davsco Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 i've been chastised and rightly so for just wearing sunglasses. but now that i'm looking for impact protection, it seems ansi and related ratings are hard to come by. most of the oakley models talked about in shooting glasses threads here don't have actual ansi ratings (eg, tombstone). oakley says they (tombstones) meet the ansi rating but aren't stamped as such. seems same deal with rudy project. their rydon shooting kit doesn't have any ansi-stamped or even any ansi-rated lenses. they say their stealth models with impactx lenses meet ansi but aren't stamped and those just have photochromic options. disclaimer, the above is from my review of their websites, phone calls and chat sessions. it's possible i was given bad info or misunderstood something and i welcome any incorrect or incomplete info being fixed. in any event, how rigid is everyone on getting ansi-stamped glass, or is the manufacturer's word it meets ansi specs enough, or is anything called "shooting glasses" or having polycarbonate lenses enough for your comfort levels your eyes will be protected in the event of splash, case rupture, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb315 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 http://www.oakley.com/en/support/faq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Some good info here http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/eye-protection-shooting-glasses-review/ And in other threads. Personally--mil spec ballistic rating. May cost a little more and come in a limited number of offerings, but I only have 2 eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Just because lenses are made of polycarbonate does not mean they meet ANSI spec. The quality and the thickness of the poly matter. For pistol and rifle shooting I wear ANSI spec lenses. My lenses are interchangeable. They are not stamped ANSI on the surface of the glass, but they may be on the edges. I've never looked. I bought them from Morgan Optical. He had them ground from ANSI spec blanks and sent them to me. They are considerably thicker than the "standard" poly lenses they sell to shotgunners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 http://www.oakley.com/en/support/faq yep i read thru that page. while they talk about ansi, most of their models under their hunting/shooting category are not ansi-stamped. just seems most "shooting" glasses are more about visual acuity and lens colors for shooting and target contrast and less about having higher impact resistance than normally marketed general purpose sunglasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Some good info here http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/eye-protection-shooting-glasses-review/ . excellent article, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 And here's why good eye wear is important. 2009 IDPA Indoor Nationals at Smith & Wesson. I took a full 38 Special bullet bounce-back from the backstop. Penetrated the poly-carbonate lens against my cheek bone just under the eye socket but did not harm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtielke Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) their rydon shooting kit doesn't have any ansi-stamped or even any ansi-rated lenses. they say their stealth models with impactx lenses meet ansi but aren't stamped and those just have photochromic options. There are Rudy Project Rydon lenses which have been tested and have ANSI certification: http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/images/tactical/certs/rydonTT_ANSIZ87.1_PureGrey_cert.pdf One of the recent episodes of Shooter's Mindset had a Rudy Project representative on and he said that they have a certain number of frames and lenses ANSI Z87.1 certified but if there are any differences to the tested pair they must be certified separately. Any changes including lens color or frame must be retested as a new unit so they would have to pay to test every lens and frame combination. The Rydon ImpactX lenses are all constructed the same, just not every lens with every frame has been ANSI certified. There is no reason the ImpactX lenses similar to those certified shouldn't pass according to him as they're all made the same. Edited May 10, 2016 by jtielke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) Wiley X also makes some(saint & sabor) that have a cert past the mil spec test. According to them. Edited May 10, 2016 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frgood Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Wiley X also makes some(saint & sabor) that have a cert past the mil spec test. According to them. ... and they have a reasonable price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I saw a review of edge Eyewear on ttag, and it stood up to being shot with#7 shot from a12ga. They are marketed as safety glasses. I've bought 4 pairs already. They are more stylish than the 3m ones I was wearing and seem to last longer. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Has anybody tried MSA Taiwan safety glasses? They are low priced and in several models. Its the same company that makes MSA SORDINS earmuffs only that the glasses are from Taiwan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipperhead Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I'm a safety guy and have bought many pairs of safety glasses online, particularly www.safetyglassesusa.com. They carry virtually every model of safety glasses, including shooting glasses, made. I'm sure you can find a model that will perform and look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glk21C Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 http://www.wileyx.com/Home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 http://www.wileyx.com/Home yep, wiley seems to have a pretty good selection of mil-rated shooting glasses, found that smith does also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glk21C Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I've had mine (WilieyX with interchangeable lenses) for probably 10 years, holding up very well. Good luck with your search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I have a pair of Wiley-x and like them fine. The other brand that are ballistic rated and seem to to get generally good reviews is ESS. http://www.esseyepro.com/Ballistic-Sunglasses_19_category.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTuna Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I know that this takes the topic in a bit of a different direction but which companies off mil-rated shooting glasses that are prescription? I'm nearing 50 and though I can see my front sight fine the 25 yard shots are difficult because the target is blurry. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGentry Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Rudy Projects impactX are all ansi rated and tested. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulshooter Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I really enjoy my Rudy glasses. I have several pairs. Clear to red and clear to black. That way I can cover all range conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt1911 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Check out Edge Eyewear, their stuff is ANSI rated and super decently priced! Amat Victoria Curam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I've had ESS and they eventually get buffed from cleaning until they get noticeably blurry just like any other inexpensive safety glasses. I prefer Rudy because they don't buff out from rubbing and if they do get blurry/scratched they replace them for $20. I currently sport the Rudy impactx sport readers. Perfect for shooting and scoring targets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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