Gloves: alternative to PIG gloves?

Charger442 · Sep 6, 2023

ive been using PIG gloves for shooting/hunting/general thin gloves that are easier to handle things than the yellow rawhide construction gloves.

i really like the PIG gloves but i seem to be good with them for a couple of months of regular use and then the seems on the fingers blow out and they are worthless. Im not an operator or high speed guy but id like some dexterous gloves that are better quality than the PIG gloves. also, they have gotten more expensive like eveyrthing else.

are mechanix gloves the way to go? i dont really need the knuckle protection of the high speed oakley gloves but ill take all suggestions.

example:
https://skdtac.com/pig-fdt-alpha-plus-glove/

_Windrider_ · Sep 6, 2023

I would go outdoor research but they ain’t cheap.

Longshot231 · Sep 6, 2023

I've been using these for years they work great except for one weakness. The stitching between the leather fingertips and the nomex backing comes loose. I have had to turn the fingers inside out and re-sew them.

I put up with that inconvenience because they are so comfortable, even in hot weather when I need something to protect my hands.

Amazon product ASIN B076GRJJ16

Charger442 · Sep 6, 2023

Longshot231 said:
I've been using these for years they work great except for one weakness. The stitching between the leather fingertips and the nomex backing comes loose. I have had to turn the fingers inside out and re-sew them.

I put up with that inconvenience because they are so comfortable, even in hot weather when I need something to protect my hands.

Amazon product ASIN B076GRJJ16

what am i doing, commanding a german panzer division?

they look quality but looking for something that stops at the wrist.

Charger442 · Sep 6, 2023

_Windrider_ said:
I would go outdoor research but they ain’t cheap.

cheaper than the pig gloves i posted.

JoshPutman · Sep 6, 2023

I like the Mechanix Fastfit gloves.

I will say I'm pretty medium speed, acceptable drag.

Trigger Monkey · Sep 6, 2023

I look at gloves like I do sunglasses, I'm going to destroy them one way or another so why dump a bunch of money into them, they're a wear item. So for that, I like me some Mechanix Fastfit gloves. They're easy to find, easy on the wallet, come in multiple colors, and they're reasonably durable. I use them for work, the range, and around the house and have never really regretted it. I'm also reasonably dexterous with them on, I can manipulate small parts, operate safeties, stuff like that.

Fastfit® | Mechanix US

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Originals are good too but I don't like the velcro strap thing, it always ends up coming loose and dangling.

Charger442 · Sep 6, 2023

Trigger Monkey said:
Originals are good too but I don't like the velcro strap thing, it always ends up coming loose and dangling.

for these type of gloves, i do like the velcro. if im wearing some buckskin gloves, i like the Wells Lamont hydrahyde slipons.

strikeeagle1 · Sep 6, 2023

I have been using these for years. Really good.

Rogers Shooting Gloves

The Rogers Shooting Gloves are superior to any other shooting glove, in that, they provide a rock solid, locking grip to the weapon and each other via the patent pending design of interlocking textured silicon pads that run up both sides of each finger and palms. The textured locking pads are...

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Charger442 · Sep 6, 2023

strikeeagle1 said:
I have been using these for years. Really good.

Rogers Shooting Gloves

The Rogers Shooting Gloves are superior to any other shooting glove, in that, they provide a rock solid, locking grip to the weapon and each other via the patent pending design of interlocking textured silicon pads that run up both sides of each finger and palms. The textured locking pads are...

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ordered a couple of pairs of mechanix gloves. will try a pair of these also. thank you,.

powdahound76 · Sep 6, 2023

I have tried them all it seems.

Mechanix with velcro are decent.

Depending on what I am doing, I use them or the fast fit noted above.

Both are great and I buy several pairs when I find a good sale.

acudaowner · Sep 6, 2023

Obi-WanKannoli · Sep 6, 2023

For $20 the Mechanix stuff is great. Get a merino wool liner for cold-ish weather if need be.

roostercogburn98 · Sep 6, 2023

Charger442 said:
what am i doing, commanding a german panzer division?

they look quality but looking for something that stops at the wrist.

Pentagon, onetac, and Magpul all make a short cuffed nomes glove like the long ones posted.

