Handheld release or wrist strap release??

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I am either going to buy a carter evo or a squeeze me. I am gonna switch to a hinge for all my shooting and hunting needs. So should I go to the wrist strap version or handheld?? Thanks!
 
I think it's more of a personal preference. I have a carter Backstrap that works on the same principal as the 2 you mentioned that I wouldn't mind selling if your interested.
 
If I were to hunt with a handheld I would use it in conjunction with a wrist strap. Hate to have it fall out of a pocket or whatever and not have it when an opp arose.
 
was looking at the resistance activated releases.... specifically the backstrap, squeeze me and the evolution+. i really like the idea of these releases and was wondering about them? pros and cons? i currently use a trufire hardcore and while its fine, i'd like something different.
the notion of a hand held release has been appealing lately; however, does it make one 'feel' the draw weight more or less? compared to a wrist strap release which one creates more 'ease' of drawing? how dramatically does a hand held change anchor points? i've narry even held one...
 
I prefer the handheld for hunting. I can stick it in my pocket out of the elements. I can also stick it to my string then put my hand in my pocket to keep them warm. Also you don't have a release dragging or clanking around if your crawling or moving around.
 
I'm a big fan of handhelds. A handheld thumb has improved my dynamic release tenfold.
 
can you hold a handheld (evolve+) release in a vertical grip, simulating a three under fingers grip (thumb up/ pinky down)? or do you hold it with your hand pronated in a horizontal grip (thumb in/ pinky out)?
 
Thumb in pinky out. All those are good releases, I actually use an evo+ everyday for practice but I wouldn't use it to hunt. One it's a difficult release to get it to go off exactly when you want it, ( which makes the surprise release really a surprise everytime.) and I also tried to take it hunting the first year I had it. Drew on a turkey in full strut and I must have been amped up because the moment I let off the safety the arrow launched 10 feet above that bird. They are great training tools but hunting.... I wouldn't.
 
Thumb in pinky out. All those are good releases, I actually use an evo+ everyday for practice but I wouldn't use it to hunt. One it's a difficult release to get it to go off exactly when you want it, ( which makes the surprise release really a surprise everytime.) and I also tried to take it hunting the first year I had it. Drew on a turkey in full strut and I must have been amped up because the moment I let off the safety the arrow launched 10 feet above that bird. They are great training tools but hunting.... I wouldn't.

I did this exact thing only with a backstrap and on a doe this fall....
 
Thumb in pinky out. All those are good releases, I actually use an evo+ everyday for practice but I wouldn't use it to hunt. One it's a difficult release to get it to go off exactly when you want it, ( which makes the surprise release really a surprise everytime.) and I also tried to take it hunting the first year I had it. Drew on a turkey in full strut and I must have been amped up because the moment I let off the safety the arrow launched 10 feet above that bird. They are great training tools but hunting.... I wouldn't.

But wouldn't that be a shooter issue, if it doesn't go off when releasing the safety then its setup correctly? But if it goes off when you release the safety that is setup wrong or you changed your shot process.

I am not worried about it. If you get comfortable and never change the shot process I can't see anything going wrong while hunting.
 
i think the idea is sound and agree it is a error on the shooters behalf..... it probably is a change in shot process do to an adrenaline dump aiming at a living animal i suspect.... which i think is perfectly normal and to be expected really. perhaps not the release for me, then....
again, though.... which release tends to favour aiding in pulling back a heavier draw, a wrist release or hand held? i'm just wondering for the sake of wondering...
 
i think the idea is sound and agree it is a error on the shooters behalf..... it probably is a change in shot process do to an adrenaline dump aiming at a living animal i suspect.... which i think is perfectly normal and to be expected really. perhaps not the release for me, then....
again, though.... which release tends to favour aiding in pulling back a heavier draw, a wrist release or hand held? i'm just wondering for the sake of wondering...

this is exactly right it was all shooter error, i had the release set up for my normal everyday shooting, but when the turkey turned and showed his fan i drew and slammed it into the draw stops. during my normal shooting i ease into the valley with control and calm, when hunting live game that is not always the case.

as for the heavier draw i would assume wrist because it is attached to you and you will be able to pull back what ever you can, with handheld your only as strong as the grip you have on the handle, weather that be 85 and sunny or 20 degrees and pouring rain.
 
oh, yeah. rain. i guess that could impede drawing with a hand held. or a hand cramp from dehydration or lack of sleep. whoops, that'd suck. good stuff, i think i'll stick with wrist releases and look at the carter's in that domain. thanks.
 
I have never had a problem drawing with a handheld when it was wet or cold.

Actually with a handheld you can stick it to your string, put your hand back in your pocket and keep it warm till your ready. I can grab my handle pretty easily with very little movement. It took a bit more on the caliaper wrist release.

I wouldn't consider rain, or grip strength an issue with a handheld at all, having used both.
 
wrist release for me. same reasons as above.

i would lose it if it wasnt attached to me. i tried a handheld and it was fun. different but fun. if i was a treestand guy..maybe. but moving about on the mountains..no way. it would be gone by the first or second hiking break.

i find a strange comfort when i have a wrist release strapped to me. like it is all business. there are so many types and styles, there is one for everyone.
 
I use a wrist release. I shot my bull this year first light while glassing a mountain. I had heard a bugle in the dark and had looped around to see the side of the mountain. A nice 5x5 walked in while I was glassing across a meadow. Had my pack on, no face paint, binoculars on, shirt unzipped, etc...I always strap the release on when I leave the tent and it paid off this year. Happened fast and if I had a hand held release it might have been in my pocket and would have been one more thing to fiddle with.
 
I use a Carter handheld thumb release. My shooting has improved so much since I started shooting it (the release of the string is always a surprise and I dont have to worry about punching the trigger). I just made an impromptu wrist wrap by tying a small wrist loop using parachute cord. But truth be told I have never had to worry about losing it before. Like earlier posts pointed out you can just attach it to the string, loop when you are set up and then grab it to shoot. Weather has never impeded my ability to pull the hand held release back. But this is what works for me and what I prefer. I used wrist releases for a long time until someone told me to give the hand held thumb release a try. Best of luck with whatever you decide.
 
Have a hand held Hot Shot eclipse 3 finger and love it but I ended up switching back to my Hot Shot Infinity wrist release on the account of it not always being readily available. For spots/3d I love the Eclipse but for hunting I will be staying with a wrist strap.
 
I have a ringer release no prob w/ holding on to it and is fun to play with. Hunting I go with a trufire wrist strap release nuff to worry about when it the heat of a hunt.
 
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