Duty/search gloves

**Copper51** · 01-13-07, 08:18 AM

I lost my gloves the other night and I need to buy new ones. The ones I had were Hatch Patrolman. They were ok, but I'm looking for recomendations. What is your favorite duty glove?

**Lazy Fed** · 01-13-07, 02:03 PM

The ones that say po-po on them

**Jks9199** · 01-13-07, 02:27 PM

I haven't really found a pair that I like a lot... I used to have some leather ones that fit well, and didn't interfere too much when I had to search wearing them, but they don't seem to make them anymore.

What I've personally found is that the fit matters more for searching and other things than anything else. I won't buy gloves for work from a catalog or on-line; I have to be able to put them on and see how they feel on my hands with my fingers (relatively big palms/knuckles, shorter, stubbier fingers). Beyond that -- decide what you want your gloves to do. Keep your hands warm while still letting you handle your pistol and do reasonable pat downs, or do you want to be able to write tickets, do thorough searches and pick up pennies with them on? I don't think you'll find one glove that does it all...

**chris2001** · 01-13-07, 04:01 PM

I wear the Hatch Friskmaster FM2000. They are thick enough that they are puncture resistant yet thin enough that you can still write citation and use your gun with them. They are also warm for the most part.

**armygrnt502** · 01-13-07, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by chris2001

I wear the Hatch Friskmaster FM2000. They are thick enough that they are puncture resistant yet thin enough that you can still write citation and use your gun with them. They are also warm for the most part.

+1

those are the same gloves that I wear. Good decent gloves that aren't to pricey yet provide good puncture protection.

**Coloradocop** · 01-17-07, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Copper51

I lost my gloves the other night and I need to buy new ones. The ones I had were Hatch Patrolman. They were ok, but I'm looking for recomendations. What is your favorite duty glove?

Turtleskin Duty gloves... They are expensive, but they are supposed to provide some needle protection (in addition to the slash protection of most gloves), and they've saved me a needle stick at least once. They are a bit stiffer than the Hatch gloves, and there is an even thicker version of the glove available called the "search" glove (that provides coverage on the back of the hand).

I didn't li the beefier "Search" version... couldn't feel my gun well with it on. Again, even the "Duty" glove is kind of stiff, but I've shot my quarterly qualifications with them once, just to make sure I could operate the gun while wearing them... and they work fine.

Also, if you decide to check these out, shop around. The website for the company lists them for about twice as much as I paid:

http://www.warwickmills.com/PoliceCo...dleGloves.html

**zap** · 01-17-07, 08:34 PM

Hatch Patrolmans here too

**Aegis** · 01-17-07, 09:47 PM

Anybody tried the 5.11 gloves?

I'm looking for some new gloves too, and the 5.11s don't have a seam at the fingertip. That made me interested, but I don't know of anyone who owns a pair that I can test drive.

I'll probably go with the Hatch Resistor or FS2000 if I can't find anything out about the 5.11 gloves.

**Lazy Fed** · 01-18-07, 09:36 PM

I actually use http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gloves&x=0&y=0, not in that color though. They actually last me a long time (4 months). I would go through a pair of uncle mikes about once a month.

**Virginian** · 01-18-07, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by fscf3801

I actually use http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gloves&x=0&y=0, not in that color though. They actually last me a long time (4 months). I would go through a pair of uncle mikes about once a month.

I think they mean on duty, Paco, not in your second job as a ditch digger. Or your third job as a fajita cook - so don't be posting your oven mitts.

**DirtRoadDeputy** · 01-20-07, 04:31 AM

I have some Blackhawk Hellstorm gloves but they are about worn out.

**TXCOP** · 01-21-07, 09:20 AM

Franklin(of batting glove fame)is now making a line of duty gloves. They seem comfortable, but I didn't need new gloves at the time.

They fit good(at least for me), and seem to allow good dexterity. Didn't try the "Isotoner" test with a dime, but they seemed ok.

**Hannibal** · 01-21-07, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Aegis

Anybody tried the 5.11 gloves?

I'm looking for some new gloves too, and the 5.11s don't have a seam at the fingertip. That made me interested, but I don't know of anyone who owns a pair that I can test drive.

I'll probably go with the Hatch Resistor or FS2000 if I can't find anything out about the 5.11 gloves.

I have a pair. I like them but the velcro strap seems to always catch the back of my thumb near the wrist when I put them on or take them off, after a while it gets irritating. Other than that, I love em.

**slick628** · 01-30-07, 01:26 AM

I just use a pair of baseball batting gloves because they are inexpensive. The needle protective gloves are a great idea, but I find that they are too thick for comfort. However, in my particular area, we rarely see needles as well.

**OfficerResource.com** · 01-30-07, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by Ronin Warrior

I have a pair. I like them but the velcro strap seems to always catch the back of my thumb near the wrist when I put them on or take them off, after a while it gets irritating. Other than that, I love em.

Tell me more! I love the 5.11 line so far. Can you post a link to the ones you have?

**jcsdscott** · 02-12-07, 12:03 AM

I have two pair. A pair of Damascus that are spectra lined, leather/neoprene and a pair of Hatch SG20P Dura-thin unlined leather gloves. Both give decent dexterity and touch. The leather on the thumb and index finger are peeling on the Damascus though, probably because I wear them most. Both cost in the twenties and have been quite useful.