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Posted: 12/13/2010 9:30:43 AM EDT
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I have never found a good set of gloves that meet all my needs. Mainly being flash protection, warmth (for winter), and Dexterity. While with some small compromises I have come close, there has never been a silver bullet. In the end I began looking at gloves as consumables. This led me to not worry so much when I had to cut the finger off a glove. I never cut the fingers off for shooting as I have never really had trouble squeezing a trigger with leather/ Nomex or Kevlar on. i did it more for radios, touch screens like the BFT, etc. Three gloves that have worked well for me are:
Mechanix Classic Gloves - not very warm at all, extremely dexterous. Blackhawk Hellstorm SOLAG full finger gloves (Kevlar version) - warm enough, not for anything below 30. Flash resistant, I have picked up hot barrels with these gloves on, a definite plus when helping your gunner out. Moderate dexterity, taken off when using the BFT. Serious Softshell gloves - pretty warm, you'll still freeze in sub zero temps. Lined gloves, you can shoot with them on, but forget programming a radio or anything like that. Hope this helps somewhat. I buy a new pair of gloves about every three months, so that is my expected lifespan for gloves. SOS |
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Posted: 12/13/2010 9:45:33 AM EDT
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I wear thin gloves all year (usually Nomex) and if it's cold outside I put another pair of gloves over them and take them off to shoot, put my hands in my pockets, or in a hand muff.
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Posted: 12/13/2010 10:09:25 AM EDT
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Ok, so I think I like the Blackhawk SOLAG. The only other question is, medium or small?
My hand next to a Glock 19 for reference: 
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Posted: 12/13/2010 10:52:12 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/13/2010 12:49:17 PM EDT
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I love the Classic Mechanix Fast-Fits for their Dexterity and price..
But my hands were fucking cold 2 weekends ago at a low light pistol class. Put the Mechanix away and decided to shoot like I would for EDC and just used my pockets for warmth. CXS |
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Posted: 12/13/2010 12:49:36 PM EDT
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I'm a size small Solag. My hand next to a Glock 22 for scale.  Sorry it took me so long to reply, it took a while for me to scrounge up a Glock.
Blackhawk SOLAG Glove SOS OK, so the link to the sizing chart didn't work. They do stretch even though they are Kevlar. They fit very true to size with other companies gloves. I tend to be just in between a small and medium, but after breaking in a pair the small fits, well it fits like a glove!! |
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Posted: 12/13/2010 12:49:49 PM EDT
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I love the Classic Mechanix Fast-Fits for their Dexterity and price..
But my hands were fucking cold 2 weekends ago at a low light pistol class. Put the Mechanix away and decided to shoot like I would for EDC and just used my pockets for warmth. CXS |
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Posted: 12/13/2010 1:03:57 PM EDT
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small sized Solag gloves are the only ones that i've found that fit perfect
my fingers are short so medium gloves of other brands are good for my palm but have half an inch of finger room |
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Posted: 12/13/2010 1:32:24 PM EDT
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I use Galls neoprene gloves for searching, and I can still use a firearm with them.
I have a pair of Under armor gloves for winter, I just got them so I haven't tested them in the field yet, but I did use them to shovel the 8 inches of snow we got yesterday. They were warm enough. And they are pretty darn thin....... We will see how they hold up to police work soon though. |
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Posted: 12/13/2010 1:39:47 PM EDT
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I wear a med SOLAG and I have a G19. So I will see if I can get a pic up.
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Posted: 12/13/2010 1:46:43 PM EDT
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Keep us posted on the UA gloves.
I like flight gloves for general purpose gun handling... they are okay in the PNW for 9 or 10 months out of the year where it's in the high 30's or low 40's and raining. I also like to use the USGI wool liners.. they are pretty durable and reasonably warm if you keep them dry. Granted, it's rare for us to see anything below 20 degrees around here... |
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Posted: 12/13/2010 1:48:51 PM EDT
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There you go. Do what calculations you need from that.
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Posted: 12/13/2010 1:53:45 PM EDT
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There you go. Do what calculations you need from that. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/jinx667/IMGP2611.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/jinx667/IMGP2612.jpg Hahaha, nice setup 
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Posted: 12/13/2010 4:34:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/13/2010 6:36:15 PM EDT
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I love that we have turned "GLOCKS" into a unit of measurement. This will take the world by storm.
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Posted: 12/13/2010 6:37:38 PM EDT
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Quoted: I love that we have turned "GLOCKS" into a unit of measurement. This will take the world by storm. SOS I am totally getting in on this.. BRB.. *grabs camera and unzips pants* CXS |
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Posted: 12/13/2010 7:18:32 PM EDT
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Has anyone tried running the .mil green, wool, glove-liners under a pair of mechanix gloves, say a size or so larger than usual? I am finding the liners for very cheap locally(~$5) as well as the standard mechanix gloves (~$20) and was wondering how the two would pair up.
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Posted: 12/13/2010 10:40:03 PM EDT
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I love that we have turned "GLOCKS" into a unit of measurement. This will take the world by storm.
SOS Civilian: "Man! That's a huge horse! 
ARFcommer: "Yep, he's 17 Glocks tall." 
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:33:22 AM EDT
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Has anyone tried running the .mil green, wool, glove-liners under a pair of mechanix gloves, say a size or so larger than usual? I am finding the liners for very cheap locally(~$5) as well as the standard mechanix gloves (~$20) and was wondering how the two would pair up. Thanks I am gonna try this soon |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:22:36 AM EDT
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Money is not a factor. Here are my criteria: -They must be warm. Winters where I live can get down into the teens. -I'd like them to be thin enough to allow me to shoot a gun -Made in the US preferably -Kevlar? Or is good leather better? Thanks for any help! I have a pair of 5.11 I like, but I forget the model at the moment. I think tac-a. They were cheap and functional for me. I used to shoot in the winter with no glove and just go for the pocket when needed, and this is way better, but they aren't a replacement for winter gloves. I also think they are discontinued and I got a great price as such, so you might find some online super cheap as well, or the replacement model for more. They're good all around gloves. I got a size larger than I thought I would need per their sizing chart and I'm glad I did. They fit perfectly, but if I'd been in a store trying them I may have gone up another size as well. Quoted:
I have never found a good set of gloves that meet all my needs. Mainly being flash protection, warmth (for winter), and Dexterity. While with some small compromises I have come close, there has never been a silver bullet. In the end I began looking at gloves as consumables. This led me to not worry so much when I had to cut the finger off a glove. I never cut the fingers off for shooting as I have never really had trouble squeezing a trigger with leather/ Nomex or Kevlar on. i did it more for radios, touch screens like the BFT, etc. Three gloves that have worked well for me are: Mechanix Classic Gloves - not very warm at all, extremely dexterous. Blackhawk Hellstorm SOLAG full finger gloves (Kevlar version) - warm enough, not for anything below 30. Flash resistant, I have picked up hot barrels with these gloves on, a definite plus when helping your gunner out. Moderate dexterity, taken off when using the BFT. Serious Softshell gloves - pretty warm, you'll still freeze in sub zero temps. Lined gloves, you can shoot with them on, but forget programming a radio or anything like that. Hope this helps somewhat. I buy a new pair of gloves about every three months, so that is my expected lifespan for gloves. SOS Im sorry for the ignorance, but what do you mean by flash protection with gloves? |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:29:53 AM EDT
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IED explosions often involve fire.
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:44:54 AM EDT
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IED explosions often involve fire. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Im just asking... so fire protection. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 3:00:31 AM EDT
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Basically, yes.
Even when there is not a vehicle fire or accelerants in the device there often is a quick flash fire as part of or following the explosion Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 6:09:09 AM EDT
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Not just IED's. or fires, but also for flash bangs and smoke grenades.
I have never had any issues with FB's, but I have had smoke grenades go off prematurely. Melted my Gas mask carrier before I could get rid of it. I like having the flash protection because there are times when you have no choice but to touch something on fire, like getting a Humvee or MRAP open after an attack. SOS |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 6:22:17 AM EDT
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I have seen more than one pair of non-FR gloves that had to be surgically removed. It is worth the few extra bucks for FR if you are in a place where it might be an issue.
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Posted: 12/14/2010 7:33:51 AM EDT
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I have seen more than one pair of non-FR gloves that had to be surgically removed. It is worth the few extra bucks for FR if you are in a place where it might be an issue. Well right now I'm a college student studying philosophy, so I guess the only reason I'd need FR gloves would be if my brain started to melt (a distinct possibility) 
No really though, in any case I like the idea of FR. BTW, I saw that the Blackhawk SOLAG's were made in Vietnam?? That's kind of disappointing. Is there anything comparable out there that was made in America? Or am I making more out of this than I really should be? |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 8:08:13 AM EDT
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I have seen more than one pair of non-FR gloves that had to be surgically removed. It is worth the few extra bucks for FR if you are in a place where it might be an issue. Well right now I'm a college student studying philosophy, so I guess the only reason I'd need FR gloves would be if my brain started to melt (a distinct possibility)
No really though, in any case I like the idea of FR. BTW, I saw that the Blackhawk SOLAG's were made in Vietnam?? That's kind of disappointing. Is there anything comparable out there that was made in America? Or am I making more out of this than I really should be? Read a bad translation of Hegel, It'll happen. Periods people, periods. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 8:22:03 AM EDT
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http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-1807-50-Hi-Dex-Purpose-Ergonomic/dp/B002PHLZRI
I have had pretty good luck with these. I did however take a black Sharpie and color in the bright yellow STANLEY
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Posted: 12/14/2010 8:30:33 AM EDT
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I have seen more than one pair of non-FR gloves that had to be surgically removed. It is worth the few extra bucks for FR if you are in a place where it might be an issue. Well right now I'm a college student studying philosophy, so I guess the only reason I'd need FR gloves would be if my brain started to melt (a distinct possibility)
No really though, in any case I like the idea of FR. BTW, I saw that the Blackhawk SOLAG's were made in Vietnam?? That's kind of disappointing. Is there anything comparable out there that was made in America? Or am I making more out of this than I really should be? Read a bad translation of Hegel, It'll happen. Periods people, periods. Hegel is...interesting. I appreciate his stance on the metaphysical and existential relationship between Christ and God (being a Christian theist myself), as well as his views on the resurrection, but I find alot of his other stuff to be abstract to the point of convolution. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 10:16:40 AM EDT
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I have seen more than one pair of non-FR gloves that had to be surgically removed. It is worth the few extra bucks for FR if you are in a place where it might be an issue. Well right now I'm a college student studying philosophy, so I guess the only reason I'd need FR gloves would be if my brain started to melt (a distinct possibility)
No really though, in any case I like the idea of FR. BTW, I saw that the Blackhawk SOLAG's were made in Vietnam?? That's kind of disappointing. Is there anything comparable out there that was made in America? Or am I making more out of this than I really should be? Read a bad translation of Hegel, It'll happen. Periods people, periods. Hegel is...interesting. I appreciate his stance on the metaphysical and existential relationship between Christ and God (being a Christian theist myself), as well as his views on the resurrection, but I find alot of his other stuff to be abstract to the point of convolution. The suggested reading that the prof picked out for our class from Hegel was a terrible translation by someone who didn't speak/read German very well. I spent half the time trying to understand WTF the translator was saying that Hegel said, and the other half trying to figure out how what was being said related to dialectic idealism. Not the way I want to spend an afternoon. I much preferred reading the enlightenment guys (Leibniz, Spinoza, and Voltaire mainly) and my test/paper grades show it. But back to the point, I really want to try out layering wool liners and standard or impact mechanix gloves. If I get the cash, I may have to give them a try. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 3:46:27 PM EDT
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I just opened my new Armytimes and there is an article about gloves in the cold..
Fight the Freeze - 4 gloves that will help you get a grip in cold weather is the title. The four gloves reviewed are: Expedition Weather: Arc'Teryx Alpha SV $275 Cold Weather: Camelbak Cold Weather Gloves $55 Cool Weather: Viking Tactics Assault Glove $60 - $100 (It states there is an introductory price) Moderate Weather: Oakley SI tactical Gloves $65 I couldn't find the article online so I figured I would put the important info out. SOS |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 3:55:03 PM EDT
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Camelback Cold Weather are "ok" not great. Probably the best you can do in terms of a shooting glove that's actually practical for shooting while still having some warmth.
I live in a northern State though where the temp drops pretty darn low in January and February. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 4:59:29 PM EDT
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the Viking Tactics gloves look interesting
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Posted: 12/15/2010 5:21:30 AM EDT
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I am sort of a glove-a-holic... That just means that I have a few too many pairs of gloves; not that I am an expert.
I have Mechanix Fast Fit. No good for winter! SOLAG. Might be OK down to the mid 30's Blackhawk "tactical" fleece gloves. Pretty good down to single digits. Decent grip, pretty easy to shoot AR, AK, and pistols with I just ordered 2 more pairs of gloves in the past week: I got the Stoic Welder Gauntlet Glove for single digits and below. Shoveling the driveway, skiing, etc. Not sure how they will work for shooting, but I will give them a try! 
I also ordered the Black Diamond Impulse Glove for between 10 and 30. Basically to replace the Blackhawks. The Black Diamonds and Water and Wind resistant, the fleece Blackhawks are not. 
North Face makes a glove called the Apex. It seems thin and good for dexterity. Not sure how warm they are since I only tried them on in a store. |
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Posted: 12/15/2010 6:55:09 AM EDT
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Damn, now those are some gloves. I will be interested to see if the welders ones fit in the trigger well.
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Posted: 12/15/2010 12:34:22 PM EDT
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Damn, now those are some gloves. I will be interested to see if the welders ones fit in the trigger well. Hopefully, with the Magpul trigger guard, I won't have a problem getting into the trigger guard. Trigger feel, on the other hand, is sure to be compromised. Better than getting frostbite though. |
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Posted: 12/15/2010 2:03:12 PM EDT
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When I order shoes online I get the size I want and the next smaller and larger size. Put it on the card, promptly return the ones that don't fit and typically difference is refunded before I get the bill. Check the return policy. I can't take credit for this the helpful person taking the order suggested it. Hope the helps w/ size issues.
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Posted: 12/15/2010 2:11:27 PM EDT
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oops
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Posted: 12/15/2010 3:13:19 PM EDT
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Im also a fan of the Mechanix, can't go wrong with the price either. Picked mine up for $23 shipped. http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/43342/2115320580100205100S500x500Q85.jpg |
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Posted: 12/15/2010 3:17:14 PM EDT
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I tried some vickers gloves. They run at least one to two sizes small (I'm an 8 surgical glove). Not as dextrous as Mechanix, but fairly warm.
vickers gloves I returned them for being too small, but with the current temp, I wish I had exchanged them. I think they may be a bit warm for summer use. |
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Posted: 12/15/2010 4:20:29 PM EDT
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Quoted: GLOCK OR GTFO!!Im also a fan of the Mechanix, can't go wrong with the price either. Picked mine up for $23 shipped. http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/43342/2115320580100205100S500x500Q85.jpg CXS |
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Posted: 12/15/2010 9:38:47 PM EDT
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GLOCK OR GTFO!!
Im also a fan of the Mechanix, can't go wrong with the price either. Picked mine up for $23 shipped. http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/43342/2115320580100205100S500x500Q85.jpg CXS Ha! At my job I could probably take a different handgun/ hand size pick everyday for a month. I do love a 1911 though, it's an American classic. SOS |
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Posted: 12/15/2010 10:50:42 PM EDT
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I can def relate to the problems mentioned above...one glove does not do it all, nor in all seasons.
aviator nomex...split seams in days, too bad they suck because the leather palms hold up well enough hatch nomex...complete garbage, falls apart in days, too bad because they had good dexterity oakley...over-hyped garbage, non FR, and look better than they perform...never found myself glad to have that gay knuckle pro 5.11...best results so far with these. good dexterity, FR, and fairly durable, lasted about 6 months, but I was also careful. I am very interested in the OR line of FR gloves, the Crossbow and Longbow, among others. They are FR, and look to have really smart patterning and stitching. As for the cold...I'd have to say wear an over shell if it is that cold, and rip off the shells if it is time to throw down...or else just be cold. Definitely better to have frosty fingers than to be frosty all the way through. 
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