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Author Topic: I wanna try a tab  (Read 1166 times)

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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #20 on: April 28, 2016, 09:20:00 PM »
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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #21 on: April 28, 2016, 09:55:00 PM »
Neet calf hair tab with felt finer spacer. You'll never look back.
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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #22 on: April 28, 2016, 11:19:00 PM »
I shot the Fred Eichler tab for a few years and liked its minimalist design.

However, I picked up a Black Widow split finger tab which is a little thicker, and I don't know that I'll ever go back now.  

It took a minute to get used to, but I even love the little flaps that protect the inside of your fingers from developing a callus.
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Offline Paul Cousineau

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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #23 on: April 29, 2016, 06:00:00 AM »
Bateman cordovan is the best one i have used also.
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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #24 on: April 29, 2016, 09:51:00 AM »
I don't use them any more but my favorites were
Bateman tab with spacer
That Fred Eichler tab
Black widow tab was my favorite

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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #25 on: April 29, 2016, 10:39:00 AM »
I prefer calf hair tabs. They are smooth, last reasonably long, and they are not unduly expensive. But, in all honesty, I don't notice much performance difference in any of them. As long as they protect my finger tips I am good to go. They do need to fit, though.
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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #26 on: April 29, 2016, 11:26:00 AM »
started with FabTab but ended up changing to Bateman Cordovan tab from 3Rivers many many years ago.  I always keep one on me..one in my pouch...and an extra in my truck.  Seem to drop them in dark in woods and never find them.  :)

Great product though and I like the finger spacer as well...and they are adjustable so when I have gloves I can make them fit how I want in cooler weather.
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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #27 on: April 29, 2016, 11:42:00 AM »
Another vote for the Bateman cordovan tab

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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #28 on: April 29, 2016, 12:11:00 PM »
Bateman Cordovan with finger spacer for me. Used them for years. They wear like iron.   :thumbsup:

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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #29 on: April 29, 2016, 12:26:00 PM »
Fred Eichler and BW tabs are what I prefer, just switching back to tab from glove myself.  Have a Safari Tuff tab as well but just a little too short for me.
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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #30 on: April 29, 2016, 02:23:00 PM »


Cordovan
PerunH 60"

Shoot a lot and keep it simple

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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #31 on: April 29, 2016, 02:26:00 PM »


   


Also Cordovan

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PerunH 60"

Shoot a lot and keep it simple

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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #32 on: April 30, 2016, 04:14:00 PM »
Bateman cordavon is my choice. Made going from glove to tab very easy for me.
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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #33 on: April 30, 2016, 07:21:00 PM »
Agree with cordovan but it can vary among the manufacturers. Bateman has good cordovan leather that reminds me of expensive shell cordovan shoes, like the old Wilson (black widow) tabs of the past used to be when they were made with cordovan.

I use Fivics cordovan tabs with hard cordovan and leather palm plate. Fivics stopped making them last year but still make several more expensive versions of cordovan tabs with aluminum palm plates. Have an Infitec with an aluminum palm plate but the cordovan is not slick as the old Fivics plain jane model or a Bateman tab.   I would say Bateman would be the way I will probably go for the future. Use one of their powder patches (Bateman) now for baby powder with my tabs and it makes them slicker than a mule in a brier patch.

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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #34 on: April 30, 2016, 09:37:00 PM »
I use a Bateman cordovan tab, slick release and virtually no signs of wear after well over 3,000 shots.
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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #35 on: May 01, 2016, 08:19:00 AM »
[/url] [/IMG] Tabs are a personal choice and there are some great tabs and cheap tabs out there. One of the most important aspects of buying a tab is to buy the right size.Just like a lot of folks I have a shoe box full of good intentions.My hand measures 3.5" across the palm. That being recorded I bought  large Tabs until the light went off and I took a chance on a smaller size(small)and it made a huge difference.
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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #36 on: May 01, 2016, 08:38:00 AM »
Thx for all the input! I ordered a neet cordovan for now just to try one and see if I'll even like it or not. If I do I can always upgrade.
Thx again!
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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #37 on: May 01, 2016, 08:49:00 AM »
I ordered this morning , Bateman 3 under
PerunH 60"

Shoot a lot and keep it simple

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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #38 on: May 01, 2016, 09:22:00 AM »
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Re: I wanna try a tab
« Reply #39 on: May 01, 2016, 09:26:00 AM »
Eagles Flight cordovan tab. Hard to beat. Well made and very slick. They're a sponsor.
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