Townie Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 I’ve been clay shooting for years, but have recently started using a gun with the barrels the right way round (ie s/s). Any suggestions for light gloves with an insulated palm for hot barrels? My winter gloves are a bit warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Mac wets or a thin leather gardening glove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Thin leather golfing or horse riding gloves. Both can be picked up quite cheaply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townie Posted June 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Just now, Dave at kelton said: Thin leather golfing or horse riding gloves. Both can be picked up quite cheaply I’ve thought about a golf glove, but are they thick enough to cope with very hot barrels? Any golfists on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Not sure how hot you are going to get them rare on sporting clays to do more than 10 shots without a break between stands for your gun to cool off dil a more precise/mental discipline wear a winter glove all year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 These are the be-all and end-all and priced to match. Gripswell - Anglo Spanish Imports (a-s-i.co.uk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Every time this subject comes up I state that Flying Gloves are what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townie Posted June 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, wymberley said: These are the be-all and end-all and priced to match. Gripswell - Anglo Spanish Imports (a-s-i.co.uk) That’s what started me off on this! They seem a very good thing, but not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Townie said: That’s what started me off on this! They seem a very good thing, but not cheap. Things have gone to pot since they were first introduced. They came in proper glove sizes and the 'add ons' were optional extras. I can't remember how long I've had mine. The palm swell is good as is the heat shield, but the winter lining has never really been necessary. 19 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Every time this subject comes up I state that Flying Gloves are what you need. Agreed. Ideal for OU, but if your SbS is small in the hand and the barrels are to get too warm, then not so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 25 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Every time this subject comes up I state that Flying Gloves are what you need. I totally agree, beg, borrow or steal them, best I've ever used. Although the Gripswell look the buisness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 19 minutes ago, wymberley said: Agreed. Ideal for OU, but if your SbS is small in the hand and the barrels are to get too warm, then not so good. So don't use a gun that is not designed for clays to get so hot due to the number of shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: So don't use a gun that is not designed for clays to get so hot due to the number of shots! So, a driven game shooter who can be expected to fire a shot or two in quick succession on a good day should not practice with the gun he prefers to use on the day. Yep, makes sense not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 34 minutes ago, Centrepin said: I totally agree, beg, borrow or steal them, best I've ever used. Although the Gripswell look the buisness. Yep, because of what they are the flying gloves have a cuff so when the safety catch wears a hole in the thumb you can patch it with a bit from the cuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, wymberley said: So, a driven game shooter who can be expected to fire a shot or two in quick succession on a good day should not practice with the gun he prefers to use on the day. Yep, makes sense not. If he is practicing clays and getting the hot barrel problem, why was he not getting the problem before? One is not the same as the other! Because whilst the gun is great for driven, it is not designed for multiple shots in quick succession on clays. horses for courses really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 You have a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 42 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: If he is practicing clays and getting the hot barrel problem, why was he not getting the problem before? One is not the same as the other! Because whilst the gun is great for driven, it is not designed for multiple shots in quick succession on clays. horses for courses really. Ah so the guns I see using side by sides on a driven day with up to 200 shots to a single gun on a drive shouldn’t be using them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townie Posted June 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Chaps! CHAPS! Stop shouting at each other. I’ve got an o/u, but I’m old enough to prefer a s/s. And I shoot a bit better with it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Have you thought of getting the type of hand guard that slides onto the barrels in front of the forend? Thats what I usually use because I don’t like wearing a left glove as I load with the left hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taileron Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Browning do a range of fingerless and standard gloves. I have both and can confirm they are good quality items that last. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 I have a brand new never been used leather hand guard for a 12 bore sxs if you’re interested in buying it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townie Posted June 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, JohnfromUK said: Have you thought of getting the type of hand guard that slides onto the barrels in front of the forend? Thats what I usually use because I don’t like wearing a left glove as I load with the left hand. Already got one, but it slides a bit when hot and when opening , fingertips touch the barrels. Plus it makes me a bit nervous in case I burn myself. I shoot clays midweek and usually stay on a stand (provided no one else waiting) until I’m hitting consistently or it’s a waste of cartridges, which leads to a hot gun. And then there’s the odd sim day. I think I’ll look at a left hand golf glove which may work. Or I could man up and not have hands like a girl. Edited June 26, 2021 by Townie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Nowt to do with hands like a girl.on a busy drive or even when the pigeon are sucidal,the barrels can get too hot to hold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croohur Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 I use German Army surplus driving gloves. Cover them in a waterproofer, heat with heat gun, they're the business. I've always got them a little small if I can and the leather will stretch naturally til they... don't say it... fit like a glove https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182394895903 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 26/06/2021 at 07:40, JohnfromUK said: Have you thought of getting the type of hand guard that slides onto the barrels in front of the forend? Thats what I usually use because I don’t like wearing a left glove as I load with the left hand. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 26/06/2021 at 10:16, Scully said: I have a brand new never been used leather hand guard for a 12 bore sxs if you’re interested in buying it? Hello, as above save all the hassle of gloves, and improves your stance getting the stock in the shoulder On 26/06/2021 at 12:06, Townie said: Already got one, but it slides a bit when hot and when opening , fingertips touch the barrels. Plus it makes me a bit nervous in case I burn myself. I shoot clays midweek and usually stay on a stand (provided no one else waiting) until I’m hitting consistently or it’s a waste of cartridges, which leads to a hot gun. And then there’s the odd sim day. I think I’ll look at a left hand golf glove which may work. Or I could man up and not have hands like a girl. Hello, these have a steel insert so you could tweak it in a bit and will hold barrels better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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