I have the 686+ with a 3-inch barrel also. I tried the boot-length grips, and I loved the appearance, but I didn't like losing my pinky finger from active duty, especially when using magnum rounds. I ended up returning to a longer wooden grip that has room for all of my fingers to participate, which I find more practical.
I have carried the exact revolver for the last 1.5 years. I put walnut boots grips on it and carried it iwb 3 o’clock for the first year in a Kydex holster I made for it (I run a Kydex holster shop) and just kinda liked the way it carried. I recently bobbed the hammer, ordered C&S rear sights and made a new AIWB holster for it and just absolutely love it. No sharp edges, very easy to conceal for the size and weight. Not sure I’d ever go back to my Glock, there is just something about a smith revolver I enjoy. O yeah, I tried a leather OWB for a couple months, just to bulky for me. I now just use it when fishing and hunting.
My first LEO duty sidearm was a 686+. I loved it. I carried a Model 60 in 357 also. I still carry an Air Weight hammerless. When I do carry it concealed it is in an OWB concealment holster from Wild Bill's Concealment Holsters. I still love that calibre. I even have my P229 in 357 Sig.
I recently bought the exact same revolver, S&W 686+ 3 inch Deluxe. The funny thing is that I bought the same DeSantis OWB holster as well. The only difference is that I bought a tan holster instead of black. I am now using an OWB holster because I've gotten old and fat, lol. I have two DeSantis leather holsters that are 30 years old and they are sill in great shape. One of them was used regularly in my LEO career and even the snaps are still original.
These are nice grips. I have the super walnut grips with S&W Medallions for this gun but from a company called Altimont. I too got the butt grips for concealing, however I’m not sure if this happens to anyone else, but at the range my grips tear into the side of my thumb. The grips are not beveled enough at the top where your hand wraps around and the raised wood pieces rip the skin off your hand with the recoil. Not sure if anyone else has had this happen to them but keep this in mind when you get wood grips. Beautiful gun, great review!
I just picked up a 3" 686-6 plus deluxe but it's a little big for concealed carry. K/L frames for me a too big. I'll stick with my 642-2 5 shot with a pocket holster. The 686 3" is an awesome weapon. I took off the deluxe wood grips and put on Hogue Bantam ultra lightweight rubber grips. When you get up in years your hands need all the help they can get absorbing recoil. I like that holster you have. Thanks for the video.
Handsome rig! I have carried multiple revolvers in the past. Smiths & Rugers. Almost all 357. J frame was fine IWB but K & L was awkward & uncomfortable. I have carried and still occasionally carry a "woods gun" in the field with my profession that is a 3" 629. Hornady 240XTP chrono's under 1200fps. N frames are only OWB...😉.
I have the same 686 but I haven't used it to carry. I have been using a smaller semi auto for carry. You have given me some good ideas on grips & holsters because I would like to carry my 686, thank you!
I have bigger hands but still like the boot grip on my 3” 686. My pinky wraps around the bottom and I get a great grip on it. Altamont makes some nice grips. I carry mine in a Wright Leather Works shoulder holster.
I have the same gun and same holster in brown. I'm sure you already know the problem with this holster is the snap can hang up on the cylinder if you don't push it back when you draw. Liked, subbed, can't wait to see what you do next with this gun.
Had an OWB leather holster made for my S&W 3" revolver by G.B. Holster. I had these grips but switched them out to Altamont rosewood combat grips for better handling
Those grips look good. Super walnut looks good too. Decisions decisions decisions If it's under a shirt or jacket, cut that retention snap off. Split second could save your life
The 3in barrel really looks good. I have a 686 with the 4in, but the 3in looks more comfortable to carry. Its still a big piece. I'd probably opt for a shoulder holster.
I have mine outfitted with Hogue boot grips and carry mine in a Texas Heritage IWB holster by Tucker Gun Leather. The Hogue grips help with recoil and the Texas Heritage is about a comfortable holster as you could get for a 3" L frame; just a warning, the mouth isn't reinforced so reholstering isn't the easiest.
