I started w/ a tab many years ago, switched to a glove a couple of years ago and then back to the tab in 2012. I usually hunt with a glove for the same rason Iowabow said, but when shooting in the yard w/ family and friends I have been using a tab again. I guess the switch from glove back to tab came when my 8 yr.old son cut a tab out of some buckskin for me back in August. I loved it so much that's what I stated using when we were all out in the yard shooting. I don't think there is one that is better, just what you're used too. dpg