DerMerchant
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How do you guys deal with sweaty hands on the range? It really compromises my grip on handguns, textured grips don't help much either. It's even worse in the summer months.
Dealing with sweaty hands on the range.
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shuvelrider
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Some people use lightweight shooting gloves, toss a hand towel into your range bag. Never heard of that being a problem.
Zaydok Allen
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I’m fortunate in that my hands don’t sweat.
If they did I’d keep a hand towel nearby and wipe down between strings of fire.
I’d maybe try a little talcum powder or baby powder. Maybe that’d just become a mess though.
And you’ll smell pretty.
You can tell people the baby powder smell is from strippers.
If they did I’d keep a hand towel nearby and wipe down between strings of fire.
I’d maybe try a little talcum powder or baby powder. Maybe that’d just become a mess though.
And you’ll smell pretty.
You can tell people the baby powder smell is from strippers.
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DerMerchant
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I suppose a towel would work, I never considered it because it just seems a little odd. But I suppose my constant hand wiping on my shirt was also odd. I won't try baby powder just because I don't want it getting in the checkering and trapping moisture.
Zaydok Allen
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Yep, it would definitely require a very thorough cleaning afterward. I think a glove or towel is a better idea too.
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Jim Watson
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There is Stuff for the purpose.
https://www.brownells.com/shooting-...rip-enhancers/pro-grip-enhancer-prod7619.aspx
https://www.brownells.com/shooting-...rip-enhancers/pro-grip-enhancer-prod7619.aspx
earlthegoat2
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My hands don’t sweat either but my brow line and neck does like crazy and it eventually makes it down to my hands.
I use a towel. Not a hand towel either. A large bath towel that has been put out to pasture by my wife. It usually becomes completely soaked.
I long for being back in MI.
I use a towel. Not a hand towel either. A large bath towel that has been put out to pasture by my wife. It usually becomes completely soaked.
I long for being back in MI.
MidRoad
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Haven't tried it at the range, but maybe get a thing of hand sanitizer or wipes. That usually removes sweat from your hands. Wipe off with a towel after and you should be good for a little bit.
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DerMerchant
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Didn't know they had this stuff, I'll need to try it out. Hope it's not just liquid chalk but judging from the reviews it seems legit.
I'll need a large, very absorbent towel, maybe two because I sweat quite a bit.
I keep some sanitizer in my range bag, I'll test it out.
entropy
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Gloves and a towel in the bag. For Trap, I have a towel hanging from my vest.
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Towels!
Great for face, hands, ammo and guns.
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ColtPythonElite
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For trap and skeet, I keep a microfiber towel in my shell pouch.
Re: ''There is Stuff for the purpose.
https://www.brownells.com/shooting-...rip-enhancers/pro-grip-enhancer-prod7619.aspx''
The same problem exists in other sports with a similar potential solution, you may want to look at your local sports store.
There is a product on Amazon as an example, when I typed it in here it's like 4 lines of code (?) just search for ''Grip Boost Clutch Hold''
Just FYI I have never used any such product, I use a hand towel.
I would suppose the wet naps idea would also work and I would do that 1st, worse case scenario as something that doesn't work for you, it's something you can use to clean up after shooting, leave in vehicle for messes (grandkiddies), wipe down dash etc. And it's only a $1-2 or so
https://www.brownells.com/shooting-...rip-enhancers/pro-grip-enhancer-prod7619.aspx''
The same problem exists in other sports with a similar potential solution, you may want to look at your local sports store.
There is a product on Amazon as an example, when I typed it in here it's like 4 lines of code (?) just search for ''Grip Boost Clutch Hold''
Just FYI I have never used any such product, I use a hand towel.
I would suppose the wet naps idea would also work and I would do that 1st, worse case scenario as something that doesn't work for you, it's something you can use to clean up after shooting, leave in vehicle for messes (grandkiddies), wipe down dash etc. And it's only a $1-2 or so
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jmorris
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I suppose not all repackaged products are cheaper than ones for shooters, a quick search made me think baseball ones are even more expensive.
Tennis seems to be the cheapest with golf at #2.
https://www.midwestsports.com/tourn...MI9e-Lu8X64gIVCLvsCh1nXwSsEAQYDCABEgIr2fD_BwE
https://www.pgatoursuperstore.com/w...MIqIO4zsT64gIVl_hkCh2tXgOpEAQYCiABEgL0E_D_BwE
You can also borrow one from the skate boarding folks and use grip tape. It gives you better purchase even if your hands are not moist. Just stick on and trim for grip panels or cut to shape and apply for the others.
Jeb Stuart
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Here is a complete Prime. Might just want to use a little deodorant on your hands. I have some that is not scented for hunting. Or just pick up a small sample size in Walmart for range bag. Also alcohol wipes. And eat right.
Also, remember that for carry weapons, you cannot pick the ideal time a temperature. So adjust now. A good grip material on the EDC weapon means that wet or slippery hands do not come onto account. You can also DIY stippling on your gun grip.
What ever you do. DO NOT LET THEM SEE YOU SWEAT!
https://www.sweatblock.com/got-sweaty-hands/
Also, remember that for carry weapons, you cannot pick the ideal time a temperature. So adjust now. A good grip material on the EDC weapon means that wet or slippery hands do not come onto account. You can also DIY stippling on your gun grip.
What ever you do. DO NOT LET THEM SEE YOU SWEAT!
https://www.sweatblock.com/got-sweaty-hands/
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Jeb Stuart
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Just a little bit of DIY Stipling helps out. Helps in adjusting attitude.
GE-Mini-Gun
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Rosin...don't use it but its magic from what I hear from a guy I shoot with that has sweaty hands
I can drench a standard sized bath towel in less than an hour during the Texas summer. My clothes are soaked and I'm dripping like a cheap faucet. My hands actually get wrinkled from the sweat.
The thing that has worked for me are Talon Grips.
The thing that has worked for me are Talon Grips.
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Travel size bottle of Gold bond powder. Make sure the lid is on tight or put it in a bag. Bring it with you to the range in your back. Just be sure to clean your firearm well after wards. During range qualifications on really hot days in hot places I would put some on my hands and sometimes forehead to keep sweat out of my eyes.
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