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Posted: 11/13/2014 10:44:10 PM EDT
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What are the preferred gloves for out military?
Feel free to note any others that you think to be well made and functional. |
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Mechanix are fine if you need cheap and easy.
The OR Gloves are nice with a tight fit. My only complaint is that there is a junction of three seams that pushes into my hand when I use them with a pistol. The only complaint I have for both of the above is that they extend back on the wrist and interfere with my watch. I either have to take it off, or loosen it up so it slides up farther on my arm. The Pig gloves are awesome. Great quality, tight fit, good tactile function and they don't extend too far back to interfere with a watch. |
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I've always used mechanix. I beat the hell out of them until they fail, then toss them without worry as they are cheap. The covert are my favorite but they started making multicam which are getting to be my favorite. Not trying to hijack, but how warm are the Mechanix gloves? |
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I've always used mechanix. I beat the hell out of them until they fail, then toss them without worry as they are cheap. The covert are my favorite but they started making multicam which are getting to be my favorite. Not trying to hijack, but how warm are the Mechanix gloves? I bought one size bigger and ran smartwool liners in them. Still cold if you're not active. |
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I bought one size bigger and ran smartwool liners in them. Still cold if you're not active. Quoted:
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I've always used mechanix. I beat the hell out of them until they fail, then toss them without worry as they are cheap. The covert are my favorite but they started making multicam which are getting to be my favorite. Not trying to hijack, but how warm are the Mechanix gloves? I bought one size bigger and ran smartwool liners in them. Still cold if you're not active. Great that is what I needed to know thanks! |
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Not trying to hijack, but how warm are the Mechanix gloves? Quoted:
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I've always used mechanix. I beat the hell out of them until they fail, then toss them without worry as they are cheap. The covert are my favorite but they started making multicam which are getting to be my favorite. Not trying to hijack, but how warm are the Mechanix gloves? On a 1-10 with 10 being warm. Probably a 5 or 6 for me on a 40 degree day. I'm kinda cold natured though also. I'll wear them in winter but not without having a warmer backup pair. Not sure if that helps. I make them work for the most part as they have the dexterity I need at work. |
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Fantastic gloves, used em daily for a couple years. |
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If you think you might need to punch someone in the face, Oakley Hardknuckles are good. They're not that greatest for extensive abusive daily use, but if you're in the business you can get them at a pretty steep discount. http://www.besttacticalgloves.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Oakle-Gloves.jpg I want a pair of these. I feel the strongest urge to punch someone in the face here at work.  I haven't had a good pair of sap gloves in 40 years.
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I want a pair of these. I feel the strongest urge to punch someone in the face here at work. I haven't had a good pair of sap gloves in 40 years.Quoted:
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If you think you might need to punch someone in the face, Oakley Hardknuckles are good. They're not that greatest for extensive abusive daily use, but if you're in the business you can get them at a pretty steep discount. http://www.besttacticalgloves.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Oakle-Gloves.jpg I want a pair of these. I feel the strongest urge to punch someone in the face here at work. I haven't had a good pair of sap gloves in 40 years.DO IT! Then come back and debrief GD with a thread entitled "So I punched a co-worker in the face with my Oakley Hardknuckles." I guarantee at least 10 pages. |
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If you think you might need to punch someone in the face, Oakley Hardknuckles are good. They're not that greatest for extensive abusive daily use, but if you're in the business you can get them at a pretty steep discount. http://www.besttacticalgloves.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Oakle-Gloves.jpg I had some of those and the knuckle guard edge always dug into my hand when it was in the relaxed position. Granted its been years since I had them but I got rid of them because of it. |
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I had some of those and the knuckle guard edge always dug into my hand when it was in the relaxed position. Granted its been years since I had them but I got rid of them because of it. Quoted:
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If you think you might need to punch someone in the face, Oakley Hardknuckles are good. They're not that greatest for extensive abusive daily use, but if you're in the business you can get them at a pretty steep discount. http://www.besttacticalgloves.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Oakle-Gloves.jpg I had some of those and the knuckle guard edge always dug into my hand when it was in the relaxed position. Granted its been years since I had them but I got rid of them because of it. Yes, they're not very comfortable at all nor very durable for everyday wear - as I've seen people use them. They're strictly tactical, ad they really protect the hand (against glass, hard objects, teeth whatever) and are good for stuff like patrols, client protection or certain drama scenes. The pair I have now are barely used. I would only put them on if I thought I was going to need them for real - which is like never. I wouldn't even have them if I didn't get them for about half price. |
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Are the PIG gloves pretty tough? I hear everybody say they are tops in dexterity, but just didn't know if this was the kind of deal that you were going to burn through some pairs fast. They are not a very long lasting glove, but they are not disposable by any means. The stitching likes to tear out when you load magazines. That said I just use them until I wear through them and then buy another pair. I wish they were more durable but the dexterity is awesome and that is what I want when I reach for these gloves. YMMV. |
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