Ear Protection

HEMIzygote · Post by **HEMIzygote** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:46 pm

Looking for some nice ear protection for when I go to the range. Been looking at the Peltor Tactical series since I have seen wonderful reviews about them. Price really doesn't matter.....I see the value in them, so a nice pair should last a long while and get their moneys worth....plus you don't damage your hearing.

Just curious what the members on here use? Pics and links would be awesome!!!

Thanks in advance!!!

jhutto · Post by **jhutto** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:55 pm

I use some cheeper but very good ones. Lightning is the brand I believe. I have seen them at many sporting goods stores, they are black, and the large over the entire ear size. I think they are -22db. Makes sound not a problem.

hi-power · Post by **hi-power** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:34 pm

I was reading a gun mag last night and there was a good article about hearing protection in it. It referenced this site as being a very good one:

http://www.earinc.com/

casselthief · Post by **casselthief** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:00 pm

I pilfer ear plugs from work, they are E Z Fit, cone shaped in-ear foam.
they're -28dBls.
then I put some "Silencio" over-ear phones on. I value my hearing far too much to let "practice" ruin it.

Piney · Post by **Piney** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:09 pm

Greetings--

I used a set of inexpensive electronic models for some time. They are green, single mic with a single control. They're available at various catalog stores.

Santa brought me a Peltor behind-the-head model

. I notice a difference in the sound reduction-- much better with the Peltor set. Their amp is better as well.

I usually shoot at an outdoor range. Recently, I've had the chance to shot at indoor ranges. I really noticed the difference !

Mike1951 · Post by **Mike1951** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:55 pm

Piney wrote:I used a set of inexpensive electronic models for some time. They are green, single mic with a single control. They're available at various catalog stores.

I bought some of the Caldwell, which would appear to be the same thing.

I notice two things. The recovery is very slow (long dead time).
The guy next to me was shooting another 1911. When he released his slide, it would trigger my Caldwells, when he fired it didn't.

I've got better hearing protection. I just wanted to buy some inexpensive extras for when there are other people with me.

Howard Leightning makea a set of -31db which are excellent for handgun shooting. They are too large and interfere with rifle or shotgun stocks.

Post by **Skiprr** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:17 pm

Mike1951 wrote:Howard Leightning makea a set of -31db which are excellent for handgun shooting. They are too large and interfere with rifle or shotgun stocks.

Yep, them's the ones I use. Passive, no electronics, but they do a reliable job of blanking the sound.

AV8R · Post by **AV8R** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:52 am

casselthief wrote:I pilfer ear plugs from work, they are E Z Fit, cone shaped in-ear foam.
they're -28dBls.
then I put some "Silencio" over-ear phones on. I value my hearing far too much to let "practice" ruin it.

Good advice. I learned the hard way: by losing most of my hearing. Always wear foam ear plugs under a set of muffs. Remember, a 3 db attenuation reduces the sound power reaching the ears by 50%, so small differences in ratings are important.

ghentry · Post by **ghentry** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:15 pm

Has anyone here tried Surefire Sonic Defenders?

http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_ ... /sesent/00

HEMIzygote · Post by **HEMIzygote** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:40 pm

Wow! Thank you all for the replies. I know which direction to go now.....thanks!!!!

KaProw · Post by **KaProw** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:37 pm

We've have a pair of the silencio magnums (-29db), so far they have been pretty good. just bought a set of the Pro-Ears Ultra 33 (-33db). the leather head gasket is comfy but the headband is stiff plastic that doesn't seem to give very much and they squeeze my head. haven't used them @ the range yet, I bet they end up being broken. paid less than $30.00 for each set.