Eye Protection

[JCV]

What are you guys rocking?

I'm personally looking to upgrade my $1 3M clear glasses.
Ballistic Eye wear, is it worth it?

What are some brands to look at other than Oakley?
I'd like a clear lens and a tinted lens so the ability to swap lenses it important to me, though I'm sure most glasses will give you this option now a days.

Post pics!

 

[jasons]

Decots seem to be sort of the standard. I know some guys like the Randolphs as well. Both look they they came straight out of a 70's cop drama.

These are supposedly going to be good but I haven't seen them in person yet: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/...peek-oakley-tombstone-shooting-glasses-video/

Right now I use crappy disposable ones. When they get all scratched up after a couple weeks I just toss them.

 

[grizquad]

Personally I like Randolph Ranger XLW, I wear script, so my set has the script lens, and then I can change whatever tints I want. I use for Trap shooting primarily, but they are great for pistol too. These are lifetime guarantee, made local, and I like them. However they are not cheap, you get what you pay for. http://www.randolphusa.com/

 

[doctorbossman]

Smith Optics. $25 at Botach.com. I'm happy with mine. My set (different than link) came with 3 different nose bridge pieces and clear, grey, yellow lenses, but I don't see that one listed any longer.
http://www.botach.com/smith-optics-...unglasses-w-black-frame-clear-gray-field-kit/

 

[Cloverleaf Firearms Group]

I have these: http://www.esseyepro.com/Crossbow-3LS-Kit_284_detail.html

and these: http://www.esseyepro.com/Rollbar-Tactical_351_detail.html

I like them, but they can be a little bulky under ear protection unless you have the suppressor frames. The lens exchange is nice with the way New England Weather is. I didn't pay website prices though. I have a friend who is vendor that has a 40% off code.

 

[Srboostjunkie]

I have these: http://www.esseyepro.com/Crossbow-3LS-Kit_284_detail.html

and these: http://www.esseyepro.com/Rollbar-Tactical_351_detail.html

I like them, but they can be a little bulky under ear protection unless you have the suppressor frames. The lens exchange is nice with the way New England Weather is. I didn't pay website prices though. I have a friend who is vendor that has a 40% off code.

I have the supressor 2x+ kit they're perfect under ear pro. good quality (I think they're made by Oakley) also didn't pay full price, had some discount code at the time for 30-40% off

 

[Varmint]

I like my ESS Crosshair for $27, more if you get multiple lenses.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KRDZE2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Pvt. Cowboy]

Ess as well. CFG hit the nail on the head with the changeable lenses... They're a pretty nice set.

 

[bigblue]

I have the Smith as well. They don't fog, are very impact resistant, and have multiple lenses.

 

[Hush]

ESS are terrific, and owned by and made by Oakley. The slim fit suppressors fit nicely under ear pro. Interchangeable lenses. Www.esseyepro.com. If you see anything you like, shoot me a PM. I have a 40% discount code but can't post it publicly. They also have products compatible with prescription inserts.

 

[bigblue]

No offense, but nothing is "owned and made by Oakley" as Oakley is merely a subsidiary of the largest eyeglass Corp on the planet: Luxotica.

 

[Smokewagon]

I'm actually wearing some Remington's with interchangeable lenses (I wanted something i could wear indoors as well as outdoors). I'm going to be upgrading soon as I put a scratch on the tinted lenses a bit ago. I'm looking for a decent kit with multiple lenses. Would really like a set with regular tint, super dark tint and clear.

A while back when I was researching I found this link: http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/eye-protection-shooting-glasses-review/ is a good read. It's a couple years old now, would be nice to see an updated series of tests done. Based on those tests Smith Optics came out ahead. Not that I plan on taking a 12ga or a 22s to the eye anytime soon, but it is nice to know they can take it.

 

[Cloverleaf Firearms Group]

ESS are terrific, and owned by and made by Oakley. The slim fit suppressors fit nicely under ear pro. Interchangeable lenses. Www.esseyepro.com. If you see anything you like, shoot me a PM. I have a 40% discount code but can't post it publicly. They also have products compatible with prescription inserts.

