I guess maybe I'm not a real operator, but I have hardly ever used gloves when shooting. I bumped into some at Bass Pro the other day, and I like the idea of a very light glove that would leave me with a pretty good feel, or touch sensitivity, but offer some protection against blisters and hot barrels and such.

Here's a link to the ones I saw at BassPro:

http://www.basspro.com/Sitka-S...Men/product/2293548/

And a photo:



They didn't have close to my size, so I didn't bother trying them on.

What are y'all's thoughts on gloves? Anybody using them? Everybody using them? Any recommendations?

I often wear gloves because I'm an total operator my hands get super sweaty in the Florida heat. I go for the basic Mechanix glvoes that everyone wears. Pretty inexpensive, lightweight and durable.

Plus they're tactical and covert.

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I wear Gorilla Gloves from Home Depot.
Only $5 and thin enough to keep good feel and control.

When hunting modest temps, 35-60 or so, I'd be lost without a pair of Naval Aviators 'Nomex' gloves.

They offer great dexterity.

http://m.qmuniforms.com/5ive-s...yY5NMCFZOKaQode0UPNQ

I've tried a number of gloves of differing thickness for lower temperatures. The warmest have been Cabela's 80 gram thinsulate shooting gloves. They are thick enough to make it somewhat awkward to shoot a pistol while wearing them.

The best thing I've found, if staying warm isn't as much a factor, is leather golf gloves. They come in 1/4 sizes, allowing a good fit, and provide good tactile feedback. You can also get left and right gloves in the same size. They were suggested by an ex DEA agent, who said they worked well if you didn't want to leave fingerprints. I find they are good for playing golf as well.

I don't like shooting with gloves on, but seeking at least a little protection from cold weather, or attending training where hundreds of rounds, and lots of weapon manipulations are done in a single day, sometimes going on for several days, have forced me to use gloves.

For what you describe wanting, what I've found to be the best is the the SKD Tactical brand PIG gloves: http://www.skdtac.com/PIG-Full...-Glove-p/pig.700.htm

I've also used with moderate success; some batting gloves (can't remember the brand), Mechanix Wear originals, and the old nomex/leather flight gloves the USAF issued to me when I was still on active duty.

For what you describe I'd drop the cash on the PIG gloves.

For super light and thin, tight-fitting, try a racquetball glove and cut off the trigger finger.

Whilst operating as I do, I prefer the PIG gloves from SKD. Nice, light, superb feel and well thought out.

I wear baseball gloves. Love em.

You're in Louisiana. What do you need gloves for? If you're up here shooting when it's in the 40's, 30's, 20's... or even below zero. (Us Yankees will ley you think about that for a few seconds ) I can see the need for gloves. But down there in the Bayou? Hot & sweaty is all I can think of.

However... I like My Mechanics gloves. A little thick, and you do loose some dexterity & sensitivity.

I also have a pair of newer Nomex Flight gloves. I cut the end of the thumb & index finger off. I like the newer model gloves; the ones that come to your wrist, not the longer ones that go half way up your forearm.

I've used the baseball gloves too. They seem to work well.

But for weather down there? Im thinking the thinner, the better.

As above Nomex flight gloves. Make sure to get a pair that fit tightly.

RMD

Mechanix, the PIG, Oakley are all good. I've got all three, but wear Mechanix most of the time.

The thing I like the most about Mechanix is the fact that I can trash a pair, and walk into any auto parts store and pick up another pair. If I want tan/tan or multicam I have to order them. But, I just wear black/black most of the time anyways.

I wear the PIG gloves for all of my moderate temp hunting trips. They have excellent dexterity and do a great job protecting your hands from the thicket.

I don't normally wear them for shooting but I have used the PIG gloves during carbine classes where your hands can get a bit torn up from lots of malfunction drills, etc.

I use Mechanix, if you need strike capability go with SKD - PIG

And it's not whether or not you are an operator.
Handling an A2 grip for a full day will run your hand raw, if you are in a location with extreme temperatures, gloves are mandatory.

IMO, shooting with gloves is something you should at least be familiar with.

I like setwear gloves, they're cheap (I think I paid $15 for the last pair), and very lightweight. I prefer to shoot without gloves unless it's so cold I can't feel my hands.

I use the thin leather gloves, both with fingers and without, from Micheals.
Find it difficult to load pistol mags with thicker gloves.
They offer very good finger sensitivity but are only good to around 20°F.

Thanks for the input guys. To answer a couple of questions raised:

The "operator" comment was just a joke; and

No, it's not very cold in Louisiana, but that is why my original post said to avoid blisters and hot barrels and such.

I just got a Mossberg Shockwave, and the grip is as slick as can be. It likes to drive the safety into the web of your hand. Plus the front strap has exposed screw heads and sharp corners. Anyway, that's what got me thinking about gloves.

Sometimes I wear Mechanix.

More for heat / abrasion / cuts protection than any recoil issues.

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Agree with the Gorilla gloves (Home Depot, Amazon). Flexible, at $5.00, just replace when damaged or worn out.

A lot of guys I've been talking to lately have been trying the PIG gloves.

https://www.amazon.com/PIG-Dex...Gloves/dp/B00PW81JXM

Keep in mind that Mechanix are available EVERYWHERE and are usually far less than $20 for the classics. They've great gloves.