Shooting Glasses

Dre · December 16, 2009, 08:23 PM

What kind/brand of shooting glasses do you guys use? Do you use different/specific glasses for skeet shooting?

zippy13 · December 16, 2009, 08:32 PM

In my area, the overwhelming majority of NSSA comp shooters use Decot Hi-Wyds. www.sportglasses.com

BigJimP · December 16, 2009, 08:36 PM

DeCot HyWyd here also for me ....they're really good people to work with especially as my prescription changes. Lots of color options / you shoot in more full sun than I do in Seattle - so you'll need some different colors..

They've also made me some lenses for my handguns / so I can see front sights better / get a little more light indoors where I shoot on some pretty dark ranges...

zippy13 · December 16, 2009, 09:38 PM

gun powder al ways hits me in the face out of the ejection port since im left handed and shoot a right handed gun will glass/goggles fix that not only hit my eyes but feel the powder burn my skin around my cheek

That's a LHers perpetual problem. Have you tried blinders on your shooting glasses? Essentially the same, they come in paper and leather. The paper ones are gimmies and the leather are leas than $10. The leather is stiff enough that they don't flutter in the wind like the paper free ones are likely to do.

Here's some leather ones on a pair of Decots…

Dre · December 16, 2009, 10:16 PM

Is Randolph Engineering a good brand?

zippy13 · December 16, 2009, 10:28 PM

It may not be a fair evaluation -- I think of them as Hi-Wyd wannabes. They're well know, and there may be nothing wrong with them; but, I'm loyal to Decot.

JWT · December 16, 2009, 10:56 PM

Another DeCot fan. The make a great product at affordable prices. Very easy to change lenses and a very wide variety of colors to select from.

oneounceload · December 17, 2009, 11:00 AM

Decot, Randolph (Ranger), Hi-def Spex, Post 4 Optics, even Oakley are all good brands - each with a legion of followers. Get the brand that fits your face (yet another fit issue), and uses the best tints for where you shoot.

olddrum1 · December 18, 2009, 02:08 AM

After leaving a pair each in Kansas, Illinois, and Arkansa my solution was simple. Fastenal has a sale once a year on safety glasses with different shaded lenses. I will pick up ten pair for the farm, shop and shooting once a year.

Dre · December 20, 2009, 10:57 PM

how do you measure your face? I want to buy the correct size the first time...

uncledewey · December 20, 2009, 11:07 PM

ESS ICE shooting glasses
http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/essice243len.html

Dre · December 20, 2009, 11:19 PM

thanks man, but was interesting in these two brands: Decot, Randolph (Ranger)

uncledewey · December 20, 2009, 11:25 PM

These meet all military specs, and with withstand a shot gun blast from 10 meters. Army and Marines wear these in Iraq and Afghanistan. One soldier had a .50 jam in his M2 and the glasses saved his eyes. And they're really light. I'm sure the brands you're talking about are great. I just wanted to make sure you were aware how safe they are and very clear. Really light also.

Dre · December 20, 2009, 11:53 PM

I know that those are great glasses, but I need different lens colors (for trap/skeet)...I think Decot and/or Randolph (Ranger) will fit my need the best.

zippy13 · December 21, 2009, 06:00 AM

Your best bet may to go to a local rep, for the glasses you want, and get measured. That way you'll get you first pair properly set up and your measurements in their data base. Quite often your local gun club will have a member who's a rep for shooting glasses.

My data his been in the Decot files for well over 20-years. When my prescription changes, there's no problem getting new pop-in lenses. I sent the frames in to have them reconditioned (no charge) when I got my latest set of lenses.

Dre · December 21, 2009, 04:38 PM

That's what I will do...thanks

Dre · January 11, 2010, 08:29 PM

Measured my glasses size at local Costco store (optical department) they gave me different sizes glasses to try out and later gave me my glasses size...ordered Randolph Engineering Ranger at Cabelas yesterday (3 lenses included) for $145 total = I'm all set

oneounceload · January 11, 2010, 09:14 PM

AWESOME price Dre - good deal......guess I need to go back to Costco.......

Magnum Mike · January 12, 2010, 11:23 AM

You will be happy with those. I love mine. My daughter and I, each have a set with different shades. It's like 6 different shades for us.I also got the dark ones to use on sunny days. They really intensify the the target. Kind of like shooting at pumpkins LOL

Dre · January 25, 2010, 04:15 PM

I went shooting with my new glasses on Thursday - huge difference and they fit me well.

Thanks guys for all your support and recommendation.

**hogdogs** · January 25, 2010, 05:01 PM

I don't like shooting glasses... I don't even like shooting bottles, too much mess to clean up...

OOPS!!! I shoulda read the OP...

Couldn't resist.
Brent

Dre · January 25, 2010, 08:26 PM

BigJimP · January 25, 2010, 08:31 PM

Don't encourage him DRE .... we'll never hear the end of it .....

(but something tells me, I'd like him on my side ..if it gets nasty and ugly...).

**hogdogs** · January 25, 2010, 08:40 PM

Glad you like your new glasses...
Brent

December 16, 2009, 08:23 PM	#1
Dre Member Join Date: December 15, 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 80	Shooting Glasses What kind/brand of shooting glasses do you guys use? Do you use different/specific glasses for skeet shooting?

December 16, 2009, 08:32 PM	#2
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,281	In my area, the overwhelming majority of NSSA comp shooters use Decot Hi-Wyds. www.sportglasses.com Last edited by zippy13; December 16, 2009 at 08:42 PM.

