Kydex holster for S&W M 69

[roysha]

I'm trying to find a paddle holster for the M 69 but not having much luck. Does anyone know if the M 586/686 4" Fobus holster would fit. The M 69 has a 4 1/4" barrel and the 586/686 has an even 4" barrel. Since Kydex doesn't lend itself to stretching I'm wondering if the 1/4" makes a difference.

[CastingFool]

Try Hybrid Armory. I bought a owb holster for my EZ 9, and price was very reasonable. They are having a sale now.

[MT Gianni]

I use a hybrid on mine. It fits it well.

[roysha]

Well, I went there but all I find is holsters for semi-auto models. Can you give me a holster model number for the M-586/686, M-69 revolvers?

[sandog]

The 1/4" difference is a crap shoot when it comes to holsters. Some will cover the extra length, like this DeSantis pancake holster.
I bought it, used, on E-Bay (advertised for a 4 inch 586/686) for probably not too much more than you'd pay for a new Kydex holster.
It is so comfortable you forget it's there, and I can use it for the M69 or the 66-8, as they have the same 4 1/4 shrouded barrel.
I'm a lefty, you right handers have many more choices whether it's a new holster or used on E-Bay.

Same holster used with the 66-8:

[sandog]

Double Post

[onelight]

If the holster is kydex you may be able to heat the muzzle end of the holster with a heat gun to work with 1/4" longer barrel. Kydex is easily reshaped.

[Kraschenbirn]

FWIW, my 4.25" Ruger Match Champion is a perfect fit in a Safariland 568-09; muzzle/front sight completely enclosed. I also use the same holster for two 4" S&W L-frames: a 586 and a 17-6.

Bill

[roysha]

I bought the FOBUS paddle holster and the 69 fits perfectly.