I've used a Peltor Tactical 7S Classic (24db) for nearly 20 years. I bought a Howard Light Impact Pro (30db) which works fine, but is very bulky.

I recently bought a Sordin Supreme Pro-X SFA which was incredibly expensive and which I've yet to take to the range, but It's rated at 31db yet is quite a bit slimmer than the Peltor. It's probably much more than is needed and there are cheaper options out there, but after some reviews, that's what I choose to replace the Peltors.

I wear glasses, so don't usually use anything else for ear protection.

What do you use and what have you used?

Gonna watch this thread close as I really want to go from over the ear to inside the ear hearing protection because I shoot PCC and Rimfire rifle in Steel Challenge matches and my over the ear hearing protectors are always getting in the way…..

Anxious to read and learn…..

I had to get better hearing protection. My old custom molded ear plugs were great, but they got less effective with age. I took the plunge and recently picked up a set of AXIL XCOR wireless hearing protectors. They work very well, and go on sale frequently.

I can’t use over the ear muffs with long guns. They’re fine for pistol shooting.

I’m using inexpensive shooting glasses from Bass Pro, gotta get some better ones soon.

I have to wear glass and so that is all I use when shooting alone... but if taking a class I will wear wrap around safety glasses over mine...

I bought a set of Walker Electronic ear muffs years ago and they do the job... one of the requirements in the courses I've taken... electronic hearing protection. You do have to get used to everything being at one sound level... people walking in Gravel 50 yards away has the same decibel level as someone talking right beside you or someone shooting. I think if I did a lot of serious rifle shooting with anything like 308 or above I would put ear plugs in and then wear these Walker muffs.

I use Sordin Pro X muffs w/ gel pads when shooting pistols or rifles most of the time. When I am shooting rifles where I need to get a good cheek weld I use custom electronic Westone ear plugs that I had done by my audiologist primarily for shotgunning and hunting.

My shooting glasses are prescription and are a work in progress with my eye doctor. We have mostly corrected an astigmatism and turned my red blob sight into a dot. My eye doc had me bring in a pistol with a red dot to tweak and dial in the right prescription. He is not a shooter, but is a huge technical eye nerd who is enjoying the project more than me I believe. The prescription is in my midrange of my normal prescription which makes them great for shooting pistols, combat rifles, shotgunning, and bird hunting. That prescription needs to be tweaked again and I need a pair with darker lenses hunting in bright sunny weather.

I suffer from pretty bad tinnitus and definitely have some permanent hearing loss from dumb things done in my youth. I have become diligent in protecting what hearing I have left. While the cost of the gear to protect my eyes and ears is pretty high, in relation to the cost of my firearms it’s pretty minimal.

I have a set of regular construction-grade ear plugs that I got at Lowes for a few bucks and have managed to not lose them for a couple of years. I hate ear muffs because they interfere with my cheek-weld on a rifle, and they crush the earpieces of my glasses and can push them out of position. I had a couple of sets of the fancy Surefire plugs, but I keep losing those...I think the cord on the cheap set makes them easier to keep track of, and I can take them out and just let them dangle around my neck when the range is cold.

I've tried electronic ear-pro. It has the same issues as non-electronic muffs, with the added downsides of being expensive and really annoying accoustically. I also forget to turn them off when I'm done with them and they inevitably have dead batteries the next time I want to use them. The plugs are just easier.

For eye pro I already wear glasses, so I just use those. I just make sure I get safety lenses when I order a new pair.

Always used Howard alright electronic earmuffs cause I got such a good deal as a dealer.

They deteriorated while in storage while I was overseas. Just bought Sordin Pros and wow, money well spent. Comfortable and capable.

For about the last decade - Sensgard for ears...

https://www.sensgard.com/

and Hunter's Gold Rx progressives for eyes...

https://huntershdgold.com/

I shoot USPSA and IDPA both indoors and out.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

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Peltor ComTac electronic muffs and Oakley M frame eye protection.

Eyeglasses, Howard Leight's. I also have a pair of EarElfs in a case that hangs on my key ring that are available for other occasions. I can double up and still hear.

https://earelf.com/

Peltor ComTac IV, I think is the model. Magpul eye pro. Also have some OTTO electronic “in ear” earbuds. They’re not quite enough for indoor range use though.

