Sweat guard on IWB - comments?

beagler · February 17th, 2007, 04:45 PM

I notice some holsters have these and others do not. Any comments on this. Should I be concerned about this when looking for a new holster? I plan to wear a T-shirt between me and the holster just FYI.

Redneck Repairs · February 17th, 2007, 04:57 PM

I carry for the most part stainless , and in any event well maintained pistols . So for me its a matter of personal preferance with the sole point held out that if i lived in the south , and carryed any carbon steel gun then a sweat guard would be manditory . as would a second identical holster so i could " dry out " one while i wore one .

Blackeagle · February 17th, 2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by beagler

I notice some holsters have these and others do not. Any comments on this. Should I be concerned about this when looking for a new holster? I plan to wear a T-shirt between me and the holster just FYI.

Are you carrying a weapon with a manual safety? If so, then you really ought to get a holster that covers the safety, which a sweat guard generally does quite nicely. Otherwise, I'd say it's personal preference.

sass20485 · February 17th, 2007, 05:57 PM

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

rocky · February 17th, 2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sass20485

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

I agree.

Bud White · February 17th, 2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sass20485

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

yep i agree

beagler · February 17th, 2007, 07:00 PM

thanks for the input

I'll be carrying a full size M&P.

torrejon224 · February 17th, 2007, 07:09 PM

I carry full size and commander 1911s so the sweat guard is a must. It keeps the thumb safety from digging into my side and also protects it from being released.

Tubby45 · February 17th, 2007, 07:32 PM

IWB: yes, very much so. I wear Sidearmor holsters and wifebeater (A-shirt) underneath. I like the sweatguard. Serves as a "shoe-horn" type device to help guide the muzzle in the holster during reholstering.

OWB: not so much. I carried a 1911 in a Galco Concealable and didn't feel uncomfy at all.

Barry in IN · February 17th, 2007, 08:03 PM

I don't like them.
I like a plain, clear, top like on the Sparks Summer Special.
I don't wear a T-shirt beeween the gun and myself.

When people wonder if they will find an IWB holster comfortable or not, there are several things that can affect that- like ride height, carry angle, belt loop placement, etc. The sweat shield is just one more, and you won't know until you try.
It is easier to cut one off than to add one though!

February 17th, 2007, 04:45 PM	#1
beagler Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 49	Sweat guard on IWB - comments? I notice some holsters have these and others do not. Any comments on this. Should I be concerned about this when looking for a new holster? I plan to wear a T-shirt between me and the holster just FYI.

February 17th, 2007, 04:57 PM	#2
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	I carry for the most part stainless , and in any event well maintained pistols . So for me its a matter of personal preferance with the sole point held out that if i lived in the south , and carryed any carbon steel gun then a sweat guard would be manditory . as would a second identical holster so i could " dry out " one while i wore one . __________________ Make sure you get full value out of today , Do something worthwhile, because what you do today will cost you one day off the rest of your life . We only begin to understand folks after we stop and think . Criminals are looking for victims, not opponents.

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beagler Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 49	thanks for the input I'll be carrying a full size M&P. Last edited by beagler; February 17th, 2007 at 07:12 PM..

February 17th, 2007, 07:32 PM	#9
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,403	IWB: yes, very much so. I wear Sidearmor holsters and wifebeater (A-shirt) underneath. I like the sweatguard. Serves as a "shoe-horn" type device to help guide the muzzle in the holster during reholstering. OWB: not so much. I carried a 1911 in a Galco Concealable and didn't feel uncomfy at all. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Ammunition- Retail, Wholesale, Law Enforcement

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February 17th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#4
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,933	More comfortable in my opinion with the sweat guard and slide shield.

February 17th, 2007, 07:09 PM	#8
torrejon224 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 674	I carry full size and commander 1911s so the sweat guard is a must. It keeps the thumb safety from digging into my side and also protects it from being released.

February 17th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#10
Barry in IN Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 79	I don't like them. I like a plain, clear, top like on the Sparks Summer Special. I don't wear a T-shirt beeween the gun and myself. When people wonder if they will find an IWB holster comfortable or not, there are several things that can affect that- like ride height, carry angle, belt loop placement, etc. The sweat shield is just one more, and you won't know until you try. It is easier to cut one off than to add one though!