MCR Safety PD4971 Predator Impact Gloves — Dorsal TPR Mechanics Glove

The MCR Safety PD4971 Predator is an impact mechanics glove with reinforced TPR knuckle and dorsal guards, a synthetic-leather palm for oil-resistant grip, and a four-way-stretch spandex back for a hand-conforming fit. The Predator platform is optimized for the combined grip and protection demands of daily mechanical and construction work, in sizes Small through XX-Large.

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Why the MCR Safety PD4971 suits mechanical and construction work

The back of the hand takes a beating in mechanical and construction work — knuckles meet edges, fingers get pinched between parts, and a bare hand pays the price. The PD4971 puts reinforced TPR guards over the knuckles and dorsal hand, on a synthetic-leather palm that grips greasy tools and a four-way-stretch back that conforms to the hand. It is tuned for the daily combination of grip and impact protection those trades demand, and the oil-resistant palm keeps a hold where it counts even when parts are slick with grease or the weather turns wet. As mechanics gloves go, this is a daily-driver impact pick, and the best impact-resistant gloves guide and ANSI/ISEA 138 explainer cover how impact gloves are built and rated.

What the MCR Safety PD4971 listing documents

From the published specs: reinforced TPR knuckle and dorsal guards for impact; a synthetic-leather oil-resistant palm; a four-way-stretch spandex back; the Predator platform tuned for mechanical and construction work; sizes Small to XX-Large. These are true impact resistant gloves and genuine predator impact gloves — durable mechanics impact gloves for the trades.

How the PD4971 compares to other gloves

Its close sibling is the MCR PD4903 Predator; the flexibility-first MCR FF2931 ForceFlex and certified Level 2 Ergodyne ProFlex 925F(x) are alternatives. If a task has both impact and cut hazards, add a cut-rated glove — the A4 MCR 92721S, A5 MCR 92752, or oily-grip MCR 9188SFBS; the mechanics gloves guide compares options, and the Mechanix Pursuit D5 is a grip alternative.

Choosing the right glove for your hazard

Impact is only one axis. For blade cuts, browse the cut-resistant collection and the cut-glove guide; the complete cut-glove guide helps pair a cut layer where blades are present; for grip in oil, the nitrile-coated collection; and for abrasion and heat, leather work gloves. The full hand protection collection spans every category.

Where it fits by job and crew orders

The PD4971 suits mechanical assembly, construction, automotive service, and industrial operations where struck-by and pinch hazards meet daily grip work — pair impact and cut needs with the cut-vs-impact guide. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.