Hearing..

[1911shooter]

Ok boys we got the eye protection thing going, now how about your ears.

Now let me first say I have weird ears and need custom molded peices, so this is what I use I have just got my new ones and they are great......


ESP - Electronic Shooters Protection - ESP - Series 3 Digital

[Kappy]

My wife uses the low profile Caldwells. Not expensive, but they work fine and don't squeeze her head (she has big Italian hair).

I wear a pair of Howard Leights. I think they were about $40 when I bought them.

Now... why did I get them over another brand/model? Because they're the only one I've seen with an Aux in. I can plug in my iphone and take calls, listen to music, etc. while still able to hear everything going on around me including the range master's instructions. They work really damned well, too. Very crisp.

The only problem with ANY electronic ears, however, is the interference you get from fluorescent tubes.

Two weekends ago... I shot my Mosin and forgot to put them on... big mistake. Ears ringing for four days.

[Larry D.]

I use disposable plugs. We have them at the plant where I work.
I do not like muffs at all.

[Kappy]

Oh... I also have some piece of shit electronic plugs... I think they were like $20. I never wear them. Uncomfortable AND they don't stop the noise.

[Matt]

I just used the disposable plugs but I want a pair of electronic ear muffs. Being able to talk and hear normally while you're not shooting is a plus. :P

[Kappy]

Originally Posted by 1911shooter

Ok boys we got the eye protection thing going, now how about your ears.

Now let me first say I have weird ears and need custom molded peices, so this is what I use I have just got my new ones and they are great......


ESP - Electronic Shooters Protection - ESP - Series 3 Digital

There's a guy at my range (actually, he posts here) who has ears like that. I didn't realize they were that expensive. Damn.

Incidentally... my brother left my wife's ears at the range a few weeks ago when he visited. The following weekend, I was sick... so basically they were long gone by the time I got back. No biggy... $25 including shipping (from Cabelas).

[Colt45]

Disposable plugs + muffs, damn surplus 7.62nato out of a 20" barrel is LOUD

Colt45

[1911shooter]

Colt you think thats loud try 300winmag out of a 16" barrel!!!!!!!!!

I need my plugs and my muffs for that plus a bottle of asprin for afterwards.

[psychicash]

wow, so you guys think the disposable ear plug kind in the ear and the muffs for an indoor range?

[1911shooter]

Yeah the dispoasable plugs with muffs will be fine indoors. I do know that there are some plugs made for indoor range use, they arent terribly expensive but for the life of me I cant remember who makes them, or even find them right now.