CF Gloves

Neuromancer · January 16th, 2008, 16:59

Can anyone tell me what kind of Gloves this soldier here is wearing?

http://www.militaryimages.net/photop...an_Forces3.jpg

Issued? if not: What brand? Where to get?

Thanks

xandrewx · January 16th, 2008, 17:13

they look like Hatch Operator Gloves- Short- inOD, i believe you can get them from daves tactical surplus in BC

Lakonian · January 16th, 2008, 17:14

Watson shock block... I believe..

AngelusNex · January 16th, 2008, 17:58

They are not issued, I think, but over seas allot of soldiers end up using custom gear load out/weapon accessories.

Gunk · January 16th, 2008, 18:28

You're alound to do that?

Lakonian · January 16th, 2008, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunk

You're alound to do that?

You'd better be.

GI shit is made by the lowest bidder

AngelusNex · January 16th, 2008, 19:57

yeah, I mean you can't change your camo or vest for something else but the little things like gloves, goggles sometimes your hat, and you can do things to your weapon like add rails, lights, depending on who you ask sights too. nothing too big but yeah it's comfort fit.

FYI, never been over seas, but I was in the reserves for a while and listened to all they guys who have been over seas telling their stories.

Trader rating · January 16th, 2008, 20:07

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It all depends on your RSM/CSM. In my unit(Reg Force Infantry BN) guys are allowed to buy their own load bearing vest/chest rig. Only real limitation is that it is has to be OD, Brown or CADPAT and being modular is preferred.

Buying your own gloves, toques, assualt packs/3 days packs, goggles, etc are also allowed.

Weapon parts, within reason. Some guys have bought KAC rails, M16 style carrying handle/sight. A few guys have probably bought their own Red Dot Sights, etc aswell.

Foofighter · January 16th, 2008, 22:24

As I understand it when it comes to things like the flak vests if you get shot wearing your own (one that wasn't issued) the military wont be responsible. Also another con of using your own kit is when it breaks it's up to you to replace it out of your own pocket. When something that is issued breaks they just give you a new one.

Viperfish · January 16th, 2008, 22:39

first off wtf is he doing overseas with a C9A1? i thought everyone had A2s now meh

but ya allot of guys will invest in there own kit, i do, had a buddy who did a fastball tour who brought his own eotech 552 with him

many guys also will buy vert grips and such as well

hell i have an officer in my unit who even invested in a CADPAT holster for his sidearm....that he only ever carrys on a training ex (never going to go on tour) .....officers are strange

Trader rating · January 16th, 2008, 23:02

If you are wounded while wearing non issue kit you are still covered by Veteren's Affairs and SISIP.

Lakonian · January 16th, 2008, 23:21

For weapon accessories, don't you have to talk to the armourer about what's okay, and what isn't? (forgive the ignorance)..

Ibby · January 16th, 2008, 23:36

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Originally Posted by Foofighter

As I understand it when it comes to things like the flak vests if you get shot wearing your own (one that wasn't issued) the military wont be responsible. Also another con of using your own kit is when it breaks it's up to you to replace it out of your own pocket. When something that is issued breaks they just give you a new one.

That's an American thing, they don't cover their troops' injuries with pensions and such if they get hurt wearing non issued kit. It's different in Canada. It's not encouraged to buy your own kit, but many folks do. If I were going overseas you can bet your ass there'd be a few items with me that weren't issued. Yes, you pay for repair or replacement out of pocket, but as you mention "they just give you a new one" doesn't always happen. Supply is often out of a given item, especially if it's in a popular size. I have no problem investing in and replacing superior kit if it keeps me happy, comfy and working well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kos

For weapon accessories, don't you have to talk to the armourer about what's okay, and what isn't? (forgive the ignorance)..

Depends on the accessory. If it's something external and doesn't impede the workings of the gun, it's (generally) ok. You can't go installing a lightened bolt or something like that though. Scopes, lights, grips are usually fine as long as they're within reason. As said above it all depends on the upper management of your unit.

Lakonian · January 16th, 2008, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ibby

Depends on the accessory. If it's something external and doesn't impede the workings of the gun, it's (generally) ok. You can't go installing a lightened bolt or something like that though. Scopes, lights, grips are usually fine as long as they're within reason. As said above it all depends on the upper management of your unit.

So no internal modification, eh?

Lerch · January 17th, 2008, 00:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by kos

So no internal modification, eh?

Planning on an M190 spring in your C7?

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January 16th, 2008, 16:59	#1
Neuromancer Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Hannover, Germany	CF Gloves Can anyone tell me what kind of Gloves this soldier here is wearing? http://www.militaryimages.net/photop...an_Forces3.jpg Issued? if not: What brand? Where to get? Thanks __________________ "What the hell is he doing?" "Reenactment.." "And why the hell is he looking so strange?" "He's doin' something different"

January 16th, 2008, 18:28	#5
Gunk In his Trunk! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mostly Canada	You're alound to do that? __________________ "War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend: the city of the Men of Numenor, and I would have her loved for her memory, her ancientry, her beauty, and her present wisdom. Not feared, save as men may fear the dignity of a man, old and wise." - J.R.R. Tolkien

January 16th, 2008, 17:13	#2
xandrewx Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario	they look like Hatch Operator Gloves- Short- inOD, i believe you can get them from daves tactical surplus in BC

January 16th, 2008, 17:14	#3
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	Watson shock block... I believe..

January 16th, 2008, 17:58	#4
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	They are not issued, I think, but over seas allot of soldiers end up using custom gear load out/weapon accessories.

January 16th, 2008, 19:57	#7
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	yeah, I mean you can't change your camo or vest for something else but the little things like gloves, goggles sometimes your hat, and you can do things to your weapon like add rails, lights, depending on who you ask sights too. nothing too big but yeah it's comfort fit. FYI, never been over seas, but I was in the reserves for a while and listened to all they guys who have been over seas telling their stories.

January 16th, 2008, 20:07	#8
-Skeletor- Guest Trader rating	.... It all depends on your RSM/CSM. In my unit(Reg Force Infantry BN) guys are allowed to buy their own load bearing vest/chest rig. Only real limitation is that it is has to be OD, Brown or CADPAT and being modular is preferred. Buying your own gloves, toques, assualt packs/3 days packs, goggles, etc are also allowed. Weapon parts, within reason. Some guys have bought KAC rails, M16 style carrying handle/sight. A few guys have probably bought their own Red Dot Sights, etc aswell.

January 16th, 2008, 22:24	#9
Foofighter Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon	As I understand it when it comes to things like the flak vests if you get shot wearing your own (one that wasn't issued) the military wont be responsible. Also another con of using your own kit is when it breaks it's up to you to replace it out of your own pocket. When something that is issued breaks they just give you a new one.

January 16th, 2008, 23:02	#11
-Skeletor- Guest Trader rating	If you are wounded while wearing non issue kit you are still covered by Veteren's Affairs and SISIP.

January 16th, 2008, 23:21	#12
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	For weapon accessories, don't you have to talk to the armourer about what's okay, and what isn't? (forgive the ignorance)..

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