tcazes Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 been using the same pair of sunglasses for the last 3 years and just curious, what is the best lens for picking up red fiber optics? im in the market for something with interchangeable lenses so i can swap to clear when shooting indoor matches or low light rainy matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxj66 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I use clear all the time, but when I get a chance to get to the eye doctor I would like to have some made with the transition lenses so they tint slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Step 1: switch to green FO. Unless colorblindness somehow prevents it. I shot red for three years before switching and haven't gone back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeEB Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I use the transitional lenses from the Rudy Project. I tried green FO in one of my guns, just couldn't pick it up as fast or as well as the red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrymSIX Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 FO color is kind of subjective. Yes, green is brighter (technically) but do your eyes pick green up as fast as red? I really like the Oakley prizm shooting lenses for the Tombstone Reap glasses. The prizm series really highlights contrast making it a little easier to pick up the fiber. I've been running clear lately since it hasn't been as bright, but in the sun those oakley prizms really help. If your looking for more generic advice. Red lenses help your eyes contrast their surroundings. How dark or light is up to you depending on where you shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd7446 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 19 hours ago, KrymSIX said: FO color is kind of subjective. Yes, green is brighter (technically) but do your eyes pick green up as fast as red? I really like the Oakley prizm shooting lenses for the Tombstone Reap glasses. The prizm series really highlights contrast making it a little easier to pick up the fiber. I've been running clear lately since it hasn't been as bright, but in the sun those oakley prizms really help. If your looking for more generic advice. Red lenses help your eyes contrast their surroundings. How dark or light is up to you depending on where you shoot. I'm picking up on a red dot (or green, depending which gun I'm using if shooting 3-gun) instead of a FO, but Oakley Prizm lenses really do make the dot pop out. Highly recommend them, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Hello: The Rudy Project Rydon racing reds will make the red fiber pop. You can do a test by looking at stop lights and see which one you can see better at distance. Some see red better some see green. Indoor I like red but outside I like green. The green laser on my PCC really pops over a red laser I have used before. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt350z Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Oakley prizm works pretty good. I use dark/light purple Rudy Project Genetyks for clays but they make red/orange pop out as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I tried green for a while, however here in PA, there's a lot of greenery at the local club matches. I would lose my sight (briefly) during transitions when moving across the green backdrop. Not sure if this is just a practice thing, or if others have noticed this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Oakley Prizm Roads or the TR45 lens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBertolet Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I have yellow prescription shooting lenses anyway, so I told my optometrist what I wanted, a focal distance of 30 inches for pistol shooting. He set up an eyechart at that distance, and tried numerous reading lenses on my dominant eye, until one was found that the focus was perfect. He ordered the lense and installed it. Works great, and is good for rifle shooting also. It takes a couple of minutes for your brain to adjust when you put the glasses on, but after that things are good. The front sight is sharp with whatever color of FO I am using at the time, while the other eye is good for distance. I am able to shoot better with both eyes open now. Many people who get corrective surgery on their eyes, get one eye done for close, and the other for distance, so this concept is not new. The cost was not terribly expensive, and it allows me to be somewhat competitive, despite deteriorating eyesight form advancing age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs62 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Oakley SI ballistic M frame 3.0 with Prizm lens array (TR22, TR45 and Clear lenses) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcazes Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 pretty sure im going to try the oakley route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV650Squid Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I like the Oakley Prizm TR22 lens. Generally, I use the lightest tint my eyes can comfortably handle (light sensitivity since I got PRK). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcazes Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 now just struggling to find a frame with interchangeable lenses that i like and is reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12glocks Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 17 hours ago, tcazes said: now just struggling to find a frame with interchangeable lenses that i like and is reasonably priced. Do yourself a favor and go to the vendor tent here on the forum and use one of the VIP links for Rudy Project, the prices are great. Look in the clearance area too there may be something you like in there. There were Rydan shooters kits a couple of weeks ago with multiple lenses. I am 52 and have had fantastic luck with the optical insert. I have a couple of different types of red lenses but I would go with a photochromic red lens. When you see "Laser" lenses in Rudy speak they are mirrored. They are made in Italy, super quality. I am Rudy for life now because we are so happy with ours. Nothing wrong with other brands but check out the prices available to you. I bought my first pair prior to this forum VIP link and paid a lot. If you do want corrective lenses there are two type of optical inserts, standard and progressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.a.brewer. Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Do yourself a favor and go to the vendor tent here on the forum and use one of the VIP links for Rudy Project, I don't seem to find the Vendor Tent. Under which section is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glk21C Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 http://forums.brianenos.com/forum/308-rudy-project/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrly Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Another ? up for Oakley reap with the 3 interchangeable lenses, I have poor eye sight and this set up is fantastic for outdoors and indoors. A little pricey but worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.a.brewer. Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 http://forums.brianenos.com/forum/308-rudy-project/Thanks, now I'm looking for those VIP links. How do they work, like a discount code at checkout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcazes Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 it takes you to the proper prices when you click the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcazes Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 i ended up getting the m frame 2.0's clear and grey and also the reap with 3 lense combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.a.brewer. Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 i ended up getting the m frame 2.0's clear and grey and also the reap with 3 lense comboIf I may ask, are you still using a red fiber optic front sight? I'm using a red on one pistol and a green on another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcazes Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Yes. Red fo and red dot. I will say this though, it largely depends on where I am shooting. I prefer a green dot indoors and on ranges that are brown ie lots of dirt etc. If the range has lots of grass and trees etc I like red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I have tried a lot of Oakley lenses including Prizm TR22 and TR45. My current favorite is the Prizm trail. They are not as dark as the TR 22 but they provide excellent contrast for red on brown. On super bright Florida days, I might still use the TR 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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