I am a big fan of these gloves, and have gone through several pairs while over in the box. I have used the originals and the fast fits, in the color black, and they worked great. Now I own a pair of the originals, in the color ‘coyote’. I kind of wish they made coyote colored fast fits, and I have notified the factory about this. It would also be nice if Mechanix made a Nomex blend glove as well. For convoy operations, I would normally put on a pair of nomex gloves, but for out on the sites these gloves worked great.
What I used them for, are just basic daily duties while on static and roving patrol in the hot sun. In the middle east, everything is scorching hot, and having some protection on your hands is vital. It is also nice to have some gloves for those last minute work details, and what not. Although, if you are going to string some concertina wire, I would suggest being careful while wearing these, or find yourself a pair of the wire gloves that are designed for that work.
The other reason I like these gloves, is the amount of dexterity I can get out of them. The material is just thick enough to protective, yet thin enough to handle the controls of a weapons system. And it is amazing how screwed up your hands can get, if you do a lot of active shooting with a pistol or rifle. These gloves are great for weapons cleaning as well. You do a lot of that, out there in the sand box and elsewhere, and this is where these gloves shine. These gloves are not for fast roping though, or any other kind of rope work.
As far as cost, these go for less than your really high end gloves, but cost more than your really cheap gloves that fall apart really quick. They are a mid-range priced glove, that will last a summer of basic security work. For sizing, I wear a size 9 Nomex flight glove, and I bought (and like) the size 10 Large with Mechanix gloves. Cheers. -Matt
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DescriptionManufactured to handle the toughest work you can throw at it, our Original Glove continues to stand the test of time. With improved Clarino OW-927 synthetic leather palm, index, middle and ring fingertips, it repels 25% more water and oil preserving the life of the glove. The low-profile TPR (Thermal Plastic Rubber) hook and loop cuff closure, along with the two-way stretch Spandex top, provides you with a better fit. And it’s hidden interior seam stitching and Lycra inset panels ensures optimum comfort and freedom of mobility. The Original is available in a rainbow of colors and proudly displays the iconic Mechanix Wear scatter print logo.
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