KIT REVIEW
5.11 Tactical Series Taclite 2
5.11 Tactical is another well-known brand, producing
everything from uniforms to bags – and gloves.
The Taclite 2 is designed as a lightweight ‘second skin’
glove. Second skin gloves offer protection of the hands
without sacrificing the sense of touch, as you might with
a thicker glove. However they only offer limited protection
and are designed for light use only.
Made with a sheep skin palm and four-way stretch
material on the uppers, these are very light and fast
drying, should they get wet.
They have a Velcro strap at the wrist for a secure fit.
SRP: £35
HWI Gear Hard Knuckle Tactical Glove
HWI Gear is a relatively new company but it has a wealth
of experience behind them and have supplied both the
police and military.
The glove is tight fitting but flexible. The back is made
from fire- and cut-resistant Kevlar material, and the palm
from leather. On top of the leather palm is an aniline
goatskin covering. The knuckles are protected by a hard
knuckle piece with foam padding to make it a little more
comfortable. Available in sage and black.
SRP: £58
BlackHawk S.O.L.A.G. (Special
Operations Light Assault Glove)
H.D. with Kevlar
Oakley SI M Frame
Oakley has in recent years moved into the military and
police market, supplying, among other things, ballistic
glasses – within this range are the SI M frames.
M frames come in a hard case, containing two lenses,
one clear and one dark. Also supplied is a soft drawstring
bag and a cleaning kit, including cleaning fluid.
SRP: £80.85
BlackHawk gloves have been around a few years now, and
so has its SOLAG Range. The gloves we have to test are the
SOLAG HD with Kevlar – with HD standing for heavy duty.
The glove is of a leather and Kevlar construction and
has leather-covered, moulded hardshell knuckle and finger
protection along with reinforced fingertips. There are also
adjustment straps to ensure a secure fit.
As with all things that land on my door step, I look forward
to testing these gloves to within an inch of their life!
SRP: £62.99
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