How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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I've got a Bianchi shoulder holster that's coming apart. After only a few years' use, the adjustment strap keeps slipping through the slots in the main strap that are supposed to hold it. I suppose a rivet would hold it, but I'm now too annoyed by the holster to invest in fixing it. I thought I was buying quality.
I've about decided to go with a custom holster. Anyone know of custom maker who produces high-quality holsters?
Jim
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Re: How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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No one knows of a good custom holster-maker? Or any shoulder holster that will hold up to normal use?
Jim
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Re: How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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I'll bet that rivet is starting to sound pretty good about now.
Or, may I suggest?: A dab of hot glue.
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Re: How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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Gould and Goodrich gold line or Desanti classic
Outside of a custom made one they seem to be the best and last longest IMOH
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Re: How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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Ken, my Bianchi is the X-15 model shown here: https://www.amazon.com/Bianchi-Plain-Shoulder-Holster-Right/dp/B003IXVQMC/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=bianchi+holster&qid=1627944658&refinements=p_89%3ABIANCHI%2Cp_36%3A1253558011&rnid=386589011&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-6
The adjustment strap of mine keeps slipping through the slots cut in the shoulder strap. The interweaving held okay at first, until the leather became softer with use. But I only carried a handgun in it about a dozen times before it got soft enough to slip.
The gun I'm trying to fit is a Sig Sauer X-5, five-inch barrel, stainless, in .40 S&W. The Bianchi offers a generic fit, so I could carry several different handguns. Most of the custom-makers use a custom fit, so you can only use the holster with a particular gun.
I've about decided to go with Diamond D. The lady who answered the phone is checking to see whether they can make one for an X-5.
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Re: How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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Ken, my Bianchi is the X-15 model shown here: https://www.amazon.com/Bianchi-Plain-Shoulder-Holster-Right/dp/B003IXVQMC/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=bianchi+holster&qid=1627944658&refinements=p_89%3ABIANCHI%2Cp_36%3A1253558011&rnid=386589011&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-6
The adjustment strap of mine keeps slipping through the slots cut in the shoulder strap. The interweaving held okay at first, until the leather became softer with use. But I only carried a handgun in it about a dozen times before it got soft enough to slip.
The gun I'm trying to fit is a Sig Sauer X-5, five-inch barrel, stainless, in .40 S&W. The Bianchi offers a generic fit, so I could carry several different handguns. Most of the custom-makers use a custom fit, so you can only use the holster with a particular gun.
I've about decided to go with Diamond D. The lady who answered the phone is checking to see whether they can make one for an X-5.
Jim That's the same one I have. I carry my High Standard Citation with 8 inch barrel. Trapline gun. I wonder if the materials are not the same quality in the newer ones? I think it would be best to have one made that fits your gun if they will
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Re: How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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Do you happen to know the name of the company that produces or owns Bianchi holster? I might see if I can send the holster back for repair.
But a search for "Bianchi" keeps turning up bicycles. Or holster retailers.
Jim
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Re: How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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I don't know. This was my first and maybe last Bianchi.
Jim
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Re: How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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James it is the big tech algorithm messing with you one search for bianchi holster and I had it 2nd item
it thinks you want women studies and new age literature
they are owned by safariland now
https://safariland.com/collections/holsters/filter-brand_bianchi%C2%AE?gclid=CjwKCAjwr56IBhAvEiwA1fuqGtOL5kwBcxhg7LRhVh6uD4N27tteUKCPsd6mvlMSAawtHqHFzu11lhoCKjkQAvD_BwE
shoulder holsters https://safariland.com/collections/holsters/filter-brand_bianchi%C2%AE?gclid=CjwKCAjwr56IBhAvEiwA1fuqGtOL5kwBcxhg7LRhVh6uD4N27tteUKCPsd6mvlMSAawtHqHFzu11lhoCKjkQAvD_BwE
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Re: How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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Midway's "holster finder" software couldn't find a shoulder holster for another handgun, an HK P30, .40. Hmm...
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Re: How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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I've got a Bianchi shoulder holster that's coming apart. After only a few years' use, the adjustment strap keeps slipping through the slots in the main strap that are supposed to hold it. I suppose a rivet would hold it, but I'm now too annoyed by the holster to invest in fixing it. I thought I was buying quality.
I've about decided to go with a custom holster. Anyone know of custom maker who produces high-quality holsters?
Jim "Simply Rugged" holsters
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Re: How about a GOOD shoulder holster
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Midway's "holster finder" software couldn't find a shoulder holster for another handgun, an HK P30, .40. Hmm...
Jim best reason to buy a Glock you never fight to find a holster again I had some other guns Pre-Glock , every time I thought I found a holster , nope not offered in that gun went holster shopping before gun shopping to see what I should be looking at
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