Winter gloves recommendation

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Hi,

Now that winter is in full swing, when I'm heading to the range, just wondering what some recommend for gloves? I'm looking more for gloves that you can safely manipulate a pistol like drawing, performing mag changes, clearing jams etc. I have googled and the 5.11 Competition and the Pig FDT Alpha seem to provide you with dexterity and also some protection from the cold. Anyone have other suggestions or have first hand experience with either of the brands I mentioned?

Thanks
 
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I wear Friskmaster Spectra lined, cut resistant leather gloves. I buy them fitted tight and I can drive and shoot with them on.

They are leather and I wear them in business attire and I sometimes get compliments from the ladies on how elegant they are.........

http://w w w.policesupplies.ca/Friskmaster-FM2000.htm
 
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I wear Friskmaster Spectra lined, cut resistant leather gloves. I buy them fitted tight and I can drive and shoot with them on.

They are leather and I wear them in business attire and I sometimes get compliments from the ladies on how elegant they are.........

http://w w w.policesupplies.ca/Friskmaster-FM2000.htm
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Thanks, how are they for somewhat cold weather shooting? I know probably not for -30 but I wouldn't be out there anyhow haha.
 
My method of sholting and keeping my hands warm is a set of Under Armour liner gloves (good grip and fit tight) and a lair of mitts one size larger than normal. Shoot and load with the UA gloves, then slip my hands in the mitts when shooting the s**t with the guys.
 
I'm in the same boat OP, its been getting just cold enough the Mechanix gloves I usually wear are just too light to keep the chill off.

Have been trying to find a set of gloves with Merino wool liners, but seems easier said then done. Tagged for interest
 
When it starts to get cold I use a merino glove liner inside a thin lined leather glove. Works well down to a point. When it gets colder I use a heated glove liner inside the same leather gloves.
http://powerinmotion.ca/Products/Heated-Wear/Heated-Glove-Liners

They work really well for about 6 hours on low and take away the bitter cold. With either I still use the same leather glove which is snug enough to be able to run pistol or rifle, and have enough feeling to be able to reload 9mm mags easily.
 
My method even when cycling in cold weather:

Thin winter gloves on hand, heat pack on back of hand, then a set of thin work gloves like posted above.
 
Hard to get a good combination of warmth/dexterity needed for shooting in extreme cold. I'll usually have a pair of mechanix or something similar just to take the edge off when loading mags or actually shooting, combined with a pair of more insulated ones to keep warm changing targets or between strings. I've also used Under Armor and other 'liner' gloves as suggested for a decent insulated glove with good dexterity and some grip. I find some of the dipped ones like the Ninja ice to be a little stiff personally, but depends on what kind of shooting you're doing too I suppose.
 
Mechanix mpacts. Higher quality material with a little thermal effect. I haven’t had a chance to hit the range since the temperature dropped, but I work outside with them on and they’re fine. They do reduce dexterity slightly, but surprisingly warm for their thickness. Be sure to get a pair that fits tight thought. If the glove is larger than your hand, it’s not that forgiving in fitting tight and can possibly slide up your wrist.
Not to mention they look pretty bada$$.

https://www.google.com/search?q=mec...hWBt54KHQEVAlAQ_AUoAnoECAIQAg&biw=414&bih=720
 
I have a thin pair of Icebreaker merino gloves that are tactile enough to shoot precision bolt guns but they're a little slippery when racking the slide on a pistol. I've found wearing and old set of Mechanix Fast Fits with most of the fingers cut off gives you the grip of the Mechanix and the feel and warmth of the thin merino gloves. It might be different in "real" cold but I find that when a synthetic glove like the Mechanix get wet, they just suck all the warmth out of your hands. Being on the coast, when it's cold and snowy, it's also wet...
 
I'm a pipeline surveyor. I recommend you get some $30 'thermal'/running gloves off of Amazon or at the local sports store, with the touchscreen finger tips, and a pair of American or Canadian surplus winter mitts you can throw a heat pouch into. I have bad circulation in my hands from when I was less educated by the world (young and stupid) and this still works in -30. Your feet will be the bigger concern when it comes to being prone.
 
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