Shooting gloves

rico903 · Nov 23, 2015

What gloved do folks here like for AR and pistol shooting? Not looking for warmth but dexterity and grip.

71Chevelle427 · Nov 23, 2015

I'm no expert by any means, but last time shooting AR's, I used a pair of padded, fingerless gloves which REALLY helped with my hand/index finger getting rubbed raw by the trigger guard area. Since fingertips, to the 1st knuckle, are open, I lost no movement or feel whatsoever.

I kept them on while shooting a couple 1911's and even a .38 snubbie. It was actually a treat to use something for the pistols, and that was the first time I did so...but not the last.

cpc1027 · Nov 23, 2015

I have PIG FDT Alpha gloves. I generally only use them when I'm shooting ARs a lot and the forearm starts to get hot, but they have been great. They are really tight, bordering on uncomfortably so, but that's they way they are supposed to be. They still leave me with enough dexterity to type or ties my shoes.

http://www.skdtac.com/PIG-Full-Dexterity-Tactical-FDT-Alpha-Glove-p/pig.700.htm

AssMan · Nov 23, 2015

I like fingerless for one reason...loading mags. Inevitably the glove fabric gets caught/pinched somewhere.

retafshooter · Nov 23, 2015

I like these inexpensive ones from Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mechanix-Wear-FastFit-Glove-Blue/36577247

thomfantomas · Nov 23, 2015

under armour

shootin the breeze · Nov 23, 2015

I like my nomex flyers the Army gave me. They work pretty good.

Mickey the Dragon · Nov 23, 2015

I'll add another recommendation for the nomex flyer's gloves (I got mine from the AF). A lot of people really like the Mechanix line of gloves, too. Cheap enough you won't be heartbroken when you need to replace them.

cantstop · Nov 23, 2015

I picked up a pair of sport touchscreen gloves at Costco for about $10 that work pretty good. Amazon has some like mine for $12.
http://www.amazon.com/Vbiger-Outdoor-Driving-Cycling-Warmness/dp/B00QIGOC4K/ref=sr_1_2

Pwilliams1 · Nov 23, 2015

I have a couple pairs of mechanix gloves around for various stuff. They hold up pretty well, and are decent for shooting. Not too bulky, And the padded ones are thick enough for a little warmth on colder days. I wouldn't want to be stuck in the snow with them, but they're not bad for a range trip

byf43 · Nov 23, 2015

With my big, fat hands, wearing gloves/shooting don't go well, together.

Years ago, when shooting IHMSA, I found some THIN batting gloves, and cut-off /stitched the tip of the index finger, on the glove.

This helped me get just the 'right' spot on my trigger finger on the trigger, and helped with recoiling calibers.

fred333 · Nov 23, 2015

Whatever was on sale in the local auto parts store. They also double as motorcycling gloves.

JHE1956 · Nov 23, 2015

Baseball batting gloves have always worked well for me.

TheGunnyRet · Nov 23, 2015

Mechanics, Ironclad, Blackhawk, Search Grainger...

rico903 · Nov 23, 2015

71Chevelle427 said:
I'm no expert by any means, but last time shooting AR's, I used a pair of padded, fingerless gloves which REALLY helped with my hand/index finger getting rubbed raw by the trigger guard area. Since fingertips, to the 1st knuckle, are open, I lost no movement or feel whatsoever.

I kept them on while shooting a couple 1911's and even a .38 snubbie. It was actually a treat to use something for the pistols, and that was the first time I did so...but not the last.

These sound like what I want. Having a fully covered index finger doesn't work well for me. Just haven't benn able to find any.

BeoBill · Nov 23, 2015

Auto Zone has the original Mechanix gloves on sale this week. Just saw the email today.

janklow · Nov 24, 2015

cpc1027 said:
I have PIG FDT Alpha gloves.

this

snavematt · Nov 24, 2015

Try football receiver gloves, they have a little tac to them that helps with grip, no bulk either

shooterhyde · Nov 24, 2015

I use the PIG FDTs too, they're are my favorite I've tried

71Chevelle427 · Nov 24, 2015

rico903 said:
These sound like what I want. Having a fully covered index finger doesn't work well for me. Just haven't benn able to find any.

I am 99% (or less) sure that I got mine at WalMart, or maybe even Target in the Sporting Goods section. I think mine are designed to be weight lifting/workout gloves.

I'll try to get a brand name or maybe even a pic when I get home today.

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