This cold weather has gotten me thinking...what is the generally accepted "best" method for drawing a CC weapon in cold weather when you're wearing gloves? Do you just have to stay aware that you have them on and remove them really fast before you draw, or do you try to go without gloves as much as possible and allow your shooting hand to get really cold? Do you use your pockets a lot? Wear the thinnest gloves possible? Maybe a combination of these methods would be best. What do you guys do? Unfortunately, I currently live in a state that does not issue CC permits so I've had to do a lot of "thought experimentation." :banghead:
Gloves while CC-ing?
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MortalWombat
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You only have to remove the one from your shooting hand, not both. It seems to me that if your gloves aren't too tight, it could almost be done in one motion with practice (pull right glove off with left hand then pull gun out with right hand while dropping the glove at the same time, assuming you're right handed).
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That's why I wear fingerless mittens in the cold, but I guess when I go to Russia, I can't worry about a gun anyhow, LOL
Some friends and I just did some cold weather run 'n gun last weekend. It depends on the gun and your hand size whether you can shoot while wearing gloves. Anything thin will work. I bought a pair of "hunting gloves" at Gander. They are thin, but insulated with 40grams of Thinsulate. I think they are warmer than the big bulky gloves I have. Drawing from a OWB holster took no extra effort. IWB would probably be a bit more challenging.
We noticed a couple useful things:
1) My friend's Walther PPS doesn't work well with gloves. Glocks have no problems with gloves.
2) The Glock standard size mag release is difficult. The HK 'change the world style' is alot easier.
3) We were unable to use the slide lock during mag changes. We have to slingshot the slide with gloves on. After running through the drill a couple times we all noticed that switching between the slide lock and slingshot methods took no conscious effort, which is good.
4) That our guns work in 10*F weather.
We noticed a couple useful things:
1) My friend's Walther PPS doesn't work well with gloves. Glocks have no problems with gloves.
2) The Glock standard size mag release is difficult. The HK 'change the world style' is alot easier.
3) We were unable to use the slide lock during mag changes. We have to slingshot the slide with gloves on. After running through the drill a couple times we all noticed that switching between the slide lock and slingshot methods took no conscious effort, which is good.
4) That our guns work in 10*F weather.
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Onward Allusion
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Top choice for me is a cheap pair of Wells Lamont 3/4 finger work gloves. Covers most of your fingers except for the tips and thin enough to be very flexible.
http://www.wellslamont.com/product.php?productid=17&cat=7&page=1
If it gets really cold out there, then it's the Totes Isotoner Spandex Gloves...
http://www.totes-isotoner.com/produ...pandex+gloves+-+knit+lined.do?sortby=ourPicks
http://www.wellslamont.com/product.php?productid=17&cat=7&page=1
If it gets really cold out there, then it's the Totes Isotoner Spandex Gloves...
http://www.totes-isotoner.com/produ...pandex+gloves+-+knit+lined.do?sortby=ourPicks
i tried this the other day with a 1911 and wearing my jacket dryfireing with my thick leather gloves i cant still draw take the safety off and change magazines with a Walther pp not a chance and the revolvers the glove gets stuck behind the hammer because its so bulky im looking for a thinner pair of gloves. i also was using snap caps in my shotgun to see what its like to reload because i have never hunted in the winter what a difference gloves and jackets make in your gun handling
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Gloves are a problem. You loose some feeling and dexterity and that can be catastrophic with a light or short trigger pull like a 1911 or Glock/XD. I keep my hands in my pockets when they need to get warm and rarely wear gloves. But if you are going to wear them I'd personally look at something with DA capability like a M92 that has a generous trigger well and the thin gloves mentioned above.
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I wear the same spectra/leather Hatch gloves I wore on duty. Enough dexterity to handle a weapon properly, enough leather to keep your hands from freezing off.
Practice with your gloves on occasionally and everything should turn out well.
Practice with your gloves on occasionally and everything should turn out well.
