Kydex holster for a 686

nyc71 · January 27, 2013, 04:13 AM

How many of you have a kydex holster for your revolver? What are your thoughts? Are you happy or dissatisfied with it?
Thanks in advance

MrBorland · January 27, 2013, 10:06 AM

My 686 is mainly used for IDPA competition, so I use a kydex holster. In competition, kydex rules. I have carried this same rig on occasion, though, and have zero problems or complaints.

BigJimP · January 27, 2013, 01:49 PM

Personally, I think its a sin to carry any good revolver...especially a S&W or a Colt in a kydex holster....

The only thing I carry any of my guns in ---is good, well made, horsehide leather from Kramer Leather !

I've seen a number of kydex holsters break during a variety of class/range practice/ rivets failing ??...maybe they weren't properly made, I don't know ....I just can't go down the path of kydex holsters...sorry.

A good well made leather holster isn't cheap ...and I'm not a competitive shooter, where it may be an advantage --but I'm not getting away from horsehide.

nyc71 · January 27, 2013, 01:58 PM

I'm considering using the revolver for IDPA since my daughter is going to take over the M&P9.

redrick · January 27, 2013, 01:59 PM

I agree with you BigJim.

Kreyzhorse · January 27, 2013, 02:16 PM

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Personally, I think its a sin to carry any good revolver...especially a S&W or a Colt in a kydex holster....

I totally agree Big Jim P.

MrBorland · January 28, 2013, 12:38 AM

Purists are slow. If you're going to shoot IDPA with your 686, get a kydex holster. CompTac and ReadyTac make good ones (ReadyTac makes good speedloader holders, too). I've not used a MasterTac holster, but I've checked them out in person, and they look well-made, too.

nyc71 · February 5, 2013, 07:22 PM

What about revolver pouches or holders?

pete2 · February 6, 2013, 12:29 AM

I use a Kydex for my 686, I also use it for my 586 but I'll not use Kydex on another nice blue revolver. My 586 now has a lot of "character", I should have bought leather for the 586.

MrBorland · February 6, 2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc71

What about revolver pouches or holders?

You mean speedloader holders? ReadyTac, North Mountain, BladeTech. Safariland holders aren't IDPA-legal (don't cover the body of the loader).

comn-cents · February 6, 2013, 11:09 AM

I love my http://www.blade-tech.com/SRB-Sting-...ed-pr-939.html it feels good on the hip, it's smooth a durable.

January 27, 2013, 04:13 AM	#1
nyc71 Member Join Date: May 26, 2011 Posts: 50	Kydex holster for a 686 How many of you have a kydex holster for your revolver? What are your thoughts? Are you happy or dissatisfied with it? Thanks in advance

February 6, 2013, 11:09 AM	#11
comn-cents Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2008 Location: Pac.N.W. Posts: 1,771	I love my http://www.blade-tech.com/SRB-Sting-...ed-pr-939.html it feels good on the hip, it's smooth a durable. __________________ Be Smarter Than A Bore-Snake!

January 27, 2013, 10:06 AM	#2
MrBorland Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2007 Posts: 1,418	My 686 is mainly used for IDPA competition, so I use a kydex holster. In competition, kydex rules. I have carried this same rig on occasion, though, and have zero problems or complaints.

January 27, 2013, 01:49 PM	#3
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,963	Personally, I think its a sin to carry any good revolver...especially a S&W or a Colt in a kydex holster.... The only thing I carry any of my guns in ---is good, well made, horsehide leather from Kramer Leather ! I've seen a number of kydex holsters break during a variety of class/range practice/ rivets failing ??...maybe they weren't properly made, I don't know ....I just can't go down the path of kydex holsters...sorry. A good well made leather holster isn't cheap ...and I'm not a competitive shooter, where it may be an advantage --but I'm not getting away from horsehide.

January 27, 2013, 01:58 PM	#4
nyc71 Member Join Date: May 26, 2011 Posts: 50	I'm considering using the revolver for IDPA since my daughter is going to take over the M&P9.

January 27, 2013, 01:59 PM	#5
redrick Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 744	I agree with you BigJim.

January 28, 2013, 12:38 AM	#7
MrBorland Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2007 Posts: 1,418	Purists are slow. If you're going to shoot IDPA with your 686, get a kydex holster. CompTac and ReadyTac make good ones (ReadyTac makes good speedloader holders, too). I've not used a MasterTac holster, but I've checked them out in person, and they look well-made, too.

February 5, 2013, 07:22 PM	#8
nyc71 Member Join Date: May 26, 2011 Posts: 50	What about revolver pouches or holders?

February 6, 2013, 12:29 AM	#9
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 420	I use a Kydex for my 686, I also use it for my 586 but I'll not use Kydex on another nice blue revolver. My 586 now has a lot of "character", I should have bought leather for the 586.