TR Young 175 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) >DELETED LINK<: And while they may not be the most high-quality Electromuffs around, for their $50-$60 price tag they are goddamn amazing. No latency between shot and muffling. And I can rock out! Exactly the same muffs I just bought about 3 weeks ago. Got a set for myself and one of my shooting buddies for his b-day. I love the things! They amplify ambient sounds, and deaden sharp, sudden noises. They are freakin' fantastic for the cash outlay! Edited November 9, 2009 by MCASSgt New River Non-Business Member Link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 It varies by what I'm shooting. There are times I use plugs and muffs together. Generally with handguns I use muffs, with rifles I prefer plugs since the muffs tend to get in the way. With my Saiga's it's either or both... +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
presto_z 125 Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Well i made it down to the "range" today with my new muffs, and i gotta say these things are awesome.. They are the ryobi tek4 electronic earmuffs.. I can hear people whisper from 20ft away, I can hear the scroll wheel on my mouse, and I can easily use my phone when placed close to my head.. They are great at muffling gunshots too, no need for any extra ear protection while firing a 12g or 7.62x39.. I wish i had a .50BMG to test lol They have an auxiliary input for ipods/mp3 players/phones ect, and the audio quality is slightly better then I expected for earmuffs. here are a few pics (taken with my cell phone) in my mind they are well worth the $70, they are extremely lightweight and feel really comfortable on the ears.. I have 1/2 gauges in both ears, so most muffs are irritating to me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Frost 1 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I use Pro Ears dimension 3's, they are great, they was expensive but worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hey presto z, can you get a decent cheek-weld on rifle/shotgun stocks while using those electronic muffs? They look a little too big to allow that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
presto_z 125 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hey presto z, can you get a decent cheek-weld on rifle/shotgun stocks while using those electronic muffs? They look a little too big to allow that. i have no problem using them on my saiga with the tapco folder stock or with a Romanian Guard AK47.. but if you have a shorter stock like telescoping one, shoot with a chicken wing (elbow out) or have a fat head it may be an issue. the angle of your elbow can throw everything off aswell.. if you can shoot with cheap Winchester muffs then these shouldn't effect you, but every one is different.. some people cant shoot with any set of muffs since they tilt their neck alot from not being in the proper stance.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Well, they look pretty cool.. but I have a big fat head, (to contain all my brains ), so they might not work for me. If I'm using muffs, they're the "slim" ones. It's part of the reason I usually use plugs instead. Edited September 7, 2009 by post-apocalyptic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
presto_z 125 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 If you can shoot with regular muffs these wouldn't be a problem, but if you cant then you wouldn't be able to use these.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfmedic 8 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Electromuffs for me +1. I also use the howard leight impact sport electronic earmuffs pictured below... like some of the other guys stated above. Its nice to be able to hear everything... especially because the outdoor range is 1 mile from the prison. Shoot anyone in orange and ask questions later. Its good practice anyway. Edited September 7, 2009 by pfmedic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
camon 233 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Electromuffs for me +1. I also use the howard leight impact sport electronic earmuffs pictured below... like some of the other guys stated above. Its nice to be able to hear everything... especially because the outdoor range is 1 mile from the prison. Shoot anyone in orange and ask questions later. Its good practice anyway. I love them for how slim they are. I absolutely hate things in my ear so earplugs are out of the question. But I also have a big round head so normal size muffs get in the way. These on the otherhand... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zaxon_182 44 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I use earplugs when I shoot my LR308, S-12, and Glock 20, but when I bring out my big dog to play, I use both plugs and muffs. That .50 bmg is a loud sob, my right ear rings a little even when I have on both plugs and muffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Orange foam. I keep a bunch in the car just in case I go out shooting so I don't forget them. There are companies that take moldings of your ear & mold silicone plugs. My dad has these, but I haven't had any made for me yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
motopolitico 0 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I always double up with ORANGE tapered foamies and my red mickey ears from wally world. The yellow foam EAR plugs are too short, and they wind up stuck in my ear canals too easily. Then people really look at me funny when I grab the needle nose pliers to pull them out. The orange ones have the added benefit of really cleaning the wax out of my ears. Much more so than the yellow ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltham_41 52 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I use the cheap electronic ones from Sportsmansguide. Paid less than 20 bucks for them, but they work fine and you can hear everything until a firearm goes off then it blocks it and then the hearing comes back. They work well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TYBOY 33 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I use Earmuffs (non electronic). I will be purchasing a good pair of electronic in the future though. My job has me around alot of helicopters with turbine engines and when I dont have any protection on me I use cigarette butts. Primitive but it works. (yes I am a Redneck and proud of it). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thealmightysam 2 Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 I use cheap-o disposable foam plugs from Harbor Freight. They're dirt cheap ($0.50 for six pairs) so if I bring guests, I can just toss them a pair without having to worry about it. They deaden just fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aresv 49 Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Cheap disposable foam plugs actually work pretty well, better than entry level muffs. Only thing to be careful about is that you have to insert the plugs properly. Roll it between your fingers to squish it down, and insert it into your ear canal. I have seen so many people over the years wearing foam plugs that are just barely inserted into their outer ears, and they're getting essentially zero protection. Other cool thing about "disposable" foam plugs: you can wash and reuse them. Just stick 'em in a garment bag and wash in the washing machine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) I use plugs and muffs quite frequently. I have lost a fair amount of hearing over the years, anymore and I would not be able to do my job. So I baby my ears! +1 If I'm shooting skeet/sporting clays with my O/U, either a simple pair of plugs or ear muffs is what I'll wear. But whenever I trek to my rifle and pistol range, I always USE BOTH (ear plugs with muffs). Some of the guys at my range shoot some pretty large caliber boom sticks. Edited November 5, 2009 by Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nitrowing 0 Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 I use my old British military issue ear muffs and keep a bag of work issue foam plugs to hand out to friends if they forget to bring some ear defenders. I've never liked ear plugs when riding my bikes as it cuts out too much ambient noise - other vehicles can sneak up on you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackriton 0 Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 I use ear plugs. It is effective and also dont mess with my badass look when i shoot my shotgun. A tip for earprotection. If you dont have some thing to put on for any reason, chew some papernapking to make it wet, roll it in your finger and use it as earplug. Testing and verified. It can save your hearing in need. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
read_the_wall 614 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 This is a popular choice around here. someone had to do it.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 They hurt my ears after being put in a couple times, but I can't get a cheekweld with my cheapo HUGE muffs on a rifle. I've been shooting this a lot this year, so it's no big deal on the wimpy ear protection. I need to score some decent plugs like those surefire ones, or start looking at slim electronic muffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MCASgt New River 10,036 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I normally use plugs with muffs if shooting indoors, just plugs if out doors, and nothing if shooting suppressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ufo 20 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Earplugs everywhere... And right now i'm deaf. Just kiddin'... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saiga_rom 91 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 in the past i would use foam earplugs, but i didnt really like them much. so i bought some nice cheap winchester earmuffs from walmart. they work much better than the foam earplugs i had been using Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joesmoe 14 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 This is one of the most over looked subjects on gun forums but one of the most important, and while properly used foam ear plugs cut out the most db's out of all the hearing protection out there, what is really important is just using hearing protection in the first place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glennhmd 23 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 i skip hearing protection when firing my P22 with suppressor. i use peltor electronic ear muffs when firing all else. ordered some surefire ep-6 ear plugs recently but haven't tried them out yet. hearing protection could not be overemphasized. one time i forgot to put on my ear muffs (set them on the temples and not over the ears) and fired one shot from my .45. needless to say, my ears were still ringing while i was driving home from the range. and that's just a .45. i shudder at the thought of firing the S12 without ear protection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevin.rose0@gmail.com 62 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 hearing protection could not be overemphasized. one time i forgot to put on my ear muffs (set them on the temples and not over the ears) and fired one shot from my .45. needless to say, my ears were still ringing while i was driving home from the range. and that's just a .45. i shudder at the thought of firing the S12 without ear protection. I did that once with an AR, though I had plugs in but I only had one in. I was very happy when the ringing finally went away, I was afraid it never would. I wear ear pro at concerts and similar loud events ever since I got told by a doctor after a hearing test "you should protect what is left of your hearing". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fromxtor 20 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Bilsom thunder T3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slostang 80 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Standard issue disposable orange ear plugs for me. I have seen people at the range improvise and use cigarette filters as ear plugs. lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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