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Originally posted by SIGWolf:
It's probably much more than is needed and there are cheaper options out there,

As a fella who has recently begun wearing hearing aids, I can say with absolute certainty that NOTHING is much more than is needed.

Spending money on quality hearing protection is a hell of a lot better than spending money on hearing aids.

I have Sordin Supremes. Wish I'd have had them years ago.

After my 15-yr old Peltor electronic set began having multiple issues I bought a Walkers electronic set to hold me over until I could fix the Peltor. But as life would have it I wound up liking the Walkers so much that I've yet to get around to finishing the Peltor, which only needs a new set of earpads to finally complete the last of the repairs needed. Meanwhile this place called Amazon also had a monster deal on a much newer Peltor e-set during last year's summer Prime Day, so I bought that as well, thinking that I've always liked the fit of my old Peltor and these new ones kind of remind me of those (at least if one really, REALLY squints, or has had a few too many fingers of single malt while exercising one's credit card while visiting that place that has "everything from A to Z"). :shrug:

I've yet to use the new Peltor set. Backup set, yeah, sure...backup set...that's the justification...

For eye protection these days I use some S&W-branded design called the Harrier that I also found on Amazon. Having to buy dedicated eye protection is a relatively new thing for me since having cataract surgery for both eyes earlier this year that also fixed my nearsightedness (but left me with a bit of the reverse in little farsightedness instead). Prior to that surgery I wore prescription eyewear made with polycarbonate lenses. The Harrier has the capability to switch out the protective "glass" to different color shades, depending on the shooting environment. Due to the inherited farsightedness, pistol rear sights are still fuzzy like they were before prior to surgery, but for differing reasons. Oh well...

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Originally posted by Gustofer:

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Originally posted by SIGWolf:
It's probably much more than is needed and there are cheaper options out there,

As a fella who has recently begun wearing hearing aids, I can say with absolute certainty that NOTHING is much more than is needed.

Spending money on quality hearing protection is a hell of a lot better than spending money on hearing aids.

I have Sordin Supremes. Wish I'd have had them years ago.

Check, Check!

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Originally posted by monoblok:
After my 15-yr old Peltor electronic set began having multiple issues I bought a Walkers electronic set to hold me over until I could fix the Peltor. But as life would have it I wound up liking the Walkers so much that I've yet to get around to finishing the Peltor, which only needs a new set of earpads to finally complete the last of the repairs needed. Meanwhile this place called Amazon also had a monster deal on a much newer Peltor e-set during last year's summer Prime Day, so I bought that as well, thinking that I've always liked the fit of my old Peltor and these new ones kind of remind me of those (at least if one really, REALLY squints, or has had a few too many fingers of single malt while exercising one's credit card while visiting that place that has "everything from A to Z"). :shrug:

I've yet to use the new Peltor set. Backup set, yeah, sure...backup set...that's the justification...

My Peltors are in good shape.

The wind guards on the microphones came off, secured only with double sided tape, and I'd like to put gel earcups on them. the foam ones aren't very thick. But, otherwise, they are still servicable. But it's also hard to find the replacement parts. Peltor doesn't sell directly and I've had trouble finding parts elsewhere. But then again, they are nearly 20 years old.

However, like another poster, I am also looking for a higher level of protection in a slimmer package, and electronic. So, that is where the Sordins come in.

I can't stand over the head muffs. I wear these that I take from work.


As for eye protection, they are just regular safety glasses.

Timely thread, I'm headed out there today and packing up as soon as I finish my coffee.

For ears, I've got some Howard Leight foam plugs I wear in combination with Peltor Sport Tactical 500's.

Eyes are some 3M ANSI rated sunglasses.

For eyes, I use Bolle Silium+'s and for ears I use Howard Leight Impact Sports w/Prohear gel pads.

Randolph Ranger Rx

HL Pro if I care what is being said, assorted 30dB passives if I don't, foam for shoulder weapons.

Cheap pair of electronic Walker and Surefire EP4 for indoor shooting.

For eyes, clear RX Oakley wrap arounds.. can't recall the model right now.