. Although often encountered in a paddle configuration, the 6378 incorporates the 3 hole pattern mounting pattern on the rear and is compatible with Safariland’s Quick Locking System (QLS) making the 6378USN a versatile, low profile holster solution. Read more about the 6378 concealment holster on Soldier Systems. […]
@Whokka- The holster design itself isn’t any different than the already popular line of 6378 Holsters. What makes these unique is the finish. The outer finish is a cordura-nylon, as in the soft type of material used on body armor and attachments, clothing, etc. In addition to reducing the infrared signature of the holster, it will also reduce the sound signature. If you’ve ever been walking around in full kit with your sidearm in a standard holster, you know the sound of equipment straps and whatever else smacking the side of your holster. I can think of some other advantages in having this kind of finish, for the operator and Safariland. The 6378 keeps everything in tight and out of the way, and with th ALS, compromises nothing.
BTW, I’ve seen the Grey Group offered 6354 holster mentioned above (in a pic), and that thing is holster nirvana. MRD equipped Glocks (and others) will be the future in duty sidearms, and the 6354 holster with this new finish compliments it perfectly.