I’m actually thinking about trying out a set of the Hogue Bantam grips on mine as well. I know they aren’t as nice looking as a set of wood grips but I really like them on my 629.
Would be interested in seeing a review vid on the Hogues for the 686 Plus from you. I know with them being rubber they can be more prone to catching on clothing than the wooden grips.
I have a 686 + 4 inch a couple months ago now. Even finding a holster for that was rough. Found one from Galco but that seemed to be the only half decent IWB holster I could find for these guys. Especially in the winter months I could carry pretty regularly with the 686.
I love this gun. Unfortunately I have big hands and I need a full size grip, I tried the smaller grips but my middle knuckle got punished every time I shot it. With the full sized grips it's hard to hide under a shirt. So if I carry it I feel it shows even with a cover shirt. I'm 6'5" 380lbs so it's not as noticeable I'm sure, but I feel like it is. My holster is a Galco thumb snap. I just use a 4", it's not the best, but my grip prints more than the bottom shows.
Nice holster. I am still searching for a good leather holster for IWB but most don't carry deep enough to have the cylinder even completely inside your belt. The gun is so heavy it tends to push forward if it is too high and not be concealable. I have the same gun only the 586 +
Great review I like those grips that's just how I want mines when I get one. Maybe you can sell me the grips you don't like that will be cool to own the grips that were on CZcams. 👍🤤
I cannot change your mind, I have the SAME THING Exactly. Among others, but it is MY FAVORITE. I love the S&W "SOUND" the action makes. Does not matter, J Frame, K Frame, L Frame, all sound just alike. BB
I bought a tan Galco for my 3" 686+ and although it's a beautiful holster, it's very tight for the slightly wider cylinder of the 686+. Ideas on stretching it?
@@peteallennh for the 1791 holster it fit like a glove but they don't make a 3"; but if you're having issues with fit, you want to slide it in as far as it'll go and start wiggling it side to side in all directions to try to stretch it out until it'll go in a bit further and repeat as necessary. Obvz unload the gun first, lol. If that can't do the trick, it might not be the right holster. After rereading your comment id recommend wrapping the gun in plastic wrap (a few layers) and stuff it in there and let it sit for a night after you really wiggle it around in there. It should add those extra millimeters of width.
Nice grips. You should buy and try a Taurus 617. It's lighter and if you remove the hammer spur can be a great IWB gun. The 686+ 3" is OK, too, but the adjustable sights are too snaggy for IWB.
Grips look great! Have you shot it with these grips or the replacements you were waiting for? I'm curious as to how shooting 357 rnds are with the as opposed to rubber grips.
Those grips are the same ones that come factory on the 586 L comp. They are short so not much support for the pinky finger. The kick is decent with 357 rounds. Nothing compares to the comfort from the rubber grips tho.
Where did you buy the grips? I have the 686 Plus 3" and I would like to know where you got the boot grips. The wood deluxe combat grips that came with it are a tad long and I want a boot grip.
I know this video is two years old, but are you still carrying this gun? I'm looking into getting one for winter carry this coming winter. It would be my first revolver ever.
Any update on the holster after almost a year? I carry my 686 during hiking and hunting owb so looking at getting a leather option for a holster instead of kydex.
I just bought a 686 2.5" barrel. Do you recommend the desantis holster since you have probably carried it some or do you have any other recommendations for holsters. Nice video Thanks
Man, did you delete your video on the S&W M&P 9 M2.0 Apex trigger & sear upgrade? I viewed it about 45 days ago & recently ordered that same trigger set-up for my S&W M&P M2.0 9. Now I'm gunna struggle a little bit on the install. Your video was so detailed & very easy to understand & follow. I had it saved under favorites, now it's gone.....
