We contend that The Safepacker is the best, most versatile and truly utilitarian holster in the world. With its low-profile, unconventional looks, you could call it the "un-holster". Possibly the most usable gun case ever made, it allows you to keep your sidearm and ammunition ready to grab and go at all times – and that's just the beginning of its abilities!
The Safepacker Holster comes in many sizes to fit virtually all common handguns. It is available in both right-hand and wrong-hand (okay, left-hand -- our president Ralph is a leftie and likes to joke about it) versions. Constructed of tough Cordura nylon and thick closed-cell neoprene padding, The Safepacker was originally designed to completely protect a firearm and reload for armed mountain rescue teams whose equipment received very hard use in rocky, dusty and sometimes rain-soaked environments.
The pistol is secured by friction, the flap, and the securing buckle. The internal pouch area is bisected by a stitch line that creates a muzzle-side and a magazine side. We have adjusted this divider to allow many autos to fit with with SureFire X200/300, Insight M3/M3X or Streamlight TLR1/*TLR2 lights in-place (*we have been told the TLR2 light-laser combo works, but we have not been able to test it ourselves; the M6/M6X light-laser combo versions do not fit due to their added height). Please note that if the weaponlight increases the overall length of the firearm you will need to choose the next longer size Safepacker to fit with the light mounted. This is very common with 4" or shorter barreled handguns. On the muzzle side you will see the Velcro-closure speedcut that opens during the draw, allowing the Safepacker to bellow out for a full firing grip, and allowing the muzzle to very quickly clear the holster. When this speed cut is closed the Safepacker is snug around the gun and magazines. Everything stays properly oriented for fast, reliable access.
How would you like to reclaim all that off-side belt space taken up by spare mag carriers? Or, would you just like to carry one or two more reloads with no trade-offs in space or bulk? The Safepacker can help. The compartment below the firearm's grip area is for spare ammunition; one wide high-capacity (9mm, .40 S, .357 Sig, .45GAP, .45ACP) or two single-column magazines (.45ACP, .38 Super, etc.) can be carried. Some prefer to carry a lone single-column mag for weight savings. One or two 5- or 6-shot revolver speedloaders (depending upon model/caliber) can also be stacked in this pocket. When the proper size Safepacker is used for the gun, this still allows a full-firing-grip.
The inner core of closed-cell neoprene padding serves several purposes. First, it protects the firearm from damage, the original goal when testing with mountain rescue units. The padding eventually molds on the inside to the weapon, but more importantly, it prevents the weapon's shape from printing through the case on the outside. It also gives the case positive bouyancy when empty (but not generally when a gun is inside, with the possible exception of a Scandium alloy J-frame we are told – must be a good story there).
The protective flap has a hidden side-access flat document compartment with a hook-and-loop closure. People have chosen to carry everything from checkbooks to grocery lists in this pocket. It can be accessed without opening the flap to reveal the gun compartment. The flap is secured with an adjustable strap using a Delrin buckle that is fast and simple to open under stress. In an emergency, or if you just want to carry as much ammo as possible, more semiauto magazines can be carried inside of the protective flap's hidden pocket (however, this can get very bulky and isn't generally recommended).
The wide reinforced belt loop on the back wraps around the front and secures with hook-and-loop fasteners beneath the flap. This allows easy-on/easy-off convenience with complete security. There is no metal hardware to rust, make noise, or dig into you. Our system also allows itself to be attached to almost anything, including our specialty briefcases, PackerBacker and Runner's Pack.
The back of the Safepacker, detailing the generously wide, reinforced belt loop.
The Safepacker attaches quickly to your seatbelt when you get into your car.
While the seatbelt and contoured seats can trap your sidearm in its belt holster, the Safepacker is readily accessible. While attached to the seatbelt, it also secures the weapon in case of an accident.
Other creative and handy spots are on your seatbelt, on very wide and thick backpack hip belts, even boat gunwales or wheelchairs. At the end of the day it can go on the side of your bed with the flap closure sandwiched between mattress and box spring where is is accessible and discreetly covered by the bedsheets. All without ever having to handle or expose the weapon.
