Reviews & Ratings for Bianchi 19L Thumbsnap Belt Slide Holster — 46 reviews — Page 1

I have been a fan of these holsters for 30 years. Its the only holster I trust. Nice leather. Quality construction. Just make sure you treat the leather with leather oil (I like Obenaufs) to soften it, especially the strap.

Ordered and came quickly, had to work it in a little to get her snapped but I like the snug fit. My Hi Power is my usual EDC so I needed something to protect him on my hip or tucked in the glove box. I wasn't sure about the pricing because I haven't bought any holsters in quite some time but I will definitely look to Bianchi for my next purchase.

I bought one for my H&K P7M8 and it is so tight it almost takes two hands to draw,,,,complained to the company and they said it would break in with time...well it's been 8 months and it still is almost impossible to draw without jerking...I resorted to forcing it...and silicone..helps some but it is still to tight for safety.

This is the 2nd one I have purchased, the first one about 40 years ago and still looks close to new. I cant tell any difference on how they were made. I don't see any reason this one wont do the same.

Product was extremely well made and excellently finished. Unfortunately, I had to return it as it didn't fit my 50's vintage Hi Power. It did not allow enough room from the front of the trigger guard to the end of the barrel to secure the weapon.

When I wanted a Bianchi holster for a springfield armory 3" mod 2,I called customer service at OP, and was told Bianchi mod. 19L. Before it was sent I called customer service and told them the 19L was for springfieid 1911.I was told order was ready to ship,so they were going to ship it. When it arrived just send it back !
Before Bianchi holster shipped,I called Bianchi to make sure this was the correct holster.Bianchi told me the correct holster was 7 shadow fit 27 mod.24919,for xd40 3" tan left handed.I called OP and told them what Bianchi customer service told me ! I told OP customer service what Bianchi (safiriland group) had told me.I was told Op did not special order,if I wanted this holster get it somewhere else! I DIDN'T KNOW THAT LEFT HANDED WAS A SPECIAL ORDER! (Since some people are lefthanded.) Your customer service needs more and better training.
I am going to send copy of this letter to Bianchi(safiriland group)also.
At the time I ordered holster Op had 11% off on all holsters!

Still a well made holster, but some patience and a little stretching may be needed to get the perfect fit for your specific model. One I got the snap to close, I left it for 24 hours or so, and the leather adjusted perfectly. Very satisfied in the end.

Nice holster but the finish is horrible. Very splotchy and speckled. I bought this to build a "tan" rig for my B class uniform, and even though every piece is Bianchi...they all are a different color and don't match at all. Even the edges and stitching don't match. I'm going to have to steel wool everything and re-dye them to match.

I've been using the Bianchi 19L for various handguns for years and years. My latest Bianchi, size 5 for 1911 pistols, fits my Kimber Pro Carry II with a 4" barrel absolutely perfectly. If one doesn't need to carry concealed, it's harder to imagine a better holster than this for most handguns.

Great product. Have always been a big fan of Bianchi. I have several of their thumb snap holsters, all of them have been top quality with a good fit. I purchased this holster for a Browning High Power, and as always, I have been very pleased with it. Can't go wrong with Bianchi.