S&W 686 Plus-Same Size Frame and Cylinder as the 686?

gerrym526 · Mar 9, 2018

I'm in the market for a custom chest carry holster for my 686 Plus (4 inch) when hiking. Most custom made holster companies list the S&W 686 but not the plus model. Can anyone tell me if the Plus has the same frame and cylinder size as the regular 686? S&W's website says they're both L frames, but doesn't list any cylinder diameter measurement in the specs for these models.
Don't want to spend significant $'s on a custom holster only to find it doesn't fit my gun.
Thanks for the help guys.
Gerry

ms6852 · Mar 9, 2018

Check this guys out.

https://www.craftholsters.com/smith-wesson-686-plus-shoulder-holsters?f=availability[]=7

Also check out El Paso Saddlery and Thor’s hammer custom leather. Do a “Tanker carry shoulder Holster” search.

ColtPythonElite · Mar 9, 2018

same size

Zaydok Allen · Mar 9, 2018

They are the same.

Diamond D Leather makes nice stuff.

ArchAngelCD · Mar 10, 2018

Like said, they are the same size.

If you want a quality holster without spending a ton of money look at Simply Rugged. Very good stuff...
They call it the Chesty Puller System and it's very comfortable to carry.

Take a look at the slideshow on this page.
https://www.simplyrugged.com/ecommerce/Chesty-Puller-Suspension-System.cfm?item_id=160&parent=672

MidRoad · Mar 10, 2018

Paradise valley leather is another good one too!

http://paradisevalleyleather.com

Rock185 · Mar 11, 2018

Same same. My 686 has 6 and 7-shot cylinders.

MidRoad · Mar 11, 2018

Rock185 said:
Same same. My 686 has 6 and 7-shot cylinders.

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I always wondered if they were interchangable. For some reason I thought you'd have to mess with timing when going from 6 to 7 shot cylinder . Good to know.

Confederate · Mar 11, 2018

Rock185 said:
Same same. My 686 has 6 and 7-shot cylinders.

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Why would yours have two cylinders?

Rock185 · Mar 11, 2018

Lockwork is the same in 6 and 7 shot 686s. I had a 686+, but really preferred the 6 shot. Just personal preference. I sent the gun back to S&W, where a new 6-shot cylinder was supplied and fitted. Both cylinders will work in the gun, so I've thought about having Pinnacle ream the original cylinder for 9mm and Moon clips

Zaydok Allen · Mar 12, 2018

Bones741 said:
I always wondered if they were interchangable. For some reason I thought you'd have to mess with timing when going from 6 to 7 shot cylinder . Good to know.

Yeah, I guess I thought the same. Huh

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