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Outdoor Research Tactical Gloves

Outdoor Research Tactical Gloves

For anyone who has been involved in the outdoor pursuits sector Outdoor Research is a very well known and highly respected name when it comes to accessory items like gaiters, hats, and most especially gloves. I’ve been using their outdoor gear for over twenty years now (they’ve been around for over thirty years!) and it’s always performed in an exemplary fashion.

You could say then that I was more than a little excited when images started to appear online of tactical shooters based in the USA pictured wearing new glove models from Outdoor Research Tactical.

Various models were shown in black and coyote tan and looked to be beautifully made from first rate materials. My “tacticool investigation mode” went into overdrive and soon emails were flying back and forth between me and the OR Tactical Team in Seattle. The guys there were more than accommodating when it came to my questions, and after a little back and forth they kindly agreed to ship me a pair of their Firemark gloves, which come from their military line. This line contains a five glove cold weather system contracted by USSOCOM as part of the SPEAR programme, and additional models are all “Soldier Certified”.

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Functional Build

As well as offering a cold weather system though, OR Tactical have also looked at providing high performance hand protection for all environments. When breathability and dexterity are paramount, the Firemark gloves provide ultimate comfort and functionality. Protection is provided by using lightweight Nomex® fabric for flame resistance and light padding and leather knuckles for a barrier against impact. Non-FR leather on the palm and fingers along with seam construction designed specifically to allow maximum secure contact with firearms means that these gloves offer the ultimate in tactility. Available in black and coyote tan and priced at $US79.00, the Firemark gloves come in both long and short cuff variants.

I’m a standard large in gloves and the Firemarks are pretty much a bang on fit for me. There is virtually no “bag” in the palm area, and the finger lengths are nigh on perfect. I’ve been putting these excellent gloves through their paces on the range, and apart from a slightly tight (although fully adjustable) cuff I really can’t find anything to fault with them. They provide great protection with a superb, snug fit, and even on hotter days they have remained comfortable to wear.

I know that there are currently a number of UK retailers speaking to Outdoor Research Tactical with a view to bringing many of the models to the UK soon, but if you really can’t wait for a pair then you can buy direct via military.outdoorresearch.com

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