Unfortunately, because of CZcams’s new policy, I took down all my install videos BUT ill make sure that’s my next upload on one of the new sites I’m posting to. It’ll let you know when it’s up.
It will more than likely go on BitChute.com first..... I sent in my request for full30 and got my channel name reserved. I’m just waiting for the doors to open up now.
thanks for the quick reply! yeah i noticed someone else was asking too and saw your reply after i made this comment. i looked at their website and it seems they got discontinued. They only have smooth boot grips >_< haha thanks man.
Nolan Outdoors got em! I called s&w and I had to order them over the phone. I returned the altamont cause I was afraid a medallion would fall off and my OCD would go off the charts lol. I like the diamond cut on em
It looks like they do not sell those grips anymore. I really need them on my 686. They are the ones ones on my 586 and I would love for them to match. Would you like to sell them? If you are not using them? I know this is a long shot but I got to try. Thank you!!
I'm extremely bias, but this is the best hand gun of all time. 🤣
Love these grips. Revolver in leather is such a pure pairing.
I have the 686+ with a 3-inch barrel also. I tried the boot-length grips, and I loved the appearance, but I didn't like losing my pinky finger from active duty, especially when using magnum rounds. I ended up returning to a longer wooden grip that has room for all of my fingers to participate, which I find more practical.
I have carried the exact revolver for the last 1.5 years. I put walnut boots grips on it and carried it iwb 3 o’clock for the first year in a Kydex holster I made for it (I run a Kydex holster shop) and just kinda liked the way it carried. I recently bobbed the hammer, ordered C&S rear sights and made a new AIWB holster for it and just absolutely love it. No sharp edges, very easy to conceal for the size and weight. Not sure I’d ever go back to my Glock, there is just something about a smith revolver I enjoy.
O yeah, I tried a leather OWB for a couple months, just to bulky for me. I now just use it when fishing and hunting.
My first LEO duty sidearm was a 686+. I loved it. I carried a Model 60 in 357 also. I still carry an Air Weight hammerless. When I do carry it concealed it is in an OWB concealment holster from Wild Bill's Concealment Holsters. I still love that calibre. I even have my P229 in 357 Sig.
Those grips with that finish = Perfection
I recently bought the exact same revolver, S&W 686+ 3 inch Deluxe. The funny thing is that I bought the same DeSantis OWB holster as well. The only difference is that I bought a tan holster instead of black. I am now using an OWB holster because I've gotten old and fat, lol. I have two DeSantis leather holsters that are 30 years old and they are sill in great shape. One of them was used regularly in my LEO career and even the snaps are still original.
These are nice grips. I have the super walnut grips with S&W Medallions for this gun but from a company called Altimont. I too got the butt grips for concealing, however I’m not sure if this happens to anyone else, but at the range my grips tear into the side of my thumb. The grips are not beveled enough at the top where your hand wraps around and the raised wood pieces rip the skin off your hand with the recoil. Not sure if anyone else has had this happen to them but keep this in mind when you get wood grips. Beautiful gun, great review!
I just picked up a 3" 686-6 plus deluxe but it's a little big for concealed carry. K/L frames for me a too big. I'll stick with my 642-2 5 shot with a pocket holster. The 686 3" is an awesome weapon. I took off the deluxe wood grips and put on Hogue Bantam ultra lightweight rubber grips. When you get up in years your hands need all the help they can get absorbing recoil. I like that holster you have. Thanks for the video.
That’s a great setup!
I’ve been using a 3 inch 629 for EDC the last 2 years. With a outside pancake holster, I forget I have it on me.
I think a 3” 629 will be one of my next purchases.... maybe a PC
Nolan Outdoors That’s excellent. Preemptive thumbs up on the .44 video! 👍🏾👍🏾
Up to a 5 inch 629 classic is carriable in the winter too. N frames are not too big for OWB.
Handsome rig! I have carried multiple revolvers in the past. Smiths & Rugers. Almost all 357.
