BIANCHI100 Professional Holster

Bianchi 100 IWB - Size 9 left handed.So, as a southpaw, options can be quite limited when looking for a solid holster. There are many choices out there BUT many holsters that I really wanted only came in right hand configurations. I was looking for a quality IWB in leather to use a s a daily carry holster for my Bersa Thunder 380. Bianchi hit the ball out of the park on this one. Like many other people, I read reviews and was disheartened by those that said it did not fit their BT 380s. I can safely tell you that mine feels custom fit! There were no instructions included in the packaging telling me how to break the holster in but I followed the advice of a previous reviewer and it worked perfectly. The fit was a little tight initially but not so much that the pistol wouldn't seat all the way in the holster. I unloaded, safety checked and holstered the Bersa and let it sit in the holster for a few hours. After only a few hours the holster had molded very nicely to the shape of the pistol. At that point I holstered and re-holstered a few times (pushing the gun tight into the holster when doing so... and let it sit overnight. I carried cc with it all day long the next day and was thrilled at the comfort and concealment it provided. The stitching is quality and no rough edges were to be found. The look of the leather is superb. The clip is strong and the design of the holster allows for very minimal printing when I wore it in the five o'clock strong side position. It retains the Bersa incredibly well and only requires a stiff tug to unholster the weapon. I wore the rig for a full 8 hours... sitting... standing... bending over, etc and it was more than comfortable. For those not familiar with it, the Bersa Thunder 380 is a bit larger than a Walther PPK but essentially has the same shape. It is not a light weapon for it's size (some would say too heavy for a 380) and this Bianchi holster is a wonderful solution for concealed carry. For the price I think it's worth taking a plunge. Cheers All!

I wanted to love this holster, I really did. My complaints are VERY specific to my gun, and my usage.Cons: The leather does not cover the mag release button on my S&W Shield. Another half inch longer and it'd be a keeper. Muzzle is closed off (which is clearly shown in the product picture). My only two complaints are wanting the muzzle to have an open bottom and to cover the mag release. The mag release on a Shield is very touchy. It doesn't have to move much at all for the mag to eject. The leather ending just short of it, might actually be a good thing. I'm just going to have to play with it and see.Pros: Because the leather doesn't come up as high as I'd PERSONALLY prefer, the ability to grip the firearm while in the holster is spot on. Plenty of clearance between the holster and the grip. The clip is made of metal (spring steel), so I'd expect it to last forever. The entire gun is covered by the inside leather piece (the part that faces your body). Leather is a tight fit (as it should be). Trigger is well protected.I'll complain about the price, not because it's not a good, quality holster, but because I'm cheap. While I haven't worn the holster because I expect to return it, I see no reason why it wouldn't be extremely comfortable to wear. While the holster is generic in fit, it fits the Shield perfectly. Both the muzzle and the trigger guard bottom out when in the holster.

Be careful…..If you look up a IWB holster for a Ruger SP101 it will say bianchi nunber 1. I ordered the holster and IT DOES NOT FIT A RUGER SP101. The Ruger is a health frame and is too thick for the holster. Obviously I returned it . I have a couple other Bianchi IWB holsters and they are perfect.

Like most folks who carry daily, I have many holsters for each gun. Kydex, Leather and hybreds abound. Even the new Sticky-style and a few deep concealment appendix laying around. But 99% of the time, the Bianchi 100 gets used for my favorite carry gun the SW Shield 9mm. (Shield size is a 9A)MAY BE the best cheap IWB holster on the market today. Like all leather holsters I own, I cut it to a true combat cut on the back giving me a full grip from the draw, but have leather along the slide so the leather rests on me, not cold steel. The stitched seam has been cut, but I put a little line of super glue on the cut and the two ends of the stitching cord. In the several years doing this, I have never had the bonded leather separate, even it the hot sweaty Las Vegas heat.I also soak these in boiling water and air dry it with the gun in it. (unloaded, heavily oiled and wrap the gun in three tight layers of cellophane.) Dry's in few hours and becomes a perfect, hard custom fit. The boiling water stiffens the holster allowing it to stay open after the draw, easing re-holstering.Seems like a lot of work but it only takes half a day and you get a $25 custom holster that goes on and off with one hand.

The clip will not fully close with my belts. I like the holster, and the extra leather for protection from the butt of the gun, but they need to make a clip with more clearance for a carry belt.Unless you clip it to your jeans, which is a crap shoot on retention, the belt clip will not fully close on a belt.I can't use it with the current clip, as I will not clip to my jeans, and risk the holster coming with if I ever needed it.I am looking for a replacement clip, but have not had any luck so far.

It took me quite a while to find this exact holster - Bianchi 100 IWB, black, Size 12, left handed - to wear on the back and draw right-handed. This is the perfect holster for a Taurus G2C, even though that isn't listed as compatible.As with all rigid leather holsters, it will take a few days to break in, but it will always have a steady grip on your handgun and allow you both easy draw and confidence that your gun won't shift or fall when you're out and about.Bianchi is the best, and this holster is excellent.

Not like picture. LH doesn't work