american leather big shot

ericmerg · March 17, 2012, 12:53:00 PM

has anyone used this glove? ive been wanting to try this glove or the fred bear glove but i dont want to lay down the $$ for another glove if im not going to like it

in your review post bow weight as i shoot a light bow (44lb@27")

snellville-dave · March 17, 2012, 01:24:00 PM

I've been using the American Leather glove - shooting bows 40# to 45# - and like it fine. Try to try one on, so your sure about the right size. I thought a medium would fit me, but it turned out a large felt better. Good luck Dave

yukon chuck · March 17, 2012, 02:06:00 PM

Have used the Big Shot for several years. I have one of Elk, and bought a Buffalo Big Shot at the Kalamazoo show this year. I have owned 3 or 4 of them. Very comfortable, long wearing, rugged, very well built, quality craftsmanship, and the folks that own the company now are really great folks. I give it two thumbs up.

March 17, 2012, 04:29:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by yukon chuck:
Have used the Big Shot for several years. I have one of Elk, and bought a Buffalo Big Shot at the Kalamazoo show this year. I have owned 3 or 4 of them. Very comfortable, long wearing, rugged, very well built, quality craftsmanship, and the folks that own the company now are really great folks. I give it two thumbs up.

Another thumb up! I have used a Big Shot Elk for about 9 mos now and it is just dandy. I am shooting in the high 50s now and I will need the Crossover from American Leathers. The Bug shot is not stiff enough for the poundage....IMO

youngarcher1 · March 17, 2012, 04:33:00 PM

I love my big shot elk, never used the fred bear so i can't say anything about that but i love mine. It handle 51@27 great

pamike · March 17, 2012, 04:34:00 PM

Excellent gloves. You wont regret getting one and the people you deal with are great too!

Rock 'N Bow · March 17, 2012, 04:35:00 PM

I've had mine almost 4 years. I shoot in the mid-50's with mine. It's still going strong. It's the only glove I'll use

Huntingnut · March 17, 2012, 06:33:00 PM

I had a hard time dropping the cash for one, but I'll never use anything else at this point.They're great.

dnovo · March 17, 2012, 09:31:00 PM

I have 2 I have been using for about 4 years now. Holding up very well and I am shooting 57# with them

Overspined · March 17, 2012, 10:21:00 PM

I like the buffalo with nylon inserts. I shoot 45-55#. I like the regular big shot too, but the nylon one gives a clean release!!

stujay · March 17, 2012, 10:37:00 PM

I shoot 40-50# bows and the elk big shot works well for me. I use a size lg and it fits well. Other large gloves I've used are slighty larger, and fingers usually move a bit in the stalls.

Stump73 · March 17, 2012, 10:39:00 PM

Just got mine about 3 weeks ago. I wont buy another glove. I don't if it's me but it seems like I have a better release with it. I use to use the neet leather glove but after 2 or 3 months I'm having to buy another one. I sent a trace of my hand thru fax and got a call within an hour or two telling me what size I needed. While on the phone he said he could take my order which was on a Tuesday and got it in the mail Friday. They are great people to do business with.

Bowitis · March 17, 2012, 10:40:00 PM

Great glove! I have nerve damage in my fingers, and this glove allows me to shoot pain free.
Sunset hill 53@27

Friend · March 17, 2012, 10:44:00 PM

The American leather was the end of my seven glove tour. Was a staunch user of tabs until the American leather experience.

You may wish to consider faxing American Leathers a tracing of you hand. You want the correct glove size.

Kentucky Jeff · March 18, 2012, 12:23:00 AM

I have a Big Shot Buffalo and just ordered a backup. Fax John a tracing of your hand. He will tell you what size. You want it taut across the back of your hand and your fingers should be pretty tight in the stalls.

They are great people to work with. My first Glove needed a little longer strap than the standard glove and John had a custom made glove delivered to my door and took my slightly used glove in return.

I love how the nylon on the stalls feels--I thought it was odd when I first saw it but it provides a very slick clean release and is also VERY durable.

Only thing I will add is you will probably want to tie in your knocking points with serving as the metal knocking points can tear up the stalls.

ericmerg · March 18, 2012, 01:18:00 AM

sounds like next paycheck i need to lay down the $$ on the elk glove

Hopewell Tom · March 18, 2012, 06:45:00 AM

I have a Big Shot size Medium that is like new, maybe 2 dozen shots out of it that I would sell. I'm a tab guy now.

ericmerg · March 18, 2012, 08:21:00 AM

shoot me a pm with price