Description
When you need to feel exactly what your hands are doing, thickness is the enemy. The Mechanix Wear Specialty 0.5mm Covert gloves are built around that idea, using a razor-thin 0.5mm AX-Suede palm that gives you the kind of tactile control most gloves sacrifice for padding. You get real trigger feel, easy magazine handling, and the confidence to run controls without pulling a glove off first. For a lot of folks, that's the whole reason to reach for a high-dexterity glove in the first place.
What the Specialty 0.5mm Covert Brings to the Range
The palm material is the star here, but the back of the hand pulls its weight too. Breathable TrekDry conforms to the top of your hand and helps cut down on heat and sweat, which matters on a long range day or out in the field during warmer months. Anatomical stitch darts follow the natural curve of your hand for a snug, precise fit, and expandable flex joints keep your trigger finger moving smoothly instead of fighting the fabric. A low-profile TPR closure at the wrist snugs everything down without adding bulk.
Where These Covert Gloves Earn Their Keep
These aren't just a range glove. The thin, grippy palm works well for hunting, shooting sports, airsoft, paintball, riding, driving, and general utility tasks where you'd rather keep your gloves on than take them off every few minutes. The all-black Covert colorway keeps things low-key, and nylon carrier loops make it easy to clip them to your kit or gear bag between uses.
Care is straightforward. These are machine washable, so when they pick up dirt, powder residue, or sweat you can toss them in with cold water and a mild detergent, then air dry to keep the fit and sizing right. Skip the bleach and skip the dryer heat and they'll hold their shape for a long time.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Mechanix Wear
- Model: Specialty 0.5mm Covert
- Manufacturer Part Number: MSD-55-009
- UPC: 781513635131
- Color: Black (Covert)
- Size: Medium
- Palm Material: 0.5mm AX-Suede
- Back Material: TrekDry
- Closure: Low-Profile TPR Hook-and-Loop
- Finger Style: Full Finger
- Thumb Style: Straight Thumb
- Cut Style: Clute Cut
- Care: Machine Washable, Air Dry
- Extras: Nylon Carrier Loops
- Style: Tactical Shooting
What’s Included
- One pair of Mechanix Wear Specialty 0.5mm Covert gloves (Medium)
Frequently Asked Questions
How thin is the palm on the Specialty 0.5mm Covert glove?
The palm uses a 0.5mm AX-Suede material, which is about as thin as high-dexterity gloves get. That thinness is the whole point, giving you close to bare-hand feel on the trigger, controls, and magazines. It's built for tactile control rather than heavy padding.
Are these Mechanix Specialty gloves good for anything besides shooting?
Yes. The thin, grippy palm and breathable back make them a solid pick for hunting, airsoft, paintball, riding, driving, and general field or utility work. Anywhere you want to keep gloves on for fine tasks, these do the job.
Can I wash the Specialty 0.5mm Covert gloves?
They're machine washable. Mechanix recommends washing them in cold water with a mild detergent, and skipping bleach or solvents. Air dry them rather than using dryer heat so they keep their shape and sizing.
How should I pick my size in these gloves?
This listing is a Medium. Mechanix gloves run fairly true to their size chart, so measuring around your palm and checking their sizing guide is the best way to get a snug, precise fit. A close fit matters more with a thin high-dexterity glove since the feel depends on it.





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