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?

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Aaron Terry

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

A wife beater works well.

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Memory of Randy Freas-Rimfired

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.

+1 on the wife beater, it helps a lot

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.

Undershirt + Sweat guard for the comfort Win!

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.

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

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.

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Aaron Terry

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

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

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Srigs

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

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Buy American!

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!

I regret any and all of my holsters that do not have a sweat(skin ) guard
they are by in large uncomfortable unles its in cooler weather when I wear a t shirt under th e holster and a covering shirt

I definitely prefer a sweat guard and an undershirt. Much more comfortable for the long haul.

With a Glock you have to worry more about protecting the trigger. I found a Comtec to work well and it has a shield built in.