GLASSES
AND GLOVES
Dan Parkes put two pairs of glasses and two pairs of gloves
through intensive use in part one of our glasses ‘n’ gloves kit test
Oakley SI Pilot gloves
These gloves were tested in an urban environment and really did
have their work cut out.
The Oakley SI Pilots have a very good fit and are quite
comfortable to wear, even after long hours of use. Unlike some
other brands I’ve used in the past the Oakleys gave me no
problems when changing magazines or feeling the trigger of my
weapon while wearing them.
Like the Blackhawk SOLAGs, these gloves feature hard
knuckle protection and a leather palm (which was added at the
request of the US military). The leather palm, from my day’s
experience, is a great idea and personally saved my hands a lot
of damage or injury when I was wearing them. It’s difficult to
judge which pair is ‘better’; both were put through punishing
tests and neither failed on me, so they’re both worth the money
paid. But at £30 cheaper and with that added leather palm, it’s
difficult not to choose the Oakleys. A good glove with a decent
price tag.
Blackhawk SOLAG HD Gloves with
Kevlar
I used these gloves on a 36-hour MilSim – they didn’t once let
me down that entire time.
I wore the gloves while handling weapons and, although
they are of a leather construction and give plenty of protection,
they are thin enough to allow you to feel the trigger and other
features.
The Blackhawk HD