gloves for shooting in the winter

[fgr39]

what kind of glove do yall wear to the range (outside) in the winter. trying to find something that will keep my hands warm or warmer than not wearing gloves but still be able to shoot and work the controls. So what do yall wear??

 

[P95Carry]

I try and avoid wearing them!!!

But yeah ... can be a problem, and actually not too long ago we had a thread or two running on just this.

May I suggest you try a search on ''gloves'' and you should find some excellent comments.

 

[Zundfolge]

The company I work for sells some gloves that aren't too bad for shooting.

http://www.wdrake.com/shop/product.cfm?icat_item_num=14864

 

[Black Snowman]

I'm shopping for some affordable neoprene gloves like the ones made for winter fly fishing. Should be good insulation and grip with the added benefit of shock absorbing properties. Only problem is last time I found a pair that would fit the bill they were $45

 

[Ala Dan]

I use a pair of very thin "shake-down" gloves with
full finger's, that I used on the street's as a LEO.
They are not real thick; and certainly not insulated
which allows for the proper "feel" of the trigger. I
think the were made by a company by the name
of Blauer? Works really well for me!

Sorry Snowman, as we posted near the same time;
but I believe the gloves I'm speaking of were right
around the $40 mark themselves; but they were
charged to the city's expense account.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[BigG]

Nomex flight gloves are very thin, pretty warm, and allow you to feel through the material.

 

[Navy joe]

Flight gloves sometimes, but mostly Hatch cop gloves. Their main benefit is being black to soak up the sun and having a neoprene back to keep the wind off of my fingers. Thin enough to write with, all gun tasks easily performed. I keep a handwarmer in my pocket for all the waiting to shoot times.

 

[Bravo11]

I've seen a lot of people wearing flight gloves. What is the reason for flight gloves?

 

[Navy joe]

Flight gloves are warm, you can operate a gun pretty well with them on, they are easily available, they look tacticool, and if you flip your shotgun over in your support hand to reload after firing 30 rounds without one on you will probably be leaving your fingerprints and associated skin burned onto the barrel.

 

[swingset]

I have a pair of deer skin leather that's very thin, very good fitting. Work pretty well. Saw a guy at the range once with Playtex Living gloves on! He said they were "grippy". Might work, but I'm not wearing bright yellow & blue gloves that go up to my elbows!

 

[schadenfreude]

I haven't tried it but I was thinking about trying mechanics gloves. They are pretty thin and would keep you warmer than nothing.

Maybe baseball batting gloves??

 

[OH25shooter]

I went to a military surplus store and bought a pair of military fingerless (green) wool gloves for hunting on warm days. I have rubber grips on my handgun so slipping is no problem. But, with wood grips the wool has a tendency to slip. I've seen gloves that have small rubber ball-like grips on the fingers and palm that might work. I think they are in the garden (outdoor) section of any home improvement store.

 

[Bravo11]

I've heard of baseball gloves being good also.
They may not be the warmest thing around but they
would be thin and close fitting.
I've got a pair of shotgunning gloves but they would be a little hard
to shoot handguns in.

 

[Wedge]

I use Mechanix gloves. They give you good feel, and work well for keeping the wind off your skin. I have used them for working on cars and you can grasp moderately hot nuts and bolts without hurting yourself. The big thing I like it that I can feel stuff through them and do things like reload without dropping every other shell.

There are some knockoff brands of the Mechanix gloves, but I found the Mechanix to have the best fit for me.

 

[10-Ring]

I try not too. After injuring my right hadn a couple years ago, I tried to shoot w/ gloves for a while & found I could find the right pair that gave me the protection I was looking for & the trigger feel I discovered I had w/o gloves. I stopped using gloves pretty quickly...maybe something thin like golf gloves to maintain feel, but I don't know how much warmth they'd provide.

 

[schadenfreude]

maybe something thin like golf gloves to maintain feel, but I don't know how much warmth they'd provide.

Golf gloves are extremely soft. I don't think a set would last long enough to justify the price.

 

[CZ52GUY]

I wear neoprene duty gloves outdoors and generally find they work well for me.

Good luck,

CZ52'

 

[JoeHatley]

Bob Allen shooting gloves, both lined and un-lined, depending on the temp.

I get mine at www.cabelas.com

Good Luck...

Joe

 

[JohnBT]

When it gets really nasty I use my Cabela's duck hunting gloves...

www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...atalog/pod-link.jhtml_A&_DAV=MainCatcat470076

Gore-Tex, 150 gram Thinsulate and "...leather facing on the palms and fingers lets you grip any firearm securely, while the trigger finger is covered with Lycra® for greater shooting dexterity."

If it's not raining and sleeting sideways, I like the mitts pictured earlier that fold back to expose the fingertips.

John

 

[WonderNine]

I don't wear gloves while shooting in the wintertime. I'm used to it up here. I was out about an hour a few days ago. I just stick my hands in my pockets once in awhile. Besides, if you shoot enough the gun could keep your hand warm.

Oooh, I think I'll wrap my hands around the SKS barrel, OUCH!

 

[SapperLeader]

Ive been using a pair of blackhawk solag gloves. I really like them due to the adjustastbility of the velcro system. When It gets really cold outside, I put on a pair of army brown wool liners and that seems to do the trick.

 

[Zach S]

Ive got a pair of hatch gloves I cut the thumb/finger out of and wear them on occasion. Most of the time its Mechanix gloves. I prefer the "stealth" gloves that have the black lettering and black fabric.

 

[VaughnT]

Am I the only one who's curious to know where Zundfolge gets his nails done?

If you'd like to try something different, look in to the 3-finger work gloves from Duluth Trading Co. www.duluth-trading.com They are a combination of the Mechanix work glove and the Blackhawk tacticool extremity protection device.

 

[DBR]

The Browning "Pitards Leather" shooting gloves are my favorite. They are not cheap, but they fit like a second skin. It surprised me how little insulation it actually takes to keep your shooting finger mobile if you are not constantly exposed to the weather.

 

[greyhound]

I have a pair of US Army surplus "shooting mittens". The mittens have the trigger finger separated from the rest.

These things must be made for 50 below or so (for some reason I think standing guard in a Korean winter).

They have 2 parts - a wool liner and a leather/vinyl piece that goes over that (and extends halfway up your arm). Putting them on inside causes immediate sweating! I cant even button my coat with the things on, so I am not sure how useful they would be while shooting, though for 8 bucks they are great for walking the pooch.....