PART 1 of 3: Your hands are delicate appendages. Seriously, it takes little to cut, knick, scrape, slice, gash, or abrade that pink fleshy thing you call a hand. Therefore in tactical operations gloves make a lot of sense. Whether you are a cop, pilot, soldier, or civilian sheepdog, you can benefit from glove wearing. They protect your hands, keep them warmer for better dexterity, often give you a better grip, and provide better grasping stamina. This three part series covers several Damascus Gear and Hatch brand tactical glove models. As I cover their features, I also weave in my own glove experiences, preferences, and Philosophy of Use i.e. the features and considerations that might make your glove purchase useful in your operations. There are MANY good tactical gloves out there and this series in no way attempts to cover even a fraction of them. Instead I cover some relatively HIGH VALUE tactical glove models sold by Skaggs Public Safety Uniforms and Equipment store (who hosted the review). Be careful not to overpay for your tactical gloves. Several high end models exceed $60 in price and offer no more capabilities, better fit, or durability than the models shown. Key features of a successful a general purpose tactical glove design include: trim and tight FIT (that provides reloading and writing-level dexterity), smooth palm, synthetic leather or suede construction (dries faster), reinforced and well-stitched finger tips, easy on/off, quick attachable and stable cuff, good breathability, and good colors. Troops and vehicle operators engaged in operations that have high fire potential would be well served by the gauntlet style of Nomex tactical glove shown (Hatch Operator model; others are out there). As I show you here, for around $20 you should find a glove that satisfies most of those criteria. It is unrealistic to expect your gloves however to be ultra capable at all tasks (like heavy duty wilderness craft). To gain more dexterity, a well-designed pair of tactical gloves may have to sacrifice some durability and warmth. But for weapons operations, the gain in dexterity is well worth it. Just make sure you train with them on. Bottom line: Form fitting tactical gloves can improve your performance and will pay for themselves when they save your hands from injury. //////////////////Models Covered (an asterisk denotes a favorite model of mine): Easton baseball gloves (yup); Damscus Gear models: MX5000 HALO, MX20 NEXSTAR II, MX30 INTERCEPTOR, X3 V-FORCE, STEALTH-X, INTERCEPTOR-X* (awesome in Coyote Brown); Hatch Models: STREET GUARD, FLIGHT, THE GUARDIAN, ELITE MARKSMAN*, OPERATOR, SPECIALIST NS430*(for cool weather)//////////// Nov 2009: Skaggs Police Supply I believe has discontinued carrying many of these gloves. May be available online elsewhere.
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