S&W 686 Holster

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I am looking for a leather OWB holster for my 2.5 inch 686 that won't break the bank. Can anyone make a suggestion?
 
I bought a S&W branded holster similar to this when I bought my 686 4" back in 1986. I think I paid about $12-15 for it at the LGS where I bought the gun. It ain't for sale however.

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JTQ said:
That's what basic holsters cost.

This is what I'd consider breaking the bank

Barranti Leather https://shop.barrantileather.com/products/bar-t

Purdy Gear http://www.purdygear.com/DAcarry.html

Del Fatti http://www.delfatti.com
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No, that's not what basic holsters cost. The Bianchi in the other post is about $50 and the Galco combat master is around $60. I have shopped around some since I made the original post. This will be mainly a range holster and $50 or less is my goal. I am disabled and on a fixed income and $100 is a lot of money to me.
 
DeSantis Speed Scabbard. Google is your friend. Shop on line and you will find one for about $50.
 
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None of them are mine. I was just suggesting.

I have a 3 inch 686 and I have been looking too.
 
Jonesy814 said:
Those are nice, but you must have missed the part where I said " that won't break the bank" $80-100 is more than I care to spend
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And just how were we supposed to know that would be "breaking the bank" for you? o_O

You might find it's worth it to pinch a few pennies for some solid gun leather. It'll last you the rest of your life and will work better.
 
I got a Desantis thumb break model from Optics Planet for about 45 bucks. I have been happy with it, check them out.
 
javadog said:
For cheap the Uncle Mike's are 15 to 17 dollars at Midway.
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I was looking for leather
I may go with the Galco Combat Master. I have one for my SP101 and like it.
I always hate when you search for a holster for use with a revolver and the picture shows that model holster for a semi auto. I like the cylinder to be in line with the belt line. If the cylinder rides much above the belt level the gun tends to sag outward
 
I was in a gunshop about 50 miles from home the other day. They had a DeSantis thumb break scabbard that fits my 686 and it was only $56, so I got it. It was pretty tight but I wrapped it in a thin piece of cloth, managed to get it snapped and let it sit for a day and a half. Its going to work nicely. Never used a thumb break holster before, so will have to get used to it.
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