Strut10 Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Maybe someone can give me an explanation of all the lens colors?? Which color is best for what situation?? There's amber, yellow, orange, vermillion, light smoke, dark smoke, gray............. There's a million different ones. I'm really looking for the ones that would be best for general daylight shooting and also for trap-shooting at night under lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Re: Shooting glasses??? I'll be honest...I usally don't wear any shooting glasses unless I'm popping steel with handguns. IMO...the yellow/amber lenses will give you the best "picture"...makes things look sharper/crisper. But I also think that they won't work real well in a very bright sunny situation...almost need 2 lenses. You can get shooting glasses that come with changable lenses realitively cheap. I had a pair somewhere that had three lenses (popped one out and new one in...took seconds) and found myself using the yellow more often than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa_sportsman Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Re: Shooting glasses??? I have seen lens (shade) selection information included with product literature provided by manufacturers of industrial safety glasses. Many of the manufacturers produce eyewear marketed under numerous brand names. I believe that many of low cost shooting glasses are non-prescription safety glasses that have been relabeled and increased in price. If I remember correctly, lens selection data are available on the Uvex website. Information may also be available on the Crews or Olympic Optical (Smith & Wesson lic.) websites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Re: Shooting glasses??? Lens color is where its at. I have won a few competitions just because of my lens selection. It gave me better visibility of the target than the other guy. This is the color chart from Randolph Ranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted June 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Re: Shooting glasses??? That oughta do 'er..........yep. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuzTheyFly Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Re: Shooting glasses??? check out www.safteyglassesusa.com they have awesome prices and good glasses... I like amber and orange lenses best.....They seem to improve visability.... All the Big time comp shooters use good shooting glasses.... these are good too,,,,sunbusters.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Re: Shooting glasses??? I have a pair of shooting glasses made by Simmons. You can exchange the lens to whatever color I am in the mood for. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshooter Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Shooting Safely Not sure if anyone is still following this thread, but I've been using MCR Safety's Force Flex safety glasses. With respect to lens color, amber has proven to be the most helpful when it comes to shooting. In my case, they have really helped me to take note of my surroundings and make it much easier on the eyes. They exceed ANSI Z87 + standards and are capable of withstanding a military ballistic impact at over 1,000 feet per second. As you might imagine they are nearly impossible to break, hence the name, Force Flex. You can try and bend them out of shape all you want, but they will always return to original form. I don't have a site link, but they shouldn't be too hard to find online. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalloZ35 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I end up not wearing safety glasses, but I do try to be safe and at least wear some form of eye protection such as some sunglasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshooter Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 How to choose the best lens color Strut10, Check out this site link. Shooting Glasses Lens Color Chart I think it should help as far as the kind of lenses you need for each situation. Like I said with my amber lenses it really helps to isolate and brighten the visibility of the targets whether indoor or outdoors, foggy/cloudy or clear sunny skies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Different colors are definitely a benefit. The only problem I have noticed is that on partly cloudy days when the sun is repeatedly blocked by fast moving clouds it is a bit of a challenge as the light conditions change. I have just gone to glasses with clear lenses on those days. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 different colors help you with different women..... sorry, i had to. but, the fact is that different colors help in different light situations as well as with different color clays. while i did stay on top of the equipmentlist all my lenses and high tech equipment never gave me the ability to win a tounament. go figgure. now, as for no glasses, and a military rifle i did just fine on the 1000 meter team while in service..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshooter Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Shooting glasses Steve Beilgard, What brand of glasses do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 i shot in the 1960's and '70, and really do not remember. i do still have my 1972 ray ban pilot shades, though. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshooter Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 RE: stevebeilgard Stevebeilgard, Wow! So you've got some experience under your belt. What color lenses are you currently using? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 I use these on the FD and all around: Oakley SI Ballistic M Frame 2.0 Strike Array. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshooter Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Same specs just for a lot less! Those frames look pretty cool. I wanted to get a pair of some name brand frames like Oakley or Wiley X, but they were so expensive. Plus, I started seeing that there were a lot of frames out there that had the same certifications/standards that the more expensive frames had for a fraction of the price. I was pretty impressed with those Oakley's that you mentioned in your last post, but saw that they actually have the same certifications as other glasses like my MCR Forceflex. E.g. Meets/exceeds ANSI 287.1 standards, Military grade ballistic impact level standards (MIL-PRF 31013), and high mass/velocity impact standards. I was browsing around on Amazon and found them for as low as a little over $7 a pair! Just thought you might want to know the alternatives that are out there to keep some extra money in your wallet. Check out the link. Thanks. Amazon.com: MCR Forceflex glasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 If you are active and serving like me, send me a PM, I can show you how to get the Military Oakley at a significant discount from Oakley. Proof of service with ID sent into Oakley is required. I have another one on backorder for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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