Bianchi holster/GP100...snap will not close

[rayban]

Eddie, looks to me like the trigger guard is already stressing on the stitch line, I doubt he can go any further.

 

[JTQ]

Simply Rugged "Tribute", specifically lists the GP100.
http://www.simplyrugged.com/the-tribute/

These makers show thumb break models and make holsters for revolvers, though they don't specifically list the GP100.

Andrews "Saddle Style".
http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm

Kirkpatrick Gun Leather
http://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/concealment/2000-challenger-79

Davis Gun Leather
http://davisleathercompany.com/concealedcarry/

El Paso Saddlery
http://www.epsaddlery.com/c-20-strongside.aspx

 

[Warp]

Edit: the tribute might be it

 

[jem375]

I have the Bianchi #111 for my 4" GP100 and it works just fine if you are still looking for a Bianchi holster.. sorry to hear about your troubles, you could wet the strap down and stretch it or just send it back for a refund..

 

[PotatoJudge]

Don't wet the strap. It'll quickly become brittle and the holster will be ruined.

 

[Eaglestroker]

Sorry about your new holster woes Warp. Even the big names get one wrong from time to time.

 

[Warp]

I just placed an order for a Simply Rugged Tribute.

From what I have read the past day I trust it will be a fine holster. I just hope that it doesn't take too long to be produced/shipped.

http://www.simplyrugged.com/the-tribute/

 

[savit260]

Rob at Simply Rugged is one of the best guys out there, and his turn around time isn't usually too long.

I've had very good luck with his holsters.

Never saw the need for the thumb break though... The retention is pretty good as you can see, or I wouldn't be doing this with a Colt Python in it.

 

[EVIL]

Don't wet the strap. It'll quickly become brittle and the holster will be ruined.

You obviously know nothing about holster making or leatherwork ... Holsters are made by wet molding/forming. They can also get wet as long as they are properly dried & cared for after. Leather is an amazingly useful & resilient natural material.

 

[Warp]

Update (mostly so I have a reminder/easier time finding this thread later)

I got an email from Simply Rugged that my Tribute for a 4" GP100 shipped today.

I'll update with pictures and a quick word on it when it arrives.

 

[Warp]

The holster (Simply Rugged Tribute) arrived today. Here it is next to my other full size pistol, both in their OWB/open carry holsters.

The Tribute seems to be very well made from quality leather and it fits just right.

 

[trex1310]

Also, a thumb break is a bad idea. If the holster has acceptable retention it is unecessary and dangerous.

That's a new one on me. Define "acceptable retention". Acceptable
to whom? you or the guy trying to snatch your gun out of your
holster.