Glock 47 Holster Compatibility
The question almost every G47 owner asks first is whether their existing holsters carry over, and the answer is mostly yes.
Glock built the 47 with a full-size slide and barrel the same length as the G17, on a frame with a shortened dust cover, so the external dimensions a holster grips, slide length, height, and width, match the G17 almost exactly.
A holster molded for the Glock 17 will generally fit the bare G47, which is the whole point of a pistol designed for parts and holster commonality across the G17, G19, and G45. Where that simple answer changes is the moment you add glass or a light.
The G47 ships optics-ready on Glock's Modular Optic System, so "Glock 47" and "Glock 47 MOS" are the same gun, and a mounted red dot, a factory Aimpoint COA, or a rail light all sit outside the G17's bare profile.
Once any of those is on the gun, a plain G17 holster may not clear it, and you want a holster built for the optic and light you actually run. Confirm your optic and light at the product page and the fit is straightforward from there.
G47 Holsters: Light, Red Dot, and MOS Carry
More people search for a Glock 47 holster with a light and a red dot than for almost anything else about this gun, and for good reason: the G47 is built to wear both, and most holsters force you to give one of them up.
The frustration is real, a holster that clears the optic but crushes the light, or fits the light but cants the dot out of your line of draw.
For concealed and plainclothes carry, the Photon solves it by converting between IWB and OWB on the included hardware while clearing a mounted red dot on optics-ready builds and a compact weapon light on confirmed configurations, so the same holster covers the gun the way you actually run it.
For duty, the Rapid Force line carries the light and optic together in compact-light and large-light versions, with the optic channel built into the shell rather than added as an afterthought.
Either way, matching the holster to your specific red dot footprint and weapon light is what keeps the draw clean and the retention honest, instead of wedging a loaded G47 into a cut that was never made for it.
IWB and Concealed Carry
Concealing a full-size duty pistol is the trade you make for carrying a G47 off duty, and the waistband is where that trade gets tested.
The G17-length slide and loaded weight pull on a thin belt and print through a light shirt if the holster does not hold the gun tight and high against the body.
For all-day inside-the-waistband carry, the Cloak Tuck 3.5 backs the holster with a CoolVent neoprene panel across its full width and a spring steel core, with cant and ride height you adjust by hand to ride the big slide in close, whether you carry strong-side or forward toward appendix.
When you want the same holster to move outside the belt for a longer day, the Photon converts between IWB and OWB and brings a light or red dot along.
OWB and Paddle Carry for Your Glock 47
There are days a G47 rides better outside the waistband, under a jacket off duty or openly at the range, and the right OWB holster keeps a full-size slide stable instead of letting it sag or flag.
For a fixed belt mount, the Cloak Belt Holster holds position on belt loops through a full day of movement. When the holster needs to come on and off between the vehicle, the range, and the office, the Cloak OWB Paddle pulls on and off without threading a belt, and for an OWB setup that carries a light and a red dot together, the Photon rides outside the belt with both attached.
A loaded G47 stays where you put it instead of dragging the mount down.
Duty and Active Retention
On a duty belt, comfort and concealment stop being the point and retention takes over.
Where a department or an assignment requires active retention, a holster that releases on a straight upward pull is a liability no matter how fast it draws, and a passive friction holster does not meet a Level II or III standard.
The Rapid Force Level II uses a two-stage draw, rotation then lift, so no single tug frees the G47, and the Level III adds a third independent retention device on top of that. Both come in no-light, compact-light, and large-light versions, with Axon-integrated options for officers running body cameras and replacement shells sold separately for shared frames or changing light setups.
If you carry off duty on a concealment rig, know the line: the Cloak and Photon holsters are passive retention, right for plainclothes and everyday carry, while a Level II or III assignment points to the Rapid Force line.
Chest and Off-Belt Carry
Not every G47 lives on a belt. When a plate carrier, a pack, or a seated patrol position makes the waist hard to reach, moving the gun off the beltline changes everything.
The Cloak Chest Holster carries the G47 high on a 3-point harness that fits up to a 60-inch chest at a 45-degree cant and clears a light or optic on confirmed configurations, and the Cloak Swivel Drop Leg drops it to thigh level on a swivel that moves with your stride.
