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What are your opinions of ordering a leather holster with or without a bodyguard/sweatshield for a 1911 OWB holster? I know for IWB it's a must for me. Thanks
This is a discussion on Do you have a bodyguard on your OWB holster? within the Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Hi, What are your opinions of ordering a leather holster with or without a bodyguard/sweatshield for a 1911 OWB holster? I know for IWB it's ...
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Hi,
What are your opinions of ordering a leather holster with or without a bodyguard/sweatshield for a 1911 OWB holster? I know for IWB it's a must for me. Thanks
Retired LEO
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SA XD45C, XD40sc (SA Combat Trigger Job, XS Big Dot Sights)
The #1 goal of police work is to go home at the end of your shift!
On my personal OWB holsters I like an abbreviated slide guard/index pad. It doesn't completely cover the slide but it give me an easy reference for re-holstering, and helps keep my shirt out of the way.
-Adam
Overland Gunleather
http://overlandgunleather.com
I like one, helps keep the thumb safety in place, especially if you have an ambi safety. Keeps the shirt out of the way etc.
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I have the sweat shield on all of my personal OWB/IWB holsters.. As stated above there are many advantages.
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I make all my holsters with them,keeps things from chafing
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That's the only way I buy them now.
Originally Posted by redrick
On my IWB's yes, but not on my OWB's
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Lack of one on a OWB holster shouldn't be a problem if you OC with your shirt tucked. Personally, I prefer them.
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I'm going to go with the I like them crowd, they go on all my holsters by default unless someone requests it without. Generally I find the tighter the OWB rides the more necessary it becomes, I've got a prototype that I could probably get by without it, but most of my designs I personally would run it on(same goes for most other makers as well). I think it's a matter of comfort, especially with something like a 1911 with a pointy backend, the other advantage at least on a boned leather holster with a 1911 is that it keeps the safety in position as well.
So depends on body and what you prefer but I'm a fan of them:)
Take care!
Luke
I am the owner/proprietor of www.adamsholsters.com Custom holsters made for you. To contact me please use E-mail rather than Private Messages, luke@adamsholsters.com
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As my companies name implies, all of my holsters have "side guards" and is one reason I started making my own holsters.
MNBurl
"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.
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I agree a side guard/sweat shield is a must for me and all the holsters I make, for comfort and ease of re-holstering!
Olander Leather Works (temp site) Feel Free to email me at My Email
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Thanks for the replies. I should also point out that I have a fairly slim waistline (32"). Not sure if that would make a difference.
Retired LEO
H.R.218 Qualified
SA XD45C, XD40sc (SA Combat Trigger Job, XS Big Dot Sights)
The #1 goal of police work is to go home at the end of your shift!
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That's the only way I make them. It's a must if you carry 1911's, Hi Powers and Sigs
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Why Sigs? There's no thumb safety (unless SA only). Do you recommend the shield on all OWBs? Thanks
Retired LEO
H.R.218 Qualified
SA XD45C, XD40sc (SA Combat Trigger Job, XS Big Dot Sights)
The #1 goal of police work is to go home at the end of your shift!
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