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I've used Mechanix gloves. I've seen the "stealth" gloves available locally at lowes and a few parts houses. I'd cut the end of trigger finger just below the first knuckle on my right hand for reasons that X-Rap posted. I also cut the end off of the middle finger. I broke my trigger finger years ago, haven't got out of the habit of pushing buttons with my middle finger. Burn the edge of the cuts a little bit with a lighter...
Just dont screw up and get the "everyday" gloves mixed up with "working on the car gloves."
They dont do much for cold, but I've found them a happy medium for warmth and dexterity.
Just dont screw up and get the "everyday" gloves mixed up with "working on the car gloves."
They dont do much for cold, but I've found them a happy medium for warmth and dexterity.
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When I was a patrol officer in WA, I found that military leather glove shells with wool inserts are easier to remove quickly than gloves that have a thin fabric liner against your skin (including GoreTex gloves). Your hands will sweat and the thin fabric will stick to your hands making them difficult to remove. Many times you'll wrestle with the glove (as if it were a straightjacket) and almost turn it inside out.
The military glove system can be quickly pulled off even when soaking wet.
Good luck.
The military glove system can be quickly pulled off even when soaking wet.
Good luck.
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I use a Bob Allen insulated shooting glove for most wear when gloves are needed. Black leather, so they look decent with almost any coat and are well fitting and thin so that you have some dexterity. Got them from Cabelas, and am now on my second pair.
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Underarmour has several styles.
I do not have it in front of me, but Underarmour has several styles that should meet your needs as well. I have seen them in LAPoliceGear and other catalogs. They were fairly priced as well.
I do not have it in front of me, but Underarmour has several styles that should meet your needs as well. I have seen them in LAPoliceGear and other catalogs. They were fairly priced as well.
I have some cold weather golf gloves from Nike. They work great for me. However, most of the time I only wear one glove on my off hand and keep my strong hand in a pocket. My off hand does most of the work such as cleaning snow off of the car and holding the leash when I walk my dog.
In regards to pulling a glove off, personally I don't want to plan on having enough time to pull one or two off. Like some of the others have said, its a good idea to train/practice with them. Even though I rarely wear two gloves I still try to spend a little time each week drawing and shooting with them during the cold weather season.
In regards to pulling a glove off, personally I don't want to plan on having enough time to pull one or two off. Like some of the others have said, its a good idea to train/practice with them. Even though I rarely wear two gloves I still try to spend a little time each week drawing and shooting with them during the cold weather season.
Demitrios
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I wear a pair of Oakley Assault Gloves when I go shooting. This way if/when I (Heaven forbid) need to pull and use my pistol I can do it with a certain amount of practicality.
Cosmoline
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The tactical gloves don't cut it in this cold. The only solution I've been able to come up with is putting my heavy gloves on a lanyard looped around my back. I can quickly pop off the right one and let it dangle.
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Nomex flight gloves..not the warmest, but very tight and flexible. They work good on most handguns.
I used those military gloves for years and they are great you can almost "Flick" them off your hand. The two layer system keeps your hands really warm, they do absorb a lot of water and hold it like a sponge though.
As goofy as it sounds I used the string through the sleeve method (perfected circa 1965 by my Mom direction) for most of my 20 years in the Army. I could flick those gloves off in the woods at night and fine tune things and know I could find my glove everytime I needed it again.
I did hear no end of it from the guys in my Platoon though,..then again most of them laughed as they wore only one glove until we made it back home.
I used those military gloves for years and they are great you can almost "Flick" them off your hand. The two layer system keeps your hands really warm, they do absorb a lot of water and hold it like a sponge though.
As goofy as it sounds I used the string through the sleeve method (perfected circa 1965 by my Mom direction) for most of my 20 years in the Army. I could flick those gloves off in the woods at night and fine tune things and know I could find my glove everytime I needed it again.
I did hear no end of it from the guys in my Platoon though,..then again most of them laughed as they wore only one glove until we made it back home.
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