Dapper Dynamite Dick Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 In the Shooters Handbook, it indicates that we are not allowed to use "modern shooting gloves", fair enough, but what is the exact definition of modern shooting gloves? The reason for this question is, as we get older, many of us are on doctor prescribed medications that change our bodies. In my case I have noticed an increasing lack of elasticity in the skin on my hands. I find that in almost every match that I compete in I end up tearing skin. Is there a style of authorized gloves that would be "period correct" that I could wear while shooting? I'm thinking of something like cyclists use, where all the fingers are exposed but the rest of the hand is covered. Comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I don't think those would be considered "period correct". I'd try some light weight goatskin that fit very snuggly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Check out the WBAS forum. That question was asked and answered there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Bob Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Here’s a link to that thread. https://www.sassnet.com/wildbunch/forum/index.php?topic=2709.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major BS Walker Regulator Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Fingerless wool gloves have been around since wool itself. Most all Sutlery's sell them for Civil War reenactment. Most bicycle gloves have grip enhancing silicone, rubber etc. added to the palms which is not SASS legal. I have both wool and leather fingerless gloves I shoot with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I took a pair of Olympic light motorcycle gloves & cut the straps/velcro off & use them. They are thin as driving gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Eeyour Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I use these and do not cut the ends. I use size large to shoot and xl for work. The large fits tight but after a stage become a glove fit https://www.samsclub.com/p/plainsman-leather-gloves-2-pair/113105 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagebrush Burns, SASS # 14226 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 When dealing with health related issues, most match directors will make every effort to accommodate your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 SASS is NOT a period correct shooting sport. Leather gloves with the fingers removed is seen all the time with many black powder shooter and especially 1860 Henry shooters. Just stay away from modern materials and fasteners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Brown Jersey gloves are cheap, easy to modify(cut fingers off) and surprisingly warm and give great impact resistance. also natural fiber not synthetics. Imis ( several pairs in my winter guncart) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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