Going to bring two back to life for two reasons:
1. Did Tony ever get these built? Not seeing on website.
2. Did anyone ever find a good working alternative that is already in production?
Last edited by wvincent; 04-16-2019 at 01:03 PM.
Tony built me an AIWB for a 3" 686+.
It's built on Tony's "AIWB" platform / concept. (I emailed him, we discussed a couple of other model holsters but this is what we came up with in the end and I think Tony was right in choosing this for me.)
No claw, and I put my own velcro and wedge on the holster.
It's much more comfortable and concealable than would seem possible for a gun with the size and heft of an "L" frame. That said, I purchased it for the times when I might want to carry the gun. It is not an EDC for me. That role falls to one of my Glocks or a S&W 642-1.
You'd really have to try it out for yourself to determine whether it's for you. (I believe Tony has, or had, a 10 day return policy.)
I've also used a Triple K #314 and found it both comfortable and secure on the belt. (I owned the Triple K before purchasing the JMCK.)
Forgot, I had a picture of the 686+ with the Triple K:
I have a k frame version that is my EDC. No claw but there is a kydex bump under the belt loop that rotates the grip in and the wedge pushes the grip in too.
Very comfortable. Morso than any other jmcustom aiwb holster I have.
I wish I could try out a 3" l frame in one. I wouldn't mind an extra round. I'm just not sure I'd want the extra girth every day
You're welcome.
Nope that was the way it came stock. (Except for the front sight.)
https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/model-686-plus-2
S&W Image: