XDmFanatic

Gentlemen, can anyone suggest a specific brand/model of electronic hearing protectors? I am looking for a set that allows the wearer to hear normal conversation, while clipping gunshot noise. Will be worn mostly at handgun ranges, both indoors and outdoors. Based on reviews and price (~$100) the 3M Peltor Tactical Sports with MP3 capability are looking pretty sweet. Thanks in advance.

lyestille

Amazon.com: Howard Leight R-01526 Impact Sport Electronic Earmuff: Home Improvement

I have these and they work great.

pnwvolks

Everyone should own a pair of these! I have had mine for a few years now and they are awesome.

GixxerPete

What lyestille said. I got the same ones, from Amazon as well. Great muffs for the price.

fisheral87

for the Howard Leights

XDmFanatic

Thanks guys. I ordered the Howard Leight based on the unanimous advice. Will let you know how they work for me.

PiNk TCP

Yes, and Amazon

richardlpalmer

They look like they'd allow a better cheek weld than what I get with my non-electronic ones. I'll be ordering some to try!

FatFugg

Just wanted to say I jumped on the band wagon after reading this thread & the Howard Leights are awesome. The price from Amazon is damn good too!

Never even thought about electronic muffs before, I always just used ear plugs. These things are sweet, you hear everything going on around you & when you go to shoot no need to put in the ear plugs!

lyestille

i love mine for sure, I just need to go shooting more LOL.

BigStick

I've got the same Howard Leights too. No problems, work great, great price. I got mine from Walmart for $50.

sunofnun

on the subject of ear muffs/plugs..

I've always been a fan of silencios.. my dad used them (muffs too)..
I have several pair sitting around..

I keep a pair of in-ear passive plugs that allow me to hear what's going on next to my bed (flashlight plugs pistol)


At the range I typically use "hear plugs" or baffled ear plugs under standard muffs.
Out shooting I use just the hear plugs and it works great..



I've had the same pair for years they look like this but orange:







I almost picked up a pair of the newer surfire option..


Have you guys tried any of these yet?


3M Peltor Combat Arms Earplugs

3M Peltor Combat Arms Earplugs (97079) - Amazon.com





SureFire EarPro EP3 Sonic Defenders

SureFire EarPro EP3 Sonic Defenders Earplugs Hearing Protection - Medium - Amazon.com

richardlpalmer

I was looking at trying some of those 3M Peltor Combat Arms ones but also saw these and thought of giving them a try:

Amazon.com: Etymotic Research ER20 ETY-Plugs Hearing Protection Earplugs, Standard Fit, Clear Stem with Blue Tip (Light Blue): Health & Personal Care

richardlpalmer

Forgot to come back to this. Bought a couple pairs of these and have been using them exclusively. Plenty comfortable and with them turned off they act the same as non electronic ones. Turned on it's handy while at the range to be able to talk.

I find that as compact as they are I have to ensure they're pulled down far enough to actually encapsulate my ears. Otherwise they just cover the top part and leave a gap underneath.

Great buy!