Mechanix

[Frakk2k]

I just recived my pair of mechanix yesterday, and I am currently putting them trough their paces. As a benchmark, I will test them against my well worn Damascus Search Glove.

 

Since I decided to go multicam, I have looked into ways of replacing anything black in my kit, gloves included.

 

I have heard many good things about Mechanix gloves, so I tought I would give it a try.

 

First thing that strikes me, is the thickness on the top of the glove, seems to be some sort of duallayer fabric(spandex), also, the whole of the palm is covered in (according to the label) simulated leather.

 

Velcro is very fine, not sure if this is a good thing or a bad, I am guessing the finer the velcro is, the more it suffers when it gets dirty. Stitching looks good, and the strap around my wrist is comfortable.

 

When I put them on, I noticed how the thumb is a bit short, and the rest of the fingers is a bit long. On my damascus, all the fingers are dead on fitting. I am hoping the glove wil perhaps expand a bit when I have used em, so for now, its not a big problem. But for people with shorter fingers, and longer thumbs (symmetrical fingers), the glove might be a bit uncomfortable. (This is my guess anyways).

 

Here are some pictures for viewing:

 

[rolling-thunder]

Mechanix also do an armoured type glove,suitable for those who would want to use it with ACU

As found HERE

[Libris]

Or these in Coyote from these guys

 

 

[Frakk2k]

Imo, the M-Pact looks a bit cooler than the ones I bought

[rolling-thunder]

Oh,you're a very nice man .Thank you that's the third pair of gloves on my to buy list including the Oakley SIs.

RT

[Magsz]

The rubber coating on the M-pact tends to come right off.

 

My left hand glove lost its rubber backing after only using them twice.

 

The right glove has lost a couple of pieces but is not totally bare.