Best choice for electronic hearing protection?

[ZombieMonkey]

Looking to step up to some electronic hearing protection. I am looking for a set that offers a high NRR level as I know many of the sets out there are a bit on the low side. I will be using these in indoor ranges and in the open. I typically wear a set of surefire earplugs under my current ear protection and will likely do so. Much of my long range shooting is done suppressed with just the surefire earplugs in as my current pair is too fat to comfortably get behind a rifle without breaking the seal so a slim profile would probably be advisable as well. What have you guys had good experience with?

 

[B.Bates]

For over the ear get some Sordins with the gel pads .... Triad Tactical, Inc. :: MISC Shooting Gear :: MSA/Sordin Supreme Pro-X

if you want the best of both worlds