

Rich at The Reptile House has also reviewed the latest generation Multicam Alphas ( Read it here) so I’d steer anyone his direction for a more experienced perspective. Please bear in mind that I’ve not had any personal experience with the older Alpha gloves so I can’t comment too much on the differences in design between their first and current generations but I can assume with fair insight that the changes are pretty much in line with those made on the Delta series. This is the payoff for having the range of movement and comfort that allows you to focus on the task at hand… There has been a subtle shift however, the newer Alphas appear to be that little bit more durable than their older brothers, but the big question you’ll want to know is: Have they sacrificed dexterity for durability? Well the answer isn’t a simple one but the short version is, Not as much as you might think. What it created was a glove that was adored by its users and with a comfort factor and dexterity rivalled by none but at the expense of having to buy another pair on a more regular basis than say a Mechanix M-Pact or Oakley Assault Glove. Whilst a balance has always been made with the gloves design, the emphasis has always been strictly on dexterity and comfort. The new design of the Multicam/Multicam Black patterned Alphas has apparently changed from their original pattern, much alike the changes in their Delta Gloves where the original pattern (PIG Delta Utility Gloves “Mk1” Ranger Green Reviewed here) was modified considerably to their newer design (PIG Delta Utility Gloves “Mk2” Multicam Black Reviewed here). Airsofters are notorious for expecting miracles out of their gear, often foregoing high speed at the expense of weighty durability. But let’s not forget that any item of clothing is considered a consumable… Something with literally a “hands on” job shouldn’t be expected to last forever. It’s these four areas that define a gloves ability to do its job, so let’s look at each in turn.ĭurability, a controversial point for many. It must keep me safe, comfortable and it should hopefully allow me to complete my task with minimal disruption and hopefully a little help along the way. Grip is grip and comfort is comfort, when I grab hold of a window frame and pull myself through I’m under no illusions that I’m anything but playing soldiers but I do expect my gear to fulfil the same criteria as that if a real gunslinger. In terms of the shooting world, we’re quick to dismiss Airsoft as “not real shooting” but for the most part we have the same requirements no matter the discipline. Their different approach to the market has won them acclaim and praise from the real world to the small screen (notably Ray Perry of SEAL Team wears PIG Alphas) and from there its led to commercial success with that large but strange market we all know and love… Airsoft.



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Whether it’s shooting or climbing, landscaping or working in a warehouse… You need to find a glove that’ll allow you to carry out your job effectively but also protect your hands from your environment.Īmongst the professionals in the shooting world, Patrol Incident Gear have been a popular choice for some time, although they offer a number of lines for specific purposes (from women’s fit to sky diving) their two core lines are the Alpha and Delta Full Dexterity Tactical gloves.
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Gloves… One of the most important things you can invest in for manual work.
