linkstate
Ultimate Member
I'm not necessarily looking for cheap, I'm looking for better than good. I spent 5 years at Dulles working in the air freight warehouses off of the side of the runway, and, while in the warehouses no one wore hearing protection. Only when we went out to the tarmac and gates. Three days a week with the concord landing and taking off, those metal warehouse bays just amplified the sound. Along with a lot of concerts ( at least my ears never hurt or rang after the Dead, everyone else they did) I'd like to keep what hearing I have left. I presently double up on plugs and headsets since the indoor ranges get too loud for me without doubling up.
I second MaxVO2’s recommendation. The MSA Supreme Pro-X (sold under Sordin now) are simply amazing. Especially the gel cup version.
When I think of all the money I’ve spent on gun stuff that sits in a box, the Sordin’s are some of the best money I’ve spent on this hobby.
The sound attenuation is pretty good. I’ve only used the muffs when shooting handguns outdoors alone and with others shooting. I would likely double up with plugs indoors.
My hearing is such that I can carry on normal everyday conversations but in a crowded room the voices all muddle together. I also always had trouble communicating with people at the range unless I took my muffs off or pulled them off one ear slightly.
With the Sordins, I can carry on a normal conversation and still be protected. I splurged on them before an outdoor class with Gun Commander because I was afraid I would not be able to hear instructions otherwise. They performed great. In shooting mode I can hear well enough. With the push of a button you can go into focus mode and hear voices even better.
When at AGC I can hear the carpenter bees buzzing while shooting and can tell what direction they are coming from.
So bottom line for me, I love the Sordins for their natural sounding directional sound amplification for communication and knowing what’s going on around me. The Attenuation for 9mm outdoors has been more than adequate.
I tried a set of walkers but I never liked them. I couldn’t get a good seal at the bottom of the ear cup. That could be my head shape and also I wear prescription glasses that don’t sit flat to my head. So could just be my issue.
ETA: I have worn them for hours and they are comfortable as well.
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