Kinda hate to remove the gutters . They’re the one piece gutters that I hung myself 20 + years ago . No leaks ,and heavy ice doesn’t effect them .
But for those of you that have removed them …. Do you have basements ?
As for the type of guard I’m looking at , it’s the stainless mesh type that can be bought at Amazon . Haven’t decided on which one ,if any at all . ( may just pull the gutters ) still weighing options .