cpa5oh Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I want to get a pair of metal rimmed/framed shooting glasses with interchangeable lenses (obviously to use in different lighting conditions.) I see the Decot glasses and I'll buy them if there are no other options...price is kinda high, so figured I'd ask about similar options before ordering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Randolph Ranger. A little pricy also but great warranty and well worth the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 A friend and I have been using Decot's for a long time. Last month my friend took a ricochet to the lens, while shooting Steel Challenge and it shattered into a lot of small, sharp fragments. He was concerned about the danger of the very sharp glass shards, so he called Decot. Their reply was the lenses are "impact resistant, not impact proof". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I use the Randolph Engineering ones for trap and find them to be an excellent product. I got mine here on the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpa5oh Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks for the responses, guys. The Randolph Rangers are about 155 with three lenses...that's cheaper than I'd have gotten the Decots for...so unless anyone else chimes in, that's the direction I'll go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Okay, I'll chime in.....the Decots and Rangers don't offer any side protection. It's okay for trap/sporting clays, but I didn't feel really comfortable unless I wore side shields/blinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpa5oh Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hmmm...that's something to consider I guess...the plastic ones like the Oakley M Frames do come around the side some...now I have to think this through some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Since I gave you something else to consider, I would suggest, if you get the interchangeable wraparounds, get ones with the 2 piece lenses. The attachment point for the one piece lens is in the middle. That requires a notch which creates a stress point in the lens. I've had 3 sets of lenses crack right at that spot. I solved the problem by getting extra frames so I don't have to take the lenses out. If I remember correctly, the frames are about the same prices as the lens. BTW, I use the prescription insert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frog51 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I've been using the Decot Hy-Wyd glasses since 2007. I'm on my third set of prescription lenses. They are comfortable to wear all day, the lenses are quite large and I've never been uncomfortable because they don't wrap around. It's a terrific product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Decots are worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59Bassman Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Since I gave you something else to consider, I would suggest, if you get the interchangeable wraparounds, get ones with the 2 piece lenses. The attachment point for the one piece lens is in the middle. That requires a notch which creates a stress point in the lens. I've had 3 sets of lenses crack right at that spot. I solved the problem by getting extra frames so I don't have to take the lenses out. If I remember correctly, the frames are about the same prices as the lens. BTW, I use the prescription insert. While I agree with this (and have stress cracked about 5 M-Frame lenses to prove it), I have found that I much prefer a one-piece wraparound to two pieces. It's not as big a deal in pistol shooting, but in rifle or shotgun I think it matters more. The two-piece lenses require an attachment point in the middle that can block your field of view when your head is tilted forward, such as mounting a rifle or shotgun. It's not much, but it distracted the heck out of me until I switched to M Frames. I like the fact that with my M Frames my field of view is about as unblocked as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas45 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Check out my web page. I would glad to answer any questions you have, whether you buy or not. www.texasshootersoptical.com There are a lot of options for you. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now