Or you could do what we used to do way back when, and have them cut and hemmed back

Longshot231 · Sep 6, 2023

Charger442 said:
what am i doing, commanding a german panzer division?

they look quality but looking for something that stops at the wrist.

roostercogburn98 said:
Pentagon, onetac, and Magpul all make a short cuffed nomes glove like the long ones posted.

Or you could do what we used to do way back when, and have them cut and hemmed back

Maybe you could get something more fashionable but still a little mercenary like these guys:

Longshot231 · Sep 6, 2023

Don’t like nomex gloves? Just saw this on another thread:

https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...er-rifle-picture-thread.6253441/post-11108789
https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...er-rifle-picture-thread.6253441/post-11108789

Charger442 · Sep 6, 2023

Longshot231 said:
Maybe you could get something more fashionable but still a little mercenary like these guys:

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Hannibal couldn't hit shit. Maybe it was the gloves that affected accuracy?

BlackCypressRobb · Sep 6, 2023

Outdoor research makes several types of gloves that aren't too expensive and are more durable than the pigs. I usually buy mine off ebay for $40-50.

CK1.0 · Sep 6, 2023

Amazon product ASIN B0001VNZUK

Crews · Sep 7, 2023

I use the Mechanix 0.5mm high dexterity. I like them for limiting bare skin exposure in light duty situations. I doubt they’d last more than a day or two if I used them for actual work. Sounds a lot like the Pig gloves, but at least they’re not $50!

Cascade Hemi · Sep 7, 2023

Cut level 3 (or higher) nitrile dipped work gloves.

ironman56 · Sep 7, 2023

Gloves, you guys wear gloves!!!!

Trigger Monkey · Sep 7, 2023

It helps keep the bandaids on.

Simonsza1 · Sep 7, 2023

Charger442 said:
what am i doing, commanding a german panzer division?

Funniest shit I’ve read on here in awhile. Thanks for the laugh!

308pirate · Sep 8, 2023

strikeeagle1 said:
I have been using these for years. Really good.

Rogers Shooting Gloves

The Rogers Shooting Gloves are superior to any other shooting glove, in that, they provide a rock solid, locking grip to the weapon and each other via the patent pending design of interlocking textured silicon pads that run up both sides of each finger and palms. The textured locking pads are...

rogersshootingschool.com

You need to stop hugging that Rogers guy's nutsack

308pirate · Sep 8, 2023

Charger442 said:
ive been using PIG gloves for shooting/hunting/general thin gloves that are easier to handle things than the yellow rawhide construction gloves.

i really like the PIG gloves but i seem to be good with them for a couple of months of regular use and then the seems on the fingers blow out and they are worthless. Im not an operator or high speed guy but id like some dexterous gloves that are better quality than the PIG gloves. also, they have gotten more expensive like eveyrthing else.

are mechanix gloves the way to go? i dont really need the knuckle protection of the high speed oakley gloves but ill take all suggestions.

example:
https://skdtac.com/pig-fdt-alpha-plus-glove/

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Cheap batter's gloves work awesome

Malum Prohibitum · Sep 8, 2023

Is everybody wearing gloves only when it is cold, or do you shoot with gloves all the time?

I live in the south, and I never see anybody competing with gloves on, which is why I asked the question.

Charger442 · Sep 8, 2023

308pirate said:
Cheap batter's gloves work awesome

Spent 25 years wearing them. Not impressed with their durability. I'd got through 6-7 pair every couple months

Charger442 · Sep 8, 2023

Malum Prohibitum said:
Is everybody wearing gloves only when it is cold, or do you shoot with gloves all the time?

I live in the south, and I never see anybody competing with gloves on, which is why I asked the question.

Just when it's cold, for me. Non operator

Trigger Monkey · Sep 8, 2023

Malum Prohibitum said:
Is everybody wearing gloves only when it is cold, or do you shoot with gloves all the time?

I live in the south, and I never see anybody competing with gloves on, which is why I asked the question.

For me it's situation and weather dependent. If it's cold out I'll throw them on, if the gun's hot from being in the sun and/or shooting I'll throw them on, if I just need some extra grip then I'll put them on. For me, having the Mechanix Fastfit gloves on at least my support hand while shooting with a sling (traditional loop fashion) helps too. That's why I always keep a pair in my bag, just never know when they'll be needed. More than once I've also balled them up and used them as a hasty rear bag.

