Tactical Gloves

rc_p120 · January 13th, 2011, 22:44

LOVE the Mechanix. The more basic the better, I find the large 'impact' bulky armoured gloves give you way less dexterity. One downside is Mechanix gloves are not very good in wet or snowy weather, fyi.

I use these gloves all the time on and off the airsoft field and they are a great value. Do yourself a favour and buy them on eBay though, Crappy Tire rips you off like mad.

thpethalK · January 13th, 2011, 23:00

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Originally Posted by rc_p120

LOVE the Mechanix. The more basic the better, I find the large 'impact' bulky armoured gloves give you way less dexterity. One downside is Mechanix gloves are not very good in wet or snowy weather, fyi.

I use these gloves all the time on and off the airsoft field and they are a great value. Do yourself a favour and buy them on eBay though, Crappy Tire rips you off like mad.

You gotta look out for the CT sales man...they have mechanix on sale at least twice a year, I bought my last pair at 50%

FOX_111 · January 14th, 2011, 00:09

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Originally Posted by BobbyDangerous

I have a pair of these

I bought the same thing for yard work and they are descent for the price. They lack the fine tactile feeling in the index, but it's definatly something I would use.

A bit of tan or brown spray paint on them to mask the yellow in the trims and they would be perfect, color wise.

Death March · January 14th, 2011, 01:18

I went through 2 pair of the Mechanix gloves,and for the past 3 or so years I'v been using the same pair of Oakley Factory pilot gloves and the have a nice tight fit so you can feel everything you need to and none of the stuff you don't want too ie. the back of your hand. But,they do cost a bit more! You get what you pay for though right.

mills0 · January 14th, 2011, 01:32

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Originally Posted by CDN_Stalker

Check out Mark's Work Warehouse too, I got a pair of work gloves that are black and OD, with yellow rubber impact zones on the knuckles for about $25, just paint the yellow parts and they work great, almost as good as aviator gloves but with extra pading in the right places.

Would defiantly vouch for Mark's Work Warehouse, good quality, as it's been stated, Mechanix are great to, but if you want a decent selection Marks all the way

Skladfin · January 14th, 2011, 01:37

mechanix is okay. It sort of lacks grip compared to some other gloves I find.

lupo · January 14th, 2011, 09:59

Ive used mechanix gloves at work before and they suck , I havent had a pair last more then a month. For airsoft I dont think I would buy them as the issues are the same , the material used on the finger tips is thin and wears quickly. The seam on the fingers is in a bad location and seems to blow out alot aswell.
Ive used issued nomex flight gloves for airsoft for 13 years and Ive only gone through 2 pairs of them. They wear really well and are a decent price.

panzergrenadier · January 14th, 2011, 10:07

Vickers Combat Gloves... not the cheapest (in fact pretty expensive) But I Love them!
http://vickerstactical.com/larry-vic...series-gloves/

Gerkraz · January 14th, 2011, 10:21

+1 to the Vickers Combat Gloves. I love mine and I expect them to last the predicted 50,000 years of nuclear winter.

slad3d · January 14th, 2011, 12:32

"The palm is an artisan table cut from a selected grade of water repellent kidskin."

quoted from the vickers site. Am I the only one confused at this description lol?
artisan table? kidskin? 8-O

Danke · January 14th, 2011, 12:45

Kid skin = goat skin. A favorite for gloves since it's light, supple, but very durable. Wasn't One Shot Tactical doing the Vickers ones?

I've been wearing Hatch Operators for the last couple years and liking them.

Farmboy · January 14th, 2011, 12:47

We were carrying the Vickers gloves, but they were made by EOTAC, who we have dropped.

Brian McIlmoyle · January 14th, 2011, 13:20

Always a balance between dexterity and durability.

you can spend significant money on top end gloves that afford great dexterity but they won't last any longer than a glove that is marginally more bulky and 1/3 the cost.

I run Mechanix , check Marks also for their Dakota line I have a pair of insulated ones I have been wearing for 3 winters.. daily and using for AS .. and RS shooting.. I did wear the tip off the left index finger off ( 1st layer of leather so still no hole) loading magazines... but they have lasted 2 times as long as I expected

Kwokwai · January 14th, 2011, 13:47

Mechanix MPact, MPact 2 for me.

You can also purchase a set with hard knuckle protection, the MPact 3 (http://www.mechanix.com/racing/m-pact-3-glove). Sold out in the US but still available here in Canada.

