Expert Review One size fits most - Safariland 578 Grip Lock System Pro-Fit Holster

Short of slapping on a $15 nylon universal holster, finding a kydex/polymer holster that fits a wide array of different firearms is dang near impossible-until now that is.

I was lucky enough to get one of the first models of this 578 GLS pro fit holster from Safariland and to be honest at first I was under impressed at the idea of it on paper. "Ok great, a holster that works with a bunch of different guns, why would I need that?"

Fast forward a few months later and my viewpoint has done a total 180. I can't tell you how many times this holster has come in handy. I carry a Glock 19 every day and have on occasion used this holster to do just that. The retention is perfect, not too tight, not too loose but even if it wasn't, there's an easy to access adjustment that you can tighten/loosen with the gun on your hip to dial in that retention to "mhmm just right" levels.

I think where this holster really shines is with someone that owns several handguns of roughly the same size and shape. This one holster will work with a wide range of common shape/size pistols like a Smith and Wesson SDVE 9. HK USP 9, Glock 19,23, HK VP9, and through my own trial and error my Beretta Full Size 92. Throw this holster on and it's up to you which pistol you feel like carrying that day or which gun you want on your side out in the woods or hunting.

Another great idea for this holster is to have one as a backup for when you take a friend shooting or if you're training students in case what they bring is not so great or their holster goes down.

True the old saying one size fits all is not the best when talking about guns and holsters, where the proper fit is ideal in A. getting that gun out when you need it and B. keeping it retained until you need it. All of the Pro-Fit holsters from Safariland have miraculously accomplished what I call a true "one size fit's most" and eliminated the need to buy a holster for every handgun you own.

A company that cares more about creating an awesome product that will inevitably take money out of their future profits and keep the money in your pocket? A rare sight to see indeed.....