I have and like my bear paw black glove but I need something with alittle more finger protection. I'm getting great arrow flight and clean release but I need alittle more protection. I enjoy shooting a tab but I get some scratching on my face from a tab. Even have tried shortening the tab to help eleviate the problem but I guess it's the way I anchor. I have searching gloves and suggestions from the gang but figured I would ask. Does the duraglove offer more protection than the bear paw black glove?
Thank for the help
Joey
I'm a big fan of the American Leathers Big Shot glove. Good finger protection while giving great string feel and a super clean release.
Bateman cordovan fan here
On the big shot gloves, is there a lot of difference in each model as far as leather thickness? I know it's personal preference or trial and error but for the ones that have tried different ones , do you like one model over the other.
I shoot a mid 50lb longbow.
I had them make one Big Shot with double layer of leather instead of the plastic insert. I get a better feel and release with two layers of leather over the plastic insert. Than had a Crossover made with a buffalo skin layer and second outer layer is kangaroo. Both shoot well, prefer the Crossover just a bit more. But prefer to hunt with a ballistic nylon finger tab. Coating of coconut oil annually keeps it slick.
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I have a Buffalo Crossover with the plastic inserts. I get a great smooth release with it, best glove I have used.
Quote from: jarcher38 on September 18, 2025, 10:12:44 AMOn the big shot gloves, is there a lot of difference in each model as far as leather thickness? I know it's personal preference or trial and error but for the ones that have tried different ones , do you like one model over the other.
I shoot a mid 50lb longbow.
The Big Shot has nylon webbing on the outside of the finger stalls. It breaks in quickly and easily, and gives a very clean release. I use it for longbows and recurves in the low 40s to mid 50s range.
I went with elk leather; thin, strong, supple.
Does your tab extend past your fingertips if so trim it even or 1/8" shorter this should eliminate scratching your face.
American leathers will make the finger stalls the way you want. When I went down in bow weight I had them make me a Kangaroo crossover with no inserts. I technically should use a large glove but they fit to loose on my fingers so I had them put a longer strap on a medium glove. Works perfectly. Yes, I am very fussy about my glove fit.
Quote from: M60gunner on September 19, 2025, 11:32:30 AMAmerican leathers will make the finger stalls the way you want. When I went down in bow weight I had them make me a Kangaroo crossover with no inserts. I technically should use a large glove but they fit to loose on my fingers so I had them put a longer strap on a medium glove. Works perfectly. Yes, I am very fussy about my glove fit.
American Leathers are great to work with. When they found out I was a lefty they made me a proper glove and converted an older RH glove to a lefty. All I had to pay for was shipping. Awesome customer service.
As mentioned above the customer service of American Leathers is un-matched. I picked up a glove used that did not quiet fit and they modified it foe cost of shipping.
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Quote from: trad_bowhunter1965 on September 19, 2025, 10:01:57 AMDoes your tab extend past your fingertips if so trim it even or 1/8" shorter this should eliminate scratching your face.
Yes sir I trim my tabs short trying to eliminate the scratching. It works sometimes but I guess I turn or get into anchor more or something. It doesn't happen with a glove I'm assuming because the glove has it away from my face just a fraction more.
Thanks guys for all the help. I think I'm gonna give the big shot glove a try.
Big Shot glove will last you a good long time.
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American Leathers has the highest quality gloves made, bar none! I've used them for over a decade exclusively and have tried every single one of their models/variations. My favorite is the Bison hide crossover with plastic inserts.
I'm a glove guy as well. Been shooting gloves for many years. I always liked feeling my string. I have used Damascus style gloves mostly, but sometimes I want a little more protection. Don't overlook the stick-tite glove Black Widow sells. They offer more finger protection than the typical Damascus style but less than the American leather glove. Takes a bit to break them in, but they are a really nice glove. Reasonably priced also. Worth a look anyway.
I have been using the neet deerskin glove that has cordovan tips for several years. I really like them. I have been interested in maybe trying a big shot glove when the time comes to replace my current one.
I have used a Bateman Cordovan tab for 15+ years. I probably have 20 of them, I am paranoid that they will become unavailable. :biglaugh:
I truly WANT to use a glove for hunting, but I have always struggled with my release using a glove. I did have success wearing a golf glove. For me, feeling the string is way better than thick padding.
Quote from: Roger Norris on November 10, 2025, 08:20:26 AMI have used a Bateman Cordovan tab for 15+ years. I probably have 20 of them, I am paranoid that they will become unavailable. :biglaugh:
I truly WANT to use a glove for hunting, but I have always struggled with my release using a glove. I did have success wearing a golf glove. For me, feeling the string is way better than thick padding.
DITTO just like Roger I really want to use a glove I've bought and sold trade a bunch just can't get a good release,
Quote from: Maclean on September 19, 2025, 07:48:18 AMQuote from: jarcher38 on September 18, 2025, 10:12:44 AMOn the big shot gloves, is there a lot of difference in each model as far as leather thickness? I know it's personal preference or trial and error but for the ones that have tried different ones , do you like one model over the other.
I shoot a mid 50lb longbow.
The Big Shot has nylon webbing on the outside of the finger stalls. It breaks in quickly and easily, and gives a very clean release. I use it for longbows and recurves in the low 40s to mid 50s range.
