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Posted: 12/30/2015 11:57:16 AM EDT

latest safety glasses are annoying me; they fog up pretty easily. What are you guys using?

Posted: 12/30/2015 11:58:13 AM EDT

[#1]

For shooting or work?

Posted: 12/30/2015 11:59:03 AM EDT

[#2]

Eye pro is so tier 2.

Posted: 12/30/2015 11:59:40 AM EDT

[#3]

The technical term is "lids".

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:01:02 PM EDT

[#4]

Clear lens Oakley M frames. Have been using them for a long time.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:02:19 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/30/2015 12:03:33 PM EDT

[#6]

Revision Sawfly ballistic shields. These will actually hold up to sunscreen, DEET, and belly flopping in the swimming pool. Oakleys will crumble. I finally threw my box of broken Oakley parts in the trash. I wish I had spent that money on hookers and blow.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:04:43 PM EDT

[#7]

smith optics 'prospect tactical'

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:07:44 PM EDT

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Clear lens Oakley M frames. Have been using them for a long time.

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This, but I've got dark lenses as well.

And I'm using the 2.0 ballistic M frame.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:08:38 PM EDT

[#9]

Oakley Flak Jackets.

I have small face. M frames hang off my head in every direction.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:08:55 PM EDT

[#10]

I don't really know.

But I will tell ya this...there sure are several brass nicks in the lenses.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:10:17 PM EDT

[#11]

Oakley M Frames 3.0

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:16:55 PM EDT

[#12]

Just bought some new construction glasses from bolle. Looked like a great value but we will see. Same impact rating.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:17:34 PM EDT

[#13]

Oakley Flak Jackets in sunlight
Wiley X other times

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:18:49 PM EDT

[#14]

Bolle Tactical

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ICKCJQ/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687622&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003ICSF7W&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0KZH2VCYC5KVGR3RDWY3

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:21:05 PM EDT

[#15]

I got some goggles.

I had trouble with glasses not sitting right, and interfering with ear pro. Goggles have good venting and an elastic band versus two plastic earpieces.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:22:21 PM EDT

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Bolle Tactical

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SO OPERATOR

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:23:17 PM EDT

[#17]

Wiley X

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:23:30 PM EDT

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Usually the native sunglasses I wear all the time anyway, they're impact rated and wrap around pretty good.

There's really nothing special about eye protection. There are clearly defined standards that are pretty good and are easily fulfilled by cheap, readily available options in every home improvement store in the nation. Sure you can spend a few hundred on some fancy-ass coolguy shades with some bitchin ad copy that makes them sound like they'd stop a fucking meteor, but there are no independent standards beyond the regular ones used throughout the industry and your coolguy specs wouldn't fare any better than the three buck generics if they did.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:34:39 PM EDT

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With the gasket? How likey?

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:35:19 PM EDT

[#20]

I just ordered these Randolph Fudd glasses for Trap/Skeet.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:39:51 PM EDT

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Usually the native sunglasses I wear all the time anyway, they're impact rated and wrap around pretty good.

There's really nothing special about eye protection. There are clearly defined standards that are pretty good and are easily fulfilled by cheap, readily available options in every home improvement store in the nation. Sure you can spend a few hundred on some fancy-ass coolguy shades with some bitchin ad copy that makes them sound like they'd stop a fucking meteor, but there are no independent standards beyond the regular ones used throughout the industry and your coolguy specs wouldn't fare any better than the three buck generics if they did.

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More concerned about fogging and visual obstructions like upper frames that may interfere with some shooting positions.
I used to use racquetball glasses; they were frameless and generally stayed clear but still fogged up occasionally.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:40:48 PM EDT

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some radians for trap/skeet shooting
and some pair of yellow frames shooting glasses that are probably 12 years old.
Nothing too fancy.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:46:39 PM EDT

[#23]

A pair of clear generic safety glasses from home depot for indoor shooting.

