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Shooting Glasses Brands?

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#1 ·
I am preparing for the upcoming season, and am really thinking about getting some good quality shooting glasses, I have looked at the All-American, Decot, Randolph, Post 4, and others. What do you run, and how do you like them? All replies are appreciated!
 
#2 ·
I started with some LM All American Jr. 6 Lens Set (same as All American, but not spring hinged). They worked really well, but they were a size too small. But, when I went up to Sparta for the AIM Nationals, I got the frame swapped out no problem and they even cut me new lenses. Now, they fit well and work great. I like how they wrap around your face as well.
Also, the All American Jrs are really cheap if you don't mind them not being spring hinged. A Randolph Classic 1 lens set is $160. An All American Jr 3 lens set is $150, so for $10 less, you can get 2 more lenses.
So, in all, the All American or All American Jr, should work fine.
 
#3 ·
Thanks for the reply thunerstar, I saw the AA Jr. and really like the price (especially considering it comes with multiple lenses. I have heard about how great the customer service is at L and M, can you testify to that?
 
#8 ·
I've used several brands over the years, Decot, Ranger and Oakley. For me personally and the only brand i still have after 25 years of sporting clays, is Oakley. Plain and simple, they just fit my face the best and stay put without having to readjust on hot humid days.

Currently have Oakley M frame (old style, no hinge) and a pair of Oakley Radarlock with the Path lens. Both fit the bill for me.

Now..I see Oakley has a new style frame for shooters (Tombstone) coming out this spring, which has the newer Prizm lenses and quick detach lens changeability.


https://www.oakleysi.com/Technology_Detail.cfm?id=16
 
#9 ·
I have used a pair of prescription Decots for about 10 years. No problems with them other than the wire earpieces hurt my ears after an hour or so. I have to assume that it's a physiological issue, though, and not a problem with the glasses themselves.

Those Oakleys look awfully nice....too bad they aren't prescription.
 
#12 ·
This doesn't help a lot but.....

The Tombstone comes in two sizes: Reap for larger faces and Spoil for smaller faces. The specs will cost $180 for a set with a single lens and $285 for a multi-lens array. Look for Tombstone to hit authorized dealers in early April. Military members and eligible first responders can visit Oakley's Standard Issue webstore for industry pricing.
Authorized dealers??

http://gearscout.militarytimes.com/2015 ... precision/
 
#13 ·
There are several top quality brands, and several other cheaper options that are serviceable. As with many things, customer service from your dealer is a factor. I would recommend Decot glasses from Susie Gray at Gray's Shotgun Cache.
http://www.shotguncache.com/Home.php
 
#20 ·
birdshooter said:
This doesn't help a lot but.....

The Tombstone comes in two sizes: Reap for larger faces and Spoil for smaller faces. The specs will cost $180 for a set with a single lens and $285 for a multi-lens array. Look for Tombstone to hit authorized dealers in early April. Military members and eligible first responders can visit Oakley's Standard Issue webstore for industry pricing.
Authorized dealers??

http://gearscout.militarytimes.com/2015 ... precision/
Finally got a reply from Oakley Standard issue on the new Oakley Tombstone's. Basically was told that Military dealers such as Patriot Outfitters may be the place for the general public to purchase the Tombstone's when released.

http://www.patriotoutfitters.com/Oakley_6/
 
#22 ·
I use prescription lenses and a standard oversize metal frame from a one hour glasses store. They can dye them any color. I have settled on a medium yellow. As I tape my off lens, I just get my new prescription made up in a new right lens. Because of floaters, I really can't see the targets very well anyway particularly on bright days so I never saw the need to get into expensive shooting glasses.
 
#26 ·
Mrredbeard said:
Decott has been what I have used since I got rid of my raybans. I am impressed with there customer support . I had a problem and they took care of it right away. They are great to deal with. You can buy from them directly if you want.
I, too, shoot with Decots. I own three frames and about eight pair of lenses. I use one pair exclusively for pistol shooting and reserve two pair for trap. One of these two pair always has yellow lenses in them as I shoot two trap leagues that begin at 6 p.m. I may start with another color, but will eventually switch to the yellows as the sun goes down.

They are everything I expect of a quality pair of shooting glasses. I have no reason to look elsewhere.