Left-Handed Inverted Shoulder Holster for Model 36

Robert Henley said:
I did a search for the Bianchi 9R and located a few for sale, but they were all right handed (shoulder holster). Did Bianchi make the 9R in a left handed (shoulder holster)? Of course, the examples I've seen included belt slots that enabled you to use the holster on your belt either right handed or left handed.
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I'm not sure if they made a 9R left handed. If they did it would be next to impossible to find one for sale. I just dug mine out (RH), & checked it, it can be worn on either side, albeit with the shoulder harness rough side out when worn on the right shoulder. Just something to consider. I should mention too, the Bianchi 9R will not work with grips that fill in behind the trigger guard. Herret's used to make a grip that would work, Shooting Ace, I believe. The mod 60 I carry in mine has Stag magnas. The "boot grips" so popular now won't work.
 
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A number of "high speed, low drag" type people use the Ken Null holsters.

I know some users of his shoulder holsters use the "Superman carry".
They wear the gun under a shirt, and if they need it, they literally rip the shirt open Superman style to grab the gun.

For practice, buy a cheap Western shirt with snaps.
 
The harness snaps onto the Bianchi 9R, per photos in my old 1987 Bianchi catalog. Should be able to reverse it, although the off-side straps may attach kinda funny for LH use.
 
I just saw in the most recent Combat Handguns (November 2014) the A.E. Nelson Shoulder Holster (Triple Draw). Anyone familiar with this particular holster in this same design? It's on page 40 if you have the magazine. Thanks
 
I have a 21 year old hardly used Bianchi upside down left hand shoulder holster for my 640 j frame I'd love to part with. $25 + actual shipping sound fair? PM me an e-mail for pics. It has an adjustable screw for retention and the elastic strap is fine, very slight wear where the gun enters the holster. Never noticed it moving around much as I recall.

Stay safe, John
 
PM sent. Thanks

Adk.IBO said:
I have a 21 year old hardly used Bianchi upside down left hand shoulder holster for my 640 j frame I'd love to part with. $25 + actual shipping sound fair? PM me an e-mail for pics. It has an adjustable screw for retention and the elastic strap is fine, very slight wear where the gun enters the holster. Never noticed it moving around much as I recall.

Stay safe, John
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Reckon it is a little late, but, I recently had major surgery that prevents any waist location holsters.
I purchased a Galco "executive" shoulder rig and it is just GREAT as to comfort and postioning. My 642's have a very nice new home.

I sure it is too late to change your mind, but what the heck.
 
Many years ago, I had a S&W model 36 with 3" barrel. I wore it in an upside down shoulder rig. One day while exerting myself, the revolver came out of the holster and fell. It hit on the hammer spur and broke it off. Thank S&W for hammer blocks! I'll never wear an upside down shoulder rig again. On the plus side, I had the remainder of the hammer spur ground off and so it was de-horned.
 
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BTW, I carry mine with an empty chamber over the hammer just to be on the safe side. You never know what might happen, as evidenced by this example.

BE Mike said:
Many years ago, I had a S&W model 36 with 3" barrel. I wore it in an upside down shoulder rig. One day while exerting myself, the revolver came out of the holster and fell. It hit on the hammer spur and broke it off. That S&W for hammer blocks! I'll never wear an upside down shoulder rig again. On the plus side, I had the remainder of the hammer spur ground off and so it was de-horned.
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Looks pretty nice:

EXECUTIVE SHOULDER HOLSTER: Holsters & Ammo Carriers: Shoulder Holster Systems at Galco

Only available in black. What holds it in? Something to consider in the future. A little expensive.

JonF said:
Reckon it is a little late, but, I recently had major surgery that prevents any waist location holsters.
I purchased a Galco "executive" shoulder rig and it is just GREAT as to comfort and postioning. My 642's have a very nice new home.

I sure it is too late to change your mind, but what the heck.
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There's a tension screw in front of the trigger guard.
That, along with the closely molded fit retains the gun.
 
Robert Henley said:
BTW, I carry mine with an empty chamber over the hammer just to be on the safe side. You never know what might happen, as evidenced by this example.
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Robert Henley:

Welcome to the Forum. It's certainly your business on how you choose to carry your revolver, but modern manufactured S&W revolvers are built with a hammer block to prevent accidental firing from being dropped. To me, 5 or 6 shots from, respectively, a J-frame or K-framed revolver is enough of a handicap. I'd hate to reduce the count by one round by downloading by one. Also, I believe what you meant to say was you carry your piece with an empty chamber under the hammer.

Regards,

Dave
 
Memories...

hotrod150 said:
That's a #209 "Silent Partner" like I mentioned in my earlier post. Uncle Mike boot grips work OK with it-- the trigger guard doesn't go quite as far into the holster pocket as with magnas, but it does go in far enough to stay put.
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I know this is a very old thread but I couldn't help but admire of the rig from Bianchi. While I had ample time to pick one up way back, when I lived within 10 minutes of their facility. In fact, I met John Bianchi several times and actually treated his daughter in the hospital. I would always go down there to buy my gear over-the-counter and I really hated to see them close shop.
 
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