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Post by sunshine on Jan 16, 2012 17:07:02 GMT -5
So, I'm an 1833 in the Marine Corps, Amphibious Assault Vehicle crewman. My question for Michigan airsofters is what glove should I purchase for deployment, fire retardent, and comfort, and how they feel if they become wet. The most important part here is probably the fire retardation. Links are welcomed.
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Post by Thor on Jan 16, 2012 17:15:48 GMT -5
I'm not sure there's that many people here who are qualified to give you a good recommendation based on your criteria. My first thought would be just your standard nomex flight gloves, or like the Blackhawk Hellstorms, but I can't really comment on any of the things you're looking for input on.
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Post by Rustpot on Jan 16, 2012 18:42:55 GMT -5
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Post by Dahm on Jan 17, 2012 23:27:03 GMT -5
So, I'm an 1833 in the Marine Corps, Amphibious Assault Vehicle crewman. My question for Michigan airsofters is what glove should I purchase for deployment, fire retardent, and comfort, and how they feel if they become wet. The most important part here is probably the fire retardation. Links are welcomed. Hatch operator gloves are great. I wear them daily. I think Safariland dropped the Hatch name on the gloves because last time I visited ATS Tactical's storefront they were re-branded Safariland (and I know Safariland owns Hatch). They are fire retardant. |
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Post by Psychosis on Jan 18, 2012 12:43:17 GMT -5
Just to chime in - each pair of gloves will feel and fit differently.
For example - I find Hatch Operators (had one pair in medium, and one in small) to be more comfortable in texture than my Oakley SI gloves. However, neither set of Operators fit my hand very well (slightly too large or too tight) while the Oakleys were sized just right. We can all theorycraft what the best glove would be, but the best option would be to try some samples and see what fits best and is most comfortable. If you could swing by a clothing sales on base or something, they should have a decent selection of different tactical gloves you can sample.
In my limited experience with wet gloves, they seem to all feel the same - soggy.
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Post by snafu on Jan 24, 2012 23:28:49 GMT -5
I need to get some gloves for the no limits game on the 4th, I actually never wear gloves when I play airsoft but I obviously have to have some if its cold as balls outside.
My point is I'm hoping to get some recommendations on gloves that actually keep my hands warm..
Do flight gloves work well in the winter?
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Post by Psychosis on Jan 25, 2012 0:27:23 GMT -5
In a word: no. I would recommend wearing flight gloves as an inner liner, and a heavier pair of gloves that are still somewhat tactile on the outside.
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Post by samfisher on Feb 2, 2012 12:15:44 GMT -5
According to the Blackhawk rep at SHOT Show 2012 "Kevlar has the same burn resistance as Nomex" and in addition it gives you cut resistance. The rep claimed that is the reason that although they make gloves in both Nomex and Kevlar they make more Kevlar than Nomex.
When it comes to burn resistance I would want a hard knuckle glove to have the hard knuckle outside the the glove rather than in the interior. I've read studies done by Crye on the fire resistance of their combat uniforms and the least resistant area always seemed to be their plastic knee pads. If that plastic burns it's going to be a hot liquid polymer and I would think more likely to be burned into your skin. So if it was me I'd want kevlar or Nomex material between the skin and plastic as much as possible. In airsoft I'm all about the hardknuckle though for protection from BB strikes. That and if there is someway to scrape my knuckles up Lord knows I'll find it. One of the things that typically kills burn victims is that when they're burned stuff melts into their skin, can't be easily all removed, and become infected with the infection being what kills the person not the burn itself.
I'm not sure how salt water would impact the integrity of the Nomex or Kevlar. I'm guessing that it doesn't help it since Salt Water is just about the most destructive thing to materials from mother nature. Working on an amphib that might be something to take into account between Kevlar and Nomex with which one is going to stand up to salt water best over time. The fire resistance might hold up under salt water exposure better with one than the other.
Other than that gloves are subjective to folks. What I like you might hate in terms of comfort or feel. Try on some of your buddies' and see which one feels good. Then just read up on its materials and specs from the manufacturer. Good luck.
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