cold weather glove?

[Caspertoo]

Anyone have a good cold weather glove that actually fits well and isn't so thick that you can't feel the trigger? It rains a lot here in Oregon and it's been awfully cold lately.

I tried 5.11's cold weather glove, and it's much too thick for any kind of gun handling.

[deputy x 2]

Hatch has one.

Looks like neoprene..and the trigger finger on both sides don't have alot of padding on them.

[Trooper4985]

Are the Hatch gloves you mention warm enough for weather in the teens for short periods (10-20 minutes) but thin enough to toss a car with? I am a very pro-active guy and spend as much time outside my car as I spend in my car. We are having a pretty BS winter here in NY this year (thankfully I didn't spend $10k on an Arctic Cat... I only spend $20k on a Mustang GT) but I remember many a day last winter tossing cars or doing SFST's in nasty weather and I couldn't feel my fingers when I got back in my car. I was stupid a few times during my 2 winters in Minot, ND and got frost nip a couple of time so my finger tips have already suffered some damage which means it doesn't take much to lose sensation in my fingertips anymore.

[Memtndude]

The hatch gloves he speaks of work for me. The coldest I've had to wear them outside in the winter is about 20 degrees, so I don't see the teens being that much different. They do the job as far as keeping you warm enough, and they have neoprene protection on everything except the trigger finger and thumb, so they're good searching gloves as well. They also make them that say "Police" and "Deputy" and such, not sure about Trooper though. I've wore them while staying outside in 20 degrees for 2-3 hours and I didn't die from it, so I hope it helps.

[Trooper4985]

The hatch gloves he speaks of work for me. The coldest I've had to wear them outside in the winter is about 20 degrees, so I don't see the teens being that much different. They do the job as far as keeping you warm enough, and they have neoprene protection on everything except the trigger finger and thumb, so they're good searching gloves as well. They also make them that say "Police" and "Deputy" and such, not sure about Trooper though. I've wore them while staying outside in 20 degrees for 2-3 hours and I didn't die from it, so I hope it helps.

Sounds good to me... They issue me a Gortex that says Trooper on the back... that I don't wear. I don't care what the gloves say... I just want to stay semi warm while tossing suspects and cars.

[Sabre]

I, and most of the guys at my dept., use Occunomix 460P gloves. It's a leather shell with Kevlar liner. Not supposed to be super-warm, but it keeps the wind off of my hands and seem to be warm enough for short stays in the cold. They are a little bulkier than I'd like, but I don't have a problem getting at my pistol / gear with them on. I can even operate the thumb-safety reliably on my off-duty Colt. 45. The leather is very supple and retains a lot of feel for searching, also. They run under $40, sometimes under $30

[Memtndude]

Yeah the Hatch gloves are good for doing what you need to do with them on. I use the ancient test of picking up a dime off the ground with the gloves on, if I can't do that, I won't wear the gloves.

[That Guy]

I have tried about a dozen gloves since I have been on and there is not one that can "do it all" (IMHO). For short stints a pair of fleece gloves will work fine. Just make sure they are waterproof. Mine that I bought from REi work very well below 30 but don't fair all that well in the teens.

GJ

[Urkki]

Because of the local warming, the winter in Finland has been sensationally/alarmingly warm.

For example I´ve been able to use my summer duty-overalls everyday. Also the mornings my Saab needed the electric pole were counted in one hand fingers...

I don´t know how much you train with your gear in other cold-weathered areas, but I must say that just think about it. Try it at least for once. I wear my Uncle Mike´s non-kevlar sport/shooting gloves 24/7 when gloves needed, I have some 3M Thinsulate gloves for the -30c . I would not go to a shootout with any insulated glove.

If we need to move drunk´s p**sed,s**t,b*ked themselves, we need to use some industrial gloves here. Sensitive enough even to use our firearms.

[Urkki]

Kevlar frozens your hands in cold.

[SinisterR6]

i use nomex gloves with a decent cold weather liner in them...I am yet to be cold and i am in korea...Matter of fact, it was freezing temps out tonight and i stood outside for over an hour with zero problems...

