gloves for cold weather shooting?

idek · October 26, 2013, 06:46 PM

I don't know where the best place is for this topic, so I'll just post it here and hope mods won't be too inconvenienced if they have to move it. Anyway, I do all of my recreational shooting/plinking outdoors, and with winter approaching, I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for gloves that allow for good dexterity and feeling while still providing some warmth. 40 degree F temps will be typical.

tony pasley · October 26, 2013, 07:25 PM

Find a good uniform supply store and check out there search gloves. That is what I use.

Bob Wright · October 26, 2013, 07:48 PM

I have bought several pairs of buckskin gloves over the years. Warm enough, yet allows plenty of dexterity.

I was impressed by these once when I reloaded a 35mm camera, a Canon AE-1 Program, while wearing these gloves. And I was on horseback at the time.

Bob Wright

P.S. Be sure to re-sight your gun for gloved shooting. They will change you point of impact!

jimbob86 · October 26, 2013, 08:09 PM

Driving gloves.

Softball/baseball batting gloves.

GI surplus OD wool glove liners, with or without some or all the fingertips cut off.

It is typically much colder than 40 degrees on opening morning (usually runs 25-30) of Firearm Deer Season here ..... I usually wear a ski glove or a GI leather glove shell with wool liner onmy left hand and keep my right hand in my left armpit or if it is really cold (19 is sooooooooo much colder than 29!) in a pocket w/ a hand warmer.

b.thomas · October 26, 2013, 11:45 PM

Old pair of leather ski gloves that are more then forty plus years old.
Worked great back in my duck hunting days (like mid to late 1960's) while shooting my 12 gauge Remington 1148 auto.

ClydeFrog · October 26, 2013, 11:55 PM

Some armed professionals & license holders(CCW) like the Mechanix line of gloves. They offer dexterity & protection.
The 5.11 line is well made. They have a tactile touch feature to aid in using weapons cell phones etc.
I like the Hatch Operator Shorty. It offers a tight fit for dexterity but you can remove the trigger fingers.
James Yeager of Tactical Response has stated in a few videos that Hatch Operators will wear out quickly. But keep in mind that's with heavy duty/run & gun use(s),

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The Blackhawk SOLAG are highly rated too but they are not cheap.
Im sure you can find a decent pair of gloves to meet your requirements but a quality pair might cost more.

Clyde
www.blackhawk.com www.galls.com www.qmuniforms.com www.uscav.com www.cabelas.com www.natchezss.com www.policehq.com

Chowder · October 27, 2013, 12:07 AM

I got some EOTAC combat gloves issues to me but I am sure you can find them somewhere for sale. They fit tight but flexible and only had trouble shooting my pocket guns with them on.

These are very similar.

stevelyn · October 27, 2013, 02:15 AM

How about glomitts? Half glove, half mitten. The mitten half folds back to expose half-finger gloves for shooting. I have two pairs. One pair is fleece, the other is wool/Thinsulate.

Ya could also get GI wool trigger finger mitten liners and cut half the trigger finger off. When not shooting, you retract your finger back into the mitt.

AZAK · October 27, 2013, 03:36 AM

For range work I just keep my hands in some fleece gloves to keep them warm, and then take them off to shoot. Some of my triggers are set at 1 lbs, I don't use gloves on triggers. I also use this same approach hunting in the colder temps.

When I was shooting in literally the -40s F, I did use a pair of gloves that I bought from a camera supply outfit years ago; that claimed good dexterity, feeling for shutter finger, and warmth, not really at -40s F... went back to hands in good gloves and take them out for shooting. Same with my cameras.

This approach has worked fine for me for years, even in the negatives numbers. I do shoot year round outdoors.

Salmoneye · October 27, 2013, 06:03 AM

All I use are Brown Jersey Gloves...

.79¢

kln4 · October 27, 2013, 06:48 AM

Cheap atlas gloves from wally world, package of 5 for 5.00+tx. They have that rubberized grip on them to keep my finger on the trigger. Works for me anyway.

AK103K · October 27, 2013, 07:19 AM

I wouldnt call 40 degrees "cold". Thats just nice fall shootin' weather.

When its cold, I wear mittens and shoot bare handed as usual. Ive worked outside my whole life and mittens are the only thing that really keep your hands somewhat warm when youre outside in freezing or below temps all day.

