Description
The Safariland 6354RDS is the holster a lot of folks end up with once they've committed to running an optic and a weapon light on their Glock. This Coyote Brown, right-hand version is cut for the Glock 17 MOS wearing a SureFire X300U (or similarly sized lights like the X300, TLR-1, or Inforce APL), and it carries over everything that made the 6354 series a fixture on duty belts and training rigs. The body is Safariland's SafariLaminate thermal-molded construction with a suede lining inside, so your slide, sights, and finish stay protected through long days of wear and reholstering.
What the ALS System Does on the 6354RDS
The heart of this holster is the Automatic Locking System. Once you drop the pistol in, an internal lock grabs the ejection port and holds the gun in every direction, no snaps or straps to fuss with. When you're ready to draw, your thumb sweeps the release and the gun comes straight up with no twisting or rocking. It's a setup that gives you real retention security while keeping the draw fast and instinctive, which is exactly why you see it on so many working belts.
Optic and Light Fit on This 6354RDS
This is the RDS model with the flip-up optic hood, so your red dot sits protected under a cover rather than riding in an open pocket. It's built around factory-cut MOS slides running common red dot footprints, though with any aftermarket or non-factory optic mount it's worth confirming clearance since dot placement and dovetail setups vary. Keep in mind the RDS is not cut for the Trijicon SRO.
Mounting the Coyote Brown 6354RDS
One thing worth knowing up front: this holster ships with the QLS 19 locking fork installed, not a drop-leg shroud or belt loop. The fork snaps into any platform running a QLS 22 receiver plate, so you can move the holster between a belt loop, mid-ride, low-ride, or leg shroud in seconds. If you don't already have a QLS 22 on your rig, you'll want to grab one to put this to work.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Safariland
- Model: 6354RDS
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1206522
- UPC: 781602793100
- Retention System: ALS (Automatic Locking System), Level I
- Fits: Glock 17 MOS with red dot sight
- Light Compatibility: SureFire X300U and similarly sized weapon lights
- Hand: Right Hand
- Color: Coyote Brown
- Construction: SafariLaminate thermal-molded with suede lining
- Carry Type: OWB / Tactical Duty
- Optic Design: Flip-up optic hood cover
- Mounting: QLS 19 Locking Fork (included), requires QLS 22 receiver
- Product Type: Duty Holster
What’s Included
- Safariland 6354RDS ALS holster
- QLS 19 Locking Fork (installed)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 6354RDS come with a belt loop or drop-leg shroud?
No. This holster ships with the QLS 19 locking fork installed and nothing else for mounting. You'll need a platform with a QLS 22 receiver plate, such as a belt loop, mid-ride, low-ride, or leg shroud, to actually wear it. The upside is that once you have a QLS 22 on your gear, you can swap the holster between setups in seconds.
What lights fit the 6354RDS for the Glock 17 MOS?
This fit is built around the SureFire X300U, and it also accommodates similarly sized lights like the SureFire X300 and X300V, Streamlight TLR-1 and TLR-1 HL, and Inforce APL. The light is part of the mold, so the gun needs to be wearing a compatible light to lock in properly. If you're unsure about a specific light, check its dimensions against the X300U family.
Will my red dot fit under the 6354RDS optic hood?
The RDS model is designed around factory-cut MOS slides running common red dot footprints, with a flip-up hood that shields the optic. Because dot placement, mounting plates, and dovetail setups vary, Safariland can't guarantee fit with non-factory optic mounts, so it's smart to confirm clearance with your exact optic. One thing to note is that the RDS is not cut for the Trijicon SRO.
How secure is the ALS retention and is the draw still fast?
The Automatic Locking System locks the gun in all directions the moment it's holstered, grabbing the ejection port with no straps or snaps to deal with. To draw, your thumb sweeps the release and the pistol comes straight up with no rocking or twisting. It gives you solid Level I security while staying quick and natural once you've got reps in with it.






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