Electronic Ear Muff recommendations please

[BOSS351]

Considering getting some electronic ear muffs as a Christmas present--Any recommendations? Which ones aren't worth having? Which ones are considered too bulky/big. Looks like Howard Leight have some thinner ones, as does Caldwell. These will be for range use only and not hunting. Thanks in advance.

 

[Neil09]

I bought a cheap pair from walmart for $20, and they work good to me?Not sure of dif between these and the more expensive ones. Only ones ive ever had or tried


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[1911Dave]

I have a pair of Caldwell and I couldn't be happier.

 

[Log Island]

Bought the Howard Leight Impact Sports last month. This is my first pair of electronic muffs, so have nothing to compare them to, and one month into it I can't speak on durability.
However, what i do know is they work very well, fit me well, and do what they are supposed to do. (shooting a 7 RM with a brake, so I can say that's a good test...)
They can be picked up at Academy for about the same as online, @$45. (like an idiot, I bought them elsewhere for @ $65)
They also run on AA's or AAA's, no odd battery type used.
Hope this helps.

 

[Guate_shooter]

Howard Leighs are "standard", good quality and good price.

What price range are you looking at ????????

 

[chad]

Howard Leigh Impact Sport is what I have. Great for $45.
http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight...0&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=howard+leigh+impact

 

[bluecrow76]

I ordered some of the above Howard Leigh ones from Amazon yesterday because of a number of good reviews, including this one by Nutnfancy:

 

[Ritten]

Christmas present for you? MSA Sordin Pro X.

5 years from now you will look back and say, "Yea, they are worth every penny." Do not buy Peltor though. I know too many people (including myself) who had them break after 2-3 months of heavy range usage.

 

[Guate_shooter]

Christmas present for you? MSA Sordin Pro X.

That man knows a thing or two and has class !!!!!!! The sordins are the BMW of ear muffs

 

[Peacemaker]

Tell me where I might find these muffs of which you speak, thanks..

 

[BOSS351]

I'm putting a cap at 50.00....Lots of good info guys..thanks!!

 

[blackboltss]

+1 for Howard Leight Impact Sports, got mine a few months ago and love'em. They don't get in the way when firing a rifle, battery change is easy, auto shut off after 3 hours, comfortable, and you can plug your iphone into them and listen to music while blasting away

 

[asianpersuasion]

Christmas present for you? MSA Sordin Pro X.

5 years from now you will look back and say, "Yea, they are worth every penny." Do not buy Peltor though. I know too many people (including myself) who had them break after 2-3 months of heavy range usage.

Son of a..... wish I known I ordered some Peltor when Amazon had them on sale last wk

 

[Barney88PDC]

If shooting long guns something to consider is they may be pushed up my the stock of the gun depending on stock type and body position. I know a lot of rifle guys that use them but muffs get pushed up for me and do no good, thats why I wear plugs. Just something to think about.

I know there are electronic plugs as well but I have no personal experience to share.

 

[honestlou]

Son of a..... wish I known I ordered some Peltor when Amazon had them on sale last wk

I wouldn't fret about it. Peltor has been a very good brand and the de facto standard for a long time. I have owned a set for several years with no issues, through dusty, hot, and wet environments, ie. desert, Louisiana, and rain.

I don't know if they're had QC issues on the less expensive models, but if you have an issue they should take care of it under warranty.

 

[asianpersuasion]

I mostly use ear plugs but as I shoot more I've found myself doing the timer and such and need a pair of muffs due to some of these comps. I always have someone bitch about my rolling thunder comp

 

[drumz2129]

+1 on the Howard Leight Impact Sports. I have been using my set for a couple years now with no issues. They are nice to wear while hunting too, you can hear everything.

 

[BOSS351]

Gonna try out the Caldwell low profiles...hope they fit the big noggin!! Thanks guys for all of the help.

 

[JCcypress]

Here's a good deal on Peltors:

http://www.slickguns.com/product/pe...e-volume-hearing-protector-5288-free-shipping

...and Caldwells:

http://www.slickguns.com/product/caldwell-e-max-low-profile-electronic-muffs-2830

 

[BOSS351]

Man, those are real good buys...thanks!!