Glasses for range

ninosdemente · July 12, 2018, 12:22 AM

Are there any glasses that are real good scratch resistant and anti fog to some extent.

I know if I get a case or pouch it will help with the glasses being scratched. It has been my fault some of the glasses I have are scratched due to multiple glasses being grouped together.

During the early months of winter... I do go out to range. The only problem I have encountered is when wearing a ski mask (https://www.dhgate.com/store/product...403191517.html)... well the glasses do fog.

I have gone on amazon and looked at actual gun manufacturers shooting glasses but the majority have mixed reviews. As well as other brands have mix reviews.

Then again I have bought Menard's $3 clear glasses and one Stanley amber glasses.

NoSecondBest · July 12, 2018, 06:13 AM

No gun manufacturer makes glasses. None. They may sell the rights to someone to use their name on glasses but they don't make them. If you want an actual pair of shooting glasses there are a number of companies making them. You kind of get what you pay for in that regard. You can buy a good set of glasses with three sets of lenses for different lighting conditions, but be prepared to pay well over a hundred bucks for them. They cost the same as buying any pair of quality eye wear. If you are on a limited budget and don't need a prescription, just buy some industrial type of safety glasses or goggles. They'll work just fine to protect your eyes....but with no tint, color, etc.

MTT TL · July 12, 2018, 07:11 AM

I prefer WileyX shooting glasses with Oakleys a close second. If you want a cheaper solution go to a big box home improvement center and look for protective lenses. All are extremely scratch resistant but some have lenses that are much clearer to view with. Try them all out and pick the ones with the clearest lenses with the least distortion. Should come in around $20-30.

FITASC · July 12, 2018, 07:21 AM

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I have gone on amazon and looked at actual gun manufacturers shooting glasses but the majority have mixed reviews. As well as other brands have mix reviews.

Gun companies don't make glasses; look at Randolph, Decot, Pilla, Wiley, Oakley

Nathan · July 12, 2018, 08:09 AM

Look for glasses that meet the mil std. those are the only ones rated specifically rated for projectile protection.

The US military and I find the ESS glasses to work great!

ninosdemente · July 12, 2018, 08:46 AM

Thanks for the help guys, will look into some of those brands.

Don Fischer · July 12, 2018, 10:17 AM

i think you'll find that if you buy glass's with plastic lens they will tend to scratch, get glass lens if you can. I wear glass's and they are plastic. Was warned when I got them to only clean them with cotton cloth. I use the lens rag that came with a Redfield scope and they are fine. Easier just to get glass lens if you can afford them.

T. O'Heir · July 14, 2018, 11:33 AM

A ski mask or balaclava will just make the fogging worse. Changes how your exhaled breath hits the colder glass/plastic. That zdomain5 hat isn't a balaclava though. Not that it matters.
There is no scratch resistant plastic(even the coating on prescription sunglasses, all of which are impact resistant, scratches.). That's why the safety glasses made of plastic usually are cheap. The best plastic safety glasses I have(only wear prescription specs for distance so I don't use safety glasses on a range.) cost me a buck Cdn. No typical distortion found on most plastic lenses. You have to try 'em before you buy. And brand names like Oakley are just as susceptible to scratching as the cheapest dollar store safety glasses.

AzShooter · July 14, 2018, 12:32 PM

Oakley are my favorite. I've been using them for years with complete satisfaction. Expensive but worth every penny. Try MidwayUSA.com. They often have them on sale.

Nathan · July 14, 2018, 12:46 PM

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i think you'll find that if you buy glass's with plastic lens they will tend to scratch, get glass lens if you can.

On the other hand, I think you’ll find if you buy glass lenses that they will explode if lead comes off of steel target and hits you. You kind of have to take the good with the bad. Have you ever seen a rear glass on a car break? That’s what the glass safety glasses will do if they take an impact. Front windshields are different due to their laminate construction. But that is also about a quarter inch thick. Bulletproof glass is even thicker.

jmhyer · July 14, 2018, 12:50 PM

I'd stick with whatever inexpensive safety glasses are comfortable. Keep them in a case to protect them. If they get scratched, well...they're easy and cheap to replace. And there are anti-fog sprays and wipes that may help.