J frame was fine IWB but K & L was awkward & uncomfortable.
I have carried and still occasionally carry a "woods gun" in the field with my profession that is a 3" 629. Hornady 240XTP chrono's under 1200fps. N frames are only OWB...😉.
I have the same 686 but I haven't used it to carry. I have been using a smaller semi auto for carry. You have given me some good ideas on grips & holsters because I would like to carry my 686, thank you!
I have bigger hands but still like the boot grip on my 3” 686. My pinky wraps around the bottom and I get a great grip on it. Altamont makes some nice grips. I carry mine in a Wright Leather Works shoulder holster.
I have the same gun and same holster in brown. I'm sure you already know the problem with this holster is the snap can hang up on the cylinder if you don't push it back when you draw. Liked, subbed, can't wait to see what you do next with this gun.
That internal lock.... jeez, thanks a bunch Bill.
30 bucks for the plug, 30 buck to take out the lock
Had an OWB leather holster made for my S&W 3" revolver by G.B. Holster. I had these grips but switched them out to Altamont rosewood combat grips for better handling
Those grips look good. Super walnut looks good too. Decisions decisions decisions
If it's under a shirt or jacket, cut that retention snap off. Split second could save your life
I put the super walnut on it tonight and I think they will be staying on there 👍🏼
Nolan Outdoors nice.
I have this one is one of my favorites, have that same holster too! I got a pretty nice IWB from the holster store.
Daniel Frank Hoffman which model is this? I'm having trouble finding this exact one for Mt 686+. Thanks!
Spectacular gun! I own a 686 plus, 4” haven’t carried yet but will!
The 3in barrel really looks good. I have a 686 with the 4in, but the 3in looks more comfortable to carry. Its still a big piece. I'd probably opt for a shoulder holster.
I have mine outfitted with Hogue boot grips and carry mine in a Texas Heritage IWB holster by Tucker Gun Leather. The Hogue grips help with recoil and the Texas Heritage is about a comfortable holster as you could get for a 3" L frame; just a warning, the mouth isn't reinforced so reholstering isn't the easiest.
I’m actually thinking about trying out a set of the Hogue Bantam grips on mine as well. I know they aren’t as nice looking as a set of wood grips but I really like them on my 629.
Would be interested in seeing a review vid on the Hogues for the 686 Plus from you. I know with them being rubber they can be more prone to catching on clothing than the wooden grips.
Beautiful piece! Nice grips as well.
That my friend is a beautiful pistol Love the grips Very nice piece
Absolutely Gorgeous! Love it! ❤️
I have a 686 + 4 inch a couple months ago now. Even finding a holster for that was rough. Found one from Galco but that seemed to be the only half decent IWB holster I could find for these guys. Especially in the winter months I could carry pretty regularly with the 686.
I carry this same revolver in the cooler months in a Kenai chest holster when I can cover it with a vest or jacket.
I carry a original 686-2. It’s a snubby 6 shot. The 686 plus 3” is my next for sure love the boot grip!
Good looking revolver, grips and holster there Nolan!
Looks very similar to the 586 L Comp from Smith & Wesson.
I Got the 686 + talo 3 in unflutted cyl, love it
I like the rosewood.
I love this gun. Unfortunately I have big hands and I need a full size grip, I tried the smaller grips but my middle knuckle got punished every time I shot it. With the full sized grips it's hard to hide under a shirt. So if I carry it I feel it shows even with a cover shirt. I'm 6'5" 380lbs so it's not as noticeable I'm sure, but I feel like it is. My holster is a Galco thumb snap. I just use a 4", it's not the best, but my grip prints more than the bottom shows.
Nice holster. I am still searching for a good leather holster for IWB but most don't carry deep enough to have the cylinder even completely inside your belt. The gun is so heavy it tends to push forward if it is too high and not be concealable. I have the same gun only the 586 +
O'Rourke Leather out of Alabama is your man for custom leather for these revolvers...
