Probably right egor...mine are tight too...carrying in sub-freezing temperatures where quick access to a handgun demands some thought. For me, it's while packing out elk quarters in bear country and the trade off between the threat of bear attack vs. frozen fingers is a real thought-provoker! (I wear the gloves, thick ones, and hope for enough time to make a shot if the situation goes south on me, and I fully understand that my accuracy is going to be degraded appropriately.) Rod
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moose_nukelz
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+1 on the Mechanix gloves. I have gone through several different brands of "law enforcement" gloves and these are by far the best for me. I needed something with leather palm and fingers but light enough to feel contraband when I search someone. The also work great on the range.
Another +1 for Mechanix gloves.
Although I generally don't use gloves for handgun shooting or duty use in warm weather, I do train with them because at times I will wear gloves, such as while searching a person or vehicle or on a crime scene, so as not to disturb any evidence. If the proverbial **** hits fan when I'm doing a task like this, I won't have time to remove the gloves...it's go time! Gotta train like you fight!
I, too, have gone through a multitude of gloves during 9+ years in the military and 14+ years as an LEO. I've used 5.11 Tactical, Blackhawk, Hatch, Nomex flight gloves, and many more. Mechanix are my current favorite and they're inexpensive and great for everyday patrol use and for use in training classes.
The late Elmer Keith, "downrange"...
I can see Keith's point but in fairness, he was known for shooting large caliber revolvers & assisting in the R&D of the .44magnum, so I don't think felt recoil was a major problem for him.
I thought if I were "down-range"(SW Asia), I'd have some OD/green or tan tactical gloves with the index finger removed. I'd have a thicker black pair too for cold weather or extra protection(kelvar-nomex).
There are far more choices & styles to pick from in 2011 than 10-20 years ago.
Clyde
ps; I always advise sworn LE officers or armed security/protective services to get a well made pair of duty gloves with kelvar or spectraguard fabric.
In the late 1990s, I knew a 083/police officer who worked at a VA(US Dept of Veterans Affairs) medical center. The police officer had part of his thumb bit off by a unstable veteran during an arrest.
I can see Keith's point but in fairness, he was known for shooting large caliber revolvers & assisting in the R&D of the .44magnum, so I don't think felt recoil was a major problem for him.
I thought if I were "down-range"(SW Asia), I'd have some OD/green or tan tactical gloves with the index finger removed. I'd have a thicker black pair too for cold weather or extra protection(kelvar-nomex).
There are far more choices & styles to pick from in 2011 than 10-20 years ago.
Clyde
ps; I always advise sworn LE officers or armed security/protective services to get a well made pair of duty gloves with kelvar or spectraguard fabric.
In the late 1990s, I knew a 083/police officer who worked at a VA(US Dept of Veterans Affairs) medical center. The police officer had part of his thumb bit off by a unstable veteran during an arrest.
Moose, Drew and Clyde...you guys are sworn LEO's and I'd never presume to teach you anything about the job...searches, seizures, pat downs and cold weather on duty are not in my past or future...but as one poster said and I heartily agree, you'll fight like you train....no truer words come to mind...thanks for being on the line for all of us civilians....
Given the quality of today's shooting gear, a pair of gloves that keep the cold and sharp pointy things off finger tips, but still allow adequate control of trigger and shooting grip can probably be found...then it's practice...and muscle memory...
40+ years of flying..the first 10 in the military...taught me the value of realistic training...as close to line or combat flying as humanly possible...with the firm belief that you'll fly (or for that matter, fight), as you train; but it takes a hell of a lot of training to develop that muscle/mind memory that will take over in an emergency....if the job or environment requires gloves, then get the best pair for the job and practice with them.
Rod
Given the quality of today's shooting gear, a pair of gloves that keep the cold and sharp pointy things off finger tips, but still allow adequate control of trigger and shooting grip can probably be found...then it's practice...and muscle memory...
40+ years of flying..the first 10 in the military...taught me the value of realistic training...as close to line or combat flying as humanly possible...with the firm belief that you'll fly (or for that matter, fight), as you train; but it takes a hell of a lot of training to develop that muscle/mind memory that will take over in an emergency....if the job or environment requires gloves, then get the best pair for the job and practice with them.
Rod
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Hagar the Republican
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I've been using batting gloves for years. Love 'em. Had a Ruger Redhawk that was punishing to shoot, and the gloves really helped. Trading it for another Bisley helped the most! I also have a pair for my motorcycle.