Reviews & Ratings for Bianchi 150 Negotiator Holster — 5 reviews — Page 1

I’ve used one of these holsters since the late 1970s. It came with the garter attached to its elastic suspender, which was sewn into the holster cuff. I’d still be using it if the suspender hadn’t worn out from constantly rubbing on checkered pistol grips as it carried my SIG P230 for decades.

I’d hoped to repurchase the same rig, but this one came with a disconnected garter and a Velcro attachment for hooking a suspender to the garter, but no suspender material. Bianchi has fixed the unrepairable suspender of their old design by adding a d-ring to the holster cuff. I’ve purchased some 1” elastic webbing and I’ve fashioned my own suspender using the Velcro included with the holster. A lot of extra work.

My other complaint is the angle of the holster pocket on the ankle cuff. My original holster/cuff carried the pistol at a forward-angled “FBI” tilt, thus hiding the pistol’s butt by bringing it forward against the leg. The new design holds the pistol more vertically, causing the butt to stand proud and print against my trouser’s leg. Short grips are required for my S&W M642, not my preferred longer Crimson Trace laser grips and even then there is still minor printing.

All that said, this is still the finest ankle holster I’ve tried, and I’ll continue to wear it.

If you’re a dedicated ankle holster fan, as I am, you know how difficult it is to find a comfortable and functional way to carry your weapon. The Bianchi Negotiator is an outstanding product. Secure, comfortable, and durable, it will last you for a long time.

Great ankle holster and its quite comfortable. The tuumb break takes a bit to break in.
Pros: comfortable
Cons: The thumb break takes a bit to break in.

I bought this for my S&W J Frame Bodyguard revolver. However, the Bodyguard is sold with an integral laser attached to the back of the frame. Because of the laser, this holster will not fit the Bodyguard. I had to take mine to Looper Leather in Oklahoma City and they sewed on an extension piece in order to clear the integral laser. Other than that, the rest of the holster fits as advertised. Comfortable to wear, however I do not use the calf strap. It seems to fall down and the holster is just as secure without the strap.
Pros: securely holds the weapon, and comfortable to wear
Cons: Does not fit S&W J frame Bodyguard