Overview of the Safariland Model 65 Duty Belt Keeper
Built to Hold the Line
A duty belt that slides and rotates through a shift costs you time and confidence every time you reach for a tool. The Safariland Model 65 duty belt keeper locks your Sam Browne belt to the garrison belt underneath, so your holster, cuff case, and radio stay exactly where you trained them to be. This four-pack covers a full belt setup in one order, and MPN 1101306 is the 2.25 inch plain finish with black snaps.
Finish Options That Match Your Gear
Each keeper measures 0.75 inches (19mm) wide and closes with two snaps. Molded from SafariLaminate, the black body shrugs off water and sweat without losing its shape. Choose Plain, Basket Weave, Hi Gloss, or Nylon Look and pair it with chrome, brass, or black snap hardware so it matches the rest of your duty rig. Patrol officers, corrections officers, and security professionals reach for these to finish a belt build.
Key Features
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Material: SafariLaminate molded laminate that will not absorb water or sweat
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Keeper Width: 0.75 inches (19mm), the standard duty belt keeper size
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Closure: Two-snap closure on every keeper for a secure hold
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Belt Compatibility: Offered for 2 inch (50mm) and 2.25 inch (58mm) outer belts
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Finish Choices: Plain, Basket Weave, Hi Gloss, and Nylon Look
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Snap Hardware: Chrome, brass, or black snaps to match your existing duty gear
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Pack Quantity: Four keepers per order, enough for a standard belt build
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Care: Wipe clean with mild soap and water, then air dry
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Color: Black across every finish and hardware combination
Specifications
| Brand |
Safariland |
| Model |
65 |
| Lead MPN |
1101306 |
| Material |
SafariLaminate molded laminate |
| Keeper Width |
0.75 in (19 mm) |
| Fits Belt Widths |
2 in (50 mm) and 2.25 in (58 mm) |
| Closure Type |
Two-snap closure per keeper |
| Snap Hardware |
Chrome, Brass, or Black |
| Finishes |
Plain, Basket Weave, Hi Gloss, Nylon Look |
| Color |
Black |
| Pack Quantity |
4 keepers |
| Country of Origin |
Mexico |
Variant SKUs, MPNs, and UPCs
| Variant |
SKU |
MPN |
UPC |
| 2.25 in / Black Snap / Plain |
65-4-2PBL |
1101306 |
781602437622 |
| 2.25 in / Black Snap / Nylon Look |
65-4-22PBL |
1132111 |
781602450980 |
| 2.25 in / Black Snap / Basket Weave |
65-4-4PBL |
1101312 |
781602454025 |
| 2.25 in / Black Snap / Hi Gloss |
65-4-9PBL |
1101319 |
781602523202 |
| 2.25 in / Chrome Snap / Plain |
65-4-2 |
1101301 |
781602052290 |
| 2.25 in / Chrome Snap / Basket Weave |
65-4-4 |
1101307 |
781602052337 |
| 2.25 in / Chrome Snap / Hi Gloss |
65-4-9 |
1101314 |
781602052351 |
| 2.25 in / Brass Snap / Plain |
65-4-2B |
1101303 |
781602052306 |
| 2.25 in / Brass Snap / Basket Weave |
65-4-4B |
1101309 |
781602052344 |
| 2.25 in / Brass Snap / Hi Gloss |
65-4-9B |
1101316 |
781602052368 |
| 2 in / Chrome Snap / Plain |
65-4-2-50 |
1101302 |
781603680881 |
| 2 in / Chrome Snap / Basket Weave |
65-4-4-50 |
1101308 |
781602031547 |
| 2 in / Brass Snap / Basket Weave |
65-4-4B-50 |
1101310 |
781602031554 |
Compatibility
The Model 65 is built for 2 inch (50mm) and 2.25 inch (58mm) outer duty belts. Select the belt width that matches your Sam Browne belt, because a keeper sized for a 2 inch belt will not close correctly over a 2.25 inch belt. It wraps both the outer duty belt and the garrison or trouser belt worn underneath, then snaps closed.
Finish and hardware should match the rest of your rig. Basket weave keepers pair with basket weave belts and pouches, hi gloss pairs with hi gloss, and nylon look is the match for nylon duty gear.
Limitations Worth Knowing
- This is a solid keeper with no slot, so it is not a substitute for a slotted keeper such as the Model 654 when your setup requires one.
- It will not fit belts wider than 2.25 inches.
- It is not designed for hook and loop or MOLLE style battle belts.
- In this listing, the 2 inch belt width is stocked only in Plain with chrome snaps and Basket Weave with chrome or brass snaps. Nylon Look is offered in 2.25 inch only.
Intended Users
Patrol officers and sheriff's deputies use the Model 65 to keep a loaded duty belt from rolling or sagging during a full shift, which matters most when a holster draw has to be identical every time.
Corrections officers and court transport staff rely on these keepers to secure restraint pouches and key holders on a belt that gets bumped and grabbed throughout the day.
Security officers, EMS providers, and firefighters who run a gear belt use the four-pack to finish a new belt build or replace keepers whose snaps have worn loose. Armed civilian shooters and range instructors who wear an outer belt also use them to stabilize a competition or training rig.
What's Included
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4 x Safariland Model 65 belt keepers, 0.75 in (19mm) wide, in the finish and snap hardware you select
- All snap hardware is preinstalled on each keeper, so no assembly or additional fasteners are required
Not included: the outer duty belt, the garrison or trouser belt worn underneath, and any pouches or holsters. You will need both belts already in hand for the keepers to serve their purpose.
Available at WCUniforms
WCUniforms has supplied uniforms, duty gear, and public safety equipment since 2013, serving law enforcement, EMS, fire, and security professionals across the United States. As a veteran and family owned specialty retailer, we stock the duty belt hardware agencies already approve, so replacing a worn keeper never means rebuilding your entire belt. Shop with confidence at wcuniforms.com.