Holster for 4" Ruger GP100

[Frank44]

I am looking at two holsters for long term field carry. The Galco DAO, and the Bianchi 111 Cyclone. They are about the same except the Bianchi has a thumb break, and the Galco has a conventional strap with a snap. Which would be the easiest to use?
Frank

 

[Blackhawk43]

I prefer the thumb break, but that is just personal preference.

 

[Unk]

Galco and Bianchi make good stuff. I like Simply Ruggeds pancake, see;

http://www.simplyrugged.com/

Now CWL/hunter only I have not used a holster retention device
since LE days as no longer expect a gun grab. Good leather pancakes or kydex provide all the retention I require. Oh yeah,I no longer run..just mosey.

 

[Stu Farish]

I use a Galco Phoenix dual position. It allows either cross draw or strong side carry.

 

[Colorado Pete]

+1 on the Galco Phoenix, for the same 4" GP100. I use it as a cross-draw on an Uncle Mike's duty belt. Works well when sitting in the truck or getting in and out frequently for short walks on long drives.

 

[Heretic]

I have the GP100 4" in .357. The holster I use is the Bianchi 7/7L. It's stamped "Med Frame 4" Rev." Fits very nicely on the hip and the revolver is snug in the leather.

Highly recommend it.

From Bianchi-intl.com:

Size 04, RUGER GP100 4" Plain Tan RH part #18622 or LH hand part #18623

 

[youngdon]

I'm with Heretic, I have the Bianchi and love it. You did right on the gun, don't quit now.

 

[mark shubert]

I'm kind of partial to El Paso Saddlery's rigs, myself.
Mark

 

[Riflemann]

I have a 4" S&W 686 that rides in a Bianchi 5BHL holster with thumb break. Very comfortable, no problems.