July 12, 2018, 12:22 AM	#1
ninosdemente Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2017 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 831	Glasses for range Are there any glasses that are real good scratch resistant and anti fog to some extent. I know if I get a case or pouch it will help with the glasses being scratched. It has been my fault some of the glasses I have are scratched due to multiple glasses being grouped together. During the early months of winter... I do go out to range. The only problem I have encountered is when wearing a ski mask (https://www.dhgate.com/store/product...403191517.html)... well the glasses do fog. I have gone on amazon and looked at actual gun manufacturers shooting glasses but the majority have mixed reviews. As well as other brands have mix reviews. Then again I have bought Menard's $3 clear glasses and one Stanley amber glasses.

July 12, 2018, 07:11 AM	#3
MTT TL Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2009 Location: Quadling Country Posts: 2,780	I prefer WileyX shooting glasses with Oakleys a close second. If you want a cheaper solution go to a big box home improvement center and look for protective lenses. All are extremely scratch resistant but some have lenses that are much clearer to view with. Try them all out and pick the ones with the clearest lenses with the least distortion. Should come in around $20-30. __________________ Thus a man should endeavor to reach this high place of courage with all his heart, and, so trying, never be backward in war.

July 14, 2018, 11:33 AM	#8
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	A ski mask or balaclava will just make the fogging worse. Changes how your exhaled breath hits the colder glass/plastic. That zdomain5 hat isn't a balaclava though. Not that it matters. There is no scratch resistant plastic(even the coating on prescription sunglasses, all of which are impact resistant, scratches.). That's why the safety glasses made of plastic usually are cheap. The best plastic safety glasses I have(only wear prescription specs for distance so I don't use safety glasses on a range.) cost me a buck Cdn. No typical distortion found on most plastic lenses. You have to try 'em before you buy. And brand names like Oakley are just as susceptible to scratching as the cheapest dollar store safety glasses. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

July 12, 2018, 06:13 AM	#2
NoSecondBest Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 2,736	No gun manufacturer makes glasses. None. They may sell the rights to someone to use their name on glasses but they don't make them. If you want an actual pair of shooting glasses there are a number of companies making them. You kind of get what you pay for in that regard. You can buy a good set of glasses with three sets of lenses for different lighting conditions, but be prepared to pay well over a hundred bucks for them. They cost the same as buying any pair of quality eye wear. If you are on a limited budget and don't need a prescription, just buy some industrial type of safety glasses or goggles. They'll work just fine to protect your eyes....but with no tint, color, etc.

July 12, 2018, 08:09 AM	#5
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,327	Look for glasses that meet the mil std. those are the only ones rated specifically rated for projectile protection. The US military and I find the ESS glasses to work great!

July 12, 2018, 08:46 AM	#6
ninosdemente Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2017 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 831	Thanks for the help guys, will look into some of those brands.

July 12, 2018, 10:17 AM	#7
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	i think you'll find that if you buy glass's with plastic lens they will tend to scratch, get glass lens if you can. I wear glass's and they are plastic. Was warned when I got them to only clean them with cotton cloth. I use the lens rag that came with a Redfield scope and they are fine. Easier just to get glass lens if you can afford them.

July 14, 2018, 12:32 PM	#9
AzShooter Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Surprise, Az. Posts: 766	Oakley are my favorite. I've been using them for years with complete satisfaction. Expensive but worth every penny. Try MidwayUSA.com. They often have them on sale.

July 14, 2018, 12:50 PM	#11
jmhyer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: MS - USA Posts: 899	I'd stick with whatever inexpensive safety glasses are comfortable. Keep them in a case to protect them. If they get scratched, well...they're easy and cheap to replace. And there are anti-fog sprays and wipes that may help.