Where to buy an Olympic shooting glove?

kbergphd · Post by **kbergphd** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 11:46 pm

I have joined a club that teaches and promotes Olympic Airgun shooting. As a senior citizen, I do not need a complete outfit. I am not going to compete. I would like to get a shooting glove with padding ( for right hand) to stabilize my wrist and to protect my hand while supporting the stock of the rifle and using the correct Olympic shooting stance. I can't seem to find where they are sold on the internet. I have searched the forums for info. Does anyone know where you can get them, or what is good to use? Thanks.

Jordan1s · Post by **Jordan1s** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:21 am

Depending on where you live, you might want to check out these places; I have purchased from all of them without any trouble.

http://www.10pt9.com/cart.php

http://intershoot.co.uk/

http://shootingequipment.de/

http://champchoice.com/

http://www.brenzovich.com/

RobStubbs · Post by **RobStubbs** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 2:10 am

In addition to the good sites from Jordan, I'd suggest you try before you buy. There are a lot of different sizes, types, makes, fingered and fingerless. You need to get the size right and pick one that is comfortable for you. They will almost all do what you need.

Rob.

kbergphd · Post by **kbergphd** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:06 am

Thank you, Jordan1s for the great sites that you provided. Also, to Rob for his great advice. I suspected that the feel was important and you validate my need for care in selection. Now I have some resources to explore. Thanks to both for GREAT information. Kent.

xnoncents · Post by **xnoncents** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:47 pm

It would help to know where you are located. The UK and German suppliers suggested are excellent, have more product selection options (in general) as the.majority of the gloves are made by European manufacturers, but the exchange rate and the shipping are definetly more if you are from USA. Returns also pricy.

If you are in US 10pt9 is really helpful and professional. Champions Shooters in Ohio also good but mostly carry their own stuff (Freeland) which can be hit or miss but relatively economical. It definetly helps to try beforehand especially at a range as others have suggested. Also climate at range makes a difference.

kbergphd · Post by **kbergphd** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:02 pm

xnoncents,

I am in IL just north of Chicago. So 10.9.com is the closest. I have already asked them about my needs and they got back to me right away. Also, Championschoice.com is a site I have looked at. Being able to look at the other sites gives me a better idea what is out there. I appreciate you taking the time to give me your insight. Thanks again. Kent.

bpscCheney · Post by **bpscCheney** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 4:22 pm

One of my personal favorite sites is schiesssport-buinger.de They have an English site as well and are very competitively priced for goods, I saved over 1200 dollars to date from buying from them. And they will ship all over the world. Their standard prices include the 19% VAT which Americans do not have to pay so it's essentially a 19% discount on whatever you are buying.

kbergphd · Post by **kbergphd** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:44 am

Thanks, bpscCheney. I checked schiesssport-buinger.de out and, as you said, they have a lot of really great stuff and really good prices. They are responsive to emails and are very helpful. Kent.

xnoncents · Post by **xnoncents** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:37 pm

Sorry didn't see your location on the tiny font on my android first time around. Thanks for the Schiessport tip. Next time I am hunting new 'shiny bits' I'll price with them to compare net costs after shipping and euro conversion. Sadly, no real bargins in this hobby.

TerryKuz · Post by **TerryKuz** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:34 pm

There is a lot of personal preference in gloves. Shooting with a team I see that name brand gloves seem to last longer than the generics. I shoot offhand on the top of my fist and I like the Gehmann open finger glove the best.