When the hell are polarized Rollbar lenses coming? haha

 

[Smokewagon]

No offense, but nothing is "owned and made by Oakley" as Oakley is merely a subsidiary of the largest eyeglass Corp on the planet: Luxotica.

True, amazing how many brands they make/own.

 

[bigblue]

I'm actually wearing some Remington's with interchangeable lenses (I wanted something i could wear indoors as well as outdoors). I'm going to be upgrading soon as I put a scratch on the tinted lenses a bit ago. I'm looking for a decent kit with multiple lenses. Would really like a set with regular tint, super dark tint and clear.

A while back when I was researching I found this link: http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/eye-protection-shooting-glasses-review/ is a good read. It's a couple years old now, would be nice to see an updated series of tests done. Based on those tests Smith Optics came out ahead. Not that I plan on taking a 12ga or a 22s to the eye anytime soon, but it is nice to know they can take it.

That was the article that led me to buy the Smith's and I have been very happy with them: Easy to change out lenses, solid construction, good clarity in the lenses, and they aren't too uncomfortable under ear pro.

 

[PaulR]

One Dollar for 3M Glasses?
Damn I pay like $6 at Home Dumpo, I'm getting screwed!

 

[Tallen]

ESS lenses are for all intents and purposes Oakleys. I also use the slim frames for shooting because they fit well under earpro.

If you want super-cheap and effective, try Uvex (be warned they scratch easily).

 

[DSM_1]

Ess here also.

 

[P-14]

Uvex Genesis safety glasses that meet the Z standard and the military Vo standard for AF pilot visors. It'll take a .22 fragment at 750 fps and not come through the lenses. Antifog and antiscratch, too. We use them at work. $10-$12 each:

Here.

 

[Point37]

Right now I use crappy disposable ones. When they get all scratched up after a couple weeks I just toss them.

One Dollar for 3M Glasses?
Damn I pay like $6 at Home Dumpo, I'm getting screwed!

+1...my big thing is the arms have to be thin and flexible cause my over ear hearing protection puts pressure on the arms and gives me a headache...this style seems to work for me...and they come tinted or clear...i'd hate to scratch a nice pair of glasses unless the lenses were cheap to replace

http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Tekk-...yewear-with-Clear-Lens-90551-00000B/202552394
http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Tekk-Protection-Outdoor-Safety-Eyewear-90552-00000B/202552395

 

[bigblue]

The problem with cheap shooting glasses is the lack of clarity and the distortion caused by cheap plastic lenses. You ARE using them to aim a firearm where accuracy is kind of important right? Why shoot an expensive pistol or look through quality glass with $6 glasses?

Having said that, if you buy $6 safety glasses you probably have a Burris scope mounted to your rifle and stock sights. Quality in optics really does make a difference.

 

[Point37]

The problem with cheap shooting glasses is the lack of clarity and the distortion caused by cheap plastic lenses. You ARE using them to aim a firearm where accuracy is kind of important right? Why shoot an expensive pistol or look through quality glass with $6 glasses?

true...but i already have an astigmatism in my aiming eye and don't have issue with cheap glasses...if i do at some point i would upgrade though

 

[bigblue]

Lasik.

 

[chaser001]

I use Wiley X but mine are prescription lenses. I love them for two reasons, first I can take out the rubber gasket that sucks them onto your face and wear them as normal sunglasses. Second when they came in I had a problem with the lenses, they tested correctly on the machine but when I looked through them something wasn't right...they apologized and rushed me a new set of lenses then followed up with a phone call to make sure everything was right.

 

[Point37]

Lasik.

you paying?

 

[bigblue]

Use the EBT card Devalue gave you.

 

[Point37]

Use the EBT card Devalue gave you.

 

[JCV]

Well I found a deal on some Oakley M frames.
$85 with a clear and dark lens.
I like them, my only gripe is with the nose piece that they came with, they don't sit as close to my face as I like. Anyone know if they make different size pieces? No biggie if they don't, other than that I like them.