Shooting glove Cordovan--Follow up

[Wudstix]

Going to try Big Jim Signature tab, as well.  So shortly I'll be tab rich, with multiple options.
 

[Jim Jackson]

All I shoot now are american leathers gloves period hands down.

[Wudstix]

AL is a good glove, but takes some adjustment after shooting light tabs.
 

[bridgedout]

Switched to the American Leathers buffalo crossover after I lost my old Alaska Bowhunting super glove in a move. I was happy with the super glove release under 45lbs but started having joint pain in my right hand after increasing draw weight. In comparison the AL glove is just crafted to be more durable and provide a clean, slick release for heavier weights over a long period of time.

[Wudstix]

I've found AL comfortable for extended shooting with 60#+ bows.  If I'm planning to shoot a couple hundred arrows I switch from tab to glove.
 

[artifaker1]

I have one of the Alaskan Cordovan gloves but it doesn't work well for me because I shoot on the fingertips. But I do love a true Cordovan tab .... they seem to last forever. I have never worn out one. I have some that have been shot many thousands of times and are ten to 15 years old.
They are expensive as the True Cordovan leather is made from a small patch of leather on the back of a horse near the rump. Then it is tanned with Sumac leaves (vegetable), and then polished on the inside of the hide creating that super slick surface that seems to never roll.
Before I found these I was buying tabs and gloves all the time ..... so the point is be sure your getting true Cordovan leather which is made in Spain but could be truly replicated elsewhere. There is also leather that is created from cows in the same spot near the rump that is pretty tough but cheaper and I think Brooks uses this for bicycle saddles ..... So imo if someone sells a tab and says its Cordovan and it really isn't that wouldn't be ok or forgivable.

[Wudstix]

We'll see how the Cordovan works on the plethora of tabs that are headed my way.  Compare and contrast to find out which stays and which becomes a stocking stuffer.
 

[Jack Whitmire Jr]

Bateman tabs, some I own are 15 years old and still kicking. Plus you can buy them for around $20.Cordovan leather never wears out!

[Even]

I have to add another vote for the American Leathers Buffalo Crossover.  Heavier bows just love it, and whatever leather the stalls are made of, gets very slick. 

[mjh]

A follow up on my search for a new shooting glove.

Feathers N Wood Traditional Archery Supplies is at the Rapids Archery Shoot in MN this weekend.--Thanks for being there!

They had some Bateman Gloves.  As has been mentioned in this thread the Bateman gloves are not inexpensive.   So I asked if I could take one out of the packaging and try the glove on.  Andy and Sheryl were very accommodating.  I was able to try the glove on for a good fit.  Andy even asked if I wanted to try another size.   I really appreciate being able to get the glove on my hand before deciding to spend the money.   I was reluctant to buy online having never sized one of the Bateman gloves.

I'll get working on breaking the glove in over the next month or so. 

Now I have to go through my fletching gear once again to see if there are any supplies I could use from Feathers N Wood before the end of the day tomorrow.

[Terry Green]

Absolutely American Leathers! My 1st one lasted 10 years. All was fine with the rest of the glove but the strap  broke. I immediately bout 3 more in case they stopped making them.

The nylon tips are slick as snot on a door knob.

Shooting up to 80# bows are comfortable.

They themselves are comfortable unlike the feeling of wearing a brick super glove is.

I now have a Full Shot on the way for hunting below the frost line for sun protection and during mosquito season anywhere.

[M60gunner]

What Terry said X2. I have and use 3 AL gloves. They are custom made to fit my hand. One, I bought when Schultz’s son owned the company about 12 years or more ago. For a small fee they rebuilt it for me last year. I also have 2 Kangaroo crossover gloves, one with inserts for 55# bows, other no inserts for my light weight (40#-45#) bows. I know they are pricey but being able to get them repaired for a nominal fee makes it worthwhile IMO.

[Terry Green]

I've never used a glove with inserts so I don't know anything about that.

[Wudstix]

The AL Bigshot is a good glove with the nylon finger tips.  The Kangaroo Crossover with Buffalo liners is great.  May buy a back-up, but then I might never get to us it!!!
 

[Maclean]

I searched for a long time to find a glove I liked. Once I tried the AL Bigshot my search ended. Best glove I've ever shot. So, like many others mentioned, I bought a backup just in case. When talking with Lori while ordering the second Bigshot I found out that the gloves weren't ambidextrous. She offered to put a left handed strap on my original glove for the cost of shipping. Hard to beat this kind of quality and customer service. American Leathers, made right here in Idaho by good people.

[Wudstix]

I may get a Full shot, as well, but that might have to wait.
 

[Bobby Sikes]

Good luck on your full shot.  I love my American Leathers gloves!!!!!!!!

[mjh]

Not completely done here:

Last Friday AM went to the club to shoot at the indoor range for some consistency of environment.

Shot these 4 gloves:

The one on the far right is my last Neet glove with real cordovan.  Of course this works but no longer available.  It's a Large.

Next to it is a Large Bateman.  Super crazy expensive but real cordovan.    Too bad it is too large.  The finger stalls were pulled off as I was shooting.   I'll be moving this one on at a discount.

Then a old Hill style glove that I had in my gear box.  Works and is adjustable for length---as long as the finger stalls work there are three length size adjustments---good idea.

Finally a glove given to me by a club member.   Was a glove used by a long time member who is in his last days.  Also works.  Maybe some good hunting mojo in this one to use during hunting season.  It's a Medium.

It's not over:
 
Bateman is making me a Medium glove, should have it by the weekend or so.  Bateman does not have a size chart on their websit.   Sizing can be a challenge.   Dang expensive though hand made in the USA.

Also ordered and received an American Leathers glove.   Two in fact.   AL has a size chart on their website.  I had questions on sizing so I reached out via email.   Got a nice reply and talked on the phone with AL about my concerns.  They said why don't we send you a Large and a Medium.  Try them on.  Send back the one you are not going to use.   Only charged my card for one.  I suppose if I didn't honestly send the un needed one back the could charge me for that as well.  Well gloves arrived yesterday.  I choose the Medium even though on the chart at 7 1/2 inches Large would be indicated.   Short stubby fingers.   Going to shoot the Medium later today.  Great customer service!

So looks like I might have 5 gloves I would be happy using when all is said and done.   Not to mention a bunch of used gloves in a cabinet full of gear.