Whats the best gun for me?

Want2Shoot,

First and foremost, discuss this with your doctor. S/he may be able to point you to very high end ear muffs with 40db+ protection (they won't be cheap). Or the doc may say you're okay doubling up on the protection.

As far as noise goes, there is very little noise shooting a .22LR revolver or pistol with hearing protection. Most of the noise seems to come from the supersonic crack of the bullet (and this doppler-shifts down as the bullet flies off).

On rifles like the AR-15, noise is a factor of what's at the end of the muzzle. An AR-15 without a flash hider or muzzle brake is quite loud. Rifles with the standard A2 birdcage flash hider are somewhat quieter. Muzzle brakes seem to cut the sound further, unless you're standing to the side where gases are vented.

You might also check the laws in your state regarding the regulation (limitations or prohibitions) on silencers. They are legal to own federally, but each state varies. BATF registration is required for silencers and some are good for only a limited number of rounds before needing a rebuild.

Lastly, shooting outdoors should be your preference. Indoors, shockwaves are reflected off concrete floors and walls and the sound is echoed.

Hope that helps.
 
Thanks for the information. I might try and expand out a little in what I shoot. I have custom ear plugs not sure what the NRR rating is on the custom plugs plus I have a set of Pro Ears Ultra NRR33 muffs. I thought NRR33 were the highest available, did not know they had 40Db muffs.
 
I know its been a year since I started this...can you believe that?! Wow time has flown this year. After starting this thread I got a .22 for X-Mas. So me and her now fiance went out in the country to shoot the day before my sisters 21st. It was going to be my first time shooting centerfires. Half way driving there my good ear with the hearing aid in started ringing extremely loud. We were just driving have not even shot yet. Within 30mins the hearing goes out! Now I am freaking here and no docs could see me till the next day. So that week I ended up going to U of I hospital and they pretty much said there is nothing they can do. I spend three days with the hearing aid out and the ringing went away. I put it back in and my hearing was back but not the same. Then the intense ringing that started this whole thing came back within 10 seconds. Its been like that ever since. In fact with the hearing aid in I can't hear the tv anymore. So I got a cochlear implant and I can hear like nothing before. My last checkup I was border line normal hearing levels! I just need to practice to learn to use the phone. So anyways I have been shooting like crazy since last Feb. I now own a XD, 12 gauge, and a .22 and have a CCW! No more worries now since I can't lose anymore hearing! Sorry for the long post but I figured I would update. I should come around more often I am big on XDtalk. Now if only I can get my hands on a AR!
 
Great news. I never saw the original post but I did want to add my two cents for anyone who might search this subject in the future.

I would think that this:
http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/catal...iet-ammo/cName/22-long-rifle-ammo-solid-point

Plus something like this:
http://www.heritagemfg.com/site/department.cfm?id=50

Would mean almost silent and pretty darn cheap practice and shooting fun with almost no noise whatsoever. Heck with muffs and plugs I doubt you could even hear it.

Again congrats on getting to have a little fun! :)
 
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