[Trooper4985]

i use nomex gloves with a decent cold weather liner in them...I am yet to be cold and i am in korea...Matter of fact, it was freezing temps out tonight and i stood outside for over an hour with zero problems...

You mean pilot's gloves? I used those all the time when I was in the AF... never thought about actually buying them on the outside ;)

[VT_453]

Ive used Ringer's insulated work gloves (kinda like mechanix gloves) they are a little bulky, but I can still handle my glock 23 just fine. Whatever glove you do use for winter, make sure to get in some range time with it so you get used to the added finger size

[MountainCop]

At 0 degrees and below, there's not too many gloves out there that will do everything - and I sure haven't found them.

I settle for wearing a thin pair of Hatch neoprenes AND a cheap pair of black ski gloves. If I have to draw, the ski gloves come off (yep, I've practiced it).

[SinisterR6]

You mean pilot's gloves? I used those all the time when I was in the AF... never thought about actually buying them on the outside ;)
Yeah pilots gloves...Well i am yet to get out of the service so i use them frequently :o ...I was very surprised at this combo, i used to wear Hatch cold weather neoprene gloves but this is just as good and less bulky....

[Memtndude]

You mean pilot's gloves? I used those all the time when I was in the AF... never thought about actually buying them on the outside ;)

The AF gave us some, and we were in the Army. They were green, but I've seen them in black, they're nice gloves, and not only keep your hands warm, but they also have alot of heat resistance as well.

[AggiePhil]

Blackhawk makes some real nice Nomex aviators gloves that come in several colors. They're great for finger dexterity and they keep you pretty warm. I think they even make a shorty version w/o the cuff. I know Hatch does.

[Jak3]

The hatch gloves he speaks of work for me. The coldest I've had to wear them outside in the winter is about 20 degrees, so I don't see the teens being that much different. They do the job as far as keeping you warm enough, and they have neoprene protection on everything except the trigger finger and thumb, so they're good searching gloves as well. They also make them that say "Police" and "Deputy" and such, not sure about Trooper though. I've wore them while staying outside in 20 degrees for 2-3 hours and I didn't die from it, so I hope it helps.

I've searched for these and couldn't fine them. Any possibility of getting a link to the ones that say Deputy or police

[bajakirch]

I guess a lot of this depends on your definition of 'cold'. Here in WI, there's no glove that will keep your hands warm for long in some of the temperatures we've been experiencing in the last few weeks.

I use 4 levels of hand protection on duty:

Thin deerskin leather -- mostly for vehicle searches and slightly chilly weather (40 degrees and up)

Calfskin leather with Thinsulate liner -- My standard 'winter' glove. Good in temperatures down to the single digits, and still thin enough to operate a firearm.

Fleece ski gloves with thin knit gloves underneath -- Works for subzero temperatures. If I have to, I can take the outer layer off for the firearm (for short stints).

Calfskin leather gloves from above stuffed into leather 'chopper' mittens -- For when things get REALLY cold (negative double digits with wind chills) or if there's a likliehood that I'll be outside the vehicle for extended periods of time (like when a snowstorm is expected and I might have to deal with multiple vehicle collisions).

Regardless of your choice, it's a good idea to practice wearing your gloves at the range. Our range is outdoors, which causes some grumbling in the wintertime. But I look at it as an opportunity to practice in conditions I'm likely to experience on the street. And I wear the appropriate hand protection for the weather when I'm at the range. Sometimes it's a pain, but I'd rather experience any problems I'm likely to have at that time. The first time you discover you can't fit your gloved finger into your trigger guard better not be the time some meth-head decides to come out shooting.

[NBW791]

I have the new "10 Zero 9mm gloves". They seem a little warmer than the Hatch neoprene style gloves. I have another post under the same section if you want more info.

[Chiller]

hatch glove link????

[alexg]

hatch glove link????

LA Police Gear has a bunch of them.

[Chiller]

meant for this glove in paticular

[SCSU10]

http://www.hatch-corp.com/

I have the winter specialist and they make my hands sweat at about 10 degrees. They are still thin enough to handle a weapon (taser in my case).