Holster suggestions

[coorslight]

I am looking for suggestions on holsters for 2 of my revovers. First I have a model 19 2 1/2" I would like an IWB, leather, I don't want the cheap collapsible ones with the single metal clip, I want good quality. The second is an OWB for a 686 2 1/2" leather preferred.Thanks

 

[kudzu3]

Hard to beat De Santis. Lots of choices, good price, good quality.

 

[hotrod150]

A couple months ago I switched my EDC from a Ruger LCP in a back-pocket holster to an appendix-IWB carried j-frame snubby. For me, in this carry mode, flimsier is better. I use an Ace Case clip-on, which is made of light glove leather with a liner of some sort. I just acquired a suede clip-on & tried it, it is sturdier than the Ace and a bit longer (sewed shut at the muzzle end) and although it would probably hold up better than the Ace it is not as comfortable.
Maybe a sturdier holster would be more satisfactory if I carried in the 3-4 o'clock position, but so far from my experience I think the less bulk the better.

 

[lhump1961]

The 686 would require a good holster because of it's weight. I have a 2 1/2" 686 but don't have a holster for it...I do carry a 66 from time to time so here is the Lobo leather I like and use. I really like the snap loop for ease of on and off. Ray can make whatever you want for your 686.

 

[Black Knight]

Check out the Bianchi Pistol Pocket and the model 5BH. The Pistol Pocket is their IWB holster and the 5BH is their OWB holster. Before my wife took my 2 1/2" 66 for her gun I had a right hand 5BH for it and had no problems. She has a left hand 5 BH for it now.

 

[Larry from Bend]

I carried a 2 1/2" 19 (this one) in a Bianchi Pistol Pocket for several years. It worked well for me.

 

[growr]

We are also very fortunate to have as fellow members two very fine holster smiths that you should give consideration to as well.....Bell Charter and lobogunleather.

Randy

 

[coorslight]

Thanks all. I will look into all the suggestions.

 

[RussellD]

Check out Ryan grizzle leather. Quality worth the wait. Wait times running about two months

 

[squekydad]

Hard to beat De Santis. Lots of choices, good price, good quality.

Using DeSantis with my OWB carry of 2" K frame. Love it

 

[Saugus]

I have two basic holsters I prefer for a .38 snubby. The Crossbreed SuperTuk and the DeSantis Cozy Partner. Both fine IWB holsters. However, I do prefer the SuperTuk

 

[coorslight]

I just recieved from Fed-ex a Desantis thumb break scabbard for my 686, 2 1/2" The model 19 fits in there also but a little loose. now I just have to decide on the IWB for the 19 I will look into the cozy partner from Desantis and some of the others, Thank You.

 

[stu1ritter]

+1 for Lobo. I carry a 37 in an enhanced pancake and at times I don't even know it is there. Ray's stuff is really well made and can carry the weight you are considering.
Stu

 

[TAROMAN]

And Lobo has fast (for a custom leather shop, that is) turnaround on orders.
I have several of Ray's products, including an IWB for a Colt Defender) and they perform very well.

 

[CoMF]

I second the Bianchi "Pistol Pocket" recommendation for your M19. It's a fine holster and can be used equally well for either strong side or cross draw carry in addition to being removable without having to take off your belt.

Edit: I was going to suggest a Bianchi "Serpent" for your 686 snub, but it doesn't seem like they make any holster for that particular revolver.