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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!!!

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.

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/

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.

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 !

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.

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.

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.

Has anyone here tried Surefire Sonic Defenders?

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

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

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.