
If you’ve ever worn tactical gloves while shooting and wished for something better… your wish is now reality.
Over 2 years in the making, the PIG FDT-Alpha Touch Glove (Patented) offers ground breaking dexterity while providing much needed protection from the rigors of tactical work. Developed by a Rogers Shooting School “Advanced” graduate with over a decade of experience in instructing Military and Law Enforcement personnel, the FDT-Alpha Touch Gloves were designed from the ground up to minimize impact on the shooter’s grip.
Based on user feedback from hundreds of customers who didn't want anything changed on the glove, we opted to keep the material the same so as not to compromise the tactile dexterity, and go with a Conductive Thread that contains genuine Silver to ensure positive and reliable touch screen compatibility.
Instead of following the tired old routine of reinventing the Aviator Flight Glove, or making a “cool” looking glove with padding and layers in all the wrong places, the PIG design team partnered with the pre-eminent designer from an industry that actually makes gloves that fit really well- the sports glove industry.
Featuring several industry firsts, the FDT-Alpha Touch allows unfettered access to all your firearms controls and manipulations, without the overwhelming bulk of unnecessary padding and layers. When it comes to gloves you can shoot with, contrary to most of the other tactical gloves on the market, less IS more… the less you feel your gloves, the better you can shoot with them.
FEATURES (* indicates industry firsts for a tactical glove):
- *Single Layer Multi-Piece Palm- Designed specifically so that only one layer of material contacts your shooting grip.
- *Sensitized and Isolated Trigger Finger- The thinnest available Clarino™ material available, only on the trigger finger for ultimate sensitivity.
- *Selective Forschette Material- Inside forschettes are ventilated for maximum wicking. Outer forschettes are Clarino for durability.
- *Low Profile Hook Closure- Reduces abrasion on clothing.
- *Flex Joints- Enhanced flexibility and ventilation on each finger.
- *Dual Flex Joint Trigger Finger- Providing maximum flexibility where you need it most.
- *Silver Conductive Thread- Maximum reliability for touch screen use with no loss in tactile dexterity.
- Bar-Tacked Para Cord Pull Loop... YES, NOW BAR-TACKED..
- Short Cuff- Lightweight comfort and convenience.
- Micro Suede Nose Wipe- Fights against cold-weather drip.
- Ventilation holes in Palms and Fingers- Increased wicking.
- Isolated Edge Padding- Protection without compromising the shooting grip.
- Wrap-Over Finger Tips- Provides additional comfort and protection for finger nails.
- Stretch Ballistic Nylon 1000D Padded Knuckles- Stretch ballistic nylon reduces pressure on the seams, thin padding takes the edge off of impacts.
While the PIG FDT-Alpha Touch Gloves will be some of the highest quality gloves you own, given the nature of the job we expect them to do, they are NOT designed to outlast the Apocalypse. We believe that the trade off in extreme dexterity and sensitivity for perceived durability is well worth it, and far better than the old-school “cut off the finger tips” or “go bare handed” solutions.
At the end of the day, the PIG FDT-Alpha Touch Gloves are a consumable product that will provide the user with the best tactile dexterity available in a tactical glove, and should be worn to destruction, then discarded and replaced. The selection of super sensitive materials and extremely tight seams mean that these gloves will eventually wear out, and there are no warranties implied. Please try them on and inspect them thoroughly for fit and finish before removing from the hangtag, but be forewarned, you will not want to take them off.
Reviews
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Awesome Gloves
Love these gloves, this is my second pair in a different color. I have small-ish hands for a dude, and the M fits me perfectly snug. Durable for the several months that ive worn mine, even given the great dexterity that they have.
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Favorites
Love these gloves so much I bought 2 additional backup pair. I use these for shooting, outdoor activities, driving, yard work...
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I Like Em!
These gloves fit great and work great. The conductive thread works my touch phone as advertised. After 4 days of rifle training, the conductive threads did begin to fray. Now I know why SKD came out with the improved glove. My measurements were right on the border between two sizes. I ordered the smaller ones but they were too tight. I returned them (thanks SKD). I just wish I could have gotten the same sale pricing. So, instead of ordering three pairs, I only ordered one.
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PIG FDT Alpha Gen 1
Definitely the best looking and feeling gloves I've worn. Quality appears great and the fit is just about perfect.
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Like a glove but different and so much better
Yes, these are fantastic. Bought a medium and large as the chart indicated I take a large but I never trust those crazy metric categorical denominations. The medium fits like a surgical glove on the freshly powdered hand of Hillary's OB and maintains that loving squeeze longer than it took her dentist to replace all her teeth with implants (seriously). The large fit like a wet dream, if you can imagine the bladder of a waterbed embracing that H2o as it is repeatedly pounded on. I refuse to remove them, and only recently did under protest as the wife insists the "touch" is not meant for her mouse pad. I lent her my AltaLok knee pads and haven't much complaining since. Thanks SKD, life is truly looking up with you watching my back!
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Best Shooting Gloves Available
I tried many brands of gloves when I decided to start shooting with gloves (No, Johnny, gloves weren't always worn for shooting - we older people just suffered) and I finally settled on 2: the 5.11 Taclite and the PIG FDT Alpha. The 5.11 are fine gloves, but for me, they seem to "drag" on the grip preventing a secure immediate draw. The FDT Alpha are also a fine glove but they allow an immediate, secure grip and quick draw. Additionally, the PIG gloves seem to have a slight edge on trigger feel but no clear advantage to controls manipulation. Overall, being able to acquire your pistol quickly and securely and feel the trigger is the start to surviving a confrontation or just shoot targets a bit quicker than the other guy. I've already ordered extra pairs of the PIG FDT Alpha gloves since I don't plan on being without.
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Excellent gloves
These gloves are the best fitting gloves I have ever owned, even compared to decent horse riding gloves. I'll definitely be buying another pair once these get worn out.
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Awesome gloves!
Great gloves! Hands down! I use them on the work in car computer and my smart phone with no problems. Get them, you know you want them. My first time ordering from SKD TAC and it was awesome! Super fast shipping and great communication about my order!