Tactical Gloves

[LoneStarSoldier]

I've been looking into getting some tactical gloves for future use in the field. There's a lot of different types out there. There are gloves that keep your hands warm, give your the best grip, gloves that breathe the best, gloves that feel like nothing, gloves that never wear out, the list goes on. From experience, what are the best type of gloves to buy? There are a lot of brands out there. From personal opinions/experience, what would you recommend?

[SteveLord]

I've always used the nomex flight gloves. Might be better/more expensive options out there.

They've always been durable, not bulky on your hands, sufficient in all around weather conditions and easy to store somewhere.

They're standard issue in some areas.

[LoneStarSoldier]

Thanks. By the way, GREAT video

[HeelToeSTi]

I've got some Oakleys being delivered tomorrow.

[Phantom]

Been using the WileyX CAG gloves, for about a year. I have the permanent hard knuckle but the new ones have the removable one. Doesnt appeal to me, because its more junk to keep track of or lose.

[LoneStarSoldier]

I've got some Oakleys being delivered tomorrow.

I was thinking about getting some oakleys too, but they're a little on the expensive side. Let me know how they do

[LoneStarSoldier]

Been using the WileyX CAG gloves, for about a year. I have the permanent hard knuckle but the new ones have the removable one. Doesnt appeal to me, because its more junk to keep track of or lose.

Are the gloves themselves alright? I'm looking for gloves that won't be too hard on the hands and that will give me some good grip, as well as keep my hands relatively warm if the weather calls for it.

[Phantom]

They are not designed to keep you warm, strictly for protection of the hand.

[technique]

I'm a whole lotta no one, but I do shoot quite a bit.

I wear regular Michanix gloves. They became so popular with shooters that they came out with their own line of tactical gloves...


Hope this helps!

[0844]

I was thinking about getting some oakleys too, but they're a little on the expensive side. Let me know how they do

They're only $40.00 +shipping if you have registered with U.S. Standard Issue

[LoneStarSoldier]

Yeah, I've used that site a lot. I'm leaning more towards the oakleys, they make a lot of other good gear. I just want to see what else is out there before I spend my well-earned money

[0844]

Yeah, I've used that site a lot. I'm leaning more towards the oakleys, they make a lot of other good gear. I just want to see what else is out there before I spend my well-earned money

I've got a pair of the Oakleys being delievered some time this week. A couple guys in my platoon wore them in Iraq and liked them. I personally used the Hatch Operator Shorty gloves during the deployment and I really liked those, plus they were free. They had a good balance of dexterity and protection. One thing I recommend is to avoid seeking a multi-purpose glove. Tactical gloves should provide flash and abrasion protection while maintaining dexterity enough dexterity to be worn constantly (because you never know when you'll need flash or abrasion protection). This means they have to be pretty thin. If you want warmth, consider getting some good tactical gloves then getting some cold weather gloves a bit larger than you usually wear and use them as an over-glove.

[LoneStarSoldier]

I've been looking at some review bideos on Youtube, and theres a long series of this one guy talking about a lot of different type of gloves. Mainly, the best type to get, according to him, are gloves that have synthetic leather or synthetic suede and gloves that aren't too thick and can let you breathe. I'm going to steer clear of neoprene gloves because it doesn't breath very well, so far the Oakley SI Assault gloves and some Damascus Gear gloves look like they're the best in functionality and price, all things considered.

[chd]

The velcro closure on the Oakley gloves is a little too thin. For $40, you might be able to do better, but mine have held up well through six months of detention facility QRF training.

[kfirm]

I always used nomex flight gloves too. Except I would cut the tip of the index fingure and thumb off, it made using comm/radar eqiupment a little easier for me. Not much protection though...

[0844]

I just got a pair of Oakley gloves yesterday. Has anyone else noticed that the sizes run a bit large? I have small hands, so I got small gloves. The things are noticeably bigger than the size medium Mechanix Wear gloves I have. Gonna have to return them and get the extra small I suppose.

[KMANinTX]

I just got a pair of Oakley gloves yesterday. Has anyone else noticed that the sizes run a bit large? I have small hands, so I got small gloves. The things are noticeably bigger than the size medium Mechanix Wear gloves I have. Gonna have to return them and get the extra small I suppose.

Lol...from their website....

Please note: Oakley glove sizes run small, you may need to order one size larger than you normally wear. Please see size chart below for proper Oakley glove sizing.

[0844]

Lol...from their website....

Please note: Oakley glove sizes run small, you may need to order one size larger than you normally wear. Please see size chart below for proper Oakley glove sizing.

Small my a**, lol. Either mine were tagged incorrectly as smalls or that statement is woefully inaccurate.

[ChrisC]

I have the Blackhawk SOLAG Kevlar gloves, love 'em.

http://www.blackhawk.com/product/SOL...,1049,1497.htm

[chd]

Small my a**, lol. Either mine were tagged incorrectly as smalls or that statement is woefully inaccurate.

I'm on the other side, too; I think that they run small. I have two pairs - XL and XXL. Prefer the XXL ones.

[stealth95]

The Oakley gloves are no good. Mine melted...zero flash protection. If you are going to spend $40+ there are better options out there.

[Polo08816]

Some might laugh...

but during training I use those cheap Mechanix gloves you can find in almost every P/X. I see no sense in getting expensive Oakleys dirty and worn down during IDT.

[Lance13A]

Well, somebody's been going through old posts today

That said, I agree. Why spend 40 or 50 on something that is that easily misplaced/stolen? Cheap gloves work just as well and when they wear out, buy new ones because they're cheap. I got some pretty snazzy ACU patterned suede gloves at the PX last year, and gear nerds are always asking me where I got them. They were 8 dollars.

[Daric Wade]

Well, somebody's been going through old posts today

That said, I agree. Why spend 40 or 50 on something that is that easily misplaced/stolen? Cheap gloves work just as well and when they wear out, buy new ones because they're cheap. I got some pretty snazzy ACU patterned suede gloves at the PX last year, and gear nerds are always asking me where I got them. They were 8 dollars.

I use the issued rifleman's gloves. Cut the right index finger off so I can write things down more easily with them on, but other than that, they work wonderfully for me. I've had two pairs of the Oakley gloves, and in both pairs, the palms gave out in four weeks and ten days, respectively. Not very sturdy.