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Reviews & Ratings for Bianchi 55L Lightnin' Belt Slide Holster — 11 reviews

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Bianchi 55L Lightnin' Belt Slide Holster
Bianchi 55L Lightnin' Belt Slide Holster
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Most Helpful Positive Review Bianchi 55L Lightnin Holster
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, but excellent quality. Pros: High Quality, Very Well Made, Unique Design Cons: A Little Pricey
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Tight Fit for a 642-2CT

by GofNM, Verified Owner from NM, United States Written on January 23, 2021
I had trouble finding a good looking holster for a S&W 642 with the Crimson Trace grips. Decided to take a chance on the 55L and found it a good fit. Have always like Bianchi, and the quality of the 55L lives up to my expectations. Will need to work on loosening up the strap a little, CT grip extends over the trigger guard. It will snap, but will need to be massaged to make perfect.
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Great holster

by Gary Ferguson, from TX, United States Written on March 9, 2019
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.
Would recommend: Yes
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Bianchi 55L, perfect for the S&W 649

by tellicomoto, from TN, United States Written on July 16, 2017
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, and fits the early 649 perfectly. Plus, it's extremely well made. Great value for the money.
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  • Concealed, every day carry
Would recommend: Yes
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holster fit

by Legacy Reviewer, from WA, United States Written on January 16, 2013
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 workmanship
Cons: too small for Taurus 850 CIA
Would recommend: Yes
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Nicely Made

by Legacy Reviewer, from WA, United States Written on March 29, 2012
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 it that way and it worked like a charm!
Pros: Well Crafted
Cons: Short for my barrel
Would recommend: Yes
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Best CCW option I have found to date.

by Legacy Reviewer, from GA, United States Written on February 5, 2012
Kind of big for jeans, in the large size (19752) ... easily remedied by taking out the velcro padding and giving the middle strap a good yank. Get the optional strap extenders at the same time and avoid paying shipping later. You'll want them if you ride (so that it fits around the boot shaft).
Pros: Comfortable and stable.
Cons: Adds bulk to large autos.
Would recommend: Yes
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Bianchi 55L Lightin' holster

by Legacy Reviewer, Verified Owner Written on May 13, 2011
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 break-in.
Pros: A beautiful holster that fits my S&W J frame like a glove
Cons: The thumbsnap was a little tight when new.
Would recommend: Yes
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Tight fit for Ruger sp101

by Legacy Reviewer, from WA, United States Written on March 10, 2011
I had to soak strap in neetsfoot oil and work to stretch the retaining strap about 3/4" to fit my 357 sp101. Took several days to get long enought to work. Once stretched it is a fine holster.
Pros: conceals nicely. hugs body good
Cons: Have to work HARD at stretching strap to fit
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Very Nice fit, comfortable.

by Legacy Reviewer, Verified Owner from MA, United States Written on January 16, 2010
I got this holster for my Sig P232. The gun fits excellent. The holster was very comfortable and after wearing a few times I didn't even notice it was there. The only problem I had was the strap that holds the gun in came unbuttoned a few times. After the gun was in the holster for a while it formed a bit more and the strap now stays secure.
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bianchi snubbie hip holster

by Legacy Reviewer, from WA, United States Written on September 17, 2009
very nice tight fit for my model 637 s+w.. looking forward to many years of comfort in carrying
Would recommend: Yes
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