Need new shooting glasses: Need suggestions

[Cascade Precision]

I have been a proud owner of a pair of Rudy Project Rydon glasses for 10 years. Unfortunately, my glasses (the frame) met an untimely end. I love these glasses, and I would own another pair in a heartbeat.

My question is, should I consider some other pair of glasses?

I use these for shooting (USPSA, Multigun, Precision rifle, Rimfire), for driving, for working, for pretty much EVERYTHING under the sun.

Thanks!
Jason

 

[NOMAD]

Re: Need new shooting glasses: Need suggestions

I have used ESS for the last 5 years and couldnt be happier with them. I use them for work, shooting, and recreation.

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[marduk185]

Re: Need new shooting glasses: Need suggestions

like wiley x

 

[Douglas-001]

Re: Need new shooting glasses: Need suggestions

Randolph Engineering. Made in the USA! Cheapest to buy directly from them as I sniffed around for best pricing for some time. Above the board customer service. I use a pair of the Edge shooting glasses when on the guns, also bought a pair of Aviator sunglasses so I can pose as a pilot for the ladies. (May have to try some other angle on that one.........) Good luck and good shooting!

Doug

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: Need new shooting glasses: Need suggestions

I went with Rudy Project again.

Thanks for your suggestions!

Jason

 

[athhud]

Re: Need new shooting glasses: Need suggestions

Even though you already made your decision, I feel compelled to say that Randolph Engineering and American Optical have served me very well in the sunshade department. It seems Rudy is on a different level though. They've caught my eye!

 

[pharm762]

Re: Need new shooting glasses: Need suggestions

I use Oakley Radars

 

[rookie7]

Re: Need new shooting glasses: Need suggestions

How about the cheaper shooting/safety glasses that are sold at the big box stores for the casual shooter? No competitions or anything of the sort. Just sighting in guns here and there, and going out to the field to shoot for fun?

Thanks

 

[bluto77]

What are the main advantages to getting the higher end glasses over the cheapo Browning safety glasses? The main problem I run into with the Brownings is lense fogging. If I'm at an indoor range and start to sweat, I can be sure that the top inside corner of my aiming eye will start fogging. Same thing happens at outdoor ranges if there isn't much wind. Do the Rudy glasses fog?

 

[Douglas-001]

Stopping the fogging is a function of using a good lens cleaner. Tons out there. I use some from work that are in a little packet and are anti static also. I know some guys I shoot with actually apply anti-persperant to their forhead to stop the sweating. You can also adjust the Randolphs on the bridge or your nose to get some room in there. Adjusting your hat, if using one, helps also. I've only had my Randolphs start to fog up a couple of times while shooting. Usually happens late into my 20 shot string at 600 yds. Good luck and good shooting!


Doug

 

[bluto77]

Is there a particular lense cleaner that you recommend? Do you know what kind you use a work off the top of your head?

 

[Papa Zero Three]

Check out Liquid Eyewear's glasses. They do Rx and they are ANSI/Mil Spec rated for protection. They also have some pretty good anti fog solution you can get from them.The best part is that they 100% made in the USA.

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[Pinecone]

I have to find one and get the contact info.

But I use a product that is a stick, you swipe the lens and then polish. It really works well.

 

[kyshootnman]

I really like my 5.11 Raid glasses. They are made my Wiley X, so very similar, but they come with 3 different lenses to use for the application at hand.

 

[TheGerman]

WileyX, XL-1

Have used this for years (I think theres a new model now) and they have been sat on, dropped, painted, sat on some more and anything else and the only issue I had is one of the plastic inserts that attach the elastic band to the back broke off. Easy fix.

Besides that they are comfortable, light and the lenses are great. I like the utility of using them as sunglasses without the elastic for when you aern't really moving around and then putting the goggle insert and elastic on and having them work as lightweight goggles for when you're running around or really don't need anything falling off your face.

 

[____________]

I have the Smith Optics Elite Aegis Arc. They exceeded the military specs for impact resistance (US Standard MIL-PRF-31013, ANSI Z87.1-2003 & EN 166 standards). They can be found for less than $60.00 if you shop around. For $60 I purchased the kit that contains, clear, grey, and yellow lenses in a nice case with each lens individually packaged in its own cleaning bag.

I sought these out specifically for their impact resistance and full coverage. Check out the review/testing done by lucky gunner.

http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/eye-protection-shooting-glasses-review/

Chip

 

[Fred @ Bison Tactical]

Edge Tactical has some really good inexpensive glasses. They are very impact resistant (meet the specifications), and have really good anti-fog coating. I am using a couple of pair and they run somewhere in the $30 - $80 range depending on the pair. The company started as a safety glass company, and still sells a lot in the industrial sector. Also, I have very sensitive eyes to distortion, and these glasses don't have any that I can see, I am especially sensitive on the high curved lenses.

I saw them at Shot this year, and was pretty impressed so I got a couple. Some of the designs are not as nice as other manufacturers like Oakly, but some are pretty nice also.

Edge Tactical Eyewear

How about the cheaper shooting/safety glasses that are sold at the big box stores for the casual shooter? No competitions or anything of the sort. Just sighting in guns here and there, and going out to the field to shoot for fun?

Thanks

 

[guncrazy72]

I have been using Oakley Radars for the past 5 years without and issues. I have a set of dark and clear lenses I swap back and forth.

 

[Otero51]

Are there any options that would work over prescription glasses? I have contacts but they usually start to bother me after a couple of hours.

 

[____________]

There aren't many Cheap options, but several companies including Rudy Project make lens that accept an RX insert behind the lens. I think Smith Optics offers the same thing. A really good option would be to have your Opt. prescribe some safety glasses. Then have them made.

I'm always surprised by the folks shooting, especially rifles, who don't wear Eye Pro. I've seen some really good shooters who I consider "dialed in" who don't give it a second thought.

Chip

 

[Bradu]

I tend to look over the top of my glasses the way I position my head on the stock, have done it since I was 12 years old shooting trap. I need to try some other style shooting glasses that sit higher on the nose to help with that problem.

 

[ryanjay11]

Randolph and Decot both have adjustable bridges that eliminate the problem of looking over your glasses. If you aren't looking through your glasses, they aren't protecting your eyes. I went with Randolph Edge frames and Trivex lenses. Well worth the money.