electronic earmuffs

Brutus · July 12, 2015, 09:18 PM

Recommendations for a set under $200. So far my research points to the Peltor tactical sport. What do you folks think?

Lurch37 · July 12, 2015, 09:39 PM

I updated my electronic muffs to a pair of Walker's... specifically a pair of:

ALPHA MUFFS SSL - CARBON GRAPHITE which run around $70. I like them a lot for what I do, and typically I put in a pair of the foam ear plugs and then put my muffs on with the volume adjusted accordingly. Here is the link below.

http://www.gsmoutdoors.com/shopping/...-graphite.aspx

BillM · July 12, 2015, 10:36 PM

My wife and I shoot USPSA, at least two matches a month.
Been seeing more and more Howard Leight Impact Sport
muffs.

I've had a pair for about 3 years, no problems. Just retired them
and went to a custom molded in-the-ear electronic plug. Bit
more than $200.

Rbrt3474 · July 12, 2015, 10:41 PM

I also use the Howard light impact sport muffs. Haven't had any problems, definitely enough for USPSA 9mm I shoot.

GoCarp · July 12, 2015, 10:49 PM

Just bought the Howard Leight's on Amazon for $40 after reading quite a few good reviews. Over 5,100 reviews with 4.5 star rating.

Pahoo · July 13, 2015, 09:55 AM

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Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs.

Last Thursday, I received mine that I bought for $45.00. These were shown and recommended to me by a fellow-instructor. I do not have much experience with the different brands but am very satisfied with mine. Being a Conservative, I might add that I was cheep enough to go to Harbor Freight and bought a pair they were selling. Took them back after two days and yes, they are cheep. ....

Be Safe !!!

Jim Watson · July 13, 2015, 11:07 PM

HL Impact Pro has higher NRR.

Sevens · July 14, 2015, 12:45 AM

I use the Howard Leight Impact Sport for outdoor shooting and the Impact Pro for the much noisier indoor shooting.

Brutus · July 18, 2015, 07:26 AM

Well after much research I decided to go with the Peltor Tactical pro's.
They are a bit bigger than I'd hoped but are rated at 26 db. noise rating which hopefully means I won't need additional ear plugs. Going to try them out over the weekend, let you know the results, they seem quite comfortable but I'm betting they are hot, probably not any more so than my current non electric muffs, only concern the old pair are rated at 32 db.

July 12, 2015, 09:18 PM	#1
Brutus Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 1,023	electronic earmuffs Recommendations for a set under $200. So far my research points to the Peltor tactical sport. What do you folks think? __________________ Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak out, Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen, Winston Churchill.

July 12, 2015, 09:39 PM	#2
Lurch37 Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2006 Location: Middle of Nebraska Posts: 944	I updated my electronic muffs to a pair of Walker's... specifically a pair of: ALPHA MUFFS SSL - CARBON GRAPHITE which run around $70. I like them a lot for what I do, and typically I put in a pair of the foam ear plugs and then put my muffs on with the volume adjusted accordingly. Here is the link below. http://www.gsmoutdoors.com/shopping/...-graphite.aspx __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own.

July 14, 2015, 12:45 AM	#8
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I use the Howard Leight Impact Sport for outdoor shooting and the Impact Pro for the much noisier indoor shooting. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

July 18, 2015, 07:26 AM	#9
Brutus Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 1,023	Well after much research I decided to go with the Peltor Tactical pro's. They are a bit bigger than I'd hoped but are rated at 26 db. noise rating which hopefully means I won't need additional ear plugs. Going to try them out over the weekend, let you know the results, they seem quite comfortable but I'm betting they are hot, probably not any more so than my current non electric muffs, only concern the old pair are rated at 32 db. __________________ Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak out, Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen, Winston Churchill.

July 12, 2015, 10:36 PM	#3
BillM Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Amity Oregon Posts: 791	My wife and I shoot USPSA, at least two matches a month. Been seeing more and more Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs. I've had a pair for about 3 years, no problems. Just retired them and went to a custom molded in-the-ear electronic plug. Bit more than $200.

July 12, 2015, 10:41 PM	#4
Rbrt3474 Member Join Date: March 3, 2015 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 30	I also use the Howard light impact sport muffs. Haven't had any problems, definitely enough for USPSA 9mm I shoot.

July 12, 2015, 10:49 PM	#5
GoCarp Junior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Posts: 7	Just bought the Howard Leight's on Amazon for $40 after reading quite a few good reviews. Over 5,100 reviews with 4.5 star rating.

July 13, 2015, 11:07 PM	#7
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	HL Impact Pro has higher NRR.