M14 Forum

calfret · February 11th, 2009, 10:40 AM

I was wanting to get some electronic hearing protection but I am also trying to do so thriftily so that I may better spend my cash on other things (meaning more M-14 stuff of course

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There are some realy cheap pairs on cheaper than dirt that I was considering getting since it wouldn't be a big hit to my pocket book if I didn't like them.

Thoughts on this or maybe some other products I should consider? If these things are really super McAwesome like they seem to be then perhaps I should consider buying top of the line. Which would that be and in what kind of price range?

E4for2 · February 11th, 2009, 02:01 PM

rifles,,I sometimes pushed off my protectors,,I sprung for
Walkers game ears that look like hearing aids and had custom ear pieces made for them,,cost about 200 bucks

Zachary · February 12th, 2009, 11:22 AM

My Mom gave me a pair of these for Christmas a couple years ago. I really like them.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...233&hasJS=true

bcrich · February 17th, 2009, 06:58 PM

Those hearing aid size ones are the way to go! I have a pair of peltors that do a good job for shootin pistols but they do get in the way when trying to get a good cheek weld, for rifles I just use foam ear plugs!

davecampperry · February 23rd, 2009, 04:20 AM

22 NRR is pretty low, and $60 to boot. I bought a set of Peltor's from Dillon (excellent but $135) and I have some from Sportsman's Guide (very good and $20). Years ago, when 'Wolf Ears' were new and rare, I was wearing a pair in my deer stand. I couldn't believe how wonderful it was to actually hear things again. Two hunters came by my stand, and one said. "Look at that fool wearing ear protectors on a deer stand. What is he afraid of?"

kakruse · February 23rd, 2009, 03:12 PM

......Peltor's from Dillon at $135 were what I needed to shoot IPSC....there are a lot of range commands I needed to hear.

Take it from a old artilleryman......protect your hearing......this is an item that is worth the investment.

Maggy187 · March 12th, 2009, 10:45 PM

Go for the Peltors, my unit bought abunch of those and it was a shame I had to pass them off to a cherry on my way out

They will be money well spent.

RomeoTango · March 15th, 2009, 06:32 PM

Peltor Tacticals are "tha BOMB"!!
Point the mic to the rear so you can hear the blinks behind you talking smack

2336USMC · March 16th, 2009, 01:57 PM

The full size Peltor Tacticals are truly excellent. The sound quality is great, and they paid attention to the design and placement of the microphones so that you get a really natural sense of direction of sounds.

Some have reported stock weld problems with the large Peltors hitting the stock, never been a problem for me. Probably has to do with the shape of your head/placement of your ears in relation to your eyes.

I have tried other el cheapo electronic muffs and the difference in sound quality/ directionality is night and day. You get what you pay for.

Oh and Midway just put them on sale $37 off, which helps cuz they ain't cheap. But if you like them and they work well, you are more likely to wear them which is what matters most.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...374&t=11082005

Edit: I just realized the link I posted is for the Peltor Tactical Pro muffs. I have Tactical 7 muffs, which can be had for somewhat less than the Pro model. the Pro model has some new features I guess, like auto shutoff if you leave them turned on...

marinefirstsarge · March 16th, 2009, 04:47 PM

Peltor Comtac is what I use and I freaking love them, there tactical headphones are slimmer and should not interfere with aiming

drx · April 6th, 2009, 06:46 AM

Anyone ever use the MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X muffs? I've heard lots of good things about them. Plus you can get 'em in OD with a camo band.

http://www.botachtactical.com/msasuproearm.html

cemac · April 9th, 2009, 06:17 PM

I've got a very worn pair of old Peltor tactical 7s's that have been fantastic. They have seen alot of use and abuse and never let me down.

I thought I'd try a new pair of the more slim Peltor tactical sport's and that was a big mistake, their no where near the quality or the protection of the older pair.

rscalzo · April 10th, 2009, 07:57 AM

I've been happy with my Peltor 7's although I have forgot to turn them off from time to time only to find the 9v battery dead. I bought a cheap pouch to store them in from WM and keep and extra battery or two in the pouch.

But as said earlier, they are a bit large for rifle use.

Entoxica · April 15th, 2009, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by drx

Anyone ever use the MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X muffs? I've heard lots of good things about them. Plus you can get 'em in OD with a camo band.

Yes,I have a pair and they are without a doubt the pinnacle of hearing protection. just don't order them there.

msinabottle · April 15th, 2009, 01:47 PM

I rather like my Peltor Work Tunes. Dial tuner, the newer ones are digital, with a separate control for an AM/FM radio and for audio amplification. The noise gate works VERY well.

I'll wear that to the range and listen to my radio as I shoot, I find it helps me to relax. If someone were to break in, I'd turn up the hearing amplification to maximum--super human hearing--with the noise gate and the padding to minimize my disorientation if I had to fire.

Best!