Does this fit S&amp;W 4" Model 686? What material is on the inside of the holster contacting the weapon?
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I own S&W 685 Model which is a .357 chambered for a .38. The Smith and Wesson Model 64 Military and Police revolver is the stainless steel version of its Model 10. It is a six shot revolver chambered in .38 Special. The Model 65, is similar but chambered in .357 Magnum, being a stainless steel version of the carbon steel Model 13. The Model 65 cylinder is longer to accommodate the longer .357 Magnum cartridge. The Model 65 was in production from 1972 until some time in 2004-2005 and utilized the same standard K-frame (S&W medium frame) as the Model 64. Beginning in 1980, S&W also produced .357 Magnum revolvers on their "medium-large" frame size ("L-frame") to better handle the higher long-term stresses of the magnum loads, calling the larger frame revolver in stainless steel the Model 686. Specifications Caliber: .38 S&W Special +P (Model 64); .357 Magnum (Model 65) Capacity: 6 Rounds Barrel Length: varies Frame: Medium Material: Stainless Steel Now with that being said, I purchased that same Fobes tactical holster and it fits like a glove. My piece was a LE trade when i purchased it years ago. The material inside is the same as outside, Kydex. If you are worried about scratching the gun, mine hasn't and there are a ton of these being used. What I do is when I get them, I custom fit each to my liking. Put your piece into the holster and if it fits, rides and draws the way you like, if so stop. If not, life is simple place the (unloaded) 686 into the holster and use a heat gun to warm up the Kydex. Careful it gets hot quick, if your thumb is sensitive to heat, wear a leather glove, push down for more security, loosen for less. Form it to your liking. If you feel that you have it snug but want it do come out faster, wrap the 686 in some wax paper and insert into the holster overnight. All this does is it will put a little wax on the inside. Hope that helps, IMO, good lightweight holster. Worse comes to worse, send it back, it's a good company..
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this holster will not, you probally will have to order a larger one. my s. &w is a four inch barrel, and it fits snug!
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Looking at his post for Crimson Trace the seller list he has Grips for Round and Square butt S&W.; With that thought in place he likely has Grips to fit many models of S&W.; My advice would be contact the seller and find out from him what exactly he has. God Bless
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I removed a 1x1x3 block of foam from the bottom left corner and I keep a glock 27 with a crimson trace laser, lcp in a pocket holser (upside down in bottom left corner), and an extra g27 magazine(below the glock) in mine.They touch but are not tight and easily removed. I'd upload a picture but I don't see that option on this page.
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The cylinders are exactly the same size. S&W; just made the 686+ cylinders walls thinner. So the holster will fit either one. I reccomend the holster - I was just disappointed with Galco's customer service.
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Peter, most all fobus holsters I've seen are a molded plastic inside and out the fits specific weapons. This one says that it fits a S&W; K and L frame and your 686 is an L frame. Since I believe your 686 is stainless I don't think that the plastic will harm it in any way. Hope this helps
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It will. I bought this holster for my 7-round 686 and it works fine, just takes a while to break in.
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Yes. Perfectly. That is what I bought it for. It's pretty tight at first. Leave the revolver snapped in the hoster for a bit and it will loosen up just a hair and fit nicely. Edit: just saw previous answer which had nothing to do with your question. Just want to point out that you will need a serious gun belt for this (or any) holster. Likely you will have to spend twice as much on that. A 686 or a gp100 is a serious gun made out of a big chunk of steel and the holster is a slave to the belt. You need a real gun belt designed for carrying a real gun in a real holster. Can't overstress this enough. Good luck and enjoy that 686!
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email your question to sneaky Pete's company I know the holster I have fits the weapon exactly
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This sir would fit a 686 fine, it's quite adjustable. I purchased a it for a it's intended use as a 6 in gp100 holster but I find it fits my smaller 6 in 22 revolver fine. Having held and shot a 686 I feel it would fit nicely, hope this helps.
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I see guys asking this ALL the time on the Plus.. I sold my 686 and bought a 3" Ruger WClapp, but check 5starfirearmsDOTcom item#LF35707000. It "looks" like it might work and for sure is made better than this safariland junk. I just bought 4 of these for me Clapp and never again. They should have stamped Beijing into it. JUNK. Actually, I should send these back. From here out for ME it's 5STAR or HK. You'd think as long as '86+ has been in production this would have been addressed by now. STUPID STUPID STU-PID. Anyway, good luck Bro.
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6"X 8 1/4" X 1 1/2" is the inside dimensions. I have a S&W; 40 which measures 7 3/4" X 5 1/2" plus one mag which just fit with no room to spare only one way so it will lock. it works perfect for what I want. I have not used the cable because I carry my Gun Vault around a lot.
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I do know that I carry the s&w; m&p; 9mm standard 4" no prob. I believe the s&w; m&p; have same design shape with diff lengths is only difference. Can't have any attachments with holster
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i have a model 60 inside the holster. It has a custom grip that is slightly larger than the stock one. It still fits inside the holster, but rubs against the flap. the flap is soft so it contours to the shape leaving a small bump. 6 1/2" deep x 4 1/2" wide. hope this helps.
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I am not familiar with the 685 but they should fit any small frame revolver. This particular gun was a .38 snub nose.
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You are right, the picture is not correct. However, my S&W; Chief's Special (J-frame) and my Taurus, 605 (Poly Protector) both fit in this holster. Have worn it several times when I don't want to carry my .40.
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Sorry I don't know...it looked like a good holster, but I returned it. Changed my mind and got a 6" barrel Taurus ss66.