G45 / Gen4 G19 MOS - Safariland ALS holster

[D_Rainman]

Hello all,

I am looking at getting a duty holster for my G45, with milled RMR / suppressor sites / Surefire X300U. Safariland's website doesn't list any holster compatible with the Gen 5 G19MOS / G17MOS, but lists several for the Gen 4 G19MOS / G17MOS. My main concern is the forward cocking serrations. I believe that the Gen 4 G19MOS holsters would actually fit the gun, but I would like confirmation from somebody that actually has hands-on experience.

I'm currently looking at the 6360RDS ALS®/SLS Mid-Ride and the 6378RDS ALS® Concealment Paddle Holster

Thank you for your help.

[rathos]

Gen 4 holsters don't work with the Gen5 due to the slide releases on both sides. If it isn't specifically listed for a Gen 5 I wouldn't trust it.

[einherjarvalk]

I think you should be okay with the ALS holsters on a Gen 5 since it locks up on the ejection port and not any other part of the handgun. My G19.5 locks up in my 6354DO - it's a bit loose, but that's more a result of my G19.4 MOS having a threaded barrel and my G19.5 not having one, so it's not making contact with the barrel plug.

No idea if it'll work in the newer RDS series of holsters, though.

[ST911]

If buying new, get a gen5 specific model if you can. You may find supply limited, check multiple vendors. A colleague ordered a holster for a 19X and really confused a vendor.

I'm finding that most 6360/6390s types for gen 1-4 will work with gen5s without modification. They can be made to work with little effort. Heat and flex the body to desired clearance of the R slide stop. In the 6200s I usually have to cut relief notches, and/or peel the interior lining. Models for WMLs and RDSs should be even more tolerant, but I haven't scrutinized those much.

I don't think any 7TS models have needed modification for gen5s yet, but there are fewer of those around me than 6300s.

Prediction: Safariland is going to have a problem with premature wear of the ALS locking bar with G45s and any other Glock FS models. The cheese-grater effect you're hearing on the draw is friction of those two surfaces.

[HeavyDuty]

If buying new, get a gen5 specific model if you can. You may find supply limited, check multiple vendors. A colleague ordered a holster for a 19X and really confused a vendor.

I'm finding that most 6360/6390s types for gen 1-4 will work with gen5s without modification. They can be made to work with little effort. Heat and flex the body to desired clearance of the R slide stop. In the 6200s I usually have to cut relief notches, and/or peel the interior lining. Models for WMLs and RDSs should be even more tolerant, but I haven't scrutinized those much.

I don't think any 7TS models have needed modification for gen5s yet, but there are fewer of those around me than 6300s.

Prediction: Safariland is going to have a problem with premature wear of the ALS locking bar with G45s and any other Glock FS models. The cheese-grater effect you're hearing on the draw is friction of those two surfaces.

A few weeks ago one of the Safariland production reps (not a sales droid) said the flats for the revised 7TS holster bodies were ready to go.

[SMJayman]

The following holsters have worked with my Glock 19 Gen 5 that is milled/RMR06/Surefire X-300U/A:

6392RDS ALS Optic Holster Hi-Ride LI Duty
6354DO ALS Optic Holster Drop/Offset Duty

Note that I don't have forward cocking serrations on my gun but I don't anticipate it being a big deal, there's a lot of room around the gun up front. YMMV and all that.