What kind of gloves do you wear?

[okgr8outdrs]

I am interested in hearing what kind of gloves the fellow members who carry firearms wear. I am looking for a balance of warmth and dexterity that will allow me to manipulate all the controls of my handgun, provide adequate trigger sensation and the ability to facilitate reloads.

Thanks in advance for your input.

[Michael Brown]

I use two versions of Hatch and Rocky neoprene gloves. I used Hatch for years but I like the Rockys a little better now as I think they're a little more durable.

I have a pair that's a little thicker and a thinner pair depending on the weather. Both give adequate sensitivity as long as you get the ones that don't have a kevlar pad on the trigger finger.

they're available at Oklahoma Police Supply and the best thing to do is check them out and see how much finger sensitivity you need or how little you can accept to trade out for warmth.

The only thing that just doesn't work for me is bulky winter gloves.

Michael Brown

[brennan]

With neoprene don't your hands sweat there is no wicking with neoprene.

[brennan]

Gloves with either nomex liners or wool liners if you need the dexterity take of the shell glove. Does anyone know what the military is using, does BlackHawk or someone make something better.

[Michael Brown]

Gloves with either nomex liners or wool liners if you need the dexterity take of the shell glove. Does anyone know what the military is using, does BlackHawk or someone make something better.

I have trained several military units and they all used neoprene gloves.

Most of Blackhawk's gloves are neoprene.

Sweating is not really an issue since it appears that the question was asked reference a cold weather situation. It sounds like what he's asking is what he can wear in the winter. In warmer seasons, my guess is he will not be wearing gloves.

If you need an all-weather glove for protective purposes rather than warmth, there are other choices but I still use neoprene at work in warm weather. I just use the thinner version.

Michael Brown

[brennan]

I wear neoprene while fishing during the winter and my hands sweat. I worked if a 0 degree freeezer for a couple of months last winter and used a wool liner that worked better that anything else.

[brennan]

I have trained several military units and they all used neoprene gloves.

Most of Blackhawk's gloves are neoprene.

Sweating is not really an issue since it appears that the question was asked reference a cold weather situation. It sounds like what he's asking is what he can wear in the winter. In warmer seasons, my guess is he will not be wearing gloves.

If you need an all-weather glove for protective purposes rather than warmth, there are other choices but I still use neoprene at work in warm weather. I just use the thinner version.

Michael Brown


I know that his reference is cold weather that is why is suggested what I suggested and not a light weight glove with good grip with dexterity sp?

[Michael Brown]

I know that his reference is cold weather that is why is suggested what I suggested and not a light weight glove with good grip with dexterity sp?

The reason I responded was in direct relation to your questions regarding the military and Blackhawk.

I have found neoprene to work fine when working outside in the winter but experiences certainly differ. :anyone:

Michael Brown

[Tulsa Shooter]

I'm going to stop in Oklahoma Police Supply and check out their gloves, what is a good winter/all weather boot Michael Brown?

[Michael Brown]

I'm going to stop in Oklahoma Police Supply and check out their gloves, what is a good winter/all weather boot Michael Brown?

Depends what you are looking for.

I look for physical performance and comfort first. My feet don't usually get cold.

I wear Oakley's.

Michael Brown

[okla-lawman]

I wear the hatch lined with spectra for general duty, They are not real warm but offer a lot of protection. I have tried the Turtle skins and they allow no dexterity or feeling. I am planning on trying sone of the neopreme this year. My only hesitation is a fear of slow removal.

For boots I think you have two choices. The one I call long term and the thro aways.
Danner is the best for long term. Outstanding quality and they are resoulable. The downside they are heavy.
The throwaways are good for a year or two and then you toss them. The soles are built in and are non resoulable. I have tried the Hi-tech, Thoroughgood and others.
They are generally a lot lighter than the Danners.

What do I wear? Thoroughgood TARAS.They have extra ankle supports (like an air splint), air shock absorbtion and a very stick tread. The down side the soul is soft and
I will only get a year out of them. It is kind of like a set of soft racing tire..a lot of grab but short life. I paid less than $75 for mine. I may try the American made(more expensive) Oakleys. I have heard good things about them. Their cheaper version I have heard they had some problems. Even with my leo discount the are kind of high for a thro away.

[brennan]

The reason I responded was in direct relation to your questions regarding the military and Blackhawk.