Both keep a full-size pistol accessible when the beltline is occupied by gear.
Key Decision Factors
- Already own a Glock 17 holster: it will generally fit the bare G47, since the slide and frame profile match; add optic and light clearance if you run them
- Running a red dot (MOS or COA): the Photon clears the optic on optics-ready builds for concealed carry, the Rapid Force line for duty; confirm your optic footprint at the product page
- Carrying a light and a red dot together: the Photon for concealed and OWB, the Rapid Force Level II or III for duty
- All-day IWB and off-duty concealment: the Cloak Tuck 3.5 for weight-spreading comfort under a full-size slide
- OWB or paddle carry: the Cloak Belt or OWB Paddle, or the Photon when a light and optic come along
- Duty active retention: the Rapid Force Level II for two-stage, Level III for three-stage, with Axon options for body cameras
- Chest or off-belt carry: the Cloak Chest Holster or Swivel Drop Leg when the waist is occupied
- Left-hand carry: available across every line, selected at the product level during checkout
Common Glock 47 Holster Questions
Will a Glock 17 holster fit a Glock 47?
A Glock 17 holster fits the Glock 47, because the two pistols share the same slide length, height, and width, and a holster grips those external surfaces. The G47's shortened dust cover does not change the fit of most G17 holsters. The one exception is accessories: if your G47 wears a red dot or a light, a plain G17 holster may not clear them, so choose one built for your optic and light.
Is there a Glock 47 holster for a light and a red dot together?
A Glock 47 holster for a light and a red dot together is the Photon for concealed and OWB carry, which clears a mounted optic on optics-ready builds and a compact weapon light on confirmed configurations while converting between IWB and OWB. For duty, the Rapid Force Level II and Level III carry the light and optic together in compact-light and large-light versions. Confirm your specific red dot and light at the product page.
What is the best holster for a Glock 47 MOS?
The best holster for a Glock 47 MOS depends on how you carry, but optic clearance is built in either way, since the G47 ships optics-ready from the factory. For concealed carry, the Photon clears the red dot and converts between IWB and OWB. For duty, the Rapid Force line carries the optic and a light together with Level II or Level III retention.
Is there a Glock 47 COA holster?
A Glock 47 COA, like any G47 wearing a factory or aftermarket optic, needs a holster with optic clearance. The Photon clears the optic on optics-ready builds for concealed and OWB carry, and the Rapid Force line clears it for duty. Confirm clearance for your specific enclosed optic at the product page, since footprints and optic heights vary.
What is the best Glock 47 holster for concealed carry?
The best Glock 47 holster for concealed carry is the Cloak Tuck 3.5 for all-day IWB comfort, spreading the weight of the full-size slide on a CoolVent neoprene backer with tool-free cant and ride height. For a single holster that also moves outside the belt and carries a light or red dot, the Photon converts between IWB and OWB on the included hardware.
What is the best OWB or paddle Glock 47 holster?
The best OWB Glock 47 holster depends on the mount. The Cloak Belt Holster holds position on belt loops, the Cloak OWB Paddle pulls on and off without a belt, and the Photon carries a light and a red dot together outside the waistband. For a duty paddle setup, the Rapid Force line adds active retention.
Does Alien Gear make a Glock 47 duty holster?
A Glock 47 duty holster with active retention is the Rapid Force, available in Level II and Level III. Both carry the G47 with a light and optic in no-light, compact-light, and large-light versions, with Axon-integrated options for body cameras. The Cloak and Photon holsters, by contrast, are passive retention for concealed and everyday carry.
What is the difference between Rapid Force Level II and Level III?
Level II uses a two-stage draw, rotation followed by an upward pull, so no single direction of force releases the pistol, while Level III adds a third independent retention device on top. Both come in no-light, compact-light, and large-light versions with Axon options. Level II meets most duty requirements, and Level III suits mounted patrol or assignments that require three-point retention.
Are left-hand Glock 47 holsters available?
Left-hand Glock 47 holsters are available across every line, selected at the product level during checkout. Whether you carry IWB, OWB, on a duty belt, or on a chest rig, the same model is offered in a left-hand configuration.
