Best electronic muffs?

chris in va · January 4, 2021, 06:57 PM

I’ve been using some Caldwell G3 Platinum muffs with the compression circuit, they have lasted much longer than expected but the earcups are getting hard. I’ve read countless articles but still can’t get a bead on really good muffs that aren’t $250 Sordin’s. I briefly had some Walkers but the headband snapped and one side quit.

What’s the latest, greatest you all are going with these days?

burrhead · January 5, 2021, 10:54 PM

I shoot at least once a week. I like my Sordins. The last time I checked one could get a pair for +/- $200 and they're worth it. That said, you might see if you can buy some new earcups for what you have.

ms6852 · January 6, 2021, 02:58 AM

I just bought two electronic earmuffs. The Walker razor ‘s one pair for $54.99 the other was the Walker razor quads which has 4 microphones that cost $69.99. Have not tested them out at the range but in the house sound is very clear and crisp. I will post a review next week after my range trip.

Jim Watson · January 6, 2021, 09:30 AM

I have the HL Pro which isn't bad but usually wear passives which are quieter, lighter, and cheaper.
All the mentioned muffs are low NRR, nothing over 25, most much lower.
I consider 30dB a minimum for my already damaged ears.

BourbonCowboy · January 6, 2021, 11:28 PM

I bought a couple pairs of Walker Razor Slim and really like them. Got both pairs for just under $90/shipped.

TXAZ · January 7, 2021, 12:28 AM

I recently look at all the higher end ear muffs, cost wasn’t an object.
I went with the ATK1, for fit and comfort, and with very well around handguns to the Barrett.

January 4, 2021, 06:57 PM	#1
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Best electronic muffs? I’ve been using some Caldwell G3 Platinum muffs with the compression circuit, they have lasted much longer than expected but the earcups are getting hard. I’ve read countless articles but still can’t get a bead on really good muffs that aren’t $250 Sordin’s. I briefly had some Walkers but the headband snapped and one side quit. What’s the latest, greatest you all are going with these days?

January 5, 2021, 10:54 PM	#2
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	I shoot at least once a week. I like my Sordins. The last time I checked one could get a pair for +/- $200 and they're worth it. That said, you might see if you can buy some new earcups for what you have. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

January 6, 2021, 02:58 AM	#3
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	I just bought two electronic earmuffs. The Walker razor ‘s one pair for $54.99 the other was the Walker razor quads which has 4 microphones that cost $69.99. Have not tested them out at the range but in the house sound is very clear and crisp. I will post a review next week after my range trip. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

January 7, 2021, 12:28 AM	#6
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	I recently look at all the higher end ear muffs, cost wasn’t an object. I went with the ATK1, for fit and comfort, and with very well around handguns to the Barrett. __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

January 6, 2021, 09:30 AM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	I have the HL Pro which isn't bad but usually wear passives which are quieter, lighter, and cheaper. All the mentioned muffs are low NRR, nothing over 25, most much lower. I consider 30dB a minimum for my already damaged ears.

January 6, 2021, 11:28 PM	#5
BourbonCowboy Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2019 Posts: 127	I bought a couple pairs of Walker Razor Slim and really like them. Got both pairs for just under $90/shipped.