G34 CORDY Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I have been thinking about using either a thin batting gloves or golf gloves for uspsa. My problem is my hands get sweaty and very slippery. I have skate tape on my guns but I think I could get a better hold of the gun with a thin glove. Iam going to buy some and try it out, also cutting my trigger finger off the glove. I have only seen one guy at our club do this and dont seem to be very popular but if it helps me get a solid grip on the gun then Iam willing to be the odd man out lol.. Anyone else tried using gloves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I usually don't shoot with gloves, but if I needed to, I would use these: http://www.amazon.com/Glacier-Glove-Lightweight-Shooting-Tactical/dp/B002T1G7K0/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1296965362&sr=8-18 I've been picking them up at closeout at the sports stores around here. They feel great and provide very, very good tactile feedback. I put them on when I'm not shooting, but running timer, paper, or taping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 http://shootersconnectionstore.com/ProGrip-Enhancer-2-oz-P493.aspx http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/25702/catid/41/Eric_Grauffel__039_s_Fast_Grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G34 CORDY Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 I have never used pro-grip but I have seen alot of people using it. Would that be ok to use with skate tape on my gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I have never used pro-grip but I have seen alot of people using it. Would that be ok to use with skate tape on my gun? Yes. I use TruGrip (i.e. skateboard tape) and put a ProGrip like product on the palm and fingers of my support hand and the back of the fingers of my strong hand so that my hands don't slip on each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G34 CORDY Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Sounds good, I think Iam going to order some pro-grip and give it a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansea2 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Mitchum Smartsolid..............no white residue .......pick up at the grocery on the way to the match........cheap ..........works..........what more do you want. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrf Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I like Brooks Tactical A-Grip on Glocks. I'm a new shooter so I always get nervous sweats about the time I'm on deck to go up. Their sales pitch is that it works better with sweaty hands and I can agree with that. There are precut wraparound grips for 28 bucks for a variety of guns in the Brownells Catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I have only seen one guy at our club do this and dont seem to be very popular There's probably a reason for that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 These are by far the best I have ever used. Print out the sizing chart before you order. http://www.thegunglove.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Mitchum Smartsolid..............no white residue .......pick up at the grocery on the way to the match........cheap ..........works..........what more do you want. B Never had a problem with sweaty palms, but this dang Texas heat and Houston humidity keeps sweat pouring off my forehead and into my eyes. The wifey suggested putting a little Secret Clinical Strength deodorant just below the hairline and it worked great. Carry it in my shooting bag once it warms up a bit. Might work for sweaty hands also. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Look at some Racket Ball Gloves. They get grippier as the get moist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle O Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Pro grip will evaporate sweat very well. I'd try some of that before investjing in any gloves at all. I found out about it on my last stage at area 4 last year, and my gun might as well have been a dead fish before I tried it, I had no idea it was squirming as much as it was, my grip was rock solid once I applied some Progrip, and I murdered that stage! It was awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZinSC Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I'm a big an of Pro Grip. Use it all summer long. Might be more expensive than a one time purchase of gloves, but I don't think I would like the feel of gloves. One word of advice, make sure you shake Pro Grip VERY WELL before you apply. It works because there are tiny micro silica particles in it, and if you don't shake it, it won't work as well as it should. Also, make sure you are on deck or in the hole when you apply. It takes about 15-20 seconds for it to do it's work. If you apply and step to the line, you may be still trying to get it to dry up when the Make Ready command is given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G34 CORDY Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Iam going to try maybe a golf glove because it's thin and try pro grip also. I have always played sports wearing gloves so gloves feel natural for me. Iam going to try both for alittle experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Waste of time. If it worked even remotely well there might be one or two good shooters doing it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Waste of time. If it worked even remotely well there might be one or two good shooters doing it.... It does look all tactical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan R. Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I wear gloves for the shotgun sports: Skeet, Sporting Clays, etc. Not for USPSA. 1+ for pro grip! None of the pros wear gloves that I know of. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Seriously, rub a little dirt in yer paws before the beep. Work perfectly well, pretty cheap too. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregdavidl Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 When I attended one of Jerry Barnhart's classes, he recommended gym chalk. It's cheap and washes off easily at the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohuskers Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 You can also use rosin to help with your grip in addition to the tru grip. Check out a bowling store and they usually have little individual bags for like a buck a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Any pine trees around? Chop into one a couple of days before the match and get some of that pitch on your hands. Don't expect to have a pretty gun afterwards though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadvm Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 When I use gloves due to cold weather I use Body Armour baseball gloves --tight fit and good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha-charlie Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Any pine trees around? Chop into one a couple of days before the match and get some of that pitch on your hands. Don't expect to have a pretty gun afterwards though. Could make reloads a little difficult. Not good when the mag is still stuck to your hand. P.S. I thought Flex told you to go stand in the corner?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Any pine trees around? Chop into one a couple of days before the match and get some of that pitch on your hands. Don't expect to have a pretty gun afterwards though. Could make reloads a little difficult. Not good when the mag is still stuck to your hand. P.S. I thought Flex told you to go stand in the corner?? That would imply that I actually was allowed out of the corner for a short time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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