I went with elk leather; thin, strong, supple.
What he said
So this thread is perfect timing for me. I'm getting ready to call and order the Full Shot. Anyone have experience with that style full glove? Feedback?
I will throw another good comment in for American Leathers. I have a big shot in Elk leather that I have had for over 10 years and there is very little wear on it. Only reason I have a second is if I lose the thing. They are well made and probably most durable glove I have ever owned. I was the same and tried Tabs but could not get the feel I wanted with anchor.
I use Barbee nylon tabs for hunting and American Leathers Big Shot and Kangaroo for extended target or 3-D shooting.
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I ordered a Kangaroo Krossover glove from American Leathers because of this thread. :biglaugh:
I spoke with the SUPER kind lady (I wish I could remember her name) and she said she had some super thin kangaroo left over from something else. She sewed up the glove for me with that....I just got notification that it shipped, full report soon.
I guess I am lucky I don't have much trouble with tabs or glove, lately anyway.
I currently have an American Leathers Big Shot, a standard Crossover, and a black Kangaroo (crossover I think). I can shoot them interchangeably. The Kangaroo is probably my favorite.
For hunting I slightly prefer gloves, but I have used Bateman Cordovan tabs, and a Barbee nylon tab. (Death Adder maybe?)The Barbee tab is my favorite tab.
Roger;
You'll be pleased with the glove. For tabs the Death Adder is tough to beat.
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Quote from: Maclean on September 18, 2025, 07:37:39 AMI'm a big fan of the American Leathers Big Shot glove. Good finger protection while giving great string feel and a super clean release.
What he said!!!
Quote from: Roger Norris on November 25, 2025, 08:51:41 AMI ordered a Kangaroo Krossover glove from American Leathers because of this thread. :biglaugh:
I spoke with the SUPER kind lady (I wish I could remember her name) and she said she had some super thin kangaroo left over from something else. She sewed up the glove for me with that....I just got notification that it shipped, full report soon.
Roger, you wont be disappointed! I purchased a Buffalo Crossover from one of your Shrew Haven cohorts, Ray off the classifieds, it had the plastic inserts in the finger stalls, it was ok, but just wasn't for me.. Sooo I ended up on the phone with Lisa, ordering a new glove without the plastic inserts, but doubled up with leather per their recommendations. I've been shooting it for the last 3-4 years with zero issues.
Jason
This might be similar to the Big Shot? I bought it a while ago and love it! It's a bit like new socks though; awesome when new, but still plenty good enough when broke in.
3Rivers Archery® Stretch Lined Leather Archery Shooting Glove
Code: 51611X
Size: Medium
I usually buy L gloves for work/cold
Might have to break down and get a Full Shot glove, to go with the others. So I just did, they'll contact me when it's made.
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I just went out and did some cold weather testing with a 68" Northern Mist Classic shooting split finger.
Used:
A) Big Shot glove with Nylon Velcro stuff on fingertips. Fits loose on my fingertips.. I should have bought a medium!!
B) Bear Paw leather glove in medium like Jeff Phillips uses. I thought maybe that was the secret to shooting like that!!
C) Safari-Tuff split tab.
My Groups were the best with the Safari-Tuff tab. Next time I'll compare the Rick Barbee's tab against the S-T tab.
Quote from: Flemish Twister on November 17, 2025, 10:14:05 AMSo this thread is perfect timing for me. I'm getting ready to call and order the Full Shot. Anyone have experience with that style full glove? Feedback?
Got my new Full Shot today and it is awesome! Fit is perfect. Ordered the medium, with a palm measurement of 7.25 inches. Finger stall depth is super too. Quality is pretty dang impressive. Now to the range for break in.
I guess I'd heard of it but never saw one before.
Pretty sure I could take one of any model they make and it would work for me.
EW Bateman makes a fine glove made from cordovan. I have 3 but am still using the original one I bought in 2012 the others are for backups if I ever lose one or wear one out. I have tried tabs a few times just not for me. The Bateman glove works great and is thick enough for good protection. I do not need or want to "feel" the string I just want a slick consistent release and this one works.
American Leathers gloves are great for extended shooting with heavy bows. If I'm going to shot a couple hundred arrows the glove comes out!
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Quote from: Wudstix on September 18, 2025, 08:45:40 PMI had them make one Big Shot with double layer of leather instead of the plastic insert. I get a better feel and release with two layers of leather over the plastic insert. Than had a Crossover made with a buffalo skin layer and second outer layer is kangaroo. Both shoot well, prefer the Crossover just a bit more. But prefer to hunt with a ballistic nylon finger tab. Coating of coconut oil annually keeps it slick.
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Wudstix great idea Im going to ask if they can make one like that for me? I wonder if I can can the regular glove but Buffalo for the 2nd layer...
I was just out shooting with my ASL and wood arrows and a back quiver. Soooo much fun!! The big shot glove was working great!
I wish the finger stalls were a little tighter. The glove does not come all the way down the inside of my finger, like a Damascus glove does. Maybe I will give them a call and see what they say and maybe order a medium and see if they can tighten my old one??
That Full Shot might solve it too! Thanks for posting the pics!
Chad
I'm sure they'd use whatever leather you wanted as to second layer.
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