Gunnut Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 At 50 years old my eye sight is getting worse. I need bifocals within 16" and a perscription to see past 40". Luckily this means I can clearly see the front sight. I need to buy some shooting glasses to replace my bifocals. There are many types of glasses and many colored lenses. What brand of shooting glasses and what color lenses have you had success with? What do you recommend? Thanks, gunnut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 Gannut, I know I've seen some threads on this subject, probably in this forum. Maybe try a search using "vision," or "eye." I can't recommend brands; but in general, you want the lightest tint your eyes can tolerate (without excessive squinting) in your light conditions. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian g Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 You could have an oakley made with perscription. they look kool! (lol) (Edited by ian g at 8:08 pm on May 22, 2002) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Several months back I got a pair of Rudy Projects that have a clip-in for your prescription so if you decide to use contacts you can still use the same glasses. Have only good things to say about them.. Mario (Edited by Mario at 11:29 pm on May 22, 2002) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted May 24, 2002 Share Posted May 24, 2002 Rudy is my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted July 15, 2002 Author Share Posted July 15, 2002 Another one from the 'eternal newbie'. I did a couple of searches on glasses. I didn't really find what I was looking for. I'm experiencing a problem with the current type I'm using. I don't wear glasses outside of shooting. I've noticed my sight aquisiton is slower with the glasses on. Any advise on better glasses that may help. I currently use saftey glasses from my work. They are very high quality, wrap around types. I use both dark and yellow depending on the skies. I have pretty good vision and can see the sight/target picture fairly well for my skill level. But I do notice a large difference without the glasses. Any and all help is of course greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted July 15, 2002 Share Posted July 15, 2002 Try Oakly M Frames in the new "golf" lens. They're a real light brown with "vent holes". There was a technical reason why these were recommended to my husband, but I spaced out and didn't quite catch it :-) He does however, LOVE them. Something about the "light brown" and being able to see your pupils when looking at you through them, but also they have enough "dark" so you're not squinting. Hmmm - maybe I should delete that non-technical stuff? Oh well - it's a start - maybe one of the technical geniuses can explain it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted July 16, 2002 Author Share Posted July 16, 2002 Thanks, do the vent holes help them from 'fogging up' on a high humidity day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 I have a grey oakley lens with no vents. i cant see the sights very well when theres an overcast or if I am in an indoor range. What color do you guys recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 3 - yes, the vent holes prevent them from fogging up! Ian - see my first post - we got this recommendation from Voigt... brown - dark enough you don't squint, but light enough people looking at you can see your pupils. Oakley makes them now in their "golf" version. http://oakley.com/ostore/eyewear/golf_m_frame/ David has the "jet black" frames. (Edited by Shooter Grrl at 8:02 am on July 16, 2002) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 I got a pair of Rudy's and they are the best I've ever tried. Lifetime warranty on the lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 I go with the Uvex Genesis shooting glasses..vented and it helps! but I only use the amber, clear or slightly grey lenses...darker lenses take too much away from me when shooting outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradC Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Oakley also packages their Pro M frames in what they call the "Ballistic Shooters Array". It comes with a G26 lens (multicolored looking, takes the green out of the world), a smoke lens (the dark brown SG is referring to) and a clear lens all packaged up in one of their handy ballistic nylon cases. They don't offer it on their website but if you call them they will know what you are referring to. I believe it retails for $235. Another cool thing about these glasses is: The large pocket on the end of the Shooters Tournament range bag (opposite side of the water bottle) is _exactly_ the size of the Ballistic Shooters Array case. Can't beat it! BradC A46143 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted July 16, 2002 Author Share Posted July 16, 2002 Thanks, I'm checking out the suggestions now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneet Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Great advice! Just got a pair of the New Rudy Project Rydons with RX insert and Racing Red Lens from Jim Shanahan @ APS. They ROCK! Extremely lightweight and comfortable and the this lens provides excellent contrast (makes my front sight and red dot "POP"). Definitely a must have if you require vision correction. Find Jim here ... Advance Performance Shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.J. Norris Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 I've been using M frames for a little over a year now and love them. I will never go back to normal safety glasses! I have the standard gray lenses, plus clear (Of course) and persimmon. Looking through persimmon it kind of like looking through yellow, only a bit softer and it makes everything stand out. Unfortunately, they aren't quite dark enough for everyday use, and I by far get the most use out of the gray. Look out the first time you use a persimmon M frame, the first time you wear it, you may get a small headache until you can adjust to the tint, once you get used to it though, its awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 As a soon to be Senior, and wearing glasses for 33 years, I'll take a little different direction. No tint for shooting. I want as much depth of field as I can get during the COF. I use dark prescription glasses before and after shooting, but they come off when I’m “in the hole”. Put on the large framed Randolph’s from Morgan Optical (they are on the web), with the strong eye prescription focused a little closer than normal. It becomes just a part of your little “pre shooting “ ritual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Jim's the best! Not just as a salesmen, and quick delivery specialist --- but a good shooter and friendly coach. Some shooters in Missouri are getting to experience him first hand now, I had that privilege here for the last couple of years before he moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 I, too, recently purchased Rudy's Rydon glasses (with laser blue, racing red, and clear lenses and a RX insert). I got the glasses from www.theyedoctor.com. Best prices I could find. I did try on several pairs at a (relatively) local bike shop, however, to determine which fit me the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 My RB3 Rudys are still going strong. I have my reverse racoon suntan to prove it! And our pal twix now has a pair too. Rudy Project and Jim Shanhan are a winning combination! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I've been using Bolle Vigilante for many years now. I started with the Bolle Edge because it was the first pair of cycling sunglasses that had a perscription insert. On bright days, I normally use a grey tinted lens. Overcast, I switch to vermillion, it seems to work well for me and also makes the blue Dillon bags look really bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I recently switched to yellow lenses (Smith & Wessons... admittedly inexpensive). Brightens dark, shadowy areas in the indoor range and decreases contrasts. Also decent for night-driving (I'm night-blind so I'll try anything). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddS Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Ditto on the last three posts. I've worn Oakley "M" Pro's for years and I recently bought Rudys with the RX clip from Shanahan. They ROCK. I was also told by Shanahan that I looked, "dead sexy" in them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 I was also told by Shanahan that I looked, "dead sexy" in them! a man in the army said that to you? was he recruiting you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Rudy Project Eyewear is the only way to go. Technical stuff aside, with Advanced Performance Shooting, and Jim Shanahan, they sponsor a lot of matches. Lynn, don't be too suprised. It is the new Army after all. Hooah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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