Thunderbird Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Looking for a pair of new gloves for winter shooting. What do you wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I've never had to wear gloves in the past but started to feel it a bit this last couple of seasons and had quite a bit of trouble with my hands. Because of that I've tried various sorts all with various claims and sales patter to no real effect. I tried a pair of Seal Skinz this year and they were about the best I've found. One thing with them I found was they were great if I put them on when I started the day but almost non effective if I put them on when my hands were already wet, not so bad if they were just cold. May sound easy now but as I'm not in the habit of wearing gloves I tend to think about putting them on when a problem occurs and not as a preventative measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Tried to shoot in gloves, but can't. Always carry a pair to put on when i finish shooting as by then my fingers are like ice blocks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 the barbour neoprene ones are ok as they have fold back finger and thumb fingers for trigger and safety catch. not so effective when your hans get wet though. yet to find any gloves that keep your hands warm in wet/snowy conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I've never had to wear gloves in the past but started to feel it a bit this last couple of seasons and had quite a bit of trouble with my hands. Because of that I've tried various sorts all with various claims and sales patter to no real effect. I tried a pair of Seal Skinz this year and they were about the best I've found. One thing with them I found was they were great if I put them on when I started the day but almost non effective if I put them on when my hands were already wet, not so bad if they were just cold. May sound easy now but as I'm not in the habit of wearing gloves I tend to think about putting them on when a problem occurs and not as a preventative measure. I echo this post completely. Up till about five years ago I hardly ever wore or needed gloves. Then old age kicked in. Now my hands suffer terribly. When they get really cold they 'lock up' and wont function. (Needed a pee one morning and it was so bad I got close to asking my mate to get my tadger out for me. Now that would have been embarrassing - for both of us!) Have tried all sorts of gloves over the last few years. I've got some that I wore in the Antarctic - perfect if you only want to pull a sledge all day. 'Ice gauntlets' they call them and you will never be cold in them but your hands are useless. I carry them in the pack for emergencies. Of all the ones that let you shoot etc the main problem is that they have liners. Get your hands wet and you can't get them on! So they are OK 'till you need to do somthing delicate. If its raining you can't get your gloves back on. Anything with a fold back trigger finger lets the rain in - Not a good idea. So Seal Skinz seem to be the best compromise. They are completely water-proof. You can put your hands right in the sea and they cope. But...they dont have liners - this is good as you can get them on and off - but the thermal level is not very good. So...Seal Skinz and a couple, or at least one, Peacock handwarmers in my jacket pocket seems to be the best compromise that I have found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Thanks guys, really useful replies. I feel the cold a bit more the last couple of years than I ever did before. People were always taking the mick out of me for basically wearing summer gear all year round! To be honest this isn't just for the marsh, as I'm looking for a pair of decent warm shooting gloves generally, but I thought if anyone will know, it's wildfowlers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I have tried neoprene camo ones, they were ok but not good. Tried just oridanary thinsulate wool gloves, warm but cant shoot it them properly. Mens ordinary leather gloves, quite good and better than the others I mentioned.The best gloves I have are Ski gloves from Aldi. They are thick and very warm, come well up the arm. I just use these for walking on and off the marsh and when in position on a really cold day I use the leather ones. Aldi also did neoprene ones that were good value at about £5 a go but if I can I dont wear any gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I use bog standard green woollen gloves. I've found these to be the most effective and cheapest. Even when wet they still keep my fingers warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I just use a pair of 10X Waterproof ones, their ok, but nothing special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I never wear gloves on the marsh as i find it awkward to hold a gun while wearing them. However on rare occasions if there is a cold biting wind i wear a thin sock on my non trigger hand. Just enough to stop my hand from getting cold ( the other hand is in a pocket ) and the gun still feels responsive in my hands. Of course there is the old Kenze trick of dipping your hands in sea water and shaking them dry. It realy does work if you are brave enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Can it be dyke water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alendil Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 wright i am working in outdoors shoop personaly i am using sealskinz (hunting one) but if your hand get cold get winter ones with primaloft (they work even if totaly wet. i used to use diving neoprene gloves worm but wet inside. beter to use glove all time if your hand will get wet and cold its to late unles you move a lot and generate heat /circulation P.s sorry for any speling or gramar mistakes ( cant trust pols and wine ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Purely for wildfowling I've thought of using one of the American styled hand muffs. http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&N=0&fsch=true&Ntk=AllProducts&Ntt=hand+muff&x=0&y=0&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products Has anybody ever tried them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I suffer from cold fingers,tried all sorts of different gloves.The best combo i found was wearing a good tight fitting pair of fleece climbing cloves with some man type thick rubber washing up gloves (£1.50) from tesco over the top. Tip make sure you can fit your trigger finger in the guard to opperate the trigger first,I found out the hard way again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Baretta , no it has to be salt water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thinsulate from the pound shop cheap as chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I use the Musto windproof gloves, very warm but not waterproof, however still warm when wet. Link here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thanks Mongrel they look pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I've never found a pair that ticks all the boxes, ie warm, waterproof & that I can shoot in. There are quite a few pairs in the motor that I've picked up at game fairs or gun shops over the years, plus some I've been given as presents, but I don't bother with them, guess the search continues! When I find some that I'm happy with' I'll let you know..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I never wear gloves on the marsh as i find it awkward to hold a gun while wearing them. However on rare occasions if there is a cold biting wind i wear a thin sock on my non trigger hand. Just enough to stop my hand from getting cold ( the other hand is in a pocket ) and the gun still feels responsive in my hands. Of course there is the old Kenze trick of dipping your hands in sea water and shaking them dry. It realy does work if you are brave enough. i tried the kenzie trick when i was young, after hot aches, hands like toast. i dont seem to work on old bones though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I suffer terrible with cold hands, and have tried many types of gloves. And the best are ... Wait for it ... Marigolds !!! Yes you read that correct, I now wear black long armed marigolds on the estuary . Only prob is all mates reckon I am some sort of sexual weirdo or I am searching for sheep ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericknelsonn Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I am having a shooting gloves with me, So I used them for shooting as well as in Marsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I am having a shooting gloves with me, So I used them for shooting as well as in Marsh. Welcome to the site mate, where are you from? The reason I ask is that is that I suspect you are either from Norfolk or overseas with that turn of phrase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Use the ones with the fingertips missing..makes you look like a hobo though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Mac wets initially when its a little damp and If its only cold & dry thinsulate fingerless with a mitten slipover for when you are waiting a long time. And I have used the mac wets under the thinsulate fingerless for the little extra protection.The mac wets are reasonably thin and I use them mostly for covering the whitenes of my hands even when its not wet I usually also take a pair of Deerhunter gloves or an old pair of leather gloves for after I have packed up and the other gloves are to wet just to help keep the circulation going for getting back to the car. I think in all it takes a little getting used to wearing gloves for shore shooting espicially if you are doing other types of shooting clays,game pigeon etc throughout the year without the need of gloves and for that matter layers of warm clothing. (note I say shore shooting as there are no marches up where I wildfowl). BBL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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