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using touch-screens. There is an optional possibility of index finger cut-off for people who prefer shooting that way – the manufacturer prepared that part in a way that the gloves will not unravel after the cut-off. The remaining three fingers, with "blocky" construction of four walls (they have not been sewn flat), have rounded endings. The cuff of the glove, made of flame resistant Defender M fabrics, provides protection against flames and provides some thermal insulation – the glove will not necessarily do well on a warm summer day, but the priority of this construction is to protect against burns, flames and blast. The flap that adjusts the glove to fit the hand is fastened with a Velcro – the loop part is placed on the flap, while the hooks are on the cuff. The end of the flap is rounded in order to prevent it from snagging (the glove could then accidentally unfasten). In cuff end of each glove, there is a small nylon loop, which may be used for attaching a D-ring or carabiner – it has been sewn on on the outside, on the bottom part of the hand. Arc'teryx Assault Glove FR are available in sizes from XS to XXL. The only available color variant is Crocodile. IN USE Just at the first glance, Assault Glove FR seem to be a sturdily made pair of gloves. That is why people immediately ask about weapon handling. After putting the gloves on, it seems that the leather must stretch for a while – after one day of constant wearing it becomes properly soft, especially at fingertips. At the beginning, I was afraid that this will affect the on the accuracy and squeezing the trigger would be obstructed, but it came out that the location of the stitch does not interrupt in operating in any way. One thing has to be remember, which is very essential thing about those gloves. We need to choose the correct size, since their construction basically leaves no tolerances. Operating a weapon is very easy – due to the thickness of materials, the feel will be slightly different than in the case of lightweight shooting gloves which will not provide EquipmEnt