
BALLAST™ Duty Holster
Categories Firearm Accessories, Duty Gear, Holsters, Holsters and Cases
The Safariland BALLAST™ Duty Holster is a lightweight duty holster platform designed to maximize durability, security, and duty belt efficiency in demanding operational environments. Developed through decades of user feedback and design refinement, BALLAST features a proprietary crush-resistant construction, Safariland’s Ingress Guard trigger protection system, and an internalized ALS® lever lock spring to help protect core retention components. A redesigned cantable UBL belt mount supports forward, rearward, or vertical positioning for improved comfort and draw efficiency, while maintaining compatibility with full-sized firearms and modern optic-equipped configurations.
Features:
- Proprietary crush-resistant holster design
- Ingress Guard trigger protection system
- Internalized ALS® lever lock spring design
- Textured ALS® lever for improved thumb contact and ergonomics
- Cantable UBL mount supports 15° forward, rearward, or vertical positioning
- Minimalist footprint designed to maximize duty belt space
- Compatible with most red dot sights
- Removable RDS optic lid protects optic from impact and debris
- Open muzzle design allows debris pass-through
- Compatible with Safariland 3-hole pattern mounts and accessories
- Axon-compatible models available
- Structurally sound from 160°F to -50°F





