Safety glasses for handgun shooting

[oneounceload]

Snorkelers use a mixture of Joy and water to dunk their mask in to prevent fogging - you might mix up some

 

[4runnerman]

As far as the lens color, I prefer the amber, which really seems to pump up the contrast. I've even played paintball on a moonlit night with amber lenses and it worked fairly well

Plus 1 on that. I use Amber in evening hours on Motorcycle too.

 

[scopecenter]

Amber lenses

4Runnerman,

What brand glasses do you use with your amber lenses?

 

[big al hunter]

Those of you with prescription lenses can get safety lenses in your prescription just ask your optometrist.

 

[deKatt]

You can get prescription safety glasses, but you can't just put safety lenses in a pair of standard frames. ANSI Z87.1 requirements apply to both lenses and frames, and part of the testing is a "lens retention test" requiring that no part of the lens separates from the frame during the test. So, be prepared to buy both frames and lenses.

 

[J A]

Ditto the liquid soap suggestion

I have used the liquid soap method many times. I worked in a refrigerated warehouse and had a devil of a time keeping my glasses clear. An old timer showed me how to put just a small amount of liquid dish soap on each lens and rub until clear. It takes very little soap. End of fogging problem. Age and experience are pricless.

 

[scopecenter]

Dekatt,

Can you give me an idea as to what that normally runs? Have you ever just bought goggles and put your regular glasses underneath them? Thanks.

 

[MrWesson]

Just shoot with your eyes closed

I would look at glasses that are slightly smaller in the area around your nose. Obviously you will give up some protection.

 

[deKatt]

Can you give me an idea as to what that normally runs? Have you ever just bought goggles and put your regular glasses underneath them? Thanks.

I don't have any prescription safety glasses, so I can't tell you about the cost. I wear contacts, so I can just wear standard safety glasses over them. Most of the time (including shooting) I wear a pair with built-in reading lenses so I can see to load the pistol.

 

[scopecenter]

Safety Glasses

DeKatt,

I used to do the same and would just purchase some standard safety goggles, and although it seemed cheap at the time I found myself going through several pairs in a year. About how many pairs do you cycle through in a year?

 

[chasep255]

Well I used to wear a scuba mask occasionally in lakes and it would always fog up. I fixed the problem by spitting on the inside of the glass and rubbing the spit around. Then I quickly dipped it in and out of the the water. After doing that they didn't fog up. Maybe this will work for your shooting glasses.

 

[patriot1987]

Military Proof 31013 shooting glasses?

Does anyone know of shooting glasses or safety glasses which meet MIL-PRF 31013 military standards in addition to ANSI Z87+ standards? I need something that is super flexible and scratch resistant. Any suggestions? Thanks.