Tabs or glove

[Todd Hill]

Just wondering what is prefered with a longbow, tab or glove? Pros and cons of both.

[lpcjon2]

Never tried a tab and probably never will I like the full leather glove IMO

[freeman]

matter of personnal preference...

[m'gobo]

never used a glove but happy with the tab so won't switch.

[widow sax]

personal perference I like a glove shot one all my life they say a tab gives a better release I don't know about that I don't prefer them.  Widow

[Jwilliam]

I use the same glove with every bow. American Leathers Big Shot.    


Bill

[30coupe]

Screaming Eagle tab.

[LKH]

If you're doing spot and stalk, the glove has all the advantages.  I like the 3 finger and then put a wool glove with the fingers cut off over the leather.  

Quick, protects the palm, and no fiddling around at critical points.

[Dave McDaniel]

Tab, I am not comfortable with a glove.

[Zmonster]

I started with a glove, and thought I found the one with the American Leathers Bigshot. I have two that just collect dust ever since switching to a tab. It took a little getting used too, but now I dont feel right without a tab.

[Squint]

Damascus glove,longbows and recurves

[Buckeye Trad Hunter]

Originally posted by freeman:
matter of personnal preference...

This nails it down, you just have to try both and use what you like.  I'm strictly a glove guy, but that's just what I like.  Everyone's different.

[myshootinstinks]

I used a glove for many years then tried a tab and wished I had tried one 25 years ago.  I'll never switch back to a glove but as stated above to each his own.

[Curveman]

Tab.

[gregk]

I have used a tab for 20+ years, i like it but these gloves they have out now im thinking about giving a try. Its just what ever you get comfortable shooting with i believe. Just like anything else, what works for one guy might not  for another.

[koger]

I have used a glove for over 30 years, just always had trouble anchoring with a tab. This spring got one, 3 under and started playing with it while rehabing from shoulder surgery. Now that is all I use, and shoot better than ever in my life. Tight groups, better arrow flight more consistency from shot to shot.

[Fletcher]

I've used both over the years.  Shot with a glove for many years, thiking it was always in place for hunting.  Picked up a tab again a few years ago and find that I much prefer it over the glove.  Definitely a better release for me, I find it much more comfortable and easier to use when hunting.  If I need my fingers, I simply flip the tab to the back of my hand or into my palm.  I wear a thin wool liner glove on my string hand and put the tab on over it.  After a few shots, I couldn't tell the difference between wearing the glove or not.  Make it a tab for me

[Rick P]

Tab or glove? Personal preference. Lesson I learned on a trip to Michigan for whitetail, be versatile don't let a missed piece of gear ruin a trip. I have always dedicated some of my practice time to bare fingers! Being able to shoot with nothin but skin means never loosing a hunt to a 12 dollar piece of forgotten equipment.

[Todd Hill]

Thanks guys. Looks like i will start out with all three....tab, glove and try with neither.  :D

[amar911]

I use either a Bateman cordovan tab or a damascus glove with nylon faced fingers and both are great. I don't think I want to do much shooting with bare fingers. I have used other gloves, like mechanic's gloves, to shoot with just to see how they work. They are not as good as an archery glove or a tab, but they still do okay in a pinch and are much better for me than shooting bare fingered -- ouch.    

Allan