N Frame Holster

[phatmax]

Just ordered a Bianchi 5 BHL lined holster for my 28-2 4". A little late, but any experience with these?

 

[A10]

Yup, good leather. Carries well. Make sure you have a good belt!

 

[phatmax]

Yup, good leather. Carries well. Make sure you have a good belt!

Minotaur belt

 

[vrichard]

Here is my N frame 5BHL ( about 15 years old)
Dick

 

[OFT II]

Great holster for the field. Not too good for concealed carry because they stick out too far.

 

[gruntdeputy]

That was my duty holster for a number of years and I still have it. It is an excellent field holster as well.

As with all holsters, they are only as good as the belt that you put them on. An N-frame si a heavy gun; consider buying the matching Bianchi belt.

Frank

 

[alwslate]

I have one but I never use it. The very high ride and forward tilt makes
it very awkward when worn on my pants belt. For field use it really
needs to be worn on a seperate sturdy belt. It is not a concealment
holster in my opinion. Typical Bianchi good quality but I prefer some of
their other designs like the old md 10 with a strap or the Cyclone.

 

[mkk41]

My favorite sixgun holster. I probably have 6-8 of them for my various S&W/Colt/Ruger revolvers.

 

[TexasRider]

You got a good using holster.

After trying a some various ones over the years, I sprung for a new custom made shoulder holster from Black Hills for Christmas.

I got it complete with all their bells, whistles, and top work with the carving too. It truly is the best that I have ever had in terms of fit, function , build quality and overall appearance. It is the ticket for the big N frames like my 29s and 27s. It holds them sturdy , out of the way, and comfortably too.

With the rig of course you can just order a separate holster for a shorter or longer barreled revolver or pistol.

Which reminds me that I need one for my new 28.

 

[Black Knight]

In 1979 my Dad helped me get my first handgun, a 6" Colt Python. I used it as my duty weapon in private security. My first holster was a Bianchi model 5BH unlined. The only reason I switched was to match what the local police were wearing, a Bianchi 27 Breakfront. I still have both holsters and the Python. The 5BH lined or unlined is a top notch holster.

 

[dlbx2]

One thing that you will not hear with the holster you just bought,"my holster is nicer than yours!" I have owned several 5BHLs, well made, lined well, durable.
DLB

 

[Mike C2]

I have one for my 29-2 4". I like it as a BBQ gun holster if you will, but for field use, I much prefer the Galco DAO which has a covered trigger.

 

[chuck8388]

The New stuff made in Mexico is junk IMO. There older stuff is Top Notch.

 

[Muley Gil]

The 5BHL is a good holster, at least the ones I owned back in the 70s were.

I have one that is sorta rare. It fits a 4" J frame. Just right for a Kit Gun. And no, it's not for sale!

 

[Terry C]

I have a 5BHL and I like it a lot, but as others have said it is a kind of bulky holster and does not hug the body. Great field holster.

. . . I prefer some of their other designs like the old md 10 with a strap or the Cyclone.

I have one of the old 10s, black w/basketweave. It's one of my favorites.