Discussion: Gloves: Yes or No?

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ShotgunMan	Gloves: Yes or No? Jan 18 2008, 10:11 PM EST Gloves are credited as being both cumbersome and protective. This is true: they will protect your hands from weather, attack, etc. but will reduce your sense of touch and finger dexterity. So the question is: Are gloves a useful part of zombie-slaying attire? This debate can be sorted out here. Personally, I would go with leather gloves, but cut off the fingers and sew on a small flap/pouch thing out of whatever material I could find to fit over the fingers when it gets cold. Post reply 8 out of 10 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
mario_ds99 mario_ds99	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Jan 19 2008, 11:40 PM EST i think if they where light thin gloves they would be ok Post reply 2 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
tubbaz	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Feb 24 2008, 12:00 AM EST some mountain bike gloves, and some lighter work gloves, but some gloves are too thick and i know on my gun with some of my gloves, my finger wont fit in the trigger guard. and im not really willing to take that off. Post reply 1 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
deathvalley55	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Feb 26 2008, 2:28 AM EST I would say no, that sense of touch is just too important. Not just the fingers, but being able to move the whole hand, use your palm to feel (like in your pocket) is critical in a dangerous and fast situation. Basically just keep your hands safe and you won't need gloves. ...unless your doing stuff like moving debris or barbed wire and the like. Then use gloves. Please. Use them. Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
Cylon1994	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Feb 26 2008, 11:58 AM EST "some mountain bike gloves, and some lighter work gloves, but some gloves are too thick and i know on my gun with some of my gloves, my finger wont fit in the trigger guard. and im not really willing to take that off." I would agree. It would be a good idea during melee combat and during clean up but I wouldn't use them everyday around my fortress or during long range combat. Maybe rubber gloves or something water and airtight to keep infected flesh out. Post reply 2 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
tebben	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Mar 13 2008, 4:09 PM EDT Gloves are a necessity. Picking the right glove is very much a matter of choice. Personally, I feel that long cuff gloves made with Kevlar fabric (for cut/tear resistance) with high dexterity are ideal. Wiley X Tactical Assault Gloves are perfect, but expensive. They are designed to allow for maximum dexterity and use of firearms. You shouldn't be reaching in small pockets anyway. If you are properly equipped, you would have large cargo pockets and ideally ALICE or MOLLE Load Bearing Equipment with extra pouches. Post reply 3 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
randomcooper	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Mar 29 2008, 9:41 AM EDT I think you could wear some gore-flex gloves if you were fighting melee but not for a gun. i mean, if people can climb Mt. Everest with gloves then you should be able to use then smashing heads with a wep. But not for guns b/c then you could fumble and drop your ammo or something and that would get you killed. Post reply 1 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
spraymachine	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 24 2008, 8:32 PM EDT "i mean, if people can climb Mt. Everest with gloves then you should be able to use then smashing heads with a wep. " Non-sequitar argument... Logic ftw! (time to say something relevant so I'm not hijacking the thread to start a war of logic) Neoprene gloves are used in all weather tactical situations! Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
13th.Casualty	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 24 2008, 8:56 PM EDT Two words: fingerless gloves. Good grip, great finger dexterity, protective...the list goes on. Think about it for a while. Post reply 0 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
Legion12	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 24 2008, 9:27 PM EDT And most important you can pick your nose. OK maybe not the most important but darn handy Post reply 1 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
Talon12	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 24 2008, 10:12 PM EDT Fingerless gloves work great. I like the ability to use my fingers and stay protected.They keep the blood vessles on the back of the hand warm so you don't feel cold, But my hands are always cold anyway. Post reply 1 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
Legion12	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 24 2008, 10:19 PM EDT Remember, don't pick your nose with your trigger finger. Post reply 0 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
Talon12	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 24 2008, 10:50 PM EDT Try to pick your nose with steel gauntlets on. Post reply 1 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
alicestar	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 25 2008, 1:03 AM EDT how many swat team members or tactical entry professionals do we have in here?? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
tebben	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 25 2008, 8:56 AM EDT I am not a professional, but I have talked to plenty of fellow soldiers who have spent 9-18 months at a time kicking in doors. They all say that gloves are a complete necessity. No questions. They are carrying and frequently using rifles, pistols, and the occasional shotgun. They know their stuff, and they complete every mission wearing gloves. You want your hands to be protected, even if you don't have zombies trying to bite them. See my last post about picking the right glove. Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
Legion12	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 25 2008, 10:14 AM EDT Galls in one of the outfits we get fire fighting gear from and they have police/ SWAT gear as well. Even your best SWAT team is only in gloves for a few hours, I agree with tebben, if you want to wear them any lenght of time talk to the vets. Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
alicestar	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 25 2008, 5:03 PM EDT "Galls in one of the outfits we get fire fighting gear from and they have police/ SWAT gear as well. Even your best SWAT team is only in gloves for a few hours, I agree with tebben, if you want to wear them any lenght of time talk to the vets." sorry legion you know how I hate people that watch the movie "sniper" once and all of a sudden there a pro in jungle warfare. I wish the people in here with no combat would stop yapping so those who do could pass on good information! Post reply Do you find this valuable?
onekoolkat200	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 28 2008, 6:27 PM EDT we were issued the hatch operator gloves and they are nice, and did not hinder the operation of weapons or anything. i would recommend the wiley x tag 1 gloves kevlar stichted in them so they are cut resistent and with the molded hard knuckles you can still crack some skulls with them if you find yourself without weapons. Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
alicestar	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 29 2008, 1:22 AM EDT "we were issued the hatch operator gloves and they are nice, and did not hinder the operation of weapons or anything. i would recommend the wiley x tag 1 gloves kevlar stichted in them so they are cut resistent and with the molded hard knuckles you can still crack some skulls with them if you find yourself without weapons. " ill stick with my good ol nomex flight gloves, they've seen some shyte and there still in one piece!! Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
Legion12	RE: Gloves: Yes or No? Apr 30 2008, 10:37 AM EDT "Galls in one of the outfits we get fire fighting gear from and they have police/ SWAT gear as well. Even your best SWAT team is only in gloves for a few hours, I agree with tebben, if you want to wear them any lenght of time talk to the vets." My bad I was in a hurry. I'm not saying fire fighters are big on Gall, It should of ready Gall's is a supplier of gear. If you want to see swat gloves or nomex fire fighting gloves it is a place to look. But with this many Vets on this site who have lived what most of us are reading about, as always ask them. Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?