Oakley Straight Jackets for outdoor shooting

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:49:40 PM EDT

[#24]

Eye lids.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:51:50 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/30/2015 12:54:01 PM EDT

[#26]

Ess crossbow supressors. Got them for Christmas but I've worn ESS before and thought they were great.

Posted: 12/30/2015 12:55:38 PM EDT

[#27]

CrossFire 1524.

We have about a dozen choices.

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:02:44 PM EDT

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You close your eyes when you shoot?
Amatuer.

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:06:06 PM EDT

[#29]

Normally my sunglasses if outdoors, indoors those generic Winchester ones you get in Walmarts by the ammo counter

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:06:22 PM EDT

[#30]

Oakley

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:14:53 PM EDT

[#31]

I got Oakley ballistic glasses for $50

I like em.

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:17:20 PM EDT

[#32]

I just got some safety glasses with a 1.5 magnification. I'm old.

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:17:45 PM EDT

[#33]

Oakley Flak Jackets

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:24:04 PM EDT

[#34]

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Clear lens Oakley M frames. Have been using them for a long time.

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amber lens for range play. tinted for daily use (rare)

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:24:05 PM EDT

[#35]

Oakley Fuel Cells, got them from usstandardissue.com with wifes id. Uncle sams retail outlet has Wiley X goggles as a daily deal for $20 quite often..

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:25:59 PM EDT

[#36]

I don't remember the brand name, and it's not on them anywhere. Something with polarized lenses that were about $30 at Home Depot. Been wearing them everyday as sunglasses for at least 3 years and haven't broken them yet.

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:27:07 PM EDT

[#37]

3M.

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:29:20 PM EDT

[#38]

Polo.

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:30:02 PM EDT

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Ess crossbow supressors. Got them for Christmas but I've worn ESS before and thought they were great.

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Yup. ESS Crossbow Suppressors with either orange or mirror black lens depending on the weather.

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:32:38 PM EDT

[#40]

Uvex Genisis or Crews from work for indoor and whatever sunglasses I have (I think they are also Uvex) for outdoors.

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:42:38 PM EDT

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Oakley Flak Jackets.

I have small face. M frames hang off my head in every direction.

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I have a small face too and I hate wearing my flaks because of it. 5 squared is where is at

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:43:02 PM EDT

[#42]

for all the older gents here, this is what Ol Scruff has found. Amazon has safety glasses that are full lens
magnifiers. I use 1X and it makes that front sight clear as can be. they have other powers to choose from,
the brand is Elvex. eleven bucks, i think.

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:44:20 PM EDT

[#43]

Some kit from Basspro with 5 different colors of lenses

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:55:50 PM EDT

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Ess crossbow supressors. Got them for Christmas but I've worn ESS before and thought they were great.

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Yup. ESS Crossbow Suppressors with either orange or mirror black lens depending on the weather.

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Based on recommendations on a thread like this I bought these, and they are perfect for me. They easily and comfortably fit under the ear pro.

ESS Eyewear Crossbow Suppressor

"The ESS Crossbow Suppressor is the first spectacle frame designed for use with ear cup hearing protection and communications devices. Featuring Z-Bend Geometry, the frame's ultra-thin temple arms help keep noise out by minimizing the effect on the padded seal of ear cups. The slim temples eliminate the hot spots and pressure points that commonly occur when normal eyewear is worn under ear cups."

Posted: 12/30/2015 1:56:37 PM EDT

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3M.

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I have been using their cheap antifog safety glasses. If they get a scratch I toss them and grab a new pair.

Posted: 12/30/2015 2:01:40 PM EDT

[#46]

Smith Aegis Echo Compact. Super comfortable, easy lens interchange, lightweight, comfortable under ear pro.

Posted: 12/30/2015 2:14:57 PM EDT

[#47]

ESS ICE Naro with over the ear type hearing protection.
M frame 2.0 or ESS Crossbow with earplugs.

Though I may replace the Ice Naro with the crossbow suppressor for lens commonality