Walker's Silencer Electronic Ear Plugs: Any Experience with These?

[rg1911]

Midway has these on sale. Still a little pricey for my retired wallet, but my normal hearing muffs get in the way of a good cheek weld.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/638445/walkers-silencer-electronic-ear-plugs-nrr-25db-pair

Does anyone have experience with these, good or bad?

Thank you,
Richard

 

[PhOnEpHrEaK]

I don't have experience with this set, but with their razor series. I have no complaints. I have used them at indoor pistol ranges, and cannot say that I was ever uncomfortable due to the noise.

 

[TheOE800]

Just bought a pair earlier today from them. Will give thoughts once I have them, but there was a Reddit review I did read prior to purchase: https://www.reddit.com/r/Firearms/comments/6iqne3/walker_silencer_earbuds/

The OP of that Reddit thread provides three updates with his thoughts.

 

[rg1911]

Just bought a pair earlier today from them. Will give thoughts once I have them, but there was a Reddit review I did read prior to purchase: https://www.reddit.com/r/Firearms/comments/6iqne3/walker_silencer_earbuds/

The OP of that Reddit thread provides three updates with his thoughts.

Excellent link and information. Many thanks.

Richard

 

[TheOE800]

Excellent link and information. Many thanks.

Richard

I would say complaints on wind noise are spot on. Sitting here in my room with the fan and TV on - they seem to muffle the TV just about as well as my muffs but the fan is coming through exponentially more than the muffs. Given I shoot from a windy ridge these may not be best for me.

 

[devldogs55]

I picked some up on Midway when I saw this post, and they're at my mailbox waiting to get picked up by me tomorrow. I'll be sure to chime in.. but I'm excited to try them out.

 

[rg1911]

Mine arrived yesterday from Midway. The instructions state to compress the ear foam, insert in ear, and hold for 10-15 seconds to allow foam to expand. The foam expands immediately, so the ear piece cannot be fully inserted. Walker customer service said there's nothing they can do. I have an RMA label and am returning the item to Midway.

Other people have had better luck. I'm just not prepared to spend that much money on something that does not work according to the instructions.

Richard

 

[TheOE800]

Mine arrived yesterday from Midway. The instructions state to compress the ear foam, insert in ear, and hold for 10-15 seconds to allow foam to expand. The foam expands immediately, so the ear piece cannot be fully inserted. Walker customer service said there's nothing they can do. I have an RMA label and am returning the item to Midway.

Other people have had better luck. I'm just not prepared to spend that much money on something that does not work according to the instructions.

Richard

Roll between thumb and index finger for a few seconds. I had to play with different foam tips and rubber covers to get fitment that felt okay.

 

[rreidiii]

Had mine for almost a year had a very minor problem where the cord didn't retract 100% just 99% sent it back and sent me a new set.
i love them, get a great cheek weld and they really do reduce the decibel level to a tolerable one. Metter than my electronic peltors.