The team at Kadri Clothing got a chance to check out the Mechanix Wear Women’s Specialty 0.5mm Covert gloves.
These shooting gloves combine their 0.5mm thin AX-Suede palm with the breathable TrekDry reduce heat build-up on the back of the hands and expandable flex joints improve trigger finger mobility for smooth manipulation, all with a female fit.
Magpul has updated two of their most popular gloves, releasing the Technical Glove 2.0 and Patrol Glove 2.0. Magpul tells us the new versions are even better in fit, materials and construction
Technical Glove 2.0
Features:
• Durable synthetic construction with suede-backed thumbs
• Protection for active hands with minimum impact on fine motor skills
• High-abrasion synthetic suede palm for durability and better grip
• Suede-backed thumb area to quickly remove fogging on hunting optics and glasses
• Narrow, minimalistic forefinger for easy access and better control of your firearm’s trigger and selector
• Lightweight, durable glove that won’t compromise dexterity
• Ambidextrous three-finger touchscreen capability
• Compression-molded neoprene cuff for secure fit
• Corded nylon construction for back-of-hand stretch and enhanced durability
• Reinforced suede pull tab
Sizes:
S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Colors:
BLK, COY
Patrol Glove 2.0
Features:
• Wrap-up finger pattern and articulated palm pattern for added dexterity and protection
• Goatskin palm for maximum durability
• Touchscreen capability in the thumbs
• Closed cell foam padded knuckle protection
• Corded nylon for back-of-hand protection
• Flexible knuckle panel on the back of the fingers for easier articulation
Sizes:
S-M-L-XL-2XL
Colors:
BLK & COY
The Flight Glove remains in the line due to government contracts. The popular Ranch Glove will make a comeback in the future.
Previously only available to Government Clients, the Multicam only, M-Pact Agilite Edition is now available commercially.
The M-Pact Agilite Edition was the result of a collaboration between Agilite Systems Inc. and Mechanix Wear, the world leader in tactical hand protection. They teamed up to develop a unique glove for Tier 1 SOF who wanted the best of all worlds, the protection of a Mechanix M-Pact Covert glove but the tactile capabilities of a fingerless glove.
The semi-fingerless design conforms to your hand like a full glove and yet gives you the dexterity and control of bare hands for your trigger finger, finding a pulse, changing ammunition belts, using smart devices comfortably, or other mission-critical tasks.
Combat-proven downrange, The M-PACT Agilite Edition protects military and law enforcement professionals with EN 13594 rated impact protection. D3O® palm padding dissipates high-impact energy to reduce hand fatigue.
See more here.
Today we are getting the first look at the all new fatigue green on the Cold Climate Glove from FS. The CCG provides a comfortable fit featuring a keratin leather palm patch, Primaloft Gold insulation matched with a breathable waterproof insert as we all as a super soft brushed axe suede on the backside of the thumb.
Overall the glove is incredibly light weight compared to how warm it will keep your hands. Impressive dexterity including reduced insulation in the trigger finger to increase basic fire control manipulation. Touch screen capable index fingers and adjustable cuff with a perfect amount of stretch. Available and shipping now in fatigue green and black.
www.first-spear.com/cold-climate-glove
SKD Tactical has released a new cold-weather version of their FDT (Full Dexterity Tactical) gloves for chillier climes and/or decreasing temperatures. They’re currently (as of this writing) in stock and available now in white and black, with additional colors to come.
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Coldsville, USA
It’s a cold day at the local range, but not cold enough to dissuade the hardest among your crew. Everyone knows that you wear PIG FDT Alpha Gloves to shoot, but this time you pull the ALL-NEW PIG FDT Cold Weather Gloves out of your range bag! You beam with pride, saying “Check these out guys… insulated with touch screen compatibility on all five digits.” Shivering figures with numb fingers lean in with jealous eyes. Jaws fall slack in disbelief. As you pull on the fleece-lined wind-resistant gloves, you feel a wave of warmth settle on your hands, partly from the burning hot jealousy from your friends.
For gloves that will keep you warm while offering you unsurpassed tactile dexterity and touchscreen sensitivity, reach for the PIG FDT Cold Weather Gloves when the temperatures drop!
International customers in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Hong Kong, and South Korea will need to contact international dealers.
PIG Full Dexterity Tactical (FDT) Cold Weather Glove
The PIG FDT Cold Weather Glove (CWG) finally brings PIG’s unsurpassed dexterity to a wind-resistant insulated glove. Maintaining the PIG-FDT line-up’s short cuff design, the ALL-NEW CWG includes features such as Touch Screen Compatibility (all 5 digits), grippy Silicon-print palm and a Terry cloth nose-wipe. When the temperatures drop, transition from your current FDT Gloves to the ALL-NEW WARMNESS that is the PIG FDT Cold Weather Glove!
