anybody care to recommend a holster for CC of a SW 686+ 3"?

[thunderbyrd]

i have not concealed carry at all at this time but probably will soon. i don't think i want to do inside the belt, it looks really uncomfortable. i've not paid a lot of attention to holsters, i would like to get one that works really well. looking for educated suggestions.

thank you!

 

[JTQ]

Milt Sparks PMK https://www.miltsparks.com/outside-the-waistband/pmk/

 

[GRIZ22]

De Santis Speed Scabbard

 

[JTQ]

Lobo Gun Leather covers the 686 https://lobogunleather.com/owb-outside-the-waist-band/

 

[ms6852]

I had mine custom made by these guys, owb for my 686. https://www.blackhillsleather.com/

 

[bigmike45]

Either you didn't state what mode of carry you are looking for (IWB or OWB), or I missed it, but I have a Ruger GP-100 with a 3" barrel that I carry IWB in a Tucker Holster very comfortably. The GP-100 and the 686 are very similar in size. Here is mine.

 

[JTQ]

Either you didn't state what mode of carry you are looking for (IWB or OWB), or I missed it, ...

...i don't think i want to do inside the belt, it looks really uncomfortable.

 

[Derek Zeanah]

...and I just got a beauty back from TT Gunleather. Not too expensive, but you'll wait a month.

Lots of good options out there.

 

[bigmike45]

thunderbryd,
Actually, in my opinion, it is extremely comfortable with the right holster and correct type of belt to carry the load. There are several styles out there but the one I prefer is one like the one in the picture because it spreads out the load and wraps around the body. I don't care for the IWB holsters that have one wide or two loops on the holster itself. I wish I had a spare of the one in the picture I would send it to you to try. Believe me when I started carrying over 3 decades ago, I tried just about any IWB & OWB holster out there. The reason I choose this type of holster is because of its comfort. When I carry I want complete concealability of my forearm and the IWB holster does that perfectly. Good luck in your search.

 

[roo_ster]

El Paso Saddlery Tortilla OWB. I have EPS Tortillas for my 626 4" and a couple 1911s. Good gear. Mate it with a good double-thick 1.5" or 1.75" wide gun belt and speed loader carriers.

#77 “Tortilla” Holster – El Paso Saddlery

epsaddlery.com

 

[Rodfac]

Here's another vote for one of El Paso Saddlery's offerings. They're not cheap...but when I think of a truly fine piece of commercial leather work, they pop into view. Personally, I really like their "Austin" model...classy, with a Texas Ranger history...old school....a darned good wrapper for a good lookin Smith or Ruger. Best Regards, Rod......Here's one I made up for my 4" 686, inspired by the old Tom Threepersons design. El Paso offers it from 2" to 7-1/2"

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[nick22]

Another vote for Lobo holsters.