I have found neoprene to work fine when working outside in the winter but experiences certainly differ. :anyone:

Michael Brown

But you came off as a jerk.

[J.P.]

But you came off as a jerk.

Although you may have read Michaels response as such,I assure you that was not his intention.
I agree that his posting style is a little dry at times but I have seen worse.
Sometimes his feelings are not accurately reflected through his typing.He *is* a Yankee,you know, ;)
J.P.

[RDS]

If you have the opportunity, spread some change out on the counter, put on the glove you're considering, and try to pick up the coins with the gloved hand. Not that this test is THE deal breaker, it'll give you a pretty good idea as to what to expect dexterity-wise.

[RDS]

The tight fitting Kevlar gloves that medical personnel wear under surgical gloves are cheap , protective, and re. my previous post, I could pick up a dime. Not so hot for cold weather though.

[okgr8outdrs]

Thanks for the input, guys. I will stop by OPS when I get paid. I was thinking if I could tie my shoes with the gloves on, that would give me a pretty good indication. I tried a little dry-fire practice the other night with the gloves I have, but was less than satisfied with the results. I have two pairs of neoprene hunting gloves and a pair of wool knit gloves that presented a problem just getting my finger in the triggerguard. I had another pair of thin fleece gloves that were so slippery I almost dropped my pistol before I had even cleared leather. Can't have that, now can we?

I don't spend a lot of time outside, but with a crummy heater in my truck, the steering wheel is too cold to hold with bare hands.

[okla-lawman]

Hey Scoutmaster...why Dont You Check Out A Pair Of Mine.......

[okgr8outdrs]

Hey Scoutmaster...why Dont You Check Out A Pair Of Mine.......

Do I know you?

I think I do. In the knife thread you used the term "get off me knife". I have heard that phrase before, but only by one person.

Is your son one of my Cub Scouts?

If you are who I think you are, we need to get together so you can check my new AR.

[okla-lawman]

I bought a new pair of the neopreme/kevlar gloves today. They also have a turtleskin over the fingers (on the inside) . They are a lot warmer than my leather specta gloves. They have a lot of flexibility. For $26 bucks I was impressed. They also had theur hatch gloves on for 75% of. I got one pair of them. But if you don't have small or very large hands you are sol.


Yes I am bear SR.

New ar eh...Does that mean you will be over at AR15.com????

[okgr8outdrs]

New ar eh...Does that mean you will be over at AR15.com????

I did some research there before I made my purchase, but I don't really intend on frequenting that forum. I seem to have found folks here with most of the knowledge and advice I am searching for.

[UnSafe]

I'm a glove junkie. Not for the latest and greatest stuff, but because I'm a hobby rancher/ weldor/ truck fixer/ home renovator/ hand slasher and smasher on my days off from work (Emergency Med). Patients don't like to be touched by scabby, calloused hands with dirt packed under broken nails.

I order Gemplers house brand Latex dipped gloves for work requiring dexterity (ATF eats them up), and Tillman Rancher gloves for most everything else. Conventional welding gloves for higher amp welding, they're too clumsey for fine work.

I've tried the Mechanix gloves- Worthless for hard work. I wore a set out in 3 days while trenching in electric line. Back in the Army days, I went through many pairs of Nomex flight gloves, good for cool weather, but lousy durability if you actually work with them.

I realize that each of us has specific activities that gloves must protect our hands from- Injury, cold, wet, hazards, burns, etc.. and the choices vary even among those with similar risks. This thread is interesting to me, since I'm always looking for better gloves.

[liliysdad]

Ive tried several types of duty golves, and I keep coming back to leather. I have a pair of goatskin gloves I bought at last year's Farm show, and could not be more satisified.

[okgr8outdrs]

I bought a pair of the Rocky unlined neoprene gloves today. Great grip and sensitivity. I would have liked an elastic cuff rather than the velcro closure, or at least a closure that wasn't so stiff. I was looking for something that doesn't look too 'tactical'.

I always feel weird trying to communicate to the salesperson what I want without coming right out and saying "I carry a gun and I don't want anything to interfere with being able to use it effectively."

The guys at Patrol Tech know that I carry because I shopped there for concealment products and they helped me out. They told me to proceed as usual, but if I wanted to try out a holster, etc, to bring the gun in empty and open and let them check clear before I started trying items for fit.