Back in December of last year, we reported that a version of the Safariland 7TS holster had been selected to serve as the Army’s new issued M17 holster. Photos of an issued unit have surfaced in the Facebook group Primary & Secondary that not only show the manual, labeling it as the “Army Modular Handgun Kit,” but also a good look at all the components that a soldier can expect to receive.
Photo credit: Primary & Secondary
It appears that the kit will include several QLS Adaptors that allow the soldier to quickly reconfigure their holster setup without tools. Also in the holster kit is a low ride Safariland UBL with a QLS mount attached, what appears to be a belt mounted QLS mount, and a QLS mount on a drop leg with a thigh strap.
The kit obviously will include a version of Safariland’s 7TS holster in either tan or black based on information in the post.
Photo credit: Primary & Secondary
An additional holster may be procured later to accommodate a light or light/laser unit. A holster that’s compatible with the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro may also be necessary as the M17 and M18 are further kitted out.
The contract awarded to Atlantic Diving Supply is a $49 million firm-fixed-price contract for the M17 and M18 handgun holsters.
Find more information about the Safariland lineup on the Safariland website.
Never used better. Never seen better.
Even over shoulder-holsters. And that’s saying something.
Wright-Paterson AFB homies ok?
It was a false alarm.
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I liked my old M9 and Holsters i used.. where can i find the surplus stores that sell them? Id like a great long served military arm like the M9 over this expensive thing .. but this Holster system chosen is a decent design and good system, will be pricy replacing all older systems and at least they are trying.
You can buy ye olde M12, or you can buy a SERPA. You can get all kinds of stuff for the M12 and its Safariland-branded, Mexican-made descendants like the UM84 and UM92, including thumbstraps, drop-leg adapters, modular QD plates, ammo pouches…
https://www.safariland.com/products/holsters-and-gear/holsters/tactical-military-holsters/belt-slide/model-m12-universal-military-holster-10879.html
They also make a black-only version of the M9/M1911-sized M12 with the thumbstrap instead of the flap, a “compact” sized versions for 4″ autos, and even a version for 4″ medium-framed revolvers.
Safariland holsters are great gear.
I’m glad to see they got around to issuing what we have been building and using finally
Even though I really like my Sig M17, I still love my Beretta M9. Of course the issue M9’s are worn out.