Trigger Not Covered - OK?

[Random Discharge]

I'm looking at a Bianchi #5BH small revolver OWB holster with a thumb break strap for a 3" SP101, for field carry - as in hiking, hunting, etc. The holster does not cover the trigger guard. The thumb break strap goes over the hammer spur.

Odd-I thought the trigger guard should be covered. Is this unnecessary on a thumb break strap holster that snaps over the hammer?

 

[Willy G.]

Try a Uncle Mikes Mirage it covers the trigger has trigger retention and a thumb release.

 

[9mmepiphany]

it's just an older design...i carried one for years whe i first started in LE

the trigger should be covered and a good holster, even with a thumb break release, it would be better to have it covered

 

[geronimo509]

I would get a holster that covered the trigger like the others have said. That way there's less of a chance of a Random Discharge

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

With its comparatively long and heavy trigger pull, it is not that important for a revolver holster to have a covered trigger guard. Several classic holster designs (e.g., "Threepersons" and "Jordan Border Patrol") leave it completely uncovered.

 

[StrawHat]

I have used a 5Bh or the Safariland equivalant as my primary CCW holster for about thirty years. You are making a great choice. At times I have tried other holsters but have always come back to this style or the Pancake Holster.

No, you do not need to have the trigger area covered by the holster.

 

[TexasBill]

The Bianchi 5b is a great holster. I wore a Don Hume Jordan Border Patrol holster on duty and a Bianchi 5B off duty for years. Talk about fast!

Using it with a DA revolver, the strap secures the hammer so the trigger can't be pulled accidentally. No reason to cover the trigger guard.

 

[Random Discharge]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'm going to go with it - don't call myself random discharge for nothing!

On a more serious note, I'm convinced the design is safe for a DA revolver and as an added bonus I can get a left handed model.

 

[avan47]

I have had a 5BHL for my S&W Mod 19 for over 30 years. I reciently purchased one for my S&W Mod 36 with 3 inch barrel. It's the best quality holster I could find for the Mod 36 with 3 inch barrel, they are not too common. The uncovered trigger has not been an issue. Do your self a favor, and get the lined version. Check www.opticsplanet.com for prices before you buy.

 

[Old Fuff]

If you think about it (something people seldom do) covering the trigger guard doesn't do a a whole lot. If you lift the revolver about 2 1/2 inches the guard and trigger become uncovered. If the hammer is secured with a strap (which is something I don't always worry about either) there is no way the trigger can be pulled while the gun is holstered.

If you keep your trigger finger straight while drawing any handgun it isn't going to go off, regardless if the trigger guard was covered or not. :banghead:

 

[The Bushmaster]

Yer correct Old Fuff, but most will still put their thumb in their mouth everytime it passes in front of their face. Same thing with their booger hook and the bang switch...

 

[Old Fuff]

Yer correct Old Fuff, but most will still put their thumb in their mouth everytime it passes in front of their face. Same thing with their booger hook and the bang switch...

Concerning some, I think your observations are correct, but I doubt that a covered trigger guard will do much to help them. It is said that there is no cure for stupid, and I have no intention of letting such dumb individuals dictate what I should or shouldn't do. If others feel more secure (when they probably aren't for the reasons I explained in my first post), they should by all means avail themselves with a holster that covers the whole trigger guard.

Even better, for those that want the very most security I suggest a full-flap holster with a latch on the flap - similar to what Ruger once offered.

 

[MICHAEL T]

Even better, for those that want the very most security I suggest a full-flap holster with a latch on the flap

Might want to add a small lock to holster Make it really safe .
I have noticed in last 30+ years we seem to become afraid to be responsible for our acts and allow others to tell us how we should do things . They always use the word dangerous in the reason . We want every thing made safe for us. Started about the time of PC thinking Can't decock a hammer. Dangerous on loaded chamber. Need a decocker. Can't carry 1911 hammer down. People did for years safely. Need cocked and safety on
Must make homes child proof . If kid get shocked at wall plug he learns not to do it again. My girls did
Holsters must have trigger covered , need thumb strap. Wouldn't carry a little DA only pistol with a spring clip . Not safe, trigger not covered. (its covered in pocket or inside waist band ) Mexican carry bad . I never knew a undercover cop that used a holster while working and many cops I knew back then didn't off duty
We have seat belts air bags to protect us in wrecks Lets make driving test a lot harder and get serious about drunk drivers with prison time .
We have allowed our self's to be made in to fearful sheep. By lawyers and control freaks. It has taken years but its working. They have you believing you can still think for your self. Yet you really just parrot their lines.. They know whats best.
Remember those that got you in this thinking . I can't do this because isn't the SAFE . Are same that want to take your guns in first place. Guns are dangerous Lets just give them all up and be good little boys and girls It has worked so well in England .
They have cameras watching every where No chance for crime their

 

[rcmodel]

If the holster fits a revolver properly, the cylinder cannot turn while it is holstered.

If the cylinder can't turn while it is holstered, you can't cock it or pull the trigger..

An open trigger is perfectly safe if the holster fits the revolver.

Simple as that.

rc

 

[Archie]

Michael T, you wrote essentially my rant. Thanks. It's good to know I'm not the only old man who carried in ways that give inexperienced people the vapours.

We'll keep ranting and perhaps open some eyes? Not the first windmill I've taken on.