Leather IWB Revolver Guard Holster

This leather IWB revolver holster is built around a professional concealed carry layout rather than a minimal slip holster design. Galco states that the Royal Guard 2.0 uses rough out horsehide, with the rough side facing outward for greater stability inside the pants and the smooth side against the handgun for an easier draw. In practical use, that matters because a holster that grips the waistband more effectively tends to shift less during walking, bending, and seated carry.

The holster uses a butt forward cant, which is better suited to behind the strong side hip than a straight vertical setup. That angle helps bring the grip in closer to the body, which can improve concealment under a shirt, overshirt, or light jacket. A raised sweat guard also helps separate the revolver from the body, which adds comfort and helps protect both the firearm and the wearer during extended carry.

One of the more useful construction details is the metal reinforced mouth. Softer leather holsters can collapse after the draw, but Galco says this design is reinforced to allow easier one handed reholstering. The holster is also supplied with removable belt loops for belts up to 1.75 inches wide, and Galco notes that other loop sizes are available separately.

This is an open top IWB design, so retention comes from the molded fit and overall holster shape rather than a thumb break strap. That keeps the draw simpler and faster, while still giving the user a more structured leather holster than many basic inside waistband options. The product is listed as made in the USA, and the revolver version shown here is sold in firearm specific variants, including a right hand J frame fit option such as RG158B.

Key Features:

• Rough out horsehide construction for better stability inside the waistband.
• Smooth interior gun pocket for cleaner draw.
• Butt forward cant for behind the hip concealed carry.
• Raised sweat guard to protect revolver and wearer.
• Metal reinforced mouth for easier one handed reholstering.
• Removable belt loops included.
• Fits belts up to 1.75 inches wide.
• Open top design.
• Made in the USA.

What’s Included:

• 1 Leather IWB Revolver Guard Holster
• Removable black belt loops for belts up to 1.75 inches wide.