There is a retention strap on top for secure carry in the offhand, ready to present the weapon in an instant. The right-hand version refers to a right-handed shooter, left-hand for a left-handed shooter. This is very popular here in Arizona with concealed carry permit holders as it looks like anything but a firearm holster and allows you to dress for 115°F weather. Its chameleon-like quality also helps when the element of surprise may give you a life-saving extra second to respond. Testing has shown that people generally focus on the Safepacker with some confusion during the drawstroke, rather than the weapon being revealed. This effect has been verified in at least one real-world event by the surviving operator who's action beat the odds against two attackers with drawn weapons. You can attach the optional shoulder strap to the built-in Delrin D-rings for a bedside security package of gun and ammo that you can throw on over your pajamas. In addition, we have added an extra stitchline across the adjustment strap on the outside of the flap specifically to allow SureFire lights with pocket clips to be attached for bedside use. The two D-rings on top are also used to carry keys on a small carabiner (now included as a free accessory!). Along with acting as a distraction, keeping your keys attached helps you remember to always have your Safepacker (and its important cargo) with you. The options are only limited by your imagination.
Oh, and of course, you can put it on your belt too.
Wilderness president Ralph Holzhaus' own words on the evolution and development of the Safepacker:
"About halfway through my 15-year career as a high-angle mountain rescue operation leader for the Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff's Office Mountain Rescue Team, I had witnessed problems with Mountain Rescuers being armed. Standard holsters would allow damage to weapons and in some cases allow the gun to fall out. Keeping the weapon in a rescue pack didn't work because of the slow acquisition and occasional separation of the pack from the climber.
After some trial and error, I developed the Safepacker which was designed to wear on the back of our climbing harnesses. The Safepacker allowed the carry of a sidearm and space for ammunition in a covered, secure case. The Safepacker can be hand carried, belt carried, carried on a shoulder strap (optional), carried like a gun fanny pack on a Packer Backer (optional), or carried on one of our briefcases (optional)."
"I have witnessed a Safepacker
save a man's life."
-- Ralph L. Holzhaus II
President
Wilderness Tactical Products, L.L.C.
The flap pocket can also be used to hold 3 spare single-column magazines, or 1-2 high capacity magazines. While this can become quite thick and heavy and isn't generally recommended, it is good to know for emergencies.
The Safepacker can be carried as a clutch or man's wallet for very low-profile concealed carry in an urban environment. A money clip, checkbook or spare keys can be kept in the hidden side-entry pocket on the flap and accessed without ever revealing the weapon.
Presentation from the belt-mounted Safepacker
The business end after drawing from the Safepacker. The case can either be retained in the hand, thereby retaining spare ammunition, or easily dropped from the carrying hand.
The optional Safepacker shoulder strap gives you a hands-free package you can throw on over pajamas. In an emergency you now have a firearm, reloads, your Sure-Fire clip flashlight or maybe a cell phone clipped on the outside – not to mention a place to reholster your weapon after a potential emergency is resolved.
SIZE CHART
*Important sizing notes:
Right-hand denotes a right-handed shooter, left-hand a left-handed shooter. The Safepacker is hand-carried in the support-side hand and accessed with the dominant hand.
Models shown inyellow require the optional short-slide muzzle spacer to fit properly. Please choose this option if necessary.
Safepackers are sized for use with magazines using standard factory floorplates. Extended floorplates for added capacity or finger extensions (most common on Glocks) may not fit properly in the standard size. When possible, we have checked the modified size and list which Safepacker is appropriate below.
If the weaponlight increases the overall length of the firearm you will need to choose the next longer size Safepacker to fit with the light mounted.
Standard-size plastic floorplates/bumper pads on Wilson, Les Baer and McCormick 1911 magazines fit with no problem.
Shown right: Left-hand 'Government +1' size shown with Nelson Ford-customized 4" S&W Model 10 with Uncle Mike's "Boot Grips" and twin Safariland speedloaders. All Safepackers are available in left-hand versions.
Mustang External dimensions: 5-1/2" X 6"
Colt Mustang/Pony (*Will NOT FIT Colt Government .380; see J-FRAME below), Kel-Tec P-32/P-3AT .380, Beretta Tomcat/Bobcat, NAA Guardian, Seecamp LWS, Kahr P380, Sig P238, Ruger LCP, Kahr P380, etc.
*This is a very compact case that fits snugly. Some users prefer more space inside the case to obtain a better firing grip on these pistols and choose the J-FRAME Safepacker below.
