Post by TMan on Jul 9, 2005 22:53:22 GMT -5
I used to think that I was very recoil sensitive, but then I discovered that it wasn't the recoil that bothered me so much, it was the noise. When I bought ear muffs, I bout the best they had at Academy with a NPR of 31. Since then, I've starting wearing the foam ear plugs that also have a rating of 31. That gives me a total of 62. Yeah right, but realistically it is probably around 34.
The problem with this new setup is that I have a little problem hearing the bell ringing at the range signaling that we should stop firing. This has resulted in some bad looks in my direction from the range officers, who, I might add, have guns.
I was thinking about getting electronic ear muffs to replace the regular ones I have. However, I've noticed that they don't have as high NPR ratings as the muffs I currently have. Also, the ones with the higher ratings are more expensive.
The other advantage of having the electronic ones is that I could hear people talking to me. Well, I guess that would be an advantage.
So, does anyone use these things? Are they worth it? Are there certain ones that are better than others?
Incidentally, I have small ear canals (what is between them is small too), and the foam ones that work the best for me are GloPlugz made by Gateway Safety. www.gatewaysafety.com
The problem with this new setup is that I have a little problem hearing the bell ringing at the range signaling that we should stop firing. This has resulted in some bad looks in my direction from the range officers, who, I might add, have guns.
I was thinking about getting electronic ear muffs to replace the regular ones I have. However, I've noticed that they don't have as high NPR ratings as the muffs I currently have. Also, the ones with the higher ratings are more expensive.
The other advantage of having the electronic ones is that I could hear people talking to me. Well, I guess that would be an advantage.
So, does anyone use these things? Are they worth it? Are there certain ones that are better than others?
Incidentally, I have small ear canals (what is between them is small too), and the foam ones that work the best for me are GloPlugz made by Gateway Safety. www.gatewaysafety.com
