Shooting glasses???

[Strut10]

Maybe someone can give me an explanation of all the lens colors?? Which color is best for what situation?? There's amber, yellow, orange, vermillion, light smoke, dark smoke, gray............. There's a million different ones. I'm really looking for the ones that would be best for general daylight shooting and also for trap-shooting at night under lights.

[snapper]

I'll be honest...I usally don't wear any shooting glasses unless I'm popping steel with handguns.

IMO...the yellow/amber lenses will give you the best "picture"...makes things look sharper/crisper. But I also think that they won't work real well in a very bright sunny situation...almost need 2 lenses.

You can get shooting glasses that come with changable lenses realitively cheap. I had a pair somewhere that had three lenses (popped one out and new one in...took seconds) and found myself using the yellow more often than others.

[pa_sportsman]

I have seen lens (shade) selection information included with product literature provided by manufacturers of industrial safety glasses. Many of the manufacturers produce eyewear marketed under numerous brand names. I believe that many of low cost shooting glasses are non-prescription safety glasses that have been relabeled and increased in price.

If I remember correctly, lens selection data are available on the Uvex website. Information may also be available on the Crews or Olympic Optical (Smith & Wesson lic.) websites.

[AJ]

Lens color is where its at. I have won a few competitions just because of my lens selection. It gave me better visibility of the target than the other guy. This is the color chart from Randolph Ranger.

[Strut10]

That oughta do 'er..........yep. Thanks!

[CuzTheyFly]

check out www.safteyglassesusa.com they have awesome prices and good glasses... I like amber and orange lenses best.....They seem to improve visability.... All the Big time comp shooters use good shooting glasses....

these are good too,,,,sunbusters....

[RangerClay]

I have a pair of shooting glasses made by Simmons. You can exchange the lens to whatever color I am in the mood for.

Ranger

[sharpshooter]

Not sure if anyone is still following this thread, but I've been using MCR Safety's Force Flex safety glasses. With respect to lens color, amber has proven to be the most helpful when it comes to shooting. In my case, they have really helped me to take note of my surroundings and make it much easier on the eyes. They exceed ANSI Z87 + standards and are capable of withstanding a military ballistic impact at over 1,000 feet per second. As you might imagine they are nearly impossible to break, hence the name, Force Flex. You can try and bend them out of shape all you want, but they will always return to original form. I don't have a site link, but they shouldn't be too hard to find online. Thanks!

[RalloZ35]

I end up not wearing safety glasses, but I do try to be safe and at least wear some form of eye protection such as some sunglasses.

[sharpshooter]

Strut10,

Check out this site link. Shooting Glasses Lens Color Chart

I think it should help as far as the kind of lenses you need for each situation. Like I said with my amber lenses it really helps to isolate and brighten the visibility of the targets whether indoor or outdoors, foggy/cloudy or clear sunny skies.

[m gardner]

Different colors are definitely a benefit. The only problem I have noticed is that on partly cloudy days when the sun is repeatedly blocked by fast moving clouds it is a bit of a challenge as the light conditions change. I have just gone to glasses with clear lenses on those days.
Mark

[stevebeilgard]

different colors help you with different women.....

sorry, i had to. but, the fact is that different colors help in different light situations as well as with different color clays. while i did stay on top of the equipmentlist all my lenses and high tech equipment never gave me the ability to win a tounament. go figgure.
now, as for no glasses, and a military rifle i did just fine on the 1000 meter team while in service.....

[sharpshooter]

Steve Beilgard,

What brand of glasses do you use?

[stevebeilgard]

i shot in the 1960's and '70, and really do not remember. i do still have my 1972 ray ban pilot shades, though. lol

[sharpshooter]

Stevebeilgard,

Wow! So you've got some experience under your belt. What color lenses are you currently using? Thanks.