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Well made, lined, premium holster. Rides high on belt for easy concealment under a light jacket. Unique safety strap goes over the trigger guard rather than the hammer, allowing any version of the 2" J-frame to be safely carried. A little pricey, ...
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Bought this holster for a s&w 442. The Bianchi web site says this holster will not fit a 442. It fits just perfect. Workmanship and quality are great. Still breaking it in and I have no doubt it will last for years to come.
Picked up an older, LNIB S&W 649 for every day carry a few weeks ago. Started looking for an OWB holster, IWB isn't comfortable for me. After doing some research, decided on the 55L. Extremely comfortable, it provides positive retention of the weapon...
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The Bianchi 55L Lightin' is one of the most beautiful holsters I have purchased. The fit and finish are close to be perfect. The thumbsnap is a little too tight for one hand operation to re-holster. I am sure it will not be an issue after proper br...
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As it turns out, this holster is an eigth of an inch short for my S&W Model 640 357 mag. Optics tech support was great,tried to find one then gave Bianchi's hot line #. They suggested that I wet down the thumb strap and pull it over my weapon. I left...
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It took a lot of neatsfoot oil and hard work over many days to stretch the strap so that it would accommodate a Taurus 850 CIA. This is a great holster that probably fits S&W 36 and others well, but not such a great fit for the 850.
Pros: quality of...
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Color: Tan Gun Make: Smith & Wesson Gun Model: Smith & Wesson Model 640 J-Frame Revolver Barrel Length: 2.12 inHand: Left Holster Type: Belt Holster Holster Material: Leather Accessory Attachment System: Belt Loop Holster Size: 2 Finish: Plain Application: Concealment Condition: New Fabric/Material: Leather Holster Finish: Plain
Code: BZ-HT5-55L-18717
MPN: 18717
UPC: 013527187178
Product No Longer Available
Product Info for Bianchi 55L Lightnin' Belt Slide Holster
The Bianchi 55L Lightnin' Belt Slide Holster is specifically designed for the small framed hammerless revolvers that are so popular for concealed carry. Security is provided by a retention strap that crosses behind the trigger guard of the Bianchi 55L Lightnin' Belt Slide Leather Holster. The Bianchi 55L Lightnin' Suede Lined Belt Slide Holster features a release tab that is activated by the middle finger during the draw stroke, and includes 1.75" belt loop.
Features of Bianchi 55L Lightnin' Suede Lined Belt Slide Holster:
Fits revolvers with hammer shrouds
Designed for use with rubber hammer shroud grips
Fingersnap strap allows the middle finger to open snap
Rides high and close to the body for maximum comfort and concealability
Suede lined
Closed muzzle
1.75" (45mm) belt slot
Package Contents:
Bianchi 55L Lightnin' Suede Lined Belt Slide Leather Holster