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Warwagon · 03-09-2017, 09:56 PM

When I purchased my bow it came with a glove from "Alaska Bowhunting Supply". I've just about worn the fingers out and it's time for a new one. I don't have a place locally to try out new ones so I'm gonna order one from 3 rivers. Anybody have a good recommendation?

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Randy Madden · 03-09-2017, 11:18 PM

When I shot with a glove I got one from Kustom King Archery. it was the elk skin one. Best glove I ever had, still got it too! But now I shoot a tab

60 Deluxe · 03-10-2017, 05:03 AM

Buy a Bearpaw. I just bought one for $24 and it beats every other glove that I have ever owned by a mile.

jerp · 03-10-2017, 06:23 AM

I use the DuraGlove from 3Rivers. Big fan - little to no break in time and they really last. My normal glove size is large but I like a shooting glove snug so I go with the medium

DRT · 03-10-2017, 07:10 AM

I have a Bearpaw from KustomKing. I like it pretty well. My hand size is in between medium and large. I'm going to order a medium to see if I can shoot a tighter glove. However the one I'm shooting doesn't seem to show any signs of creasing, protects my fingers well and reasonably priced.

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LAW · 03-10-2017, 08:08 AM

BearPaw

Briar Friar · 03-10-2017, 10:12 AM

I like hunting and shooting in full coverage gloves. Elk skin work gloves bought from local fencing supplier are my go to gloves. Im looking to pad the shooting fingers of the inside of some nitrile coated gloves...duct tape seems temporarily adequate. I can descent nitrile gloves but having a heck of a time descenting the elk gloves. Id pay handsomely for a full shooting glove made of cordura or some similar synthetic textile.

Warwagon · 03-10-2017, 11:56 AM

Thanks for the help fellas

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Dry Bones · 03-12-2017, 04:06 PM

I'm a Bear paw Fan as well. I wore out a cordovan Glove after one year, and had been fighting some sores WAY before that.

twillgo · 03-13-2017, 04:28 AM

Fred Eichler cordovan leather tab over Mechanix glove. Great combination for protection and a smooth release. Shot three-finger elk glove before, but it was tearing up my index finger. Probably form more than anything though.

You owe it to yourself to at least try a tab. They are cheap, last long, and allow a better release. I bet you won't go back to a glove.

TXMark · 03-13-2017, 05:57 AM

Buy a Duraglove. They last forever. I have 2. The first one still has the fingers in it. I just wore out the leather around them.

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muddydog · 03-13-2017, 09:49 PM

I use a mechanics glove with a tab. Slick release and a little more padding.

ghostgoblin22 · 03-13-2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by twillgo

Fred Eichler cordovan leather tab over Mechanix glove. Great combination for protection and a smooth release. Shot three-finger elk glove before, but it was tearing up my index finger. Probably form more than anything though.

You owe it to yourself to at least try a tab. They are cheap, last long, and allow a better release. I bet you won't go back to a glove.

Yep, as soon as I committed to a tab my confidence and performance increased significantly

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roger_silva · 03-13-2017, 11:26 PM

Well, looks like there are so many nice brands out there and economic options too. Difficult to decide for a nice glove.

TP3 · 03-13-2017, 11:33 PM

I'm in the I used to use a glove but now wont go hunting without 2 tabs minimum crowd.

I was stubborn about it and surprised myself with how quickly my "preference " changed.

Warwagon · 03-14-2017, 11:14 AM

I'm not opposed to trying a tab at all. The glove seemed more logical for hunting...strap it on it's there...not have to keep up with a little piece of leather...but I'll giver a go for sure.

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ghostgoblin22 · 03-14-2017, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Warwagon

I'm not opposed to trying a tab at all. The glove seemed more logical for hunting...strap it on it's there...not have to keep up with a little piece of leather...but I'll giver a go for sure.

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On the contrary my friend, tabs are super convenient, small enough to stick in your pocket, and when it's raining you can keep it dry, once you get used to the tab it becomes apart of you

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DRT · 03-14-2017, 08:08 PM

Tab doesn't seem as secure to me. Like I'm going to slip off at any moment.

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ghostgoblin22 · 03-14-2017, 08:52 PM

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Tab doesn't seem as secure to me. Like I'm going to slip off at any moment.

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Which tabs have you tried so far? I felt the same way when I first tried them out until I invested in a solid tab that fits me perfect, once you break it in, it feels cleaner on the shot and more secure

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DRT · 03-14-2017, 09:58 PM

It's been a long time ago. I dontbrhink I wolid even try to switch now.

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ghostgoblin22 · 03-15-2017, 03:04 PM

By all means do what's more comfortable

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JP135 · 03-15-2017, 09:17 PM

This thread came at a good time. My stupid dog got hold of my brand new Fred Bear trad glove. Only thing left was the metal snap on the wrist strap.

Wasn't in love with the Bear anyway. Based on posts here I ordered a Bearpaw.

DRT · 03-15-2017, 09:43 PM

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By all means do what's more comfortable

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Be tough with me anchoring with my index finger in the corner of my eye.

