Sweat guard on IWB - comments? - Page 2

MNBurl · February 17th, 2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sass20485

More comfortable in my opinion with the sweat guard and slide shield.

I agree also!

elance · February 18th, 2007, 09:13 PM

my holsters all have it , so i can't comment on what is better but , i tried one without and the slide and safety dug (1911). even my holster on order has one . i also wear a t-shirt between me and it ,for the grips mostly , my outer shirts have suffered from the grips though .

elance

jarhead79 · February 18th, 2007, 09:27 PM

In my opinion, they are more of a comfort thing. I can't stand to have any part of the weapon digging into my side. The only way I won't put one on a holster, is if there isn't any portion of the metal protruding from the top of the holster, such as is with my SP101. Or unless of course, the buyer requests to not have one.

tex45acp · February 18th, 2007, 09:50 PM

I prefer a sweatguard/sideshield. I really like that my VM2 has one with a little bump that helps to prevent unwanted thumb safety disengagement, especially since I have an ambi thumb safety. I really like that the gun is not digging into my side as well. I also use mine as an aid to removing the gun. After grippong the gun I use my thumb to press against the top of the sweatguard/sideshield. It makes for a much smoother draw.
Please try one with it before you buy one without it. If you dont like it, take it to a boot maker or leathercrafter and have it removed.

tex

beagler · February 18th, 2007, 10:29 PM

thanks for all the input

ront · February 19th, 2007, 02:54 PM

I much prefer the sweat guard also!!

Ron

retsupt99 · February 19th, 2007, 04:02 PM

The extra piece of leather on my Fist holsters...a body protector...

Some types of holsters have it, and some must be ordered as an extra option...

In Florida, the warm weather dictates the need for the extra leather to keep the gun away from the skin...it helps a lot...

OMO

Stay armed...stay safe!

ret

plblark · February 19th, 2007, 05:19 PM

I think that extra leather acts more as a body shield than a sweat guard. Especially if you have some extra girth like I do. For me, it's more of a comfort thing. Others have hit it pretty well. Comfort, Safety position, shoehorning on reholster, etc...

soonerjh · February 19th, 2007, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plblark

I think that extra leather acts more as a body shield than a sweat guard.

does for me too, can't stand anything digging/rubbing into me. I order all my holsters with one now.

ELCruisr · February 19th, 2007, 06:26 PM

Another body shield / IWB fan here!

February 18th, 2007, 09:27 PM	#13
jarhead79 Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stansbury Park, UT Posts: 1,298	In my opinion, they are more of a comfort thing. I can't stand to have any part of the weapon digging into my side. The only way I won't put one on a holster, is if there isn't any portion of the metal protruding from the top of the holster, such as is with my SP101. Or unless of course, the buyer requests to not have one. __________________ Sig P239 9mm Bersa Thunder.45 Ruger SP101 .38 SPL Glock 36 (night sites) UBG Holsters current wait time as of 7-16-2009: 3-5 weeks.

February 18th, 2007, 09:50 PM	#14
tex45acp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 626	I prefer a sweatguard/sideshield. I really like that my VM2 has one with a little bump that helps to prevent unwanted thumb safety disengagement, especially since I have an ambi thumb safety. I really like that the gun is not digging into my side as well. I also use mine as an aid to removing the gun. After grippong the gun I use my thumb to press against the top of the sweatguard/sideshield. It makes for a much smoother draw. Please try one with it before you buy one without it. If you dont like it, take it to a boot maker or leathercrafter and have it removed. tex __________________ The only thing needed for evil to exist is for good men to stand by and do nothing!!!

February 19th, 2007, 02:54 PM	#16
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 611	I much prefer the sweat guard also!! Ron __________________ Shine on... S&W M&P .40 Compact Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull Kel Tec P3AT; Walther P22 Mossberg 500 Persuader http://kdholsters.com/

February 19th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#17
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,804	I Always Order... The extra piece of leather on my Fist holsters...a body protector... Some types of holsters have it, and some must be ordered as an extra option... In Florida, the warm weather dictates the need for the extra leather to keep the gun away from the skin...it helps a lot... OMO Stay armed...stay safe! ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

February 19th, 2007, 05:19 PM	#18
plblark Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 284	I think that extra leather acts more as a body shield than a sweat guard. Especially if you have some extra girth like I do. For me, it's more of a comfort thing. Others have hit it pretty well. Comfort, Safety position, shoehorning on reholster, etc... __________________ For MN specific carry information and a great shooting community, check out forum.twincitiescarry.com

February 18th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#12
elance Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: tulsa ok Posts: 202	my holsters all have it , so i can't comment on what is better but , i tried one without and the slide and safety dug (1911). even my holster on order has one . i also wear a t-shirt between me and it ,for the grips mostly , my outer shirts have suffered from the grips though . elance

February 18th, 2007, 10:29 PM	#15
beagler Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 49	thanks for all the input

February 19th, 2007, 06:26 PM	#20
ELCruisr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,071	Another body shield / IWB fan here! __________________ If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good. ~ Thomas J. Watson, Jr.

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