Winter gloves for shooting

[Zach689]

Curious what guys are using for shooting gloves in the winter. Shooting a steel plate match in December. Match is in PA and im expecting sub 30 degree temps.
(Also, wasnt sure if this was best in the competition shooting group, or the armory)

 

[Sheldon N]

I have a couple different sets of gloves for winter matches. I have a nice set of gore-tex shell insulated lightweight gloves from Mountain Hardware that are for cold/dry conditions, I've also got a set of inexpensive Mechanix gloves that I'll use when temps are 30-50 degrees. The key is using a set of Hot Hands hand warmers and periodically warming your hands in your pockets. Sometimes I feel like I get warmer hands with the lighter gloves, since they let the warmth in from the hand warmers faster than the insulated gloves.

Either way, I'm pulling my gloves off when it's time to shoot, regardless of how cold it is outside.

For rainy matches its a completely different story. No gloves will keep your hands dry once you start to take the gloves on/off, and the Hot Hand warmers don't work when they get wet. I've had GREAT success using thick neoprene fishing gloves - like something that you'd have with a wetsuit. They get soaked but they do a remarkable job of keeping your hands warm. Been through plenty of all day rainy matches in 35-40 degree weather.

 

[HMRamateur]

Swany makes great winter gloves, and quite a few models have zippers on the back of the glove that allow you to pull your fingers out, while still inside the inner liner. Using a hot hand in each mitt keeps your hands warm, and you can pull your fingers out to shoot when needed.

I tried some heated gloves this winter for hunting, but I thought the Swany/hot hands combo was more convenient as I didn't have to actually take my glove off if I didn't want to with the Swany's.

 

[mark5pt56]

In addition to the gloves is the Hot Hands body warmer--not the ones referenced above. These have a peel off sticky that allows you to attach to clothing. Best on top of the base layer, over the wrist and then other layer(s) on top, if you are able, have that layer with the longer sleeves that have the thumb hole to help cover the wrist. If it's going to be wet, a spare pair of gloves is nice. When not shooting or doing physical activity, the quarterback pouches with hand warmer in them do wonders or a pair of mittens that allows you to place the gloved hands in.
If you plan to shoot with gloves-practice with them.

 

[SmileMaker]

Glomitts are my favorites for cold weather.

 

[ma smith]

You need un-insulated gore-tex shell gloves, but they are hard to find...

 

[Fig]

All sorts if you google "Shooting gloves". Fingerless with mittens over are good, but I hate carrying around the rifle in mittens. If you want to shoot comfortably and still have total trigger control with full gloves they have to be more like driving gloves and can't be bulky and highly insulated. I shoot with a pair of "180S Light Touch" gloves. They're actually made so you can use gloves on touch screens, but they're completely windproof and pretty warm while fitting snugly with no bulk in the trigger guard. They're grippy and tactile. Highly recommend if they fit you right, but there are only two sizes to it's hit or miss. Not for arctic conditions by any stretch, but will keep your hands warm above the teens.

That said, I have big hands. If you have smaller hands you probably need to go and try a bunch of pairs on to see what fits right. IMO shooting gloves aren't one size fits all by a wide margin.

 

[ma smith]

Its very likely to get freezing rain with mid-20's wind-chill in PA winters.

Even if this is advertised as " 32˚F weather "...

 

[kthomas]

Really light liner gloves - look at outdoor brands like Outdoor Research, or hunting brands. When not shooting, have warm insulating gloves to go over them.

 

[Zach689]

Thanks for all the input fellas. I did get a hand hut, and some hand warmers too.

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

Has anyone tried these? https://www.kuiu.com/products/guide...xO1WzYCqgaAteAEALw_wcB&variant=40479530713246

 

[OREGUN]

Windstopper glomitts. They’re the tits.

Windstopper Pull Over Mitt - Black | Hestra Gloves

A smart “glove-mitt” with two functions in one; wind protection as a fleece mitten when you need it, with the option of converting to a half-finger glove when you need fine motor skills and the use of your fingertips. Sewn in flexible 3-layer fleece with a smooth outside and brushed inside, with...

www.hestragloves.us

 

[Baron23]

The Gun Glove. I recommend the summer weight. Yeah, it’s cold out but I don’t want too thick of gloves on the trigger.

I’ve used the summer weight for years in all kinds of weather.

The Gun Glove

THE GUN GLOVE provides the ultimate in comfort and performance, made in 13 different sizes assuring a true fit for all hand sizes. The gloves are close fitting providing and excellent grip with a sensitive tactile touch to the gun. Breathable construction assures your comfort by keeping you cool...

www.thegunglove.com

 

[DLS]

Has anyone tried these? https://www.kuiu.com/products/guide...xO1WzYCqgaAteAEALw_wcB&variant=40479530713246

I have a pair for hunting but I wouldn’t think shooting light triggers would be ideal as they are thick.

 

[ma smith]

100% clownworld construction...

 

[Edsel]

Double layer of surgical nitrile gloves.

A single layer was enough for 16 to 26F temperatures today, traps enough warm air - though some of it may have been fed through my jacket cuffs.

Still cold, but not bothersome,

 

[Shoots 700's]

Men's Sitka Fanatic Gloves

SCHEELS.com

www.scheels.com

 

[Ronin22]

Windstopper glomitts. They’re the tits.

Windstopper Pull Over Mitt - Black | Hestra Gloves

A smart “glove-mitt” with two functions in one; wind protection as a fleece mitten when you need it, with the option of converting to a half-finger glove when you need fine motor skills and the use of your fingertips. Sewn in flexible 3-layer fleece with a smooth outside and brushed inside, with...

www.hestragloves.us

Glomitts are hands down the best. I've been using cheaper ones for years. These that you linked look like the best version I've seen! Thanks

 

[higginsworksforme]

I like PIG gloves and I currently use thin Mechanix ventilated things. You're probably best with thin gloves while shooting and some heavy over them the rest of the time.

 

[jgraves]

I wear either Under Armour glove liners or North Face soft shell gloves while shooting.

The glove liners are a barrier between my hands and the aluminum chassis but are not very warm and offer no water resistance. I can reload Vudoo 22LR mags wearing the glove liners with some difficulty.

The soft shell gloves are somewhat warmer but I have to remove them to reload 22LR mags and they offer very little trigger feel.

Between stages, I'll wear insulated leather ski gloves if it's moderately cold (around or slightly below freezing).

If it's very cold, I'll put a hand warmer in my glove (liner or soft shell), against the back of my hand to avoid interfering with my grip. While not shooting, I wear large mitts (Raber HY-Arctic Extreme Gauntlet Mitt) over the gloves, possibly with another hand warmer in the mitt.

I've also experimented with heated glove liners but not enough to call it my go to solution. I frequently wear battery heated base layer (top, bottom, socks, added in that order as the temperature drops).

Jeff

 

[Waltjaevel]

Having served north of the arctic circle a total of 13 years of my career my 2 cents is this:

Base layer of thin whool (merino or a mixture of it preferably to make them last) to insulate your fingers from a direct contact with metal (trigger, chassis, tools etc.). You're able to do everything with them if you practice and I'll never take them off, not even for a "quick job". I have couple pairs so one is tucked under between baselayer and mid layer of my shirts IOT have a dry and warm pair with me.

Gloves like Hestra have served me great. Leather mittens with detachable whool inliners. With them you're not supposed to really do anything that requires dexterity (?) other than holding the rifle and carrying stuff around. When you need to adjust turrets or press the trigger you drop the glove to dangle in a lanyard, press the trigger and slide your hand in again to wait the next engagement.

I have tried virtually everything from heater bags to different combination of gloves but I always return to this solution.