J-Frame External dimensions: 6-5/8" X 7"
S&W Centenniel/Bodyguard/Chief's Special 1-7/8" – 2-1/8" bbl. J-frames with low-profile birdshead, Uncle Mike's "Boot Grips" (oversized "Combat Grips" require a larger Safepacker; see below), low-profile Crimson Trace plastic LG-205 and LG-405 (with frontstrap and backstrap overmolded inserts) Lasergrips, Taurus M85 with compact wood grips, Walther PPS, PPK, PPK/S, Kahr Mk9/Mk40/PM9/PM40, Colt Government .380/Pocket 9, Kel-Tec P-11, Ruger LCR w. Crimson Trace LG-411 Lasergrips (*LCR w. factory rubber grips requires the J-FRAME+1), etc.
J-Frame +1"
External dimensions: 6-5/8" X 8"
Adds 1" of length for S&W J-frame with 3-1/8" barrels and low-profile birdshead or "Boot Grips" (older 317/360 Kit Guns; see COMMANDER for current models), Ruger LCR w. factory Hogue rubber grips (*LCR w. CTC Lasergrips will fit the standard J-FRAME above).
G-26/27 External dimensions: 6-1/2" X 8"
Glock 26/27/33/39 (not compatible with Glock +2 or Pearce grip extensions; see OFFICERS below), Walther P22 standard length (see OFFICERS below for modular laser compatibility)
Officers External dimensions: 7" X 8"
Colt Officer's Model and similar includingColt Defender, Kimber Ultra, Para-Ordnance Para Carry C6.45 and Springfield Micro Compact, Glock *19/23/29/30/32/36/38/26/27/33/39 w. Glock +2 or Pearce grip extensions on mags, S&W M&P Compact 9C/40C, M&P Subcompact 9/40, Sig P230/P232/P239, ParaOrdnance P-12, Beretta 84/85/86/Mini Cougar, S 908, Kahr K-9/K-40/CW9/CW40/P45, Ruger SP101 w. 2-1/4" bbl., etc.), S 1-7/8" – 2-1/8" bbl. J-frame with longer Uncle Mike's "Combat Grips" or longer "combat rubber" Crimson Trace LG-305 Lasergrips, Makarov, Taurus PT145, Walther P22 standard length w. laser attached.
*The Glock-branded weaponlight is slightly taller than the Insight/Streamlight M3-series or Surefire X200 and will not fit the OFFICERS size Safepacker correctly. Please choose the compatible GOVERNMENT model Safepacker for a correct fit which allows the weaponlight to be mounted in the holster.
Commander External dimensions: 7-3/8" X 8-1/4"
Colt Commander and similar including Kimber Compact/Pro/Tactical Ultra, Springfield Champion, Sig P245/P228/P229 (see GOV'T for mounted weaponlight fitting)/P250, HK USP-9/40/45 Compact/HK45C/P30 (all compact HKs must use low-profile magazine bases; finger-rest basepads require use of GOVERNMENT version with an optional muzzle spacer due to interference with the spare magazine), Springfield XD 3" Sub-Compact, XD 4" Service Model, S&W M&P 45C, 945-1 (standard mid-length), SW9F/SW40VE/Sigma/5906/4536, up to 3-1/8" bbl. J-frame 317/360 Kit Guns with longer "Combat Grips," L-frames w. "Boot Grips" or factory wood that does not wrap around the backstrap, Charter Arms Bulldog .44Spl 2.5" w. factory grips, HK P7M8/P7M13 (*Will fit OFFICERS with no spacer, spare magazine won't fit), Ruger P95/P97, Ruger SP101 w. 3-1/16" bbl., CZ P01, Steyr MA1/M9/M40, Walther P88/P99/P990, Springfield SW99, Beretta 8000/8040/8045 Cougar full-size, Mauser M2, Taurus Judge 4510 "Public Defender" 2" bbl., etc.
Government External dimensions: 7-3/8" X 9-1/4"
All 1911-style frames with 5" bbl. and similar (including models from Colt, Springfield Armory, Kimber Custom II/Tactical II/Tactical Pro II, Wilson Combat, Les Baer, Nighthawk Custom, Rock River Arms, Taurus, Dan Wesson, etc.), Browning P-35 Hi-Power/BDM, Glock 17/18/20/21/22/31/37, Sig P220/P226/SigPro SP2340/SP2022/P228R and P229R with Streamlight TLR-2, S&W M&P 9/40/45, Springfield XDm/XD 5" Tactical (all calibers), Beretta 92/96/90-2/PX4 Storm (*Will fit OFFICERS with no spacer, spare magazine won't fit), HK USP-40/USP-45/CT/HK45,HK USP-40/45 Compact with finger-rest basepads on mags, , CZ 75, CZ 75 SP-01 Phantom, CZ 97B, CZ 75 Compact w. and w/o rail/CZ 100, FN Five-seveN (5.7), FN P9/P40 (*Will fit OFFICERS with no spacer, spare magazine won't fit), S 4506/4026/945 autos, S&W K/L-frame revolvers with up to 4" barrels/up to 3" N-frame revolvers (S&W revolvers must use "Boot Grips" or other concealment grips that do not wrap around the backstrap or extend below the frame; see LGR below for larger profiles) S&W 329 Night Guard (for PD see LGR size below), Taurus Judge with 3" barrel & 2-1/2" cylinder (3" cylinder see GOV'T+1 below), PT-24/7 Pro/OSS Tactical, 4" bbl. Tracker .44 5-shot, Ruger SR9/P-85/P-89/P-90, etc.)