My EDC, love it.
Love the .357 mag in the 586 L comp
Great review I like those grips that's just how I want mines when I get one. Maybe you can sell me the grips you don't like that will be cool to own the grips that were on CZcams. 👍🤤
I like the 686!
I have the same gun with rosewood Altamont and I love it
Looks good to me. Nice carry option for sure.
wow great set up been looking for a 3 inch in 357 and 38 for cc also fun to shoot
Outside waist with the 686 is a big print
You will be happy with leather holster I carry multiple revolvers
It’s looking great Nolan!
Altamont actually makes those Rosewood grips for Smith & Wesson
Beautiful gun
Lol thats cool I got the new 7 shot 2.5 ruger gp100 just waiting for a custom holster and I will be in the same boat a you bud
Those grips look nice!Have you tried speed loaders with the wooden grips? How do you plan to reload the revolver quickly?
I prefer a round butt grip and three inch barrel for a defensive combat carry revolver. Change my mind.
I cannot change your mind, I have the SAME THING Exactly. Among others, but it is MY FAVORITE. I love the S&W "SOUND" the action makes. Does not matter, J Frame, K Frame, L Frame, all sound just alike. BB
Craft holsters has plenty of holster options, check em out.
Those are a sharp grip it looks good
Beautiful gun. That’s the one I want.
Not many GOOD holsters for this handgun, I wonder why?? I would like a Galco Holster in TAN for my S&W 686 + with three inch barrel. BB
1791 makes affordable leather holsters for J frame and L frame revolvers (fits other brands too). They sell for under $60 on Beff Boz0s' Amz0n.
I bought a tan Galco for my 3" 686+ and although it's a beautiful holster, it's very tight for the slightly wider cylinder of the 686+. Ideas on stretching it?
@@peteallennh for the 1791 holster it fit like a glove but they don't make a 3"; but if you're having issues with fit, you want to slide it in as far as it'll go and start wiggling it side to side in all directions to try to stretch it out until it'll go in a bit further and repeat as necessary. Obvz unload the gun first, lol. If that can't do the trick, it might not be the right holster. After rereading your comment id recommend wrapping the gun in plastic wrap (a few layers) and stuff it in there and let it sit for a night after you really wiggle it around in there. It should add those extra millimeters of width.
Great video
DeSantis makes quality holster
“ Hurry Sundown by The Outlaws “
Looks beautiful
WHERE DID YOU GET THE GRIPS
Such a beautiful gun 😍😍😍😍
Nice grips. You should buy and try a Taurus 617. It's lighter and if you remove the hammer spur can be a great IWB gun. The 686+ 3" is OK, too, but the adjustable sights are too snaggy for IWB.
They look Great.
very nice my friend!
Hey won't The Yankee Marshall be upset that you took his gun? LoL
Looks good Nolan
Haha! Thanks Brother!
No problem. Oh and nice get on the UG P-07!
Yankee Marshall is an idiot. Who cares what he thinks ...
Where did you get those grips. I have the original wood, but I like those
I see a gap in the bottom of the grip, between the wood and the front of the grip frame. That would irritate me.
Get a chest rig & walk around town with it🤠👍
I have the 686 plus 4in and I have OWB crossbreed holster I really like ...
Looks like it will conceal well & it's comfortable.?.?who knows
Grips look great! Have you shot it with these grips or the replacements you were waiting for? I'm curious as to how shooting 357 rnds are with the as opposed to rubber grips.
Those grips are the same ones that come factory on the 586 L comp. They are short so not much support for the pinky finger. The kick is decent with 357 rounds. Nothing compares to the comfort from the rubber grips tho.
I just ordered the 3inch 686 plus deluxe. Those boot grips look great. How you liking that holster?
Where did you buy the grips? I have the 686 Plus 3" and I would like to know where you got the boot grips. The wood deluxe combat grips that came with it are a tad long and I want a boot grip.
