Sweat guard or not?

aterry33 · Jul 19, 2009

I've decided it's time to buy a new IWB holster and my last decision is whether to go with a sweat guard or not. I'm purchasing a leather holster. I carry a Glock 19, so I don't really care about sweating on the finish of the gun. My bigger concern is whether the sweat guard makes carry more comfortable, i.e. keeping the gun itself from rubbing against your body. I have heard arguments both for and against the sweat guard in terms of comfort.

Anyone have any experiences with this?

countryboy · Jul 19, 2009

I prefer them but not to protect the handgun from sweat, its just more comfortable to me. My Pistol holsters come standard with the slide guard but can be made with out them upon request. Most of my customers seem to prefer them.

Spotteddog · Jul 19, 2009

I prefer them for a higher level of comfort also, regardless of the guns material. If it's available, Horse is really nice to wear! IMHO.

Hikertrash98 · Jul 19, 2009

I prefer them on leather for comfort but not on kydex.

Dan Cash · Jul 19, 2009

It is the only way. Keeps the fat from getting in the way when you grab for iron. Can't say about plastic guns.

Spotteddog · Jul 19, 2009

Dan,
I'll thank you to NOT make critiques on my manly form and figure since ending my nicotine addiction? I can't help it, it's glandular...

jack the toad · Jul 19, 2009

I prefer sweat guards on IWB's for both protection (gun) and comfort (me).

Crazy K38 · Jul 19, 2009

aterry33 said:
I've decided it's time to buy a new IWB holster and my last decision is whether to go with a sweat guard or not. I'm purchasing a leather holster. I carry a Glock 19, so I don't really care about sweating on the finish of the gun. My bigger concern is whether the sweat guard makes carry more comfortable, i.e. keeping the gun itself from rubbing against your body. I have heard arguments both for and against the sweat guard in terms of comfort.

Anyone have any experiences with this?

Look at my review of sideguard holsters IWB it has a sweat guard but is increadibly comfortable and all leather

Mickey D · Jul 20, 2009

A wife beater works well.

LuddhaBuddha · Jul 20, 2009

I don't find it uncomfortable to carry my 40VE without a sweat guard, but it is absolutely needed when I carry my 1911 as it has more sharp edges and things to poke you with.

I also wear a wife beater when I carry anything, it keeps the stitches on the holster from imprinting little dotted lines on me.

Crazy K38 · Jul 20, 2009

+1 on the wife beater, it helps a lot

cmort666 · Jul 20, 2009

aterry33 said:
I've decided it's time to buy a new IWB holster and my last decision is whether to go with a sweat guard or not. I'm purchasing a leather holster. I carry a Glock 19, so I don't really care about sweating on the finish of the gun. My bigger concern is whether the sweat guard makes carry more comfortable, i.e. keeping the gun itself from rubbing against your body. I have heard arguments both for and against the sweat guard in terms of comfort.

Anyone have any experiences with this?

I would. I usually wear a t-shirt when I carry IWB, and for a while here, I had to switch to a pocket carried Model 36. It was just too hot for a polo shirt and a t-shirt. My next IWB will protect the gun from me and vice versa.

Wayne02 · Jul 20, 2009

Undershirt + Sweat guard for the comfort Win!

WR Moore · Jul 20, 2009

The sweat guard protects the finish of the weapon, the shirt from wear/lubricant and/or your hide from wear. It's a royal @#$%^ to ruin a dress shirt on the first wearing with lube you didn't see. It also helps keep your shirt out of the holster when reholstering. I don't have any dun-laps that would interfere with holstering, so I can't speak to that issue.

I've got a sweat guard on the last OWB concealment holster I bought and think it's a good idea here too.

Out West · Jul 20, 2009

Sweat guard, body shield, whatever you call it - heck yes! Makes a huge difference in comfort. I wish I could swap every IWB holster I ever bought without the sweat guard for one with the guard. I'd actually swap two without for one with.

Sportsmansguide has a good deal on Blackhawk CQC leather IWB holsters with sweatguards. Cost is approximately $45. Model selection is not that deep, but they do have one that fits 59XX and 40XX series autos. I got one and its as nice as I have ever owned. FWIW, you can see the selection here: Blackhawk Beretta 92 / 96 Leather Inside Pants Holster, Black, Holsters, Blackhawk at Sportsman's Guide

Out West

aterry33 · Jul 21, 2009

Thanks for the thoughts guys. The only problem I've ever had with a sweat guard is I have a Comp-Tac Infidel holster and sometimes I feel like the Kydex sweat guard part bites into my side.

cmort666 · Jul 21, 2009

aterry33 said:
Thanks for the thoughts guys. The only problem I've ever had with a sweat guard is I have a Comp-Tac Infidel holster and sometimes I feel like the Kydex sweat guard part bites into my side.

I don't think I'd like a Kydex IWB. I'd stick with leather or some other softer synthetic material.

Srigs · Jul 21, 2009

I always have a sweat guard on any of my holsters. Much more comfortable way to carry.

Goodtime Charlie · Jul 22, 2009

If you get a Crossbreed Supertuck Deluxe, you can get it without the combat cut, see if you like it, and then if you decide you want the combat cut, you can send it back and have it done. Sounds like a good idea to me.

Here's the link to the FAQ page about it: FAQs

Spotteddog · Jul 22, 2009

What G/C said.
In a rare moment of wisdom, I selected their Super Tuck W/O the combat cut (Horse) sure glad I did!

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