Gun gloves?

[mcneill]

Depends on what I'm shooting. No gloves with a .22, but when shooting a compact .45 I use Uncle Mike's shooting gloves. They help with the arthritus which kicks in after 50 - 100 rounds.

Oh, the Tu-Tu probably would get you kicked out of the Manly Man Club.

Jim

 

[Ieyasu]

Indy7373,

I used to get a sore web from shooting my Glock 21. Switched to a USP 45 and problem disappeared. (The Glock's grip is wider at the bottom than at the top. The grip's angle to the gun is slightly different, as well. I don't know what the exact cause was.)

 

[CJ]

Ooo. Good discussion. I have some sort of incurable dry skin on my shooting hand. Last time I took my USP out, the texture on the back of the grip was enough to rub my hand raw, and even draw blood in some spots. I've been keeping an eye out for shooting gloves, and this thread has some great info!

 

[Kamicosmos]

Black Snowman said:

I know someone who is using weight lifting gloves because they were identical and like, 1/2 the price.

That would be me. I use 'em for extended sessions with my various .44's. Very comfy, padded just enough to absorb a bit of recoil, and keeps the blisters and nicks away. And the price was very good, I think they were like 11.95 or so.

 

[rayra]

Indy7373, had the same issue with my 1911, and I installed a beavertail grip safety to deal with it (wasn't clear from your post what type of '45' you are referring to)

 

[aerod1]

If wearing shooters gloves is more comfortable for you then it should make no difference what I or anyone else thinks. As long as you enjoy shooting safely and comfortably, go for it.
By all means, have fun.

Jim Hall

 

[achadwick]

I use PACT shooting gloves when I shoot my 454 Casull. Sure helps cut down the recoil from my stout handloads. My wife also wears PACT gloves when she shoots my warm handloads through my Blackjawk .45 Long Colt.

 

[mack69]

Re:

Manly??? who gives a rats behind??? My thought is if it works for you and you feel comfortable wearing a glove and it allows you more pleasure from shooting....go for it.... I wear a glove (not even a shooting glove but a Craftsman mechanics glove) when shooting my Ruger GP100 357 with heavy magnum loads. No more flinching and better groups and accuracy since I started wearing it. enjoy....mack

 

[RevDisk]

I have a set of aviator gloves that I picked up for $5. Works during the winter. Bought a second set and cut off the trigger finger. Seems to work ok.



I have fond memories of the last time I got a speech on wearing gloves during shooting... I was training with the newer SF guys during a blizzard. The instructor was a grizzled master sergeant...

"What the [beep] are you guys doing wearing gloves? Is it too cold for ya? In COMBAT are ya gonna stop and put on your [beep] [beep] gloves?"

Another grizzled master sergeant looks up, "Every time I was in combat I did..."

"Shhhh! I'm trying to sound tough here! Don't ruin it by telling them the truth!"