I know this video is two years old, but are you still carrying this gun? I'm looking into getting one for winter carry this coming winter. It would be my first revolver ever.
Any update on the holster after almost a year? I carry my 686 during hiking and hunting owb so looking at getting a leather option for a holster instead of kydex.
I just bought a 686 2.5" barrel. Do you recommend the desantis holster since you have probably carried it some or do you have any other recommendations for holsters. Nice video Thanks
I have same gun 686-6 just bought it .plan to carry owb
Very nice! Who did you order your grips from?
Inside is much less printing
But it's your choice
There is even less options for a Lefty in holsters.
Sweet
I’ve got a similar holster from DeSantis for my P239. I like it but I think that I’m going to have to try a holster from TT Gunleather for IWB.
What Model number are those Boot Grips, I really like the look?
Where did you get those grips?
Hey Nolan did you order those grips directly from smith & wesson? Thanks and great videos.
Actually I got them from MidwayUSA
Nolan Outdoors Received thanks!
Did you find a holster? Im Looking for one.
Try a GALCO Combat Master OWB. Has the upward Cant you like.
What is the price for the 7 shooter 686 ?
Where did you buy that holster, I have the same gun. Thank you
Definitely the most beautiful hand gun I've ever seen but a bit too heavy for daily carry, surely?
Not if it's carried AIWB like I've always done. Hanging off a belt? I'm sure!
Take a man pill
Whats you holster name ? Or which website you bought it from?
Man, did you delete your video on the S&W M&P 9 M2.0 Apex trigger & sear upgrade? I viewed it about 45 days ago & recently ordered that same trigger set-up for my S&W M&P M2.0 9. Now I'm gunna struggle a little bit on the install. Your video was so detailed & very easy to understand & follow. I had it saved under favorites, now it's gone.....
Unfortunately, because of CZcams’s new policy, I took down all my install videos BUT ill make sure that’s my next upload on one of the new sites I’m posting to. It’ll let you know when it’s up.
I don't think that video would violate the policy. It's the loose language that worries me. I did just get the 2.0 as well
Nolan Outdoors is that new site "full 30"??? I've heard of this from many different channels.
Our 2nd amendment can never be taken from us, only surrendered.......
It will more than likely go on BitChute.com first..... I sent in my request for full30 and got my channel name reserved. I’m just waiting for the doors to open up now.
I put Hogue rubber three finger grips on my 686 Plus. I’m able to get much better finger/grip pressure. Plus it looks bad-ass
WHERE CAN I GET THOSE GRIPS?
Anyone have a link on those grips? i have the same revolver and i don't like the factory grips
Anyone know which model of Desantis Scabbard holster is this? Can't find this one anywhere for my 686+. Thanks!
Midway usa. 59.95
Any info on your guy who makes custom holsters
Are those altamont grips in rosewood
What company did you order this from bro? I've looked into Altamont but theirs don't have the diamond cut on the checkering. They look real nice.
I got these from MidwayUSA
thanks for the quick reply! yeah i noticed someone else was asking too and saw your reply after i made this comment. i looked at their website and it seems they got discontinued. They only have smooth boot grips >_< haha thanks man.
Nolan Outdoors got em! I called s&w and I had to order them over the phone. I returned the altamont cause I was afraid a medallion would fall off and my OCD would go off the charts lol. I like the diamond cut on em
How is the recoil with .357 mag loads?
It looks like they do not sell those grips anymore. I really need them on my 686. They are the ones ones on my 586 and I would love for them to match. Would you like to sell them? If you are not using them? I know this is a long shot but I got to try. Thank you!!
Try Altamont grips, look at their boot grips. Have a set on mine.
I have the exact same gun and grips. Mine shoots a little low and left. Can’t be my fault.
The sights are adjustable. If you are low and left, bring the rear sight up and right.
Where did you purchase those stocks at?
Was wondering that is a square frame on that right?
JustJoe no it's a round butt