Gloves or no Gloves

[Fassteel]

Gentlemen I'm looking for information as to how many of you hand gun shooters wear gloves, or do not wear gloves while at your favorite range, Thanks FS

 

[jed]

I do

 

[BEARMAN]

Are you asking about gloves for protection if the gun kabooms, protection from heavy recoil, protection from the cold or to look tactically cool? In my case I wear gloves when it is cold then take them off , shoot ( I like to really feel the trigger and the gun), then put them back on again. I don't shoot any really magnum loads because I usually shoot paper. I trust my loads , so I am not obsessed by worry of a kaboom and I like to think I look cool all the time.

 

[Levi Garrett]

Gloves sure help in some cases, almost a must with heavy hitters. And I like them in general ,if no water around to wash up at the range (powder fouling) when taking a break for a snack.

 

[Max Owner]

I don't but have kinda thought about starting. Better grip on the gun. Helps with chaffing issues between the thumb and index finger.

Suppose it depends on how many rounds you shoot at one time.

 

[NaOH]

I've never used gloves unless it's to cold to shoot otherwise.

 

[Bartledan]

Do you wear gloves to jerk off?

No?

The reason you don't is the same reason not to while shooting.

 

[woodchopper]

I only use gloves when its cold, so thats about half the year

 

[Levi Garrett]

Do you wear gloves to ?

No?

The reason you don't is the same reason not to while shooting.

A bit more info than what was requested Not off topic (kids)

 

[BBq_Woa!]

nope

 

[magicchip]

No for the most part. I have recently tried wearing "shooting gloves" to improve the dexterity of shooting with gloves on. I must say it's very different for me and is tougher then it looks.

 

[beltfed]

I shoot with a pair of Hatch Dura-thin unlined leather gloves when it is cold out. It keeps your hands relatively warm (better than nothing) and helps with gripping the gun.
They are excellent gloves that afford the best manual dexterity out of all the leather gloves I have tried.

 

[eh class]

only when it's cold and or wet out

 

[Fassteel]

Say boys thanks for your responses, part two is sounding as though most of you have answered. I am assuming none of you wear gloves at indoor ranges? Thanks FS

 

[pitdogboy]

I have never tried...just flip up mitts in the bush hunting stuff as a kid

 

[IM_Lugger]

only in sub zero temperatures...

 

[Clead]

I've been wearing Hatch Operator CQBs for over a year now, and I think they're great. Not the most durable of gloves, but Kalashnikov rifles have sharp edges and hot barrels if you're shooting one with any speed. Speed being TacRifle.

 

[Ruger30-06]

I want the same gloves the US troops wear, they are tight enough around your hands that you can fire a gun and reload. But still protect at the same time.

 

[swailmeister]

Gloves or no gloves, what does it matter as long as you hit the sweet spot. Use what is comfortable for you...Practice makes perfect

 

[bluesclues]

I don't usually wear any gloves unless shooting outdoors in the winter. I do however, use 'grip tape' on the grip of my XD. A good friend wears a pair of Nomex flight gloves while shooting and says he likes the enhanced grip he gets with them... I tried them and didn't notice any improvement. To each his/her own I guess.