Good Ear Plugs?

[Rugerman]

Hey guys,

I would like to know which company ear lugs you use. I have been thinking of getting a pair of Silencio ear plugs, but I want to know what everyone else uses. Also, I would like to know about ear plugs, not ear muffs.

Thanks in advance

[Ballistic043]

ear pro sonic defenders by surefire. they make a good seal and are also attractive as well

not bad for 10 bucks

[Ech0Sierra]

Silencio here, the cord once wrapped around my neck, but they work pretty good.

[rivviepop]

You didn't say indoor or outdoor was your target (heh), so I'll assume indoor. I now use those custom kind you get made at the Gun Show(s), where they squirt the gunk in your ear, it molds and then sets into a rubbery-like set of plugs. With these things in I can stand next to guys shooting 44mags or 50DE handguns and it's no problem, the NRR rating has got to be like 32 or more. The downside is that you can't hear sh*t (even yourself talk), so they make it hard if you're giving/receiving instruction and so on.

"Ear Defenders"
W.K. Baker Co.
685 Parkhill
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
805-438-5249

[Rugerman]

You didn't say indoor or outdoor was your target (heh), so I'll assume indoor. I now use those custom kind you get made at the Gun Show(s), where they squirt the gunk in your ear, it molds and then sets into a rubbery-like set of plugs. With these things in I can stand next to guys shooting 44mags or 50DE handguns and it's no problem, the NRR rating has got to be like 32 or more. The downside is that you can't hear sh*t (even yourself talk), so they make it hard if you're giving/receiving instruction and so on.

"Ear Defenders"
W.K. Baker Co.
685 Parkhill
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
805-438-5249

I've heard mixed reviews about these custom ear plugs. For the people who use Silencio, do you use the purple/pink Rockets?

[larryb]

"Ear Defenders"
W.K. Baker Co.
685 Parkhill
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
805-438-5249

Cool thats not to far from me. I need to get a set made, glad you posted the info

[paradox]

I bought a big box of Howard Leight foam earplugs and use them for everything and have them stashed everywhere...

[Sam Hainn]

AAA Batteries. Duracells seem to be the softest due to their plastic like wrap. They will work in a pinch, but really... I double up on 'Ear' Brand silicone plugs worn IN ADDITION TO a set of Leightning 31 muffs. I can't screw around with my hearing for many $$ reasons alone.

[Patriot]

Just don't do this

[Ech0Sierra]

Spmeone photoshop BoF in there!

[Waingro]

You didn't say indoor or outdoor was your target (heh), so I'll assume indoor. I now use those custom kind you get made at the Gun Show(s), where they squirt the gunk in your ear, it molds and then sets into a rubbery-like set of plugs. With these things in I can stand next to guys shooting 44mags or 50DE handguns and it's no problem, the NRR rating has got to be like 32 or more. The downside is that you can't hear sh*t (even yourself talk), so they make it hard if you're giving/receiving instruction and so on.

"Ear Defenders"
W.K. Baker Co.
685 Parkhill
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
805-438-5249

I have seen these and asked about them, the guy said basically the same thing as above. I actually asked the same question since the muffs hurt my ears after a while. It seems that people that work at shooting ranges mostly use them. They told me they run around $75.

[scrat]

I bought a big box of Howard Leight foam earplugs and use them for everything and have them stashed everywhere...

i bought 5 boxes on ebay of 3m industrial ear plugs up to 29 rating. they work very good. 2000 sets of ear plugs i got for 30.00. Heck at 1.00 a pair at the range i believe i made out pretty good.

[Patriot]

Spmeone photoshop BoF in there!

[Richie Rich]

i bought 5 boxes on ebay of 3m industrial ear plugs up to 29 rating. they work very good. 2000 sets of ear plugs i got for 30.00. Heck at 1.00 a pair at the range i believe i made out pretty good.

These are what I use as well. I have tried several brands of muffs and I always wind up with headaches from the muffs pushing down on the sides of my eyepro.

Plus, you can't get a decent cheekweld with muffs on, or you do and they lift off right when you fire. After getting to listen to my Mosin up close and personal (ouch) I will stick with plugs.

None of the Silenceo plugs work worth a crap for me, guess I have odd shaped ear canals or something.

[bonjing]

I just get the rite aid brand 33nrr, can't remember how much they are though.