December 16, 2009, 10:16 PM	#5
Dre Member Join Date: December 15, 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 80	http://www.randolphusa.com/cmt.htm Is Randolph Engineering a good brand?

December 20, 2009, 10:57 PM	#10
Dre Member Join Date: December 15, 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 80	need help to choose the right size... how do you measure your face? I want to buy the correct size the first time...

December 20, 2009, 11:19 PM	#12
Dre Member Join Date: December 15, 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 80	uncledewey thanks man, but was interesting in these two brands: Decot, Randolph (Ranger)

December 16, 2009, 08:36 PM	#3
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,962	DeCot HyWyd here also for me ....they're really good people to work with especially as my prescription changes. Lots of color options / you shoot in more full sun than I do in Seattle - so you'll need some different colors.. They've also made me some lenses for my handguns / so I can see front sights better / get a little more light indoors where I shoot on some pretty dark ranges...

December 16, 2009, 09:38 PM	#4
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,281	gun powder al ways hits me in the face out of the ejection port since im left handed and shoot a right handed gun will glass/goggles fix that not only hit my eyes but feel the powder burn my skin around my cheek That's a LHers perpetual problem. Have you tried blinders on your shooting glasses? Essentially the same, they come in paper and leather. The paper ones are gimmies and the leather are leas than $10. The leather is stiff enough that they don't flutter in the wind like the paper free ones are likely to do. Here's some leather ones on a pair of Decots…

December 16, 2009, 10:28 PM	#6
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,281	It may not be a fair evaluation -- I think of them as Hi-Wyd wannabes. They're well know, and there may be nothing wrong with them; but, I'm loyal to Decot.

December 16, 2009, 10:56 PM	#7
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,823	Another DeCot fan. The make a great product at affordable prices. Very easy to change lenses and a very wide variety of colors to select from.

December 17, 2009, 11:00 AM	#8
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Decot, Randolph (Ranger), Hi-def Spex, Post 4 Optics, even Oakley are all good brands - each with a legion of followers. Get the brand that fits your face (yet another fit issue), and uses the best tints for where you shoot.

December 18, 2009, 02:08 AM	#9
olddrum1 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 774	After leaving a pair each in Kansas, Illinois, and Arkansa my solution was simple. Fastenal has a sale once a year on safety glasses with different shaded lenses. I will pick up ten pair for the farm, shop and shooting once a year.

December 20, 2009, 11:07 PM	#11
uncledewey Member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 69	ESS ICE shooting glasses http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/essice243len.html

December 20, 2009, 11:25 PM	#13
uncledewey Member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 69	These meet all military specs, and with withstand a shot gun blast from 10 meters. Army and Marines wear these in Iraq and Afghanistan. One soldier had a .50 jam in his M2 and the glasses saved his eyes. And they're really light. I'm sure the brands you're talking about are great. I just wanted to make sure you were aware how safe they are and very clear. Really light also.

December 20, 2009, 11:53 PM	#14
Dre Member Join Date: December 15, 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 80	I know that those are great glasses, but I need different lens colors (for trap/skeet)...I think Decot and/or Randolph (Ranger) will fit my need the best.

December 21, 2009, 06:00 AM	#15
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,281	Your best bet may to go to a local rep, for the glasses you want, and get measured. That way you'll get you first pair properly set up and your measurements in their data base. Quite often your local gun club will have a member who's a rep for shooting glasses. My data his been in the Decot files for well over 20-years. When my prescription changes, there's no problem getting new pop-in lenses. I sent the frames in to have them reconditioned (no charge) when I got my latest set of lenses.

December 21, 2009, 04:38 PM	#16
Dre Member Join Date: December 15, 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 80	zippy13 That's what I will do...thanks

January 11, 2010, 08:29 PM	#17
Dre Member Join Date: December 15, 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 80	Measured my glasses size at local Costco store (optical department) they gave me different sizes glasses to try out and later gave me my glasses size...ordered Randolph Engineering Ranger at Cabelas yesterday (3 lenses included) for $145 total = I'm all set

January 11, 2010, 09:14 PM	#18
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	AWESOME price Dre - good deal......guess I need to go back to Costco.......

January 12, 2010, 11:23 AM	#19
Magnum Mike Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 327	You will be happy with those. I love mine. My daughter and I, each have a set with different shades. It's like 6 different shades for us.I also got the dark ones to use on sunny days. They really intensify the the target. Kind of like shooting at pumpkins LOL

January 25, 2010, 04:15 PM	#20
Dre Member Join Date: December 15, 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 80	I went shooting with my new glasses on Thursday - huge difference and they fit me well. Thanks guys for all your support and recommendation.

January 25, 2010, 05:01 PM	#21
hogdogs Staff Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 10,689	I don't like shooting glasses... I don't even like shooting bottles, too much mess to clean up... OOPS!!! I shoulda read the OP... Couldn't resist. Brent __________________ Finally have designs going up in the Hogdogs Outdoor Apparel online store. http://www.cafepress.com/hogdogsoutdoorapparel Thanks for lookin'...

January 25, 2010, 08:26 PM	#22
Dre Member Join Date: December 15, 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 80	hogdogs = you are funny

January 25, 2010, 08:31 PM	#23
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,962	Don't encourage him DRE .... we'll never hear the end of it ..... (but something tells me, I'd like him on my side ..if it gets nasty and ugly...).

January 25, 2010, 08:40 PM	#24
hogdogs Staff Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 10,689	Glad you like your new glasses... Brent __________________ Finally have designs going up in the Hogdogs Outdoor Apparel online store. http://www.cafepress.com/hogdogsoutdoorapparel Thanks for lookin'...