big shot glove

[saumensch]

Hi,

i just ordered a Big Shot Glove. Now some guys told me that it is very thick and you wont have a feel for the string. I dont like that, but i either dnt like the kind of "deep-groves-that-submit-plucking" state my leather gloves seem to go in after some time.

Youre opinions on the Big Shot and feeling the string vs. deep groves?

Thanks for any advice,
Regards

[ripforce56]

I just got one myself, they are  thick in the fingers with the over lays but they fit nice and so far I really like it, real slick release! My did take a little time to break in!

[seabass]

i just got one made of bufflo hide.it is thick in the fingers.very comfortable and very slick release.you didn't go wrong with this glove.it is the best that i have used.good luck buddy,steve

[beetlebailey1977]

I have had mine for around three years it is the elk leather model.  Great glove cant say enough about it.  Once you break it in and get used to it you will love it.  I dont the regular damascus gloves or such my fingers get sore after a lot of shooting.  With the Big shot you wont have that problem.      

[kadbow]

They feel different at first but stick with it, break it in a bit and I think you will like it.  I like mine.

[amar911]

They are good, comfortable gloves (once they are broken in), and the folks who use them are often some of the best shots around. That said, they are very thick and overall bulky, and I do not prefer the lack of string feel that I have when I use one. I personally like the Damascus style gloves with the nylon overlays, the most well known of which is the Duraglove from 3Rivers (another similar glove is the Grizzly Wolverine "SS" from Braveheart). I have good protection and good string feel with gloves like the Duraglove, and the release is very smooth as the string comes off the nylon surface. Some people complain that they do not get enough protection on their fingers with the thinner gloves, and for those "sensitive" fingered folks the Big Shot is an excellent choice. I shoot bows from 45# up to slightly over 70# with the Duraglove without problems, but that is, of course, because my fingers are somewhat toughened from shooting and I normally shoot bows in the mid-50# range. The thinner gloves are also nice on colder days for layering under warmer gloves that have the first three finger tips cut off. In addition, I like shooting cordovan tabs sometimes, and the Duragloves allow me to shoot as well as with my tabs and practically to the same point of aim, unlike when I shoot with a Big Shot glove or a cordovan tipped Superglove where the thicker finger ends push the string farther away from my release hand (towards the left since I am right handed). If I wanted or needed to shoot a Big Shot glove to protect my fingers, it would have to be the only finger protection I would use so my shooting would be consistent, but it would be an outstanding choice. Instead, I will continue to use the thinner alternatives. You will be very happy with the Big Shot if you are looking for a high quality glove with maximum finger protection.

Allan

[SCATTERSHOT]

I like mine, but you should be aware that the double row of stitching on the top of the finger stalls will take some getting used to. Also, I had to return my first one because the index finger stall would rotate almost 90 degrees so that the seam rested on the bowstring and was uncomfortable. The replacement wasn't made very well, and the one that replaced it works well, even though the index finger still rotates a bit.

I like lots of protection for my fingers, and the Big Shot provides that.

If I could find the old original Damascus glove with the cordovan tips, I'd probably use it, but I think you'll like the Big Shot.

[Orion]

I've been shooting them for years and like them. They don't take very long to break in. They provide plenty of string feel with moderate weight bows -- 50-60#  I usually trim the excess leather on the finger sideseams with a small scissors.  Reduces the bulk a little, allowing me to get my fingers just a tad closer together.

[Winterhawk1960]

I have the "Full Shot" glove from American Leathers and it is without a doubt the BEST glove that I have ever used when you have a little bit of "Arthur" in the fingers of your string hand. I haven't had to deal with the "burning" in the joints for days after shooting now.

They are thick in the fingers with the overlays on them, but that is much easier to adapt to than dealing with every shot hurting just a little bit more.

Winterhawk1960

[bolong]

I love mine!

[Greyfox54]

Been using one for years now and love it.

[Papa]

I have been shooting one for over a year now. Mine is the elk hide model. I use to shoot a Damascus and got tired of the sore fingers. I think that the elk hide model provides more of the string feel. Seems that the bison hide is thicker. I really like mine and they are great people to deal with.

[S.C. Hunter]

I just placed a order on Thursday from American leather I got the Big Shot Buffalo. I should have it by Monday or Tuesday. I hope it is not to thick. I have the BW Super Glove with the cordovan tips and found it to be too thick.