AoiShikaku · January 14th, 2011, 13:58

I use any of my motorcycle gloves. Best part about them is that they are made to bend and give you all the added protection from taking a BB to your knuckles.

A good pair will have every major joint protected, but can run up the cost since they aren't exactly made for airsoft =p

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January 13th, 2011, 22:44	#16
rc_p120 Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	LOVE the Mechanix. The more basic the better, I find the large 'impact' bulky armoured gloves give you way less dexterity. One downside is Mechanix gloves are not very good in wet or snowy weather, fyi. I use these gloves all the time on and off the airsoft field and they are a great value. Do yourself a favour and buy them on eBay though, Crappy Tire rips you off like mad. __________________ SILENT PULSE My archived Buy and Sell user ratings

January 14th, 2011, 01:18	#19
Death March Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manitoba	I went through 2 pair of the Mechanix gloves,and for the past 3 or so years I'v been using the same pair of Oakley Factory pilot gloves and the have a nice tight fit so you can feel everything you need to and none of the stuff you don't want too ie. the back of your hand. But,they do cost a bit more! You get what you pay for though right. __________________ Death Before Dishonor" Bleeding Black Label"

January 14th, 2011, 10:07	#23
panzergrenadier Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, AB	Vickers Combat Gloves... not the cheapest (in fact pretty expensive) But I Love them! http://vickerstactical.com/larry-vic...series-gloves/ __________________ Gumbercules!?! I love That Guy!!!

January 14th, 2011, 01:37	#21
Skladfin Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia	mechanix is okay. It sort of lacks grip compared to some other gloves I find.

January 14th, 2011, 09:59	#22
lupo Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: vancouver	Ive used mechanix gloves at work before and they suck , I havent had a pair last more then a month. For airsoft I dont think I would buy them as the issues are the same , the material used on the finger tips is thin and wears quickly. The seam on the fingers is in a bad location and seems to blow out alot aswell. Ive used issued nomex flight gloves for airsoft for 13 years and Ive only gone through 2 pairs of them. They wear really well and are a decent price.

January 14th, 2011, 10:21	#24
Gerkraz Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland	+1 to the Vickers Combat Gloves. I love mine and I expect them to last the predicted 50,000 years of nuclear winter.

January 14th, 2011, 12:32	#25
slad3d Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: downtown Toronto	"The palm is an artisan table cut from a selected grade of water repellent kidskin." quoted from the vickers site. Am I the only one confused at this description lol? artisan table? kidskin? 8-O __________________ "ECOairsoft.com"

January 14th, 2011, 12:45	#26
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Kid skin = goat skin. A favorite for gloves since it's light, supple, but very durable. Wasn't One Shot Tactical doing the Vickers ones? I've been wearing Hatch Operators for the last couple years and liking them. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

January 14th, 2011, 12:47	#27
Farmboy Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Trenton Area	We were carrying the Vickers gloves, but they were made by EOTAC, who we have dropped. __________________ Official Merchant of War. Exclusive Canadian Distributor for Blue Force Gear, Knights Armament, Rainier Arms, High Ground, Battle Comp, Multitasker and more! http://oneshottactical.com/ One Shot Tactical Inc.

January 14th, 2011, 13:20	#28
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	Gloves Always a balance between dexterity and durability. you can spend significant money on top end gloves that afford great dexterity but they won't last any longer than a glove that is marginally more bulky and 1/3 the cost. I run Mechanix , check Marks also for their Dakota line I have a pair of insulated ones I have been wearing for 3 winters.. daily and using for AS .. and RS shooting.. I did wear the tip off the left index finger off ( 1st layer of leather so still no hole) loading magazines... but they have lasted 2 times as long as I expected __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

January 14th, 2011, 13:47	#29
Kwokwai Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mississauga, ON	Mechanix MPact, MPact 2 for me. You can also purchase a set with hard knuckle protection, the MPact 3 (http://www.mechanix.com/racing/m-pact-3-glove). Sold out in the US but still available here in Canada.

January 14th, 2011, 13:58	#30
AoiShikaku Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ont.	I use any of my motorcycle gloves. Best part about them is that they are made to bend and give you all the added protection from taking a BB to your knuckles. A good pair will have every major joint protected, but can run up the cost since they aren't exactly made for airsoft =p __________________ ... Just call me Blue ...

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