One more thing, and this is new thinking for me, if we add the wrinkle of firing a pistol or rifle, would that change your thinking?

 

Check out the water resistant leather work gloves, run about $20.

 

As an alternative consider cut-resistant gloves - very lightweight and cool but tough .

 

if i was an oyster man, that would be a thing. but sadly i am not

 

Buy small and stretch them by wearing. Leather wears out easy when its wet. Been wearing mechanics for a few months. The original without the pads. I think they last better than leather. Everything gets wet the mechanics dry pretty quick. Your milage might vary

 

^^^mechanix gloves, the original SO (smooth operator as $%^&) gloves, the black leather patrol gloves of the 80's notwhithstanding..

I have a few leather gloves, mainly for labor stuff..

If i am running a rig, Machanix or similar w leather in kit bag...

 

The mechanics gloves are comfy. They won't last as long or protect as well as regular leather, but they are nice in warm weather, and don't need any break in. Easy to replace as well.

 

I’ve recommended these before—Harbor Freight goatskin riding gloves.

Inexpensive, and goatskin has a great thinness to strength ratio—so you maintain good feel/dexterity.

YMMV, but they work great for me.

 

What I currently use.

https://a.co/d/cFeEeif

 

Just saw these in the Deal of the Day thread:

https://www.costco.com/wells-lamont-men's-leather-work-gloves%2c-6-pair.product.100698771.html

 

I have been using the plainsman unlined ones from Sam's club for a few years now. Pretty tough gloves, come in a two pack for about 20 bucks. The lighter colored ones are thicker, and the darker ones are softer.

 

I love the fit of the mechanics gloves, but they don't last very long...at least for me. I have a pair of just plain leather gloves from the local farm store I've had for over a year now (cant remember the brand). They have held up great. Like mentioned earlier buy them a little tight and they will stretch out to fit nice.

 

As a practicing infidel I went to pig skin gloves. They last longer than cow hide. I go thru them fairly fast when working on my cabin. The cow was thinner and would wear holes in thumb and finger tips. So far the pig as outlasted that a lot and now only dealing with the stitching coming loose. These are off brand gloves that are on the cheap.

 

I use pigskin gloves because they're tougher than cowhide, at least the junk cowhide it seems all gloves are made of these days, and they do better if you get them wet. (And if you oil anything leather with mineral oil, they'll do even better.) Pigskin is usually thinner so you get a little better feel through them. Harbor Freight has them, usually $6 but I see they're on sale for $5 now.

Pigskin Leather Work Gloves, Large

Amazing deals on this Pigskin Leather Work Gloves Large at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

Rather than lined gloves, I prefer to get a larger size and wear a thin glove inside

 

You all were so helpful in stepping up and helping me get some great lined leather work gloves this year. Wisconsin did not have a winter, so that was weird, but if winter comes back, I am covered for life I think.

But, now I am seeking warm weather leather work gloves. Ideally something with the ability to add a grommet, or to have the means to clip to a bag.

In my head they look like this. But, there are too many to choose from.

Thank you.

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Costco online is offering a six pack- six pairs of leather work gloves- on sale for $24.99 through March 31st. Online only, costco.com.

ETA: redundant, my apologies.

 

If you want a basic leather work glove have you ever seen the standard issue black leather military gloves? They are well made, water resistant and have enough dexterity to do most tasks while protecting your hands. I never felt like it was difficult to break them in and they aren't too tight which fatigues my hands when working with gloves on. If it gets cold you can add a wool liner which helps until it gets really cold. Inexpensive and you can easily add a grommet to keep them together and attached to something. I never seem to have had an issue with them shooting on a range in the military but as I remember I wasn't wearing any of the inserts and would snug up the back strap to take out any slop.

Military Leather Gloves D3-A Type

This traditional military D3-A Type leather glove allows for protection and dexterity. These genuine cowhide gloves can be worn by themselves or over the top of a military glove liner. The black leather shell material protects you from the cold weather.

www.harrysarmysurplus.net

Anymore these days I prefer the Mechanix brand work gloves. They have really come a long way over the years.

 

When I drove OTR I bought a medium sized leather glove that Walmart carried. About 10 bucks back then.
I used them for opening trailer doors, hooking the trailer up, rolling dollys up/down. Lasted 6-9 months probably.
And yes, the fingers fitted tight enough for quite a while to be able to pull triggers.

 

Fwiw...
The best unlined "work" gloves I've owned are a pair of pigskin from TSC (Tractor Supply). Years old...wore them riding motorcycles for about 10 years. Now they are my fall/spring dog walking gloves.
Not recommended for fine "trigger" work, but a great pairs of gloves for activities.