Shooting wise, I just pop my hand out to shoot, load, whatever, and if it gets cold, I just pop it back in for a couple of minutes to warm it back up.

4runnerman · October 27, 2013, 07:46 AM

A good pair of Motorcycle Gloves would be ok in those temps. Tight fit,very comfy.

shortwave · October 27, 2013, 02:00 PM

Snuggly fit batting or Mechanix gloves work well.

notlikeyou · October 27, 2013, 02:55 PM

+1 on the Mechanix gloves

Polinese · October 27, 2013, 03:58 PM

I've had a few pairs of Fox gloves that were great for outdoor work with a firearm. I also like the neoprene winter gloves that you can buy. Want to say they're primarily made by Sirius but don't qutoe me on that.

Hammerhead · October 27, 2013, 05:41 PM

The gun can make a big difference. With S&W revolvers I have to be careful not to use a loose fitting glove, the material can get caught between the trigger and frame on the return stroke, preventing the trigger from resetting. For revolvers I always use Mechanix gloves. They're tight enough to prevent problems and give good feel for loading individual rounds.

With an auto I can use insulated gloves. I have a set of 'Wind Stoppers' that are thin leather with insulation. Very, very warm.

HK's are nice in the winter with their generous trigger guards, one of the reasons I like them so much here in Minnesota.

ParabellumJ · October 27, 2013, 06:33 PM

+2 for Mechanix

P-990 · October 27, 2013, 08:05 PM

40 is still warm enough to shoot bare-handed...

At any rate, Mechanix gloves should work at mentioned. I have some lighter fleece gloves I like when it's below 30. Like Hammerhead I find these gloves don't work for a S&W revolver, so through the winter I have a tendency to shoot my Glocks more often. Semi-autos in general are more glove-friendly IME.

Might try a pair of my thermal-Windstopper bicycle gloves this winter. They're fairly light and allow you to retain a fair amount of dexterity. I just wonder if the padding will get in the way.

BigD_in_FL · October 27, 2013, 08:30 PM

I shoot a LOT of shotgun year round and I use golf gloves for both winter and summer - gives a good purchase on the stock/grip, are cheap and do a good job

idek · October 28, 2013, 08:59 PM

Thanks for all the replies. As some have said, 40 degrees isn't terribly cold. I used to live in northern MN, where we'd go weeks without getting above single digits. But I got smart and moved somewhere milder.

Anyway, I've got and have used various cheap gloves that work okay. I was just curious if there was some ideal option out there that I've been overlooking. I may look into the Mechanix gloves. Are some of them insulated or do people just use regular ones?

BigD_in_FL · October 28, 2013, 09:15 PM

As someone who lived in ND and got a touch of frostbite, my fingers and toes are the first to get to me so I use those golf gloves, they aren't insulated, but by keeping the cold wind off the hands, they make a big difference

Sierra280 · October 29, 2013, 12:24 AM

Being a mechanic, I can't say that I like the mechanix gloves. Very cheaply made, and little to help against the cold. Plus they don't hold up well to wear or chemicals.

I've always really liked glove mittens. Best of both worlds.

Hammerhead · October 29, 2013, 01:14 AM

Quote:

I may look into the Mechanix gloves. Are some of them insulated or do people just use regular ones?

Now that you live in a balmy climate, you really don't need insulation, do you?
Or has all the Minnesota worn off?

Rikakiah · October 29, 2013, 08:37 AM

I've been using Blackhawk's cool weather shooting gloves lately. Not for shooting, yet, but video work which requires at least as much dexterity. My hands are very cold sensitive (poor circulation and previous mild frostbite) and they do fairly decent so far. The fingers are a little long, but they have grippy leather patches in all the right places which is something I've had trouble finding in lighter gloves.

I've got a pair of heavy gloves from them (forget the model, but they have a reduced thickness trigger finger) that I'll be trying out in the next few weeks for really cold (around here) weather.

October 26, 2013, 06:46 PM	#1
idek Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 903	gloves for cold weather shooting? I don't know where the best place is for this topic, so I'll just post it here and hope mods won't be too inconvenienced if they have to move it. Anyway, I do all of my recreational shooting/plinking outdoors, and with winter approaching, I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for gloves that allow for good dexterity and feeling while still providing some warmth. 40 degree F temps will be typical.

