Does anybody use or have you ever tried to use padded gloves when you shoot a handgun?
I saw an ad today for Gripswell Heel Padded Gloves which help with the recoil of bigger handguns.....just wondering if its worth buying or just a scam.
Thanks for your imput.
I'm not living in the snow country, but even when I did, I never used gloves.
During the winter (further north) I never wore gloves for much activity except stacking/moving firewood...I don't think gloves are needed for shooting.
OMO...I'm sure others will vary.:yup:
I don't shoot the huge hand cannons, so I can't help you out there. I do like to practice the way I will most likely have to use my gun. That will not be with shooting gloves on.
Years ago when I was on the 8th Army Pistol Team some of the folks on the "other side" (Rifle Team) used a glove on the non-trigger finger hand. I've never seen one used in pistol.
Thanks for all the responses but I want to clearify my question...I'm looking to see if you wear a padded glove were the palm and heel area is protected against the recoil of a handgun. I'm not asking about a glove if my hand is cold.
Thanks again.
One of my shooting buddies has what he calls "Office Hands". He went to Cabelas and looked at their fingerless, padded palm shooting gloves, then went somewhere and bought a set of bicycle gloves with the same features for half the price.
If I'm out and have a lot of full power .357 ammo to burn up in my Ruger SP 101 snubbie I will wear a Past shooting glove on my shooting hand. In my opinion it does take the bite out of my little flamethrower.
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i bought a pair of Mechanix brand gloves, the ones with shock absorbers in them. they're cheaper than firearm specific gloves, and work well. you can buy them at Lowe's or Home Depot.
Tenex Elbow Mercury Filled Shock Watch is a great shooting aid if you have elbow problems or carpal tunnel syndrome.
It's not a gimmick item.
The Mercury metal fractures on recoil and breaks up the recoil impulses.
Exact same principle as a Dead Mule Mercury recoil reducer for a shotgun.
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