Government +1"
External dimensions: 7-3/8" X 10-1/4"
Left-hand Gov't.+1 size shown with Glock 17L longslide.
Adds 1" in length for longer barreled weapons, including longslide Glocks. Please measure the maximum overall length for all others.
9-3/4" overall length weapons, including Taurus Judge with 3" barrel & 3" cylinder (2-1/2" cylinder see standard GOV'T size above), Glock 34/35, S 945 (full-length longer version), 6" longslide 1911 pistols, Colt SAA 4-3/4", Dan Wesson 4" .357 Magnum, S&W M60 5".
Government +2"
External dimensions: 7-3/8" X 11-1/4"
10-3/4" overall length weapons (Colt SAA 4.75"/5.5", Ruger Super Blackhawk 4.62"/5.5", works well for some integrally suppressed .22LR pistols and compact pistols with compact suppressors attached) Measure overall length to confirm fit.
LGR* (Large Grip Revolver)
External dimensions: 8-5/8" wide x 10-5/8" deep
*This size is not compatible with our modular Safepacker products, including the Safepacker Briefcase, Packer Backer and Safepacker Runner's Pack.
Fits current generation S&W K, L and N-frames with up to 4" barrels, and X-frames with 2-3/4" barrels, with oversized combat grips that cover the backstrap or extend below the grip frame, such as Hogue large-frame Bantam and Monogrips, Uncle Mike's Combat Grips, Pachmayr Decelerator and newer S&W wood grips, including 329 PD, 325 Thunder Ranch Revolver. Also fits similar Ruger and Taurus revolvers, including the Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan 2.5", Taurus 444 Titanium, etc. Other models include the CZ 75 TS Competition, FNP-45, HK USP Tactical .45/HK45T Tactical, and similar sized large frame autos. Shorter barrels require optional "Short-slide spacer" for correct fit.
Tested to fit even the big S&W 500ES Alaska survival revolver!
We have adjusted this divider to allow many autos to fit with with SureFire X200/300, Insight M3/M3X or Streamlight TLR1/*TLR2 lights in-place (*we have been told the TLR2 light-laser combo works, but we have not been able to test it ourselves; the M6/M6X light-laser combo versions do not fit due to their added height). Please note that if the weaponlight increases the overall length of the firearm you will need to choose the next longer size Safepacker to fit with the light mounted. This is very common with 4" or shorter barreled handguns. On the muzzle side you will see the Velcro-closure speedcut that opens during the draw, allowing the Safepacker to bellow out for a full firing grip, and allowing the muzzle to very quickly clear the holster. When this speed cut is closed the Safepacker is snug around the gun and magazines. Everything stays properly oriented for fast, reliable access.
popular here in Arizona with concealed carry permit holders as it looks like anything but a firearm holster and allows you to dress for 115°F weather. Its chameleon-like quality also helps when the element of surprise may give you a life-saving extra second to respond. Testing has shown that people generally focus on the Safepacker with some confusion during the drawstroke, rather than the weapon being revealed. This effect has been verified in at least one real-world event by the surviving operator who's action beat the odds against two attackers with drawn weapons. You can attach the optional shoulder strap to the built-in Delrin D-rings for a bedside security package of gun and ammo that you can throw on over your pajamas. In addition, we have added an extra stitchline across the adjustment strap on the outside of the flap specifically to allow SureFire lights with pocket clips to be attached for bedside use. The two D-rings on top are also used to carry keys on a small carabiner (now included as a free accessory!). Along with acting as a distraction, keeping your keys attached helps you remember to always have your Safepacker (and its important cargo) with you. The options are only limited by your imagination.
*Important sizing notes:
