holster for S&W 686 [Archive]

tcrocker

11-28-2011, 09:48 PM

I just picked up a S&W 686 4", it has a target front sight and I need to get me a good ccw holster out side of waist band type. eny one know of one?

subsonic

11-28-2011, 10:22 PM

Target front sight?

Galco makes some decent pancakes like the FLETCH. Also check out Simply Rugged.

subsonic

11-28-2011, 10:25 PM

Make sure you get a belt that is designed for ccw. There are several brands. They are very stiff and will make a heavy gun like that much less of a burden. Sometimes I carry my 4" 629 in a simply rugged pancake IWB or OWB on a wilderness frequent flyer belt. A good stiff belt is the secret to carrying "real" guns and not pocket pistols.

tcrocker

11-28-2011, 10:39 PM

http://http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss8/crockerthomas/001-6.jpg

MtGun44

11-28-2011, 11:35 PM

MIlt Sparks makes several models OWB for revolvers. Top quality.

http://www.miltsparks.com/

Bill

PbHurler

11-29-2011, 08:09 AM

I'd suggest looking at a Bianchi Model 111 Cyclone. I have one for a 4" 686, it can be worn strong side or crossdraw. Not sure about the target front blade on your piece,:?: mine sports the "Std" front sight. Darn nice holsters.

Wheeler

11-29-2011, 05:09 PM

I'd stick with the target front sight. They are much easier to pick up at speed. Some holster makers to consider are: Galco, Don Hume, Safariland, Talon Tactical (kydex), an entire host of custom holster makers.
You might want to give consideration to a paddle holster, especially one with a good J hook that will catch under the belt. Easy on and off without threading the belt on and off, but good, solid retention and support. Regardless which style you choose, a good belt is a must!

Wheeler

JayinAZ

11-29-2011, 06:12 PM

Of course you have to consider how you're built, too. For some folks, like me :), OWB and concealed just don't go together. Paddle holsters are even less concealable, IMHO.

357Mag

11-30-2011, 01:06 AM

TC-

Howdy !

If you wanna go factory-furnished; I second the motion about use of a M111 Crossdraw. Mine is made from ballistic Nylon, and fits a 4" "N"-frame.
I wear mine strong side, so that my arm and wrist are already in the proper position they'll need to be in to shoot... when I grab & draw the gun.

IF you can $$$ for a custom holster, might I recommend Ken Null of
Resaka, GA ? I've had a LOT of "cow" sized to fit various S & W revolvers.
Kens' work watered my eyes. Fit, finish, functionality, price, delivery time.....
all are first-rate ! Ken's holster was/is the best leather I've used, to-date.

With regards,
357Mag