Best HG With Gloves in Winter?

[Rexster]

Well, of the big three DA makers, Colt, S&W, and Ruger, I believe that Rugers have triggers that are the least likely to snag the glove's fabric, which would prevent the trigger from returning. Colts, or at least the ones I have seen, are most likely to snag.

Really, though, a good single-action sixgun is a good glove gun, because the reset is so short, and the act of thumbing the hammer forces the reset to happen. I wish my chief would allow me to use an SA for offficial purposes during extremely cold weather. (I would likely use my Ruger Bisley, as it is safe to carry with all six chambers loaded, and has a transfer bar safety.) My aging, bony fingers and hands can really ache in the cold, so I like gloves, though fortunately, cold snaps are short here along the Texas Gulf Coast.

 

[481]

HK makes their trigger guards oversized to accomodate gloves.

Yeah, there's a reason I carry my USP45 in the wintertime.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

Yes, but it's expensive. The HK MK23 has a very larger trigger guard.

That large trigger guard looks like the gun is SAO.

 

[Cosmoline]

The solution may have just dawned on me. GUN POGIES! Gloves built around the grip, with the trigger inside. There are obvious issues of clearance involved, but I'm going to fiddle with some options in the next few months. Ideally they'll function like the pogies do on bikes.

 

[Nushif]

Ungloved, my hands start losing feeling around 40 degrees.

No to nitpick, but you may wanna get that looked at. My wife has Reinauld's Syndrome(sp?) and has that. While I (a lover of the warm climes) don't have that problem.

 

[usp9]

That large trigger guard looks like the gun is SAO.

The trigger is a DA/SA. The trigger guard is that large because it was one of the requirements that special forces folks wanted on the pistol when they approached HK to build it for them. Navy Seals wear gloves, therefore the trigger guard was designed to fit what apparrel they used. HK has incorporated the large trigger in their subsequent models, such as the USP shown.

 

[MJD]

No offense taken...Raynad's is exactly what it is. Love the cold weather, just have to take extra care to have the correct sock/glove for the conditions.

 

[tekarra]

cZ P07 or P09.

 

[Cosmoline]

I used a cheap wool glove as a prototype pogie. Unfortunately I was shooting the single action today which isn't the best one for the design.

I found the steel remained too cold for bare skin inside the pogie. However with a plastic frame I suspect this would not be the case. A pogie that strapped in place around the grip and trigger guard and incorporated a bottom hole for the magazines would work very well for prolonged shooting in deep cold. Obviously if it's above single digits standard gloves or no gloves are fine.

I may dig up a plastic semi this winter to practice with.

Here's multi-time Iditasport champ Pete Bassinger using the bicycle variety:

http://www.alaskadispatch.com/artic...-basinger-leads-iditarod-invitational-mcgrath

(Yes these dudes race on the Iditarod trail on bicycles in the middle of winter. For basically no prize money and the real prospect of lost toes.)

 

[Serenity]

As someone who has worked outside in the north for years; keeping your hands moisturized helps IMMENSELY with that deep finger ache that cold causes. I can't explain why, but at the dairy we all started using a good hand lotion and it helped a lot. We were forever getting our hands wet in the cold and they would dry out and ache like hell.

 

[Old Fuff]

anyone else waiting for Old Fuff to post a picture of a snubbie without a trigger guard?

A Fitz trigger guard conversion might work, but it would depend on the glove.

Another way was employed by Ed. Mcgivern, who took an N-frame S&W .38-44 Heavy Duty .38, cut away the front of the guard, and then had a larger loop welded on in its place. Looked awful! But I think it would work with any glove.

I have seen instances where the entire guard was cut away so that the user could get two fingers on the trigger. With a 10 to 12 pound DA trigger pull the guard isn't really necessary if the trigger is covered by a holster, and when drawing the user keeps his/her trigger finger where it's supposed to be.

I will start a conversation...

 

[Cosmoline]

Serenity--you're right moisturizer is essential. It also keeps your skin from cracking open in the deep cold.

I've never thought of removing the entire trigger guard!

 

[targetshooter22]

My CZ-75 and Ruger GP100 have pretty big trigger guards. Had no problem using a gloved hand to put down a deer this year with the GP100....

Also, there are some pretty high-tech gloves at REI or Cabelas that still allow for some pretty good manual dexterity while keeping warm and protected from wind. Might be worth the higher cost than a mart-mart special...

 

[NG VI]

I was going to mention the USP as well, the compacts have a slightly smaller trigger guard, but the fullsize versions have a guard so big you could work with it just fine with any realistic set of gloves.

 

[Shadow 7D]

Cosmo, they make snowmachine gloves??? that are like a mit on the outside, but have individual trigger finger, warm enough in a fist, but able to use the first finger and thumb....

 

[Cosmoline]

I'll have to check those out. I usually get my gloves from the usual winter outfitters not the snow machine shops.

 

[Shadow 7D]

Hey, if you ever want to get together and swap pistols, let me know where and when
I usually keep a thin glove and a thick over glove

also, consider wearing surgical gloves/nitrile gloves inside your gloves (the old bread bag trick), they cut the wind and prevent evaporation.