October 26, 2013, 07:25 PM	#2
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	Find a good uniform supply store and check out there search gloves. That is what I use. __________________ Every day Congress is in session we lose a little bit more of our Liberty.

October 26, 2013, 11:55 PM	#6
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Gloves... Some armed professionals & license holders(CCW) like the Mechanix line of gloves. They offer dexterity & protection. The 5.11 line is well made. They have a tactile touch feature to aid in using weapons cell phones etc. I like the Hatch Operator Shorty. It offers a tight fit for dexterity but you can remove the trigger fingers. James Yeager of Tactical Response has stated in a few videos that Hatch Operators will wear out quickly. But keep in mind that's with heavy duty/run & gun use(s), . The Blackhawk SOLAG are highly rated too but they are not cheap. Im sure you can find a decent pair of gloves to meet your requirements but a quality pair might cost more. Clyde www.blackhawk.com www.galls.com www.qmuniforms.com www.uscav.com www.cabelas.com www.natchezss.com www.policehq.com

October 27, 2013, 02:15 AM	#8
stevelyn Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: Fairbanksan in exile to Aleutian Hell Posts: 2,655	How about glomitts? Half glove, half mitten. The mitten half folds back to expose half-finger gloves for shooting. I have two pairs. One pair is fleece, the other is wool/Thinsulate. Ya could also get GI wool trigger finger mitten liners and cut half the trigger finger off. When not shooting, you retract your finger back into the mitt. __________________ Stop Allowing Our Schools To Be Soft Targets! http://fastersaveslives.org/ East Moose. Wear Wolf.

October 27, 2013, 03:36 AM	#9
AZAK Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2008 Location: the object towards which the action of the sea is directed Posts: 2,123	For range work I just keep my hands in some fleece gloves to keep them warm, and then take them off to shoot. Some of my triggers are set at 1 lbs, I don't use gloves on triggers. I also use this same approach hunting in the colder temps. When I was shooting in literally the -40s F, I did use a pair of gloves that I bought from a camera supply outfit years ago; that claimed good dexterity, feeling for shutter finger, and warmth, not really at -40s F... went back to hands in good gloves and take them out for shooting. Same with my cameras. This approach has worked fine for me for years, even in the negatives numbers. I do shoot year round outdoors. __________________ The lowest paid college major/degree in this country after graduation... Elementary Education. Now, go figure...

October 26, 2013, 07:48 PM	#3
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	I have bought several pairs of buckskin gloves over the years. Warm enough, yet allows plenty of dexterity. I was impressed by these once when I reloaded a 35mm camera, a Canon AE-1 Program, while wearing these gloves. And I was on horseback at the time. Bob Wright P.S. Be sure to re-sight your gun for gloved shooting. They will change you point of impact!

October 26, 2013, 08:09 PM	#4
jimbob86 Junior member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: All the way to NEBRASKA Posts: 8,722	Driving gloves. Softball/baseball batting gloves. GI surplus OD wool glove liners, with or without some or all the fingertips cut off. It is typically much colder than 40 degrees on opening morning (usually runs 25-30) of Firearm Deer Season here ..... I usually wear a ski glove or a GI leather glove shell with wool liner onmy left hand and keep my right hand in my left armpit or if it is really cold (19 is sooooooooo much colder than 29!) in a pocket w/ a hand warmer.

October 26, 2013, 11:45 PM	#5
b.thomas Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Posts: 461	Old pair of leather ski gloves that are more then forty plus years old. Worked great back in my duck hunting days (like mid to late 1960's) while shooting my 12 gauge Remington 1148 auto.

October 27, 2013, 12:07 AM	#7
Chowder Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 449	I got some EOTAC combat gloves issues to me but I am sure you can find them somewhere for sale. They fit tight but flexible and only had trouble shooting my pocket guns with them on. These are very similar.

October 27, 2013, 06:03 AM	#10
Salmoneye Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 2,076	All I use are Brown Jersey Gloves... .79¢

October 27, 2013, 06:48 AM	#11
kln4 Member Join Date: August 13, 2013 Posts: 82	Cheap atlas gloves from wally world, package of 5 for 5.00+tx. They have that rubberized grip on them to keep my finger on the trigger. Works for me anyway.

