I was able to get a hold on a new Safariland GLS (Grip Lock System) holster. There are a few pics of the ALS (Automatic Locking System) and the GLS so you can see some of the differences between them. The ALS holster shown is for a G17, so it is a little bit longer than the GLS holster, but it fits the 19,17,34, and 35 quite easily. The 9mm's tested are gen 3, and the 35 is a gen 4. The GLS shown was made for a G19. I haven't tested other guns in it yet, but I'm sure the same is true for it as well.
I have carried the ALS quite a bit with the different guns above, and it is a great holster. The only real issue I have with it is that it is a bit on the bulky side. When I saw that the GLS was available I wanted to get one and see how it compared.
The GLS is a fair amount thinner than the ALS. The ALS holster has the retention device that sits on the left side of the gun and locks onto the ejection port. The GLS has the retention device on the under side of the gun, just under the trigger guard. This makes the part of the holster under the trigger guard larger than on the ALS, but that's not really a big deal. Switching the placement of the retention system makes it easier to conceal since it doesn't poke out to the side as much. That's what I like about it.
The GLS system is very easy to use.The button to unlock the retention is right by the grip. When you grab hold of your gun, your middle finger automatically depresses the release button and the gun can slide right out. It's quick.
One thing that I did notice between the two is on the ALS you can basically let go of the gun once it's mostly in the holster and the locking system easily engages. The GLS you need to push down on the gun to get it locked in place. It's not a big deal, and it doesn't take a lot of pressure, it's just something that I noticed.
If you are interested in one, the only site I could find it is straight from Safariland. They range from $46.50 to $53 plus $7 shipping. I prefer the paddle to the belt slide or clip, so that's what you see in the pics.
Tapatalk will only let me do 5 pics per post, so I'll toss others in the next post.
ALS
GLS
ALS
GLS
I have carried the ALS quite a bit with the different guns above, and it is a great holster. The only real issue I have with it is that it is a bit on the bulky side. When I saw that the GLS was available I wanted to get one and see how it compared.
The GLS is a fair amount thinner than the ALS. The ALS holster has the retention device that sits on the left side of the gun and locks onto the ejection port. The GLS has the retention device on the under side of the gun, just under the trigger guard. This makes the part of the holster under the trigger guard larger than on the ALS, but that's not really a big deal. Switching the placement of the retention system makes it easier to conceal since it doesn't poke out to the side as much. That's what I like about it.
The GLS system is very easy to use.The button to unlock the retention is right by the grip. When you grab hold of your gun, your middle finger automatically depresses the release button and the gun can slide right out. It's quick.
One thing that I did notice between the two is on the ALS you can basically let go of the gun once it's mostly in the holster and the locking system easily engages. The GLS you need to push down on the gun to get it locked in place. It's not a big deal, and it doesn't take a lot of pressure, it's just something that I noticed.
If you are interested in one, the only site I could find it is straight from Safariland. They range from $46.50 to $53 plus $7 shipping. I prefer the paddle to the belt slide or clip, so that's what you see in the pics.
Tapatalk will only let me do 5 pics per post, so I'll toss others in the next post.
ALS
GLS
ALS
GLS