5bh for 6" gp100 - Bianchi 5BH Thumbsnap Belt Holster

This is a fine holster, especially for the price I paid. It is a high ride holster, maybe even a little too high for a 6 inch barrel. The only drawback of the height is that it makes for a slow, even awkward, draw with my gun. The advantage is stability. I can run with my gun without it slapping my hip. The forward cant of the holster is good, even necessary, and there's a couple of options for sliding different widths of belts through it. The thumbsnap is pretty light. It's easy to see that the leather wasn't molded specifically for my GP100, especially in the cylinder area. But this does not affect function and it does accept the full lug barrel which is the important thing. There is a break in period. When I first tried to press the gun in I couldn't even do it. It took a half hour of persuasion to get it all the way in. But after three days of being stored in the holster as well as yanking it in and out a lot, I had one great fit. Secure and smooth.
Pros: Well made, good fit, good (high ride) position on the belt
Cons: none

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.