Great holster, but poor qc and needed some modifications - Safariland 6390RDS ALS Mid-Ride Level I Retention Glock Duty Holster

Compared to my previous Safariland 6390 holster, this new one has the optic hood that belongs on the 6360 model. This optic hood does not easily disengage when drawing and must be pushed forward like on the 6360. This does not give added protection like the SLS plus optic hood on the 6360; instead, it only slows down the draw on the 6390 and adds a level of complication that would not exist if Safariland installed the proper optic hood. So I filed down the nubs on the optic hood and cut some clearance in to the holes in the holster the optic hood latches onto when closed so that the hood opens smoothly after the ALS is disengaged and the pistol is being drawn from the holster like the proper optic hood would have done. It took me about 10 minutes of trial and error with a small file and razor blade to get the resistance just right. So I basically voided the warranty on the first day, but now I have a holster that fits my expectations.

Lastly, the holster appears to be cut slightly too high on the grip and I am not able to get a full firing grip without the holster digging into and cutting up the side of my middle finger. I dry fire practice often and this holster is less comfortable and fast compared to my older 6390. I will have to cut and file the holster to make clearance for my full grip so my draw is more firm, fast, and unimpeded.

While I trust my Safariland holsters, I feel like Safariland let the QC slip on this one and it is the tiny stuff and extra QC that you pay extra to have the best for.