Buyer's Guide: The Best Tactical Gloves. Tactical gloves How to make tactical gloves

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Shooting gloves are an accessory used by some shooters. There are many reasons to wear gloves when shooting. For example, the weather may force you to wear them. IN cold weather your fingers may no longer obey you. So it's nice to wear a pair of gloves in cold weather.

In addition, gloves protect your hands. Not that you're necessarily going to hurt your hands visiting a shooting range, but not everyone shoots under the same conditions. Some travel in search ideal place for shooting. They can climb mountains or trees while hunting. Another reason to wear gloves is high temperature. When you shoot a lot, the weapon and suppressor get hot very quickly. Protecting hands from hot metal objects making them a must-have part of your kit.

1. Durable reinforced leather with micro-ventilation on the palm.
2. Carbon fiber knuckle guard.
3. High quality leather and wear-resistant materials, flexible design.
4. Mesh inserts and rubber eyelets for comfortable ventilation.
5. Coated palms and fingers for a secure grip
6. Textile sling for easy donning.

The Oakley SI Assault Gloves are widely known and are an icon in the world of tactical shooting. The carbon fiber knuckle guard works as it should. You shouldn't fight with these gloves bad guys, but they will protect your fists well when hitting hard object, for example, when shooting from behind a door or obstacle.

The fabric of these gloves is thin enough and does not interfere with your work with the trigger. Oakley plastic ovals on the front of the knuckle provide high temperature ventilation. The SI Assault gloves are available in Khaki, Coyote, OD Green and Black. They sell for about $80 depending on the store. I see them often at Oakley Vault stores. A few years ago you could buy them at Oakley Vault for just $25.

1. Single Layer Composite Palm - Designed to have just one layer of glove material between your palm and the weapon.
2. Isolated High Sensitivity Index Finger - The thinnest Clarino material available, applied only to the index finger to enhance sensitivity.
3. Special finger strip material - the inner strips are ventilated for maximum absorption. The outer strips are made from Clarino for added durability.
4. Flex Joint Index Finger - Provides maximum flexibility where you need it most.
5. Paracord pull-on loop with rivet.
6. Microsuede insert to wipe your nose.

Patrol Incident Gear developed the FDT Alpha gloves with the goal of outperforming the competition. They tried to make them as convenient as possible for handling weapons. Especially with pistols. According to PiG, the Pistoltraining.com FAST Coin title was earned by a shooter wearing a pair of FDT gloves. An achievement that was previously considered impossible to achieve with gloves.

The company's Touch Gloves use a special fiber on the fingertips that allows you to use your smartphone without taking them off. The Touch gloves will cost around $42.

1. Perforated ColdGear® Infrared material creates a soft, thermally conductive interior that absorbs and retains your body heat
2. Under Armour® Scent Control technology traps and absorbs odors, making you less visible and more dangerous.
3. 170 grams lightweight, waterproof, breathable and very warm insulation PrimaLoft® Insulation.
4. Molded silicone palm for better grip.
5. Short, adjustable gaiter.
6. Fingertips that allow you to use your smartphone while wearing gloves.
7. Materials: Polyester/Faux Leather/Spandex/Silicone.

These gloves feature Under Armour's ColdGear perforated lining to retain heat inside the glove. The top layer of Scent Control fabric traps your body odors inside the glove. All this makes the gloves ideal for hunting in cold weather.

Molded silicone on the palm improves grip and grip. You can also use your smartphone with these gloves. But they are a little more expensive than the others, $69.99. Available colors include RealTree Camo, Black, and a signature finish similar to the multicam Desert Camo shown in the photo.

1. Form-fitting TrekDry ® material keeps palms cool.
2. Thermoplastic rubber (TPR) clasp with hook and loop for a secure fit.
3. Seamless single-layer palm improves comfort.
4. Nylon loop for putting on.
5. Can be washed in a washing machine.

Mechanix Wear gloves are available in a wide range of colors. Camouflages Woodland, Multicam, Wolf Grey, Mossy Oak, Coyote and, of course, black. The original Mechanix Wear gloves offer a minimalist level of protection. They have a seamless palm for added comfort.

However, if you need more protection, Mechanix Wear makes other gloves with additional protection. From soft protective materials to flexible plastics like the MPACT line. You can increase the protection up to MPACT-3, with molded knuckle guards. The Mechanix Wear gloves are the most affordable on our list, with the Original model starting at $24.99. An even more budget option is the Fast Fit gloves from the same company, priced at only $15.99.

Tactical gloves are a mandatory part of a military man's equipment. But not only for the military this type ammunition will be useful. Gloves are widely used by hunters, paintball enthusiasts and visitors to shooting ranges, as they are able to protect fingers from being pinched by mechanisms. small arms. They are also irreplaceable in nature. For lovers active rest they maintain the integrity of the hands. In the city, they are useful for drivers of cars and motorcycles, as they provide a secure grip on the steering wheel.

