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May 29, 2012, 07:08 PM
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Galco, Bianchi, or Desantis?
Got to get a leather holster for my Smith and Wesson 686+ 4" barrel revolver and can't make up my mind which of these manufacturers to go with. Any opinions? I am leaning towards a thumb break type holster. I've got some discounts coming from Midway so I am looking to make a purchase from them. Thanks!
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May 29, 2012, 07:21 PM
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Better forget Bianchi, it was bought by ..
Safariland and is slowly being withdrawn from the market.
Good luck on the search. |
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May 29, 2012, 08:48 PM
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Out of those three, and I own holsters from each, I think Galco and Bianchi are made a little more robust than DeSantis. Galco and Bianchi are pretty much a toss up.
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May 29, 2012, 09:48 PM
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Since it's a 4" gun I assume you wan't it to look nice on your hip. Of those mentioned Galco makes the nicest leather.
The Phoenix by Galco is top notch. |
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May 30, 2012, 04:53 AM
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You could also spend around the same money and have this guy make you exactly what you want... http://www.rgleather.freehomepage.com/contact.html His quick, makes a quality product and is very reasonably priced. |
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May 30, 2012, 06:16 AM
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When looking for that kind of holster (belt holster), I pretty much choose Bianchi 5BHL.
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May 30, 2012, 10:27 AM
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Bianchi Cyclone 111. suede lined, able to use crossdraw, covered trigger guard, and tough as nails.
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May 30, 2012, 10:31 AM
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I'm a fan of Galco holsters. Use one with my pre model 37
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May 30, 2012, 08:23 PM
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Re: Galco, Bianchi, or Desantis?
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May 31, 2012, 09:21 PM
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Badge851, I'm leaning towards the same
I like the Galco Fletch holster also, just in tan or brown. It seems to do what I want. I have a fletch style holster for my Stoeger Cougar and it works good. Nice pic of your Smith in the holster.
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