Which holster for S&W 686 6 inch

[OldRussian]

I recently purchased a 6" 686 off the EE. I am very excited to receive my first wheel gun. Now I need to find a suitable holster for it. Leather would be a nice touch, but I am open to anything other then a cross-draw.

What do you guys suggest?

 

[paisley70]

Don't go cheap otherwise you'll likely end up disappointed (like I have). I've been looking around lately as well for some nice stuff. Here is what I have come across to get an idea for what I like, however I am still undecided. For me, these type of holsters are more or less a novelty item but make a revolver look so classy. I would order Diamond D out of Alaska, but they are just focussing on chest rigs at the moment.

http://www.cochiseleather.com/western-gun-holsters.aspx

http://www.jeffreycustomleather.com/SportsmansHolsters.html

http://www.westernleatherholster.com/western-leather-holsters/

 

[dallasm]

I'm very happy with my Galco DAO:
http://www.galcogunleather.com/dao_8_4_1073.html

 

[Still alive]

What are you using the holster for? Competition (IDPA)? Or range carry or lucky ATC carry?
The holster varies with each need. For ATC carry in the woods, a cross draw can be very useful.

 

[OldRussian]

I need a holster suitable for range carry. No competition with this pistol.

 

[Still alive]

Then you are limited to strong side carry. No shoulder rigs. See above recommendations for leather. Bianchi, Desantis, Galco all have very nice stuff. For cheap carry, Uncle Mike Universal holsters are fine.

 

[Locos]

Blade-Tech makes holsters for them as well if you take the Kydex route. I received a Bianchi with my used 617 and prefer it over the Bladetech I have. The Bianchi is slimmer, fits like a glove and the leather just looks more appealing.

 

[OldRussian]

Then you are limited to strong side carry. No shoulder rigs. See above recommendations for leather. Bianchi, Desantis, Galco all have very nice stuff. For cheap carry, Uncle Mike Universal holsters are fine.

Are there any Canadian distributors? If they aren't site sponsors please pm me.

 

[Still alive]

Try International Shooting Supplies in Surrey, BC or Reliable Gun. HiCal in Mission may bring them in for you too. I haven't bought a leather holster in a coon's age so I won't know where to source one now. I agree leather for a wheelgun is much more attractive than any Kydex type holster!!
Try your LGS in Edm . and see if they will/ can bring one in for you. Good luck!

 

[OldRussian]

The bianchi 111 holster looks very nice and not prohibitively expensive. I going to see if my LGS can order one in.