What is this?

Tactical gloves are a means of protecting human hands. They are made from durable materials, which largely ensures reliable and high-quality performance of their functions. Their main purpose is to conveniently and securely conduct various tactical operations. They don't cut or burn. Such ammunition allows you to withstand contact with fire, stones and even barbed wire. In this case, a person’s hands will not receive serious damage.

Materials

They are made from elastic polymers, as well as synthetic textiles that are highly resistant to combustion. The combination of materials can be completely different.

Textiles that are used to make equipment require special attention. The most common and proven ones with the best side are Kevlar and Nomex. The latter is a heat-resistant and durable material. It is highly resistant to radiation and chemical influences. Nomex is also suitable for long-term use with high temperatures up to 260 degrees Celsius. If the material from which tactical gloves are made is Kevlar, then this is a heat-resistant and very durable product. It is 5 times stronger than steel.

Types of gloves

This type of ammunition is usually available in two modifications: full-size and fingerless. tactical ones are needed when high sensitivity is required. But they have a significant drawback - they only provide partial hand protection. That is, fingers are potentially at risk of being damaged. Full gloves provide complete protection. Therefore, when choosing a specific model, you should think about what type of product is most suitable for solving the tasks.

Service

Those who already have tactical gloves at their disposal know well that great importance It has proper care after them. Thus, the polymer coating should be cleaned with a damp brush or cloth. For disinfection, it is best to use a water-alcohol solution, which can be vodka. The textile elements are also easy to clean. To clean them, use a damp brush. To remove heavy contamination, gloves can be washed in warm water with baby soap. The situation with skin is much more complicated. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Moreover, after each use, such tactical gloves should be treated with a shoe sponge containing a colorless impregnation. Areas of skin that are heavily greasy should be cleaned ammonia. You can also use a special cleaning foam, which is sold in shoe and leather stores, to remove heavy dirt.

Gloves were provided for review. Of course, the time for testing them is not entirely favorable - it’s winter, not at all warm, but the gloves are made of fish fur, as they say. But I really wanted to try what “tactical gloves” (well, even just a copy) are live, and not look at them on TV on all sorts of warriors.
As it happens, during their delivery and in honor of the New Year, the price increased significantly (when ordering it was 9.99), and then they made a decent discount for potential buyers - see for yourself on the website.
So, let's begin. Delivery took a little over a month (and this despite the fact that the SDEK company took part in the delivery), they came in a bag familiar to all shopaholics.


There is also a zip-lock bag in it, where the gloves were (2 pcs.)


and an interesting warranty piece of paper indicating that the gloves may be related to a well-known company


There is no mention of this company on the order page. There are also no logos on the plastic bag or the gloves themselves. In general, as they say now, it’s a replica (not a fake!).
I ordered the size XL, so as not to miss. And, as it turned out, it fit my not very wide palm (in everyday life I wear size 9-10 gloves). The glove sizes are as follows:




I ordered gloves in a practical marsh color (green on the website), beige - marco, black - gloomy (IMHO).


As you can see, the gloves differ slightly from the photo on the website. The insert on the brass knuckles is not carbon, but rubber, the tailoring is slightly different. But in principle, everything is decent and leaves a pleasant impression.
The gloves are made of artificial suede and synthetics. Synthetic inserts are soft and thin to the touch, stretchy. The wrist is crimped with a wide and strong-to-the-touch tape, securely fixed with Velcro.
WITH reverse side The grip area is lined with soft “skin” with soft filling


The gloves are sewn quite well, the seams are even, there are not many protruding threads.
Inside view






As you can see, they are lined with another layer of material from the inside, so they are not entirely thin. I think they will do for the off-season.
Still, it couldn't be done without a small "jamb". That same insert - brass knuckles turned out to be sewn a little far from the fingers and therefore the knuckles do not rest against the recess of this very insert, but against its edge. However, if you put on gloves and “work” in them a little, and move, everything falls into place. But as they say, the sediment remains.
I think if you order a smaller size, then maybe everything will be fine in this regard. But my fingers, in size XL, are exactly the right length, but it looks like they won’t fit.
In general, the gloves were left apriory good impression. Of course, I didn’t use them seriously, I walked around in nature - it was still cool. There was nothing to shoot with, I can’t say anything about durability. Made well, the suede is strong, duplicated. The inside is soft and pleasant, nothing rubs or catches anywhere.
In general, taking into account the fact that real Oakleys cost between 3-5 thousand rubles. (at least what I found) this replica, even for 13 bucks (and even better for 10) may well be suitable for some purposes.
Finally, a few more photos






I'll end here. Thanks for reading.

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