Iron Biscuit SASS#108048 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Hi folks, I have a million pair of inexpensive shooting glasses, but wondered what folks were using on here. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I use RevisionX and ESS. They have an easy and cheap way to use a prescription lense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attica Jack #23953 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I looked at some SSB shooting glasses that had the Bi-focal on the top of the lens. I think they would work good for SASS, $35.00 ish. I use full lens readers, 1.5 power get them from Amazon about $16.00 and they have big side shields. I was going to get the SSB's but the side shields were too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I normally use the yellow lensed safety glasses at Lowes. They have sufficient wrap around and they are tough. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I use the ones with my prescription in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I spent the extra $$$ and got two pair of WileyX's, one clear and one dark tinted. I got the lenses cut to my reading prescription which puts the front sights of all my guns into clear focus. Haven't regretted the decision for a moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdog Dago Dom Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 We opted for a 2 pair of "over the glasses" shooting glasses from Midway (Champion Ballistic), and really like them. Don't even know they are there, and forget to take them off sometimes. Plus I like having two lenses in front of the old peepers. You won't win any modeling contracts wearing them. In case you were wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Iron Biscuit SASS#108048 said: Hi folks, I have a million pair of inexpensive shooting glasses, but wondered what folks were using on here. thanks Use the inexpensive ones you already have, save your money for guns and leather And Cowboy HATS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grass Range #51406 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 In the ear protection does not do it for me as I already have hearing damage. I hear plugs and muffs. Shooting glasses with wide bows will still let in some noise so I only use those with wire bows like my Dillons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashknife Cowboy Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Prescription safety glasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totes Magoats Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I think it all boils down to if you need RX lenses or not. I bought the Tombstone shooting glasses by Oakley and love them, but now I need RX and they won't work for me at the range if I have to read/score/etc. I have been using my polycarb glasses recently, but they don't have side protection... Not ideal. I tried those top bifocal glasses (SSB's) and they DID NOT work for me. Ok, for pistol, but no way on the rifle. I returned them. Last week, I bought some of the 'stick-on' bifocals on Amazon and now have those on my Oakley Tombstones. I am hoping to get the best of both worlds now. I will shoot my first match with them on Sat. If these stick-ons don't work, I will pony up for full-blown RX shooting glasses. Likely will be RX lenses for my Tombstones since I like them so much! Totes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Biscuit SASS#108048 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Thanks everyone. Got some good ideas and will look around to see who has what when I get to my first few shoots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: I use the ones with my prescription in them. Same here but with the focus for the dominant eye on my front sights and the other eye focused at distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 After cataract surgery I use store bought sunglasses with reading rx made in. I see sights and targets ok with no rx and need the readers to check pistols/ score sheets etc. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Nemesis, tinted and clear. I get em at Fastenal for about $12. Work great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 WileyX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Rudy Project. Multilens kit with Rx insert available or direct Rx shooting glasses. They have many options. (nope I don't work for them, just using their product) Note: never skimp on shooting glasses. Make sure they are Ballistic rated so they don't shatter when hit. Most inexpensive glasses are not ballistic rated so be cautious. Your eyes are worth more than the price of a really good glasses. You only have a pair of eyes, when they are gone, they are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Hashknife Cowboy said: Prescription safety glasses For my last shooting glasses, I had a trap-shooting doctor. I got a prescription that was optimal for my rifle's front sight. That worked well for many years. I'm in a quandary now, as I just had cataract surgery and one eye is not optimal or nearly that. I haven't shot since the second (bad result) eye surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Junky Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I really like my Radians Eclipse RXT's. They adjust and get almost clear or very dark so you never have to worry about the sun or clouds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverboat Red, SASS #71733 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I wear contacts, left eye for farther, right eye for nearer. I have some ESS ballistic glasses. They ain't cheap but all the parts are replaceable so they should last a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootStrap Phil Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Oakley's all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken George* Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I can't afford anything nice because we need a lot and my kids are really good at breaking and losing things. But you also can't go too cheap on these things either. We bought some $2 glasses from Harbor Freight that look, fit and work nice... until you wipe them off. I couldn't find a clothe or anything that wouldn't scratch them, seriously. I now buy the Jackson Nemesis glasses and like those as well as any I've tried. They are comfortable and hold up well. I most often use the indoor/outdoor ones that have a very slight tint. Only thing I don't like is they don't fold up very small/flat and they don't work if you are using ear muffs because they stick out on the sides. If you buy a few at a time from the right place they are quite cheap. I've been getting them on Amazon and find sellers that have separate shipping and combine shipping. Last time I ordered 9 (3 different styles) and they averaged about $4.50 a piece including shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Shooter Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Since it has not been mentioned, you may want to look at Decot https://www.decot.com/. They make prescription shooting glasses in a variety of different colors, with or without bi-focals and if you buy the Classic Hy-Wyd frames, you can replace lenses in these frames eg if you want yellow for low light and brown for bright light it is easy to switch out the different lenses. They also come with side shields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I use Wiley-X A couple years ago, I was spotting for another shooter, standing right behind him, when a bullet came straight back off the target and struck the lower inside edge of my glasses. They distorted and absorbed the impact without penetration, but left a small bruise and the right side of my face swelled up a bit that night. I had a pretty good shiner the next morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Payne Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 With prescription, Wiley X is the way to go. I use clear most of the time, with occasional sun versions. My optometrist said that his son is a Navy Seal, & they all depend on Wiley X, as it is much superior to Oakley for holding up to abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Biscuit SASS#108048 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Pretty solid reasons to always wear good glasses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 ive always used the cheap ones - tend to scratch , use and throw , im needing the magnifier/prescription so im looking into these as well , thanks for the thread , im learning some new things from it - will try some options offered here , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceharp Jen Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Varga 3000, but only for 10m air pistol. For CAS, I’ve just been wearing my prescription glasses, butIm planning on getting lasik soon, she I will need this type of info. So thanks for asking the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Longpants Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Another shout out to ESS. The lenses are great. The set I have has three (yellow, smoke and clear) interchangeable lenses and an optional insert for prescription lenses. Love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 9:02 AM, Widder, SASS #59054 said: I normally use the yellow lensed safety glasses at Lowes. They have sufficient wrap around and they are tough. ..........Widder This. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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