rugged shooting glasses capable of withstanding some abuse?

Grey_Lion · August 2, 2020, 08:01 PM

I've read through several threads here and see Oakley, and Pilla, and a couple other names amongst the threads, but all I'm finding are the partial frame shooting glasses some of which are AMAZINGLY overpriced.

I broke 2 old pair of these in the course of shooting this weekend. One pair has been in my rifle case amongst magazines and brass and that case gets tossed about like a duffel bag from time to time. No mystery why that pair bought it. The other pair spent much of it's life in an ammo can with several boxes of ammo and cleaning gear and that box see's it's amount of abuse as well - so no serious mystery why that pair didn't survive long.

I'd like a rugged pair of shooting glasses under $50 that will survive some abuse - but I haven't yet seen what I'm looking for. Emphasis on rugged.

Recommendations wanted. And I think I'll go with clear lenses this time - I'm pretty much over the yellow ones.

LeverGunFan · August 2, 2020, 09:01 PM

I use Uvex Protégé safety glasses, several models meet the Mil V0 ballistic test standard, and they come in several different lens tints. The big advantage for me is that they can be purchased for about $10, so if they are lost or damaged it's not a big loss. I keep several pairs on hand just in case...

Sharkbite · August 2, 2020, 09:43 PM

With the way the OP takes care of his eye pro, my only recommendation is GO CHEAP.

I use Oakley prescriptions, so my eye pro costs north of $400 a pair. Sunglasses and clear (for indoors). Im at $1000 a year in eye pro. Now, shooting is my profession, so i shell out the duckets. But, i take care of these items of gear

If you are going to throw em around...go cheap.

AzShooter · August 2, 2020, 09:50 PM

I use Oakley and have for at least 30 years. They are the best. Every once in a while you can get them on sale from MidwayUSA. I normally buy the set with replaceable lenses for different ranges like shooting indoors or out in the bright sun.

burrhead · August 2, 2020, 10:50 PM

I use to wear wrap around sunglasses until I blew up a Glock 21. Peppered my face with bits of plastic but, other than a bloody nose and a cut thumb, no real damage. Double charge of BE. I bought a pair of Wiley-X SG-1 goggles with clear lenses that cost more than $50 but then my eyes are worth a lot to me. Also bought a RCBS lockout die.

You pay your money and take your chances.

https://wileyx.com/tactical/sg-1-goggles-71

PolarFBear · August 3, 2020, 09:04 AM

Pretty happy with what I get from Dillon for 19.95. Especially like the bifocal feature. And, the biocal can be either the traditional bottom or for EXTRA COST upper. Just can not justify $$$s for Oakleys.

August 2, 2020, 08:01 PM	#1
Grey_Lion Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2018 Location: Baton Rouge - Louisiana Posts: 407	rugged shooting glasses capable of withstanding some abuse? I've read through several threads here and see Oakley, and Pilla, and a couple other names amongst the threads, but all I'm finding are the partial frame shooting glasses some of which are AMAZINGLY overpriced. I broke 2 old pair of these in the course of shooting this weekend. One pair has been in my rifle case amongst magazines and brass and that case gets tossed about like a duffel bag from time to time. No mystery why that pair bought it. The other pair spent much of it's life in an ammo can with several boxes of ammo and cleaning gear and that box see's it's amount of abuse as well - so no serious mystery why that pair didn't survive long. I'd like a rugged pair of shooting glasses under $50 that will survive some abuse - but I haven't yet seen what I'm looking for. Emphasis on rugged. Recommendations wanted. And I think I'll go with clear lenses this time - I'm pretty much over the yellow ones.

August 2, 2020, 09:01 PM	#2
LeverGunFan Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 407	I use Uvex Protégé safety glasses, several models meet the Mil V0 ballistic test standard, and they come in several different lens tints. The big advantage for me is that they can be purchased for about $10, so if they are lost or damaged it's not a big loss. I keep several pairs on hand just in case... __________________ *Support the Second Amendment Foundation and the Firearms Policy Coalition*

August 2, 2020, 10:50 PM	#5
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	I use to wear wrap around sunglasses until I blew up a Glock 21. Peppered my face with bits of plastic but, other than a bloody nose and a cut thumb, no real damage. Double charge of BE. I bought a pair of Wiley-X SG-1 goggles with clear lenses that cost more than $50 but then my eyes are worth a lot to me. Also bought a RCBS lockout die. You pay your money and take your chances. https://wileyx.com/tactical/sg-1-goggles-71 __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

August 2, 2020, 09:43 PM	#3
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	With the way the OP takes care of his eye pro, my only recommendation is GO CHEAP. I use Oakley prescriptions, so my eye pro costs north of $400 a pair. Sunglasses and clear (for indoors). Im at $1000 a year in eye pro. Now, shooting is my profession, so i shell out the duckets. But, i take care of these items of gear If you are going to throw em around...go cheap.

August 2, 2020, 09:50 PM	#4
AzShooter Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Surprise, Az. Posts: 766	I use Oakley and have for at least 30 years. They are the best. Every once in a while you can get them on sale from MidwayUSA. I normally buy the set with replaceable lenses for different ranges like shooting indoors or out in the bright sun.

August 3, 2020, 09:04 AM	#6
PolarFBear Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2015 Location: NE Tennessee, a "Free State" Posts: 477	Pretty happy with what I get from Dillon for 19.95. Especially like the bifocal feature. And, the biocal can be either the traditional bottom or for EXTRA COST upper. Just can not justify $$$s for Oakleys.