Safariland Vault Duty Holster

[jd950]

Does this reduce the access to the trigger that can be an issue with light bearing holsters?

Looks like it, and they also did that with the 73 series. Unfortunately, the 73 series had its own problems, causing me to go back to the 63. With the width of current lights, there is only so much that can be done, I guess, without going back to a clamshell. Possibly, if they made the holsters specific to certain lights, this cold be improved upon. The TLR-7, for example is a lot narrower than the TLR-1, but holster manufacturers, for obvious reasons, like to do a "one size fits all" approach.

[Up1911Fan]

Looks like it, and they also did that with the 73 series. Unfortunately, the 73 series had its own problems, causing me to go back to the 63. With the width of current lights, there is only so much that can be done, I guess, without going back to a clamshell. Possibly, if they made the holsters specific to certain lights, this cold be improved upon. The TLR-7, for example is a lot narrower than the TLR-1, but holster manufacturers, for obvious reasons, like to do a "one size fits all" approach.

The 7TS for the G19/TLR-7 is greatly reduced. I don't see anything getting to the trigger with it.

[SoCalDep]

Will it accommodate a pressure switch?

[jd950]

The 7TS for the G19/TLR-7 is greatly reduced. I don't see anything getting to the trigger with it.

True about the reduction. The issues I had and saw were poor fit and a feeling of being flimsy. I actually got one to get around the large opening issue of the 6360/6390, but went back. When holstered, it is harder to reach/pull the trigger on my gun than on a Glock or similar. I have heard several stories of the holsters breaking/cracking but cannot prove this to be true, but Safariland specifically promotes the strength of the new holster and I suspect there is a marketing reason for that.

Safariland says the guard holsters will be available for the Glock and P320. I guess the 7TS series will remain in production.

[AMC]

Will it accommodate a pressure switch?

Dude....its Safariland. They will enthusiastically explain to you why you're foolish to want one.

[SoCalDep]

Dude....its Safariland. They will enthusiastically explain to you why you're foolish to want one.

That’s why I just walked right past the booth this year.

[AMC]

That’s why I just walked right past the booth this year.

My favorite part of SHOT 2020 was seeing new lights from Streamlight and Surefire, and asking if they were compatible with existing Safariland holsters, or any planned holsters. Blank look followed by "We really don't know. We haven't really checked." Pointing out that the Safariland booth was about 30 yards away so they could check was followed by another blank look. Bringing the same issue up with Safariland elicited a shrug and a "That's their problem." answer.

Blackhawk and US Duty Gear for the win.

[HCountyGuy]

Like others have commented, looks yuuuge. At least the ALS lever is bigger. Guess SF paid attention to everyone putting Nubs on their holsters.

[tusk212]

I guess I could offset the cost by selling ad space on the side of it.

[JonInWA]

I suspect that this will be huge for P320 issuing departments-or probably should be...

Best, Jon