308pirate · Sep 8, 2023

Malum Prohibitum said:
Is everybody wearing gloves only when it is cold, or do you shoot with gloves all the time?

I live in the south, and I never see anybody competing with gloves on, which is why I asked the question.

It depends

When shooting a carbine I wear gloves mostly because the handguard gets pretty hot.

When I shoot clays I wear gloves to have a good grip with my right hand on the pistol grip and to keep my left hand from burning when opening the gun (over/under)

I don't wear them shooting bolt guns or handguns.

Kickin45 · Nov 15, 2024

Resurrecting an old thread. I’m running into a similar problem guys. I’m using pig gloves, but I keep getting the fingertips caught while reloading mags and it’s getting really irritating. Anything out there that fits better at the fingertips, i.e. not so much loose material that’s poorly sewn and causes bulk at the fingertip?

Baron23 · Nov 15, 2024

Kickin45 said:
Resurrecting an old thread. I’m running into a similar problem guys. I’m using pig gloves, but I keep getting the fingertips caught while reloading mags and it’s getting really irritating. Anything out there that fits better at the fingertips, i.e. not so much loose material that’s poorly sewn and causes bulk at the fingertip?

These

The Gun Glove

www.thegunglove.com

Kickin45 · Nov 15, 2024

These have my attention. Thanks

Charger442 · Nov 16, 2024

Kickin45 said:
Resurrecting an old thread. I’m running into a similar problem guys. I’m using pig gloves, but I keep getting the fingertips caught while reloading mags and it’s getting really irritating. Anything out there that fits better at the fingertips, i.e. not so much loose material that’s poorly sewn and causes bulk at the fingertip

mechanix gloves has several versions, i got a .5 mil tactile version. great for the price. pig gloves suck. gotten more expensive and shittier.

dgheriani · Nov 16, 2024

Charger442 said:
mechanix gloves has several versions, i got a .5 mil tactile version. great for the price. pig gloves suck. gotten more expensive and shittier.

I find the 0.5mm ones to be slippery AF. I got a pair to try a while ago as I've just been using Fastfits for years and chopping the trigger finger off. They're dexterous/tactile enough but just don't have enough grip for me. If they added some kind of grippy shit to the palm, they'd be great. I'll just stick with Fastfits as they do the job and are inexpensive which I appreciate in a consumable, haha.

Kickin45 · Nov 16, 2024

Anyone try these? The removable trigger finger would be a nice feature.

https://www.oakleysi.com/en-us/product/FOS900168?variant=190645999606

powerspc · Nov 16, 2024

So these are a little outside the box, but I had purchased these at the beginning of the riding season this year. I ended up selling the bike a few weeks ago, but didn't want the gloves to go to waste. They are superb shooting gloves. They fit like a glove (ha, ha) have that phone thingy in the fingertips (you know so you can swipe your phone), all the padding is in all the right places, and they are incredibly comfortable. Yes, they're for motorbikes, but who cares!

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-copper-gloves

Baron23 · Nov 16, 2024

Kickin45 said:
These have my attention. Thanks

I've used them for years...mostly for clay target/quail hunting. Personally, I favor the summer weight but it depends on what kind of weather you are planning to wear them in.

Excellent quality and I believe that you will be very satisfied.

Pay attention to this:

Size Chart

To download a sizing chart click on the "Download Size Chart" at the bottom of this page.If you have any questions about the sizing please do not hesitate to call or email to discuss your size.Your satisfaction is guaranteed, if for any reason you are not satisfied with the gloves after you...

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Best of luck.

Budrichard · Nov 17, 2024

I’ve been using Bob Allen both insulated and uninsulated for decades. They fit me extremely well, no velcro to mess with, very sturdy.

Bob Allen Leather Insulated Shooting Gloves

Ultra-Comfortable, Moisture Resistant, Aniline Cabretta Leather Superior Gripping in all Climate Conditions 40 gram Thinsulate Insulation Flat Seam Design Reduces Bulk and Increases Flexibility Elastic Wristband Seals Securely Around the Wrist Sizes: XS - 3XL Color Options: Black & Brown...

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Unlined Leather Shooting Gloves - Boyt Harness Company

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