[huntingnt]

I have searched all of the previous threads and checked out a stackload of holster manufacturer websites and i'll be darned if I can find a OWB leather holster for a L Frame 686 2", preferrably with a thumb snap. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance

[langenc]

Try ebay. The have had a boatload of holsters.

[Evocatii]

You might try Tucker Gunleather. I have never used them myself, but they leave the barrel length option field open for input. They might be able to help you.

http://rlcompanyusa.stores.yahoo.net/retehe.html

[takhtakaal]

SILHOUETTE HIGH RIDE HOLSTER

Galco makes one listed for a 3" -- wouldn't that fit?

[hexidismal]

Is the problem that it has to be specifically for the 2" ?
Plenty of 2-1/2" L frame holsters out there. Believe me the 1/2" isn't going to make a difference.

[ArchAngelCD]

Like hexidismal said, the 1/2" won't make a difference in the holster at all.

If you want a really nice leather holster The DeSantis Thumb Break Scabbard (http://www.desantisholster.com/001.html) is a really nice holster and not too expensive either. It is listed for $62.50 on the site but I have bought it locally for $43. I have one for my 4" M686 and a Speed Scabbard for my 2 3/4" Ruger Police Service-Six. Both are very comfortable and carry the heavy revolvers close to your body.

[huntingnt]

No worries about the extra 1/2" I just wasn't finding anything under 4".
Thanks again, these are great.

[Golddog]

2" 686? As far as I know, the shortest 686 is 2 1/2". And everybody makes a holster for it.

[ArchAngelCD]

huntingnt,
Believe me, you have to test out the DeSantis Scabbard, either the Speed Scabbard or the Thumb Break model. Both are excellent holsters and they won't cost you a bundle. Go to your local shop and see if they have them in stock. If they do give it a try, you will buy it.

[skeezix]

Measure from the front of the cylinder to the end of the muzzle. It should be 2-1/2 inches -- give or take 1/8 inch.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/204nhoxie/th_686-5bbllength-web.jpg (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/204nhoxie/686-5bbllength-web.jpg)
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Lots of holsters available. Here's an old Bucheimer I use for my 686. Got it off Ebay for $21.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/204nhoxie/th_bucheimer686f.jpg (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/204nhoxie/bucheimer686f.jpg)
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Lorin

[cowboy117]

I would recommend one that covers the trigger.