Glove

[jarcher38]

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

[Maclean]

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.

[Terry Lightle]

Bateman cordovan fan here

[jarcher38]

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.

[Wudstix]

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.

[Brockett]

I have a Buffalo Crossover with the plastic inserts. I get a great smooth release with it, best glove I have used.

[Maclean]

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.

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.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

Does your tab extend past your fingertips if so trim it even or 1/8" shorter this should eliminate scratching your face.

[M60gunner]

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.

[Maclean]

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.

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.

[Wudstix]

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.
 

[jarcher38]

Does 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.

[jarcher38]

Thanks guys for all the help. I think I'm gonna give the big shot glove a try.

[Wudstix]

Big Shot glove will last you a good long time.

[Gdpolk]

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.

[soap creek]

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.

[D. Prewett]

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.

[Roger Norris]

I have used a Bateman Cordovan tab for 15+ years. I probably have 20 of them, I am paranoid that they will become unavailable. 
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.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

I have used a Bateman Cordovan tab for 15+ years. I probably have 20 of them, I am paranoid that they will become unavailable. 
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, 

[Terry Green]

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.

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.

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