October 27, 2013, 07:19 AM	#12
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	I wouldnt call 40 degrees "cold". Thats just nice fall shootin' weather. When its cold, I wear mittens and shoot bare handed as usual. Ive worked outside my whole life and mittens are the only thing that really keep your hands somewhat warm when youre outside in freezing or below temps all day. Shooting wise, I just pop my hand out to shoot, load, whatever, and if it gets cold, I just pop it back in for a couple of minutes to warm it back up.

October 27, 2013, 07:46 AM	#13
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	A good pair of Motorcycle Gloves would be ok in those temps. Tight fit,very comfy. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

October 27, 2013, 02:00 PM	#14
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	Snuggly fit batting or Mechanix gloves work well.

October 27, 2013, 02:55 PM	#15
notlikeyou Member Join Date: February 2, 2013 Posts: 54	+1 on the Mechanix gloves

October 27, 2013, 03:58 PM	#16
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 949	I've had a few pairs of Fox gloves that were great for outdoor work with a firearm. I also like the neoprene winter gloves that you can buy. Want to say they're primarily made by Sirius but don't qutoe me on that.

October 27, 2013, 05:41 PM	#17
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	The gun can make a big difference. With S&W revolvers I have to be careful not to use a loose fitting glove, the material can get caught between the trigger and frame on the return stroke, preventing the trigger from resetting. For revolvers I always use Mechanix gloves. They're tight enough to prevent problems and give good feel for loading individual rounds. With an auto I can use insulated gloves. I have a set of 'Wind Stoppers' that are thin leather with insulation. Very, very warm. HK's are nice in the winter with their generous trigger guards, one of the reasons I like them so much here in Minnesota.

October 27, 2013, 06:33 PM	#18
ParabellumJ Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Posts: 91	gloves for cold weather shooting? +2 for Mechanix

October 27, 2013, 08:05 PM	#19
P-990 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2002 Location: Only1/2WayThere Posts: 1,316	40 is still warm enough to shoot bare-handed... At any rate, Mechanix gloves should work at mentioned. I have some lighter fleece gloves I like when it's below 30. Like Hammerhead I find these gloves don't work for a S&W revolver, so through the winter I have a tendency to shoot my Glocks more often. Semi-autos in general are more glove-friendly IME. Might try a pair of my thermal-Windstopper bicycle gloves this winter. They're fairly light and allow you to retain a fair amount of dexterity. I just wonder if the padding will get in the way. __________________ NRA Master, Highpower Rifle, Across-the-Course NRA Expert, Highpower Rifle, Mid-Range Prone

October 27, 2013, 08:30 PM	#20
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	I shoot a LOT of shotgun year round and I use golf gloves for both winter and summer - gives a good purchase on the stock/grip, are cheap and do a good job

October 28, 2013, 08:59 PM	#21
idek Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 903	Thanks for all the replies. As some have said, 40 degrees isn't terribly cold. I used to live in northern MN, where we'd go weeks without getting above single digits. But I got smart and moved somewhere milder. Anyway, I've got and have used various cheap gloves that work okay. I was just curious if there was some ideal option out there that I've been overlooking. I may look into the Mechanix gloves. Are some of them insulated or do people just use regular ones?

October 28, 2013, 09:15 PM	#22
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	As someone who lived in ND and got a touch of frostbite, my fingers and toes are the first to get to me so I use those golf gloves, they aren't insulated, but by keeping the cold wind off the hands, they make a big difference

October 29, 2013, 12:24 AM	#23
Sierra280 Junior member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 569	Being a mechanic, I can't say that I like the mechanix gloves. Very cheaply made, and little to help against the cold. Plus they don't hold up well to wear or chemicals. I've always really liked glove mittens. Best of both worlds.

October 29, 2013, 08:37 AM	#25
Rikakiah Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2013 Posts: 189	I've been using Blackhawk's cool weather shooting gloves lately. Not for shooting, yet, but video work which requires at least as much dexterity. My hands are very cold sensitive (poor circulation and previous mild frostbite) and they do fairly decent so far. The fingers are a little long, but they have grippy leather patches in all the right places which is something I've had trouble finding in lighter gloves. I've got a pair of heavy gloves from them (forget the model, but they have a reduced thickness trigger finger) that I'll be trying out in the next few weeks for really cold (around here) weather.