mcoliver Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 I must be undergoing some hormonal changes because even when I'm just dry firing at home my hands become sweaty. Anybody know what I can use to prevent this from messing my grip when live firing? Progrip or something similar (awfully hard to find back here)? Gloves for the weak hand (any particular type)? Baby powder (hmmm)? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Progrip works good for me, but I also use rock climbing chalk, it is super cheap but messier than progrip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted January 10, 2003 Author Share Posted January 10, 2003 L2, is this "chalk" the same one bowlers use? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 I don't know, I only bowl 3 times a year. I used to rock climb a lot and I know it works well and is easy to clean-up, I was going to recommend pine tar, but that might not work well when doing mag changes I think that any sports chalk would work about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 try surgery, that's what i did. i suffered from hyperhidrosis. a procedure called Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy simply removes part of a nerve which stops the palms from sweating. this procedure is only for the worst cases, but since the operation i've noticed my shooting performance has increased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Somebody has said that one of the tennis companies (Prince?) makes stuff that is the same as Pro Grip. Might even be cheaper. I haven't tried it thiough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 It's called Prince Grip: http://princetennis.com/products/custom.html FWIW, I think some hand sweating is psychosomatic. I'm not calling anyone a nutcase, because it happens with me. I am mildly acrophobic, but still like rock climbing and mountain climbing (oddly enough). Throw a rock climbing book or magazine in front of me and my palms will start sweating just thinking about being on the sharp end of a 100 foot pitch. Totally weird, but it happens - probably just out of anxiety. Once I'm on the hill, I settle down and everything's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Francisco Ramos Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Limited40 This is very interesting! What kind of medical especiality is it ? Dermathology? There is any solution for another parts of body? I have this problem in the head, so when I shoot and is very warm, my glasses stay cloudies. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Ramos, There are many anit-fog products out there you might go to rei.com and get some for your glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Francisco Ramos Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Loves2shoot Thanks very much! This will help me too much ..!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 luiz, just type hyperhidrosis in a google search engine and you'll receive more hits than you can read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paraman1 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 I tried the Pro-grip but it always dried up before I used even half of it . I finally just started rubbing a little dirt from the range on my hands and it works the best . I never have to worry about running out and the price is right . By the way my palms sweat a lot just normally let alone being in a stressful situation . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 What is it with climbers and shooters?? Anyway, somebody makes a non-chalk chalk-ball for indoor use. It's black, doesn't dust and isn't very messy, but works pretty well. Again, poke around REI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 My wife has sweaty hands and we tried the stuff baseball players use. I think it is Rosin (sp?). Don't try it! I cleaned and cleaned and cleaned trying to get that stuff off of the gun. I never got it out of the mag release button and it ruined the mainspring housing. She uses Progrip now per my request...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 Quote: from shred on 8:12 pm on Jan. 11, 2003 What is it with climbers and shooters?? Both disciplines are very similar in that they're mental and technique sports first, and physical sports second. Then there's the "juice" factor that makes your palms sweat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 Shooting/Climbing To me they are both very challenging and have a big excitement factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 ..and they both have little kids that kick my butt after six months.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbear38S Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 Pro-Grip works great. It's basically unscented antiperspirant - aluminum chlorhydrate I think. If your Pro-Grip dries up, you can recharge it. The solvent is rubbing alcohol which eventually evaporates. Just take the top off your Pro-Grip container and add rubbing alcohol. You'll may have to do it several times and you'll have to shake or twirl it to mix it. Keep adding until the lump is dissolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 i like pro grip. in the south during summer time, everyone sweats big time. also, if you get oil on your hands the pro grip takes care of that as well. this is why i use pro grip in the winter. if you don't like pro grip, try using a alcohol swabs. they work, but you have to use them at each stage. good luck, lynn jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Anderson Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 and if the stage requires "hands on knees"...make a fist if it's hot out...keeps the sunblock from sweaty legs off the gun. Learned that one this year. SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted January 15, 2003 Author Share Posted January 15, 2003 Great replies guys and gal. I've been trying the alcohol and it does work to some extent. I'm not sure how it will hold up during a COF. I came across a product called Mueller Sticky Gip (or something like that). The hands really do stick with this thing. It's a bit awkward to release the weak hand grip when going for mag changes. Still experimenting...thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 I have a really high-tech solution to the problem. I dry my hands by rubbing them on my pants legs during my LAMR routine. Costs less, works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbret618 Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 For a better non-slip grip or sweaty hands try Mighty Grip. http://www.mightygrip.com For any sport where a non-slip grip is essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 mightygrip looks just like pro grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbret618 Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 Mighty Grip is a powder and does not need reapplication during activity. It will stay active until removed with soap and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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