Pocket gun and gloves

[gixxer1974]

So maybe this belongs in general, or maybe in training I'm not sure. I am betting more people see it here so this i where I put it.  Starting this summer I always carry a Ruger LCP in a DeSantis nemeses holster in my front pocket. When I am out side at night I am in the habit of keeping my hands in my front pocket so that I am "to the gun faster" as M B likes to say. the other night it was cold out and I had a pair of thin gloves on and realized that my feel was way different then normal. It made me realize that I need to practice drawing and manipulation with gloves on as well.  I have heard Michael discuss heavy clothing in winter, but never really thought about the difference gloves make on how you "feel" things.   Maybe something us people who live in colder areas need to practice. Or maybe even people in warm areas just for the few times a year that it gets cold there.  Maybe even something that Michael might want to point out on the podcast for people like me that listen every week but don't come to the forum very much do to work. sorry for the long post but I hope it helps other people think about it as well before they need it.

[fightingquaker13]

This is a plus for the Glock. Before anyone rolls their eyes, this is a kool-aid and BS free post. I own a G26 which I have two small complaints with. 1) I don't like the finger slots in the grip, but this is marginal. 2) less marginal is that with my trigger finger extended, I barely make it all the way past the trigger guard, thus making keeping the booger hook off the bang switch harder. However, a recent trip north, found that heavy gloves (WWII aviator style) not only solved that problem, but fit well. I guess its a question of how cold it is where you live whether you plan for gloved use as part of firearm selection/training.
FQ13

[gixxer1974]

I also have a 26 and have found that I index my booger hook in depression the little depression for the take down lever.  its actully a little behind my fingertip. if you get a shooting grip and move your booger hook up along the frame instead of trying to reach past the tigger out to the trigger gaurd. Thats what works for me and I have found that I do it with my 1911 as well now. hope it helps you out as well.

[crusader rabbit]

My Glock 27 (same as the 26, but in .40 S&W) frequently lives in my front pocket.  Maybe I have an extra long digit but finger pad rests nicely on the front portion of the trigger guard.  Here in Florida, we don't really have to dress for frigid, and I'm curious: what are these glove things of which you speak?

[PegLeg45]

My Glock 27 (same as the 26, but in .40 S&W) frequently lives in my front pocket.  Maybe I have an extra long digit but finger pad rests nicely on the front portion of the trigger guard.  Here in Florida, we don't really have to dress for frigid, and I'm curious: what are these glove things of which you speak?

Now that you mention it, I seldom wear gloves (living in South Ga) either, but on occasion I have worn them. I have never tried shooting with them, which I now realize (thanks to this thread) is a flaw in my readiness/preparedness plan.

I shall have to see.

Thanks.

 

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[tt11758]

Now that you mention it, I seldom wear gloves (living in South Ga) either, but on occasion I have worn them. I have never tried shooting with them, which I now realize (thanks to this thread) is a flaw in my readiness/preparedness plan.

I shall have to see.

Thanks.

 

I got yer gloves right here.   

[ericire12]

I got yer gloves right here.   

And you will need em up there in Iowa!

[PegLeg45]

I got yer gloves right here.   

I was wondering where they were.....since I have NOT needed them since that one time last year.




          

[m25operator]

This is a completely valid subject and although we don't wear gloves here much for weather, often do for work, either at the farm or just moving lumber around. Best to find out NOW, if your glove/firearm choice mesh, change 1 accordingly if it does not.
I carry a J frame most often, any type of heavy weather glove ain't gonna work. 

HMMMM maybe I should stretch the trigger guard out a bit.

[ericire12]

I think it all comes down to practice practice practice.... find what works and doesnt work when it comes to shooting with gloves on, and then go try to find a pair of gloves that will make it as easy as possible to get the job done.