686 Holster

[Deanr]

I just finished a holster for a S&W model 686. I don't make many holsters and I wanted to try some ideas.

Originally I was going to try a doc holiday style but decided on a simpler design. It has a belt clip mounted at an angle on the lower inside. 

I added a strap on top for support. I added the insert and backed it up with the cutout from the insert. It is lined with a thin veg tan.

I'm happy the way it turned out.

It goes to my son and thus the bigfoot concho.

[Mablung]

I like it. The concho is a nice touch. 

[Bert03241]

very cool holster nice work

[Jc911rsa]

Beautiful work! What is the leather inlay that you used? Thanks

[Stingray73]

Nice, do you have more pictures from other angles?

Edited July 6, 2024 by Stingray73

[Deanr]

Thanks for the compliments 

The inlay leather is from tandy. Manhattan single shoulder brick snake print.

I cut out the inlay, then scribe and cut about 1/8 in smaller. Then push it on the back side of the inlay to give it definition, then glue and sew the liner in place.

I have tried to resize my pictures. Hopefully they show up.

[bladegrinder]

That’s a nice looking holster there, good work!

[Hags]

Nice work! One of my favorite revolvers.

[AlZilla]

Now I understand the support strap you mentioned and the low mounted belt clip. So this is a sporting rig, not a concealed carry?

[Deanr]

More of a sporting rig. I got the gun and wanted to make a holster for it. I gave it to my son and asked him what type of holster he wanted. With the right cover it could be used for carry but I never would.

[Pdm25150]

Very nice.

[FDC]

You’d just have to show me that holster and my hands would be in the air!