I am really digging my 686 revolver and now want to get a holster and I guess a speed loader pouch.

 

Anyone else using a holster for one of these longer guns ?

How do intend to carry it field, concealed, competition, etc?

How do intend to carry it field, concealed, competition, etc?

 

Please say cowboy.... please say cowboy...... lol.

I am really digging my 686 revolver and now want to get a holster and I guess a speed loader pouch.

 

Anyone else using a holster for one of these longer guns ?

 

Bladetech

How do intend to carry it field, concealed, competition, etc?

No concealed requirement, just looking for options on an all round comfortable holster to carry a 686 6inch long pistol around in.

 

Something servicable, does not need to be elaborate.

 

Please say cowboy.... please say cowboy...... lol.

 

If cowboy is a comfortable and servicable holster then I will wear it with my cowboy hat

so what does 5BH, 5BHL mean when its on a holster description ?

so what does 5BH, 5BHL mean when its on a holster description ?

 

Beyond the "L", I'm not sure they mean anything to anyone but Bianchi. The 5BH is simply a model number, the "L" means that it's lined - nice to have, but really unecessary with a stainless gun.

 

You might want to check out the Galco equivalent, as it allows either strong side carry or cross-draw with the same holster.

 

While the barrel is too long for IDPA, if you have any intention of competing at USPSA or steel (static or knockdown) then ronhonda's advice is the best - go Blade Tech and Kydex. They are also making hybrid holsters now that are kind of the reverse of what we see out there. Previous hybrids were kydex on the outside, for good shape retention, and leather on the inside, to protect the gun's finish. Blade Techs are leather outside with kydex inside - one has to assume it is cosmetic while still giving you the desired qualities of a kydex holster.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Thanks.

 

what about something like this ?

 

http://www.webersguns.com/model-7000-accumold-sporting-holster-inch-barrel-revolver-size-black-right-hand-p-6885.html

Thanks.

 

what about something like this ?

 

http://www.webersgun...and-p-6885.html

 

If you aren't planning on competing, you will have very little use for a holster in this state - so the price is more palateable on that one than a good leather holster, and that is certainly preferable to a generic nylon holster. However, I think putting a fine gun in a cheap holster is akin to the old Bell Helmet ads from the 60's that asked,"Got a ten dollar head? Buy a ten dollar helmet." But that's just me.

 

Here's the Galco I was referring to...

 

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.asp?ProductID=3185&GunID=144

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob