Holster for an S&W 686 Competitor (6inch barrel)

[rhodesengr]

I am interested in recommendations for a holster that would be big enough for my 686 Competitor. Any good ideas?

 

[JDeere]

Galco DAO may be an option. I use them for my 586 6" and 686 4" and there may be enough room to accommodate your barrel

 

[JTQ]

While I own a 6" 686, I had to Google image 686 Competitor to know what that model was, and before I finished typing the first thing that came up in the search box, was "S&W 686 Competitor Holster"

Some options

Pure Kustom https://www.purekustom.com/pure_kustom_holsters_tactical_leather_holsters.html

Speed Beez https://www.speedbeez.com/product/speed-beez-kydex-competition-revolver-holsters/

Not shown in the search, but they probably cover it is Simply Rugged https://www.simplyrugged.com

also probably Lobo Gun Leather https://lobogunleather.com

 

[rhodesengr]

Thanks guys. I like my speedbeez loader so that's a nice option. I can google search and find all kinds of stuff but I think the advantage of forums is you can get actual experiences from people that have bought and used these products.

 

[alfsauve]

Assuming you don't want something like the Double Alpha Race holster or the like. These are more "holders" than holsters.

I use the Comp-Tac 6" for L Frame holster for my 686 when shooting ICORE Classic.
I also have one for 6" N frame model for the 929 to use in ICORE Limited and USPSA.

Oh, heck, I'm prejudice. Pretty much use Comp-Tac for all competition holsters. Then I'm not a master shooter or a speed demon on the draw.

 

[AzShooter1]

I normally make my own but I recently bought a Comp-Tack 6 inch for my 617. My gun fits perfectly. Even though I don't have to draw my .22 cal in Steel Challenge I have practiced with it just for the heck of it and it works well.

My gun is very secure but comes out very easy.

I just didn't have enough of the right leather to make a new holster the way I want so I bought the Comp-Tack. I just got in some heavier leather and some rawhide for a liner so that it's stiff enough to hold my gun secure.