For just a few shots I go bareback, but when working up a load or for long sessions I have been using the Past for many years with complete satisfaction. They do add bulk so if your grip fills your hand completely, you may find the gloves make a proper grip more difficult to achieve, but you soon learn to work around that. Also, get one for both hands. More often than not it is my non-shooting hand that gets the rap, especially on the Contender and Encore if I get a little careless in my grip.