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LostHawg · 03-15-2017, 10:28 PM

I'm hoping David Oakes will have a Berlin in my size at Vanderpool

03-09-2017, 09:56 PM	#1
Warwagon Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huffman, Tx Hunt In: Webb County	I need a new shooting glove... When I purchased my bow it came with a glove from "Alaska Bowhunting Supply". I've just about worn the fingers out and it's time for a new one. I don't have a place locally to try out new ones so I'm gonna order one from 3 rivers. Anybody have a good recommendation? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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03-09-2017, 11:18 PM	#2
Randy Madden Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: East Texas Hunt In: Everywhere	When I shot with a glove I got one from Kustom King Archery. it was the elk skin one. Best glove I ever had, still got it too! But now I shoot a tab

03-10-2017, 05:03 AM	#3
60 Deluxe Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Coke County Hunt In: at home	Buy a Bearpaw. I just bought one for $24 and it beats every other glove that I have ever owned by a mile.

03-10-2017, 06:23 AM	#4
jerp Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aledo Hunt In: Shackleford Co.	I use the DuraGlove from 3Rivers. Big fan - little to no break in time and they really last. My normal glove size is large but I like a shooting glove snug so I go with the medium

03-10-2017, 07:10 AM	#5
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	I have a Bearpaw from KustomKing. I like it pretty well. My hand size is in between medium and large. I'm going to order a medium to see if I can shoot a tighter glove. However the one I'm shooting doesn't seem to show any signs of creasing, protects my fingers well and reasonably priced. Sent from my SM-J710MN using Tapatalk

03-10-2017, 08:08 AM	#6
LAW Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Salado Hunt In: Salado,Junction	BearPaw

03-10-2017, 10:12 AM	#7
Briar Friar Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Hunt In: San Gabriel, Colorado and Rio Grande watersheds	I like hunting and shooting in full coverage gloves. Elk skin work gloves bought from local fencing supplier are my go to gloves. Im looking to pad the shooting fingers of the inside of some nitrile coated gloves...duct tape seems temporarily adequate. I can descent nitrile gloves but having a heck of a time descenting the elk gloves. Id pay handsomely for a full shooting glove made of cordura or some similar synthetic textile.

03-10-2017, 11:56 AM	#8
Warwagon Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huffman, Tx Hunt In: Webb County	Thanks for the help fellas Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-12-2017, 04:06 PM	#9
Dry Bones Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Navarro County Hunt In: East Texas, Whatever comes available	I'm a Bear paw Fan as well. I wore out a cordovan Glove after one year, and had been fighting some sores WAY before that.

03-13-2017, 04:28 AM	#10
twillgo Four Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mico, TX Hunt In: Anywhere	Fred Eichler cordovan leather tab over Mechanix glove. Great combination for protection and a smooth release. Shot three-finger elk glove before, but it was tearing up my index finger. Probably form more than anything though. You owe it to yourself to at least try a tab. They are cheap, last long, and allow a better release. I bet you won't go back to a glove.

03-13-2017, 05:57 AM	#11
TXMark Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Elwood, TX Hunt In: Fannin County	Buy a Duraglove. They last forever. I have 2. The first one still has the fingers in it. I just wore out the leather around them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-13-2017, 09:49 PM	#12
muddydog Ten Point Join Date: May 2007 Location: Coleman, Tx Hunt In: Tom Green Co.	I use a mechanics glove with a tab. Slick release and a little more padding.

03-13-2017, 11:26 PM	#14
roger_silva Four Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Houston	Well, looks like there are so many nice brands out there and economic options too. Difficult to decide for a nice glove.

03-13-2017, 11:33 PM	#15
TP3 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dripping Springs, TX Hunt In: Hays, Val Verde co	I'm in the I used to use a glove but now wont go hunting without 2 tabs minimum crowd. I was stubborn about it and surprised myself with how quickly my "preference " changed.

03-14-2017, 11:14 AM	#16
Warwagon Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huffman, Tx Hunt In: Webb County	I'm not opposed to trying a tab at all. The glove seemed more logical for hunting...strap it on it's there...not have to keep up with a little piece of leather...but I'll giver a go for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-14-2017, 08:08 PM	#18
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	Tab doesn't seem as secure to me. Like I'm going to slip off at any moment. Sent from my SM-J710MN using Tapatalk

03-14-2017, 09:58 PM	#20
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	It's been a long time ago. I dontbrhink I wolid even try to switch now. Sent from my SM-J710MN using Tapatalk

03-15-2017, 03:04 PM	#21
ghostgoblin22 Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: athens, texas Hunt In: east texas	By all means do what's more comfortable Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-15-2017, 09:17 PM	#22
JP135 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Fannin County	This thread came at a good time. My stupid dog got hold of my brand new Fred Bear trad glove. Only thing left was the metal snap on the wrist strap. Wasn't in love with the Bear anyway. Based on posts here I ordered a Bearpaw.

03-15-2017, 10:28 PM	#24
LostHawg Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Angelo Hunt In: Tom Green, Texas and Polk, Arkansas	I'm hoping David Oakes will have a Berlin in my size at Vanderpool