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  • TriumphantApe
    Member
    • Aug 2016
    • 101

    Protective Eye Wear

    Any suggestions for a quality protective eye wear? I wear prescription glasses so they have to fit over my specs.
    Figured at least some people here might be using protection over their glasses.
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    dwalker
    Veteran Member
    • Jul 2014
    • 2714

    In order or preference/actual use
    WileyX Saber or Valor. Interchangeable lenses, very very clear, reasonably priced.
    Oakley
    Rudy Project- awesome glasses but spendy
    ESS- nice, not too spendy


    Everything else...
    Last edited by dwalker; 09-24-2016, 1:33 PM.
    Fear is the spare change that will keep you broke

    Call him run-like-hell-when-shtf-guy or dial-911-guy but NEVER call an unarmed man "Security".

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      dwalker
      Veteran Member
      • Jul 2014
      • 2714

      Also, if you wear Howard Leights or similar earpro a lot of sunglasses are kind of a pain for the earmuff to seal around or have to be run above the muff. The Wiley X Saber has a "tactical strap" which basically replaces the earpieces with a strap and keeps your glasses on while moving about and shooting. I used it at my last match and it was far more comfy and convenient than I ever would have thought.
      Fear is the spare change that will keep you broke

      Call him run-like-hell-when-shtf-guy or dial-911-guy but NEVER call an unarmed man "Security".

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        TriumphantApe
        Member
        • Aug 2016
        • 101

        Originally posted by dwalker
        Also, if you wear Howard Leights or similar earpro a lot of sunglasses are kind of a pain for the earmuff to seal around or have to be run above the muff. The Wiley X Saber has a "tactical strap" which basically replaces the earpieces with a strap and keeps your glasses on while moving about and shooting. I used it at my last match and it was far more comfy and convenient than I ever would have thought.
        Are you wearing these over your prescription glasses?

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        • #5
          dwalker
          Veteran Member
          • Jul 2014
          • 2714

          I am fortunate enough not to need corrective lenses.
          Fear is the spare change that will keep you broke

          Call him run-like-hell-when-shtf-guy or dial-911-guy but NEVER call an unarmed man "Security".

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          • #6
            Merc1138
            I need a LIFE!!
            • Feb 2009
            • 19742

            Originally posted by TriumphantApe
            Any suggestions for a quality protective eye wear? I wear prescription glasses so they have to fit over my specs.
            Figured at least some people here might be using protection over their glasses.
            You could get cocoon fitovers(I have a couple pair as backups), but they don't fit over every thing, and you'll have more stuff between your head and earmuffs to mess with the seal.

            The reality is, you'll want to get some glasses with prescription lenses(expensive), or that have a prescription insert(like the ess crossbow).

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            • #7
              TriumphantApe
              Member
              • Aug 2016
              • 101

              I think these are the trick, ESS with inserts, might search around some more if anyone has another suggestion.

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              • #8
                dwalker
                Veteran Member
                • Jul 2014
                • 2714

                the Saber allows you to use a prescription lens set in an insert that attache with the nosepiece
                Discover and shop high-end protective sunglasses, tactical goggles, apparel, and more available on the official Wiley X online store.



                Obviously that allows you to change/replace the lens on the shooting glasses as needed, which is nice.
                Fear is the spare change that will keep you broke

                Call him run-like-hell-when-shtf-guy or dial-911-guy but NEVER call an unarmed man "Security".

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                • #9
                  Quiet
                  retired Goon
                  • Mar 2007
                  • 30241

                  I currently use Allen Company Over-Prescription Shooting Glasses over my prescription glasses/sunglassess.

                  Works great, no complaints.

                  Was using (back in the 1990s to early-2000s) Gargoyles Classic with Rx inserts, but cost too much to keep changing prescription every 2-3 years.
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                  "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." - Dalai Lama (Seattle Times, 05-15-2001).

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                  • #10
                    TriumphantApe
                    Member
                    • Aug 2016
                    • 101

                    Thanks guys I'm going to keep poking around but the ESS system with inserts is looking good.

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                    • #11
                      roc_my_tims
                      Senior Member
                      • Oct 2011
                      • 1520

                      tag

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                      • #12
                        REDdawn6
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2011
                        • 2447

                        Ess, great quality. Can be found very inexpensive on ebay!! I have crosshair and crossbow. Both fit great. IIRC, they have Asian fit as well
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                          NukleusX
                          Member
                          • Jul 2016
                          • 434

                          Earplugs and a motorcycle helmet maybe?

                          Joking aside, either pair of my Oakley's I own/wear works with multiple earmuff style ear pro I own/have tried.

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                          • #15
                            TriumphantApe
                            Member
                            • Aug 2016
                            • 101

                            Originally posted by REDdawn6
                            Ess, great quality. Can be found very inexpensive on ebay!! I have crosshair and crossbow. Both fit great. IIRC, they have Asian fit as well
                            LOL Asian fit?

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