![]() The holster is designed generically enough to allow over 100 handguns from different manufacturers to fit into the same holster, ending the need to purchase a specific holster for each handgun owned. The nylon is incredibly strong, but slim as well. Safariland uses proprietary SafariSeven nylon blend in the construction of the GLS holsters. That holster will have some kind of manually deactivated hood, to cover the top of the handgun like most higher level security duty holsters. However, Safariland has strongly hinted that a Level II or Level III duty holster, with the same universal features as the current GLS Pro-Fit holsters, are in the design making. In the current design, GLS Pro-Fit holsters would be ideal for detectives, off-duty, or CCW carry, but are not recommended for duty use. The GLS is positioned to be disengaged by the user’s middle finger upon gripping the holstered pistol. Upon insertion of the handgun, the GLS automatically slides into place to complete the security lock. The GLS is designed to be intuitive to the shooter’s already practiced withdraw grip, which should increase the speed and safety of withdrawing their pistol. This motion deactivates the GLS lock, allowing the pistol to be drawn with ease. Located on the rear of the GLS Pro-Fit holsters, underneath the pistol’s handle, the GLS lever moves forward with the natural gripping motion to withdraw the pistol. This video shows famed holster designer, Bill Rogers, talking about his GLS holster design. This was specifically designed into this holster, to allow the user to adjust the holster to fit a wide variety of handguns. Once the GLS is disengaged, the pistol is loose in the holster, without the benefit of an added friction lock (Level II). However, don’t be confused into thinking that the GLS Pro-Fit is a Level II holster. The GLS system is a superior safety mechanism to simple friction locks, in my opinion. #Pro fit carry systems freeUnlike Level I holsters with a strap covering the top of the holstered pistol, the GLS maintains an obstruction free access to the firearm for more assured drawing. The GLS Pro-Fit inter-mixes the two concepts into a more secure Level I holster. Most modern Level I holsters use a simple friction locking mechanism, where a Level II combines a friction lock with a mechanical lock. The GLS lever secures the trigger guard of the selected handgun. The GLS holsters are secured by the use of a patented grip locking system (GLS). ![]() The Model 578 GLS™ Pro-Fit brings the unique GLS™ (Grip Lock System) and SafariSeven™ DuPont nylon together in a holster designed to fit a wide variety of handguns. The GLS Pro-Fit is currently offered in a Level I security design, with an open top. The back of the adjustment screw is seen on the left. The retention screw is located on the rear of holster, underneath the GLS locking lever. Adjustments are made using a Safariland wrench that is included with the holster. The GLS™ (Grip Lock System) is designed to fit multiple weapons in one holster, with an adjustment making the holster available to further customize fit for the officer’s preferred sidearm and cant. The GLS holsters are designed to have a tension retention feature, as well as the Safariland patented Grip Locking System (GLS). In essence, the Safariland GLS holster is as close to a universal holster that is available on the market today. In a project that has been over a year in the making, Safariland has developed a single holster that can be sized to fit up to 177 different handguns. With the GLS Pro-Fit holster those options open up dramatically. At best, a holster could fit handguns in the same line, such as the Glock 22/23/27. ![]() Until now, most polymer holsters were specifically tailored to the design specifications of a particular handgun. The most incredible feature of the GLS Pro-Fit holster is the ability of the user to manually adjust the holster to fit dozens of different handguns. Richard and I had the opportunity to attend an invitation-only media event sponsored by Safariland to get introduced to the 578 GLS Pro-Fit holster by designer Bill Rogers. The GLS Pro-Fit holster will likely set the standard by which all polymer holsters will be gauged in the future. This holster is designed by famed Safariland holster designer, Bill Rodgers, and is an amazing advancement in polymer nylon holster designs. The Safariland Model 578 GLS Pro-Fit Holster with the Author’s Glock 23.Īt the 2015 SHOT Show Safariland introduced the GLS Pro-Fit Holster. ![]()
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