QuoteOriginally posted by Friend:
Splendid review!

Have been an American Leathers proponent for years.

Garrett....Do you have any experience with the Big Shot w/Nylon Finger stalls of which you could provide comparison?

Note: Have been able to get over 40,000 rounds with the Nylon stalls. I am about ready for my 4th Big Shot.

I do not. I've shot one other glove with nylon and found it too slick to be confident with them.

QuoteOriginally posted by Longbow917:
Garrett, thanks for that review.  I have been looking at the standard big shot as well as the crossover.  Here is my questions/concerns:  

Like you, I am certainly hesitant due to pricing, but you addressed that well.  In the web page, it says the crossover is for "added support while shooting heavy weight bows".  Do you shoot a heavier bow.  I don't own any bows over 50 lbs and wonder if the thicker crossover would be necessary.

Also, the current leather fingers I have are comparable to a thick driving glove, very narrow fingertips.  The American Leathers look very wide at the end of the finger and I wonder if it would be too bulky compared to what I am used to.  What was your experience with this or did you notice an issue?  I appreciate any input because I have been curious about these products.

I shoot a bow that's 50.5lbs at 28". It gives me a feel that is very nice. I don't find it bulky in the least.

Fantastic write-up. The fact that the product moved you to write such a lengthy review is a testament to it's quality. The pictures were a great touch. I've been kicking around the idea of a new glove and you may well have just pushed me over the crag.

Thanks Much for all the Fine Info!     If it shoots half as well as you say, I should be very happy!!  

I'm assumimg the nylon is stitched under the leather on the finger stalls, thus the stiching on the stalls.

I bought my crossover last spring.  I shot it all 3d season and hunted with it.  I really like it.  I do recommend getting it a lil snug because it will stretch.  I will be sending a fax of hand for the next one as I have a deformed finger.  Thanks for the good review.  

Thanks

QuoteOriginally posted by TGbow:
I'm assumimg the nylon is stitched under the leather on the finger stalls, thus the stiching on the stalls.

It is.

It appears they have changed it for the better. The first one I had with the webbing on the outside did not let me get a deep hook on the string. This one appears to have cured that problem.

They hold up very well. My favorite of all gloves.

BIgJIm

that's the glove I use.  Excellent product.

for those that have both, if you draw your bow in a dark/quiet room can you hear the creak of leather with either the crossover or the original nylon on the outside glove??? (note, a dark room allows you to concentrate totally on sound)

I bought one of their gloves when I went to Mozambique for Cape Buffalo.  I was shooting 85 lbs and it was really tough on my right hand fingers.  I used this glove with a golf glove under it and it worked great.  I just went to the website to order the Big Shot Crossover and saw some gloves used to keep your hands warm while still being able to shoot with your glove.  I got those too!  Looks like another great product...

Excellent review! I look forward to buying a pair and giving the a try.

I bought one last spring while at NCTAR based on Big Jim's recommendation.

He knew what he was talking about.  

Great glove that will last a long time.

Thanks for the informative review. I  also purchased  the buffalo bigshot crossover glove. At first it was really tight. Good I thought! This is going to fit really snug! I have wide palms, but less than medium sized fingers. Always tough for me to find a good fit with any glove. My review of shipping,receiving,customer service,fit and finish are on par with gdpolk. John actually sent me two gloves, and I sent the smaller one back. Now thats customervice!
However, shooting my 57" praire predator by maddog, I felt an uncomrftable feeling. Actually hurting my right index finger, the side that touches my middle finger. I was upset. Let me say this, I felt this on day two. Day one was very snug. I shoot everyday, whether it be 3 arrows or 30 minutes. So, after several days of discomfort I contacted John and told him my dilemna. John immediately consoled my situation by telling me to roll the finger stalls, tenderizing the leather. This helped tremendously! John said if I wasnt 100% completely satisfied, ship it back and I would receive a new glove! Im a stickler on things and c.s. Is a big one. John didnt let me down. Since then the glove is working fine. I shoot my longbows ranging from 51#-73# and the glove gives great protection and string feel.
I do shoot with a deep hook, and keep the string on my first index, however that being said, my fingers arent avg., so the stalls are about 3/8 past my index giving me little room for padded comfort. (I tried to shoot finger tip, but dont like it)
Side note, I like shooting tabs, this is never an issue, but I like the glove for nostalgia and warmth. I recently picked up a black widow super pdq. Talk about deep long finger stalls! I like it.
Again thanks for a great review!

great review!

i have said before that the $60 i spent on my Crossover glove is the best money i've spent on an archery accessory. if i were to lose mine, i would immediately order another one with ZERO hesitation.

thanks for such a thorough write-up. part of what makes this site so helpful.

I have both the bigshot and the crossover, and so far prefer the bigshot.  Question:  Are those plastic inserts under the stalls of the crossover?  I was flexing mine while breaking it in with pitch blend and they certainly feel like plastic inserts.  Just curious because when I go for a deep hook they pinch up against the base of my finger below the second joint which I can handle, but that also pushes the stall forward a smidge away from the fingertips.