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11/26/2014 11:07:46 PM EDT
Anybody got any opinions on the Hatch Operator gloves?  They look decent, how is the quality/durability?  Thanks guys, have a great Thanksgiving.
11/27/2014 12:44:56 AM EDT
[#1]
They are pretty good.

Fit and wore well for me.
11/27/2014 1:20:04 AM EDT
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They are pretty good.

Fit and wore well for me.
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Hey B6, are they pretty tough?  Are they tactile enough to run a pistol in them?    Thanks for the info man.
11/27/2014 9:05:27 AM EDT
[#3]
I have used both the regular and hard knuckle versions, along with the Blackhawk SOLAG at pistol and carbine courses, as well as on duty as a cop, and the solar and HK gloves in Iraq.  Out of the 3, I definitely prefer the Hatch HK operator. There is Velcro on the back that allows me to get a snigger fit than on  the regular version.  Durability is pretty good on all 3.
11/27/2014 11:28:48 PM EDT
[#4]
Hatchs are right up there with the best of them.

I would avoid the hard-knuckle versions for pistol work.
11/28/2014 9:06:32 PM EDT
[#5]
I've had a pair for a few years which I use for mtn biking, out at least three days a week that whole time and they're still in good shape. Contrast that with my range game Oakleys which have holes from maybe a few hours aggregate use, and I'd say they are a nice pair of gloves.
11/29/2014 11:20:57 AM EDT
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I would avoid the hard-knuckle versions for pistol work.
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Why?  I haven't had a problem, and if I'm doing pistol work, there's a real possibility I'll have a lower level use use of force, and I like the idea of knuckle protection.  My civilian department has had a bunch of cops break hands against criminals' heads.

I'm just curious what problem you've had.
11/29/2014 11:46:19 AM EDT
[#7]
I've gone through about 6 pair of the Shorty Operators.  They fit great and it's easy to do a lot of stuff with them on.  Problem is that they wear out too quick in my opinion.  I wish they lasted longer.  Normal farm type work and the palms get holes in them.  For the price they should last longer.  I go with Mechanix now.





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