Denfoote, I'll take this one if I may.
Chip, Good observation. But there are several reasons why, although the Bianchi appears to create a potential problem, it actually doesn't.
First, the revolver in double action takes about 8 pounds to pull the trigger when in a proper firing grip. In the holster next to the body the odds of something inserting itself inside the guard and exerting that kind of force without the wearer noticing is low.
Second, even if it did, because the cylinder is bound by the fitted leather that 8-ish pounds just doubled.
Third, the thumb snap that retains the revolver prevents the hammer from cocking. No cocking, no firing.
So you'd have to have a terminally unlikely chain of events, coupled with either a forgetful owner (to leave the thumbbreak unsnapped) or a faulty holster for there to be a problem.
FWIW, I don't like thumbreaks so all my holsters cover the guard.
Chip, Good observation. But there are several reasons why, although the Bianchi appears to create a potential problem, it actually doesn't.
First, the revolver in double action takes about 8 pounds to pull the trigger when in a proper firing grip. In the holster next to the body the odds of something inserting itself inside the guard and exerting that kind of force without the wearer noticing is low.
Second, even if it did, because the cylinder is bound by the fitted leather that 8-ish pounds just doubled.
Third, the thumb snap that retains the revolver prevents the hammer from cocking. No cocking, no firing.
So you'd have to have a terminally unlikely chain of events, coupled with either a forgetful owner (to leave the thumbbreak unsnapped) or a faulty holster for there to be a problem.
FWIW, I don't like thumbreaks so all my holsters cover the guard.