shooting glove recommendations?

[AirLitenewbie]

My local gun shop has little on display, but one of the staff recommended PAST gloves. I need maximum recoil protection and he seemed to think these would be the best bet. Reviews on-line are a mix between "These are great!" and "They disintegrated within 5-10 rounds and are total junk."

I'm curious to know what you all think about the best glove out there for reducing recoil impact for handgun use.

Thanks much!
Elizabeth

 

[ko41]

I use a bicycle glove that has padding in the palm when shooting full load .357 Magnums in my M&P 340. It almost makes it comfortable

KO

 

[AirLitenewbie]

It almost makes it comfortable

KO

"Almost" would be heaven. And wow, you must have really tough hands anyway...

My cycle gloves are not at all padded in the place where I get hit the hardest when I shoot, so I'm hoping shooting gloves have better padding placement.

 

[460v LAC du FLAMBEAU]

I use weightlifting gloves available at Wal-Mart for about $15. The finger coverage stops just below knuckle area with the finger tips exposed for better grip & trigger control. Good padding in the palm area.

I only use these gloves when I'm shooting the 460 & 500 for more than 5 rounds.

Make sure the gloves fit properly when you make a fist...tight gloves ...no good.

 

[buckspen]

PAST Gloves

I have had a pair of PAST shooting gloves that I started using in the 1990's when I was shooting big-bore revolver silhouette. I still have them and they are a little worn, but still functional.
I have also used Chimere gloves and, in some ways, like them better than the PAST.
This may sound a little odd, but these days, I use a Chimere glove on my left hand (shooting hand) and a PAST glove on my right hand. The Chimere glove is leather with some padding and a bare trigger finger. The right hand PAST glove seems to work well helping me hang on to my .44 Magnum revolver when shooting bowling pin loads.

- -Buckspen

 

[AirLitenewbie]

I have also used Chimere gloves and, in some ways, like them better than the PAST.
- -Buckspen

Which glove would you say gives the most protection in the area from the web between thumb/index finger and the area just below that, going down towards the palm?


Also, thank you to 460v LAC du FLAMBEAU for the heads-up on weight-lifting gloves. I'd never have thought of those, and will definitely go have a look.

 

[7P's]

I tore up 2 pair of PAST gloves with a single action 500 and full-on loads. They may hold up well with a DA but they let me down big time with the SA. These have up up to full house loads with both SA & DA revolvers over the past year. GripSwell Ergonomic Shooting Gloves I might add they didn't do anything to improve groups but they did stop a little bleeding and skin loss.

 

[duckloads]

I use weightlifting gloves available at Wal-Mart for about $15. The finger coverage stops just below knuckle area with the finger tips exposed for better grip & trigger control. Good padding in the palm area.

I only use these gloves when I'm shooting the 460 & 500 for more than 5 rounds.

Make sure the gloves fit properly when you make a fist...tight gloves ...no good.

+1 for shooting my XVR

 

[Big Cholla]

I second the use of weight lifting gloves for HEAVY recoil handguns. For lesser recoil handguns I heartily recommend a pair of golf gloves. I know they are sold individually, but by looking thru a well equipped rack one can find a matched pair in right and left. If you need slightly more padding in the palm fit a patch of 'tough skin' and then stick it inside the shooting hand glove. Works great. You can also cut the trigger finger off of the shooting hand glove if you want a better trigger feel. The use of golf gloves as shooting gloves also works great when hunting in slightly cold weather. ....... Big Cholla

 

[socal s&w]

I have the PAST gloves and think that they are great. Good recoil protection, well padded in the palm area. Only thing that I don't like is that they run small,bought an XL and could have used an XXL. Little/no wear after two years and they are made in USA.

 

[Jimmymac46]

I second the use of weight lifting gloves for HEAVY recoil handguns. For lesser recoil handguns I heartily recommend a pair of golf gloves. I know they are sold individually, but by looking thru a well equipped rack one can find a matched pair in right and left. If you need slightly more padding in the palm fit a patch of 'tough skin' and then stick it inside the shooting hand glove. Works great. You can also cut the trigger finger off of the shooting hand glove if you want a better trigger feel. The use of golf gloves as shooting gloves also works great when hunting in slightly cold weather. ....... Big Cholla

I agree with both types listed here and for precisely the same reasons. I have been using the same golf glove for over 20 years. I only use one, on my shooting hand and find I can grip better with the second hand gloveless. It is easy to cut the finger(s) how ever you please. I use the glove primarily for my SA and DA 44 mags and it is primarily a benefit for eliminating chaffing of the skin. The slight extra padding in the palm is all I find necessary to 'take the edge off' during an all day range expedition. Weight lifting gloves are a little over padded to my liking, but they work equally as well and are probably a benefit in calibers exceeding 44 magnum. JMHO.

 

[Bendutro]

Mechanix makes a couple styles with palm padding. I had a coupon so I tried them instead of the PAST gloves. Good palm padding, not too much and nothing on the trigger finger. I didn't want to cut the fingers off and my trigger control hasn't suffered.
I use right hand glove only, but still have to take my wedding ring off when shooting the 500.

 

[JamesArthur60]

I've tried the bicycle glove route and discovered the padding is placed in areas designed for gripping a bicycle handlebar. Not good for gun handling. I now use gloves designed specifically for shooting. here: Uncle Mike's - Leather Shooting Gloves

 

[retiredsquid]

I've been using Uncle Mike's shooting gloves for years. XXL fit me perfectly.

 

[buckspen]

Shooting Gloves

I think the Chimere gloves are better made than the PAST gloves. They are leather and fit well. They do provide good padding and good fit in the critical area that "Airlitenewbie" mentioned.
I also have three pairs of Hatch KSG500 kevlar shooting gloves that I like when shooting shotguns or lighter handguns. These are really well made, fit well and are very comfortable. In fact, I find myself wearing these in cool weather even when not shooting. They provide nice protection when setting targets or doing other light range work.

- - Buckspen

 

[dla]

Does anyone here use a shooting glove while shooting one of the airweight series revolvers? I'm especially interested in hearing from folks who shoot either the 329pd or air weight 357mag. These are the guns that seem to tear up the Past in the reviews.

 

[AirLitenewbie]

These are the guns that seem to tear up the Past in the reviews.

This is very helpful info about the PAST gloves, since an AirLite is what got me asking this question in the first place. Thanks for adding this.

 

[R. G. Amos]

I have used the same PAST gloves for about 20 years with no problem. Used them primarily with Freedom Arms Model 83's chambered in 454 Casul. I do not undestand how these could possibly disintigrate if reasonably cared for.

 

[7Iron]

I second the recommendation of a golf glove. I don't shoot much that gives me recoil problems and a need for padding. However, for extended shooting sessions, they provide extra friction and allow for a more relaxed grip. I only use one on my shooting hand and nothing on the weak hand.

 

[blueknight7]

I wore Hatch, before I retired, and PAST since. When I had to carry everyday, the Hatch took care of the duties of my 10mm. Now, that I am retired, Past covers the recoil from my 329PD. Its not loaded light, either.