Shooting gloves: For years I have tried to find the type of gloves my father used when hunting in order to keep my hands and fingers warm. They had an index finger with a hole in it to...

gsrunyan Loc: Aurora, CO

For years I have tried to find the type of gloves my father used when hunting in order to keep my hands and fingers warm. They had an index finger with a hole in it to stick your finger out of when pulling the trigger. I wanted similar when taking pictures in winter, particularly Christmas lights.

At last my cries have been heard: both B&H and Amazon have "shooting gloves". I think B&H has a better selection. I bought a pair. They have the necessary index finger opening but on both hands to accommodate left handers. They also have magnets in the hands to help holding metal cameras or other equipment.

Glenn

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

gsrunyan wrote:

For years I have tried to find the type of gloves ... (show quote)

I was unaware that cameras had any ferromagnetic material in them, at least enough to work with magnets.
--Bob

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

gsrunyan wrote:

For years I have tried to find the type of gloves ... (show quote)

Magnets won't do you any good for holding a camera or lens, since aluminum, magnesium, and plastic are the primary materials used. Those magnets could produce interesting results when handling your SD or CF cards though.

Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.

they do have magnets in them....but only at the finger tips and that is only to hold the of the glove closed till you need to open the tip to shoot.....at least that's the way I understand it to be....Ive also have heard that those gloves run on the smallish side also....let us know.... I'm curious

Steve Perry Loc: Sylvania, Ohio

I have a couple different photo gloves - one with magnets and one without. The ones with the magnets have fingertips that you can pull off your index finger and thumb. The magnets keep the flaps out of the way as you shoot, they don't help you hold the gear.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Used old gloves and a pair of sissors to cut off gloves.

zundapp5 Loc: Portugal

gsrunyan wrote:

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I have these! They are excellent and touch screen capabilities!
http://www.copquest.com/hatch-twg-100-patrolman-with-coolmax-touch-screen_12-1215.htm

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

gsrunyan wrote:

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Brown Jersey gloves with the finger tips cut off...local lumber yards usually carry them. Even with 2 pair on if needed, ya still have the dexterity required.

http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Jersey-Gloves-Dozen-12-Pairs/dp/B000FJTWXW

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

I did the same thing Doug.:) Only with leather ones. Cut the finger and thumb off. If I get to cold, I go home or to the truck to get warm. I need warm gloves for me feet now.:):)

OnDSnap wrote:

Brown Jersey gloves with the finger tips cut off...local lumber yards usually carry them. Even with 2 pair on if needed, ya still have the dexterity required.

http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Jersey-Gloves-Dozen-12-Pairs/dp/B000FJTWXW

Bud S Loc: Logan Ohio

gsrunyan wrote:

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I bought mine at Rocky Boots a few years ago, they are hunting mittens that the entire mitten slips back to reveal thin gloves underneath that enables me to set any controls so my fingers are always covered, there is a zippered pouch on the top to install the small hand warmer packs. I've been out all day below zero with no problem in any way. After I shoot I pull the mittens back over to keep warm till the next stop of my hike.

pecohen Loc: Central Maine

Tom DePuy wrote:

they do have magnets in them....but only at the finger tips and that is only to hold the of the glove closed till you need to open the tip to shoot.....at least that's the way I understand it to be....Ive also have heard that those gloves run on the smallish side also....let us know.... I'm curious

I bought a pair of these gloves at Ken's Camera shop in Montreal a couple months ago and that is exactly what those magnets do. However, we've not had cold enough weather here in Maine this year to justify trying out the gloves - but I suspect the opportunity will arise soon enough. The gloves I got seem plenty roomy and I'm more worried that they may be a little too loose.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

LOL! I have the answer to that! Eat a lot of Christmas goodies!!!!:):)

pecohen wrote:

I bought a pair of these gloves at Ken's Camera shop in Montreal a couple months ago and that is exactly what those magnets do. However, we've not had cold enough weather here in Maine this year to justify trying out the gloves - but I suspect the opportunity will arise soon enough. The gloves I got seem plenty roomy and I'm more worried that they may be a little too loose.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Erv wrote:

I did the same thing Doug.:) Only with leather ones. Cut the finger and thumb off. If I get to cold, I go home or to the truck to get warm. I need warm gloves for me feet now.:):)

Thought about leather, but the Jersey's I buy for work (GC) by the case so they cost me about $.80 a pair. To keep my feet warm, either...

Merrels:
http://www.merrell.com/US/en/moab-mid-gore-tex-wide-width/16239M.html?dwvar_16239M_color=J87701W#start=1
or
Sorels....
http://www.zappos.com/sorel-boots~b?s=recentSalesStyle/desc/#!/sorel-men-boots/CK_XARCz1wFSAuECwAEC4gIECgECGA.zso?s=recentSalesStyle/desc/

zigipha Loc: north nj

OnDSnap wrote:

Brown Jersey gloves with the finger tips cut off...local lumber yards usually carry them. Even with 2 pair on if needed, ya still have the dexterity required.

http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Jersey-Gloves-Dozen-12-Pairs/dp/B000FJTWXW

The first time I saw my son wear those, I called them "thug" gloves lol

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Erv wrote:

LOL! I have the answer to that! Eat a lot of Christmas goodies!!!!:):)

Good idea Erv. :thumbup: :thumbdown: