The FirstSpear “OG” is a 100% US Manufactured Shooting Glove, selected by a US Special Operations Command element as issued handwear.
Utilizing a unique core spun nylon US Merino Wool sourced directly from Open Range LLC and FS High Dexterity Leather (FS-HDL) with Touch Screen Compatible Thumb and Trigger Finger the OG gives inherent “No Melt No Drip” protection in addition to the natural anti-microbial properties of Wool. The design of the glove features an almost effortless flex that makes for comfortable grip during long shooting sessions. The OG puts protection where the SF Shooter needs it and keeps the overall function light and flexible. The FS-HDL is a Goat Skin, textured to provide enhanced grip during the tanning process this goat impregnated with carbon that aids in not only shedding water but once water saturation has happened keeps the gloves soft and flexible after they dry.
For the FS-OG, the US Merino is spun around a nylon core. In this manner, the glove is a low luster product with the next to skin comfort Merino Wool while still retaining burst strength of the nylon. This material will not shine or reflect in the field even when wet. During field trials with Army SF it was found that the initial Black dyed wool used in the test sample OG’s was too hot in the Summer Sun. For this reason FS and Open Range developed three color formulations specific to this new fabric. The first FS-Commando is a light greenish hue and has FS-HDL dyed to match it, the second FS-Sand is close to light Coyote Pantone 80132 with its own matching FS-HDL and finally FS-Manatee Grey which has not yet received a NSN assignment.
With production under way, delivery of the first FS-OG’s is beginning in late March.
Within its Commercial “Hands On” Product Line, FirstSpear will still be stocking its Non-Berry: Operator Inner Glove (OIG) and Operator Contact Glove (OCG) both of which have several of the OG’s features but in two different weights (OIG is slightly lighter and OCG is slightly heavier) however the Berry Compliant OG will also be in stocking inventory to support growing SOF & DoD needs.
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Probably the First Spear product I was most disappointed with. They tear so easy, especially for the price they come at. I am sticking with cheaper, more reliable Mechanix.
really? zero issues with mine. The fit is solid and way more responsive between pistol and carbine than the mechanix which I found to be way too thick.
Maybe they are more suited for general wear than tactial use. Id buy a pair of them to wear in the cold weather, to operate my smartphone.
We’re you part of the SF evaluation, or given a pair of evaluation gloves? These are not available for sale.
Should have clarified that I have the Contact Gloves, not these in the article.
I had the opposite experience. I was most impressed with the weight and how good the feedback was. I have been running the inner glove since November with no quality issues. Really looking forward to this new set up in tan!
Probably the most comfortable, form fitting shooting glove I have ever worn. Best dexterity of any combat glove I have worn.
Jordan shoot us an email we would like to hear about your experience as we have not had any comments on the OIG / OCG gloves tearing whatsoever. Thank You – sales@first-spear.com
They look like Velocity Systems gloves.
Thank you for the fantastically useful observation.