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I'm extremely happy with the custom fit OWB holster to my S&W 686 PC 2.5" 7 round revolver. The snaps only click on and off from the underside, which helps prevent anyone from yanking it off. And the snaps are well made and work every time. So I can remove it for sitting in my car (on longer...

I have a huge hand (hence Walther PPQ M2 5" nine and a PPS M2) and last week added the 686 PC 2.5 7-shot 357 to my collection! What a dream. Like those two nines, the S&W PC's trigger is fantastic while in double-action mode which is appropriate here. (I find this Smith's single-action trigger...

The local gun show this weekend was very helpful in having a chance to try out lots of options. I ended up using a local maker, who is forming a custom leather OWB holster. He makes all kinds, but I preferred the one with loops/snaps on left/right "ears" (the width - for support), since I can...

The VM2 is IWB. Looks great. Sparks OWB option seems to be PMK | Milt Sparks Holsters Also looks great, and when off the belt, seems not to have two huge floppy ears left and right. Just my layman's view. I don't know what to expect about its low riding cut initiated for his wife's hips and rib...

Perhaps you mean either of these? Mernickle Custom Holsters - Performance Series Mernickle Custom Holsters - Performance Series Which raises the question of where to put this revolver when I'm still a little unsure where I'll prefer the IWB little Walther PPS M2 on the warmer months. So far...

Starting with the grip that loves my hand, and that perfect trigger, the 2.5" 7 round 686 PC 357 mag is truly a work of art. I bought two new Walther nines this month, summer carry and SHTF (PPS M2 and PPQ M2 5"), but seeing this S&W, and the gap closing benefits of such a revolver, out came the...