Currently available in colors Black & White.
Carbon Grey available DEC 2019.
Coyote available MAR 2020.
Available in MENS SM-2XL, and WOMENS XS-XL!
Find all versions of the FDT glove line at: bit.ly/PIGglovesFDT
Find in-depth reviews of PIG and other gloves online at MM.
You can now order five packs of Mechanix Wear’s most popular glove, the Covert M-PACT via National Stock Number. These are TAA Compliant.
X-small 8415-01-610-7322
Small 8415-01-610-7325
Medium 8415-01-610-7323
Large 8415-01-610-7324
X-large 8415-01-610-7326
XX-large 8415-01-610-7327
For more information, contact govsales@mechanix.com.
Earlier today, Product Manager for Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM-SCIE), issued a pre-solicitation to Industry, announcing their intent to procure, on a full and open basis, a new modular and scalable hand wear protection system for extreme cold weather operating environments. Expect the actual Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity Contract to be released on or about 1 July 2019, with proposals due 30 days after RFP release. The proposal solicitation number is W911QY-19-R-0026.
For the past few years, the US Army has issued an interim Army Glove System, manufactured by Outdoor Research and based on protective handwear used by Special Operations Forces. This new Cold Weather Glove System will replace it along with other legacy cold weather handwear.
The new CWGS must meet the following requirements:
1) Environmental Protection in the temperature ranges of 40oF to -40oF Threshold (T), 40oF to -60oF or below Objective (O).
2) The CWGS shall provide flame resistance and not melt or drip when exposed to heat or flame at the next to skin level (O).
3) Hand Dexterity to allow the Soldier to write clearly, easily adjust or use radios and other equipment (optics) with small knobs or levers in temperatures 40oF to 14oF (T), 40oF to -20oF (O). Gloves must not restrict the ability to place the trigger finger cleanly inside the trigger guard at 40oF to -20oF (T), 40oF to -60oF or below (O) of individual issued or crew served weapon systems.
4) Capacitive Touch that is compatible with capacitive touchscreens or resistive screens in temperatures 40oF to 14oF (T), 40oF to -40oF (O).
5) Made of materials that contain no health hazards or Toxic Industrial Chemicals/Toxic Industrial Materials (TICs/TIMs) Threshold=Objective (T=O).
6) Don & Doff of any component of the CWGS in less than 8 seconds.
7) A camouflage pattern or solid color “over-white” capability to potentially replace the current Army over-white mitten shells (NSN 8415-01-481-3434).
8) Back of the hand comfort fabric that is a flexible pile-like fabric, which remains soft in cold conditions and shall not generate electrical static charge when rubbed. The comfort fabric will not freeze with ice and readily shed frost when shaken, and will not ignite, melt or drip in proximity to open flame. The comfort fabric shall contribute to the insulation of the cold weather glove system to protect against cold conditions and be dimensionally stable to laundering.
9) System durability for a minimum of 270 (T), 365 (O) days of operational use, in the systems intended environments/conditions without weakening of inner and outer components or separation of any parts of the CWGS.
10) Suspension & adjustability feature at the wrist that is capable of being adjusted using the free hand wearing the other glove and the capability to secure the hand wear within close proximity to the hands after removal (T=O).
11) Constructed of quick-drying materials to allow for drying time within 4 hours (T), 1 hour (O) under standard lab conditions in a heated environment.
12) Provide a slip-free grip palm and fingers, while affording sensitivity during delicate tasks in the temperature range 40oF to 14oF (T), secure grip for tools and weapons during extreme weather conditions in the temperature range 14oF to -20oF (O).
13) Compatible with all equipment and items issued to the Soldier as individual equipment or PPE (T=O).
14) Accommodate unisex hand sizes XX-Small, X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large.
15) Resistance to water, wind, petroleum, oils, lubricants, and detergents at a level equal to existing cold weather gloves.
16) Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) rate of greater than 7.0 grams/hour (T), greater than 10.0 grams/hour (O).
Based on drafts of these requirements, industry has developed quite a few new handwear concepts. Regardless of what the Army procured, we will all benefit from the development that has gone into this effort through new product offerings.
During last week’s Rampart Range Day I saw EWOOL’s product offerings.
They are based in Quebec and produce electrically heated wool clothing, like the gloves and socks you see here. Once turned on, they warm up within three seconds. They also produce a vest, which can be powered via an onboard battery, or via 12 V on a snowmachine or motorcycle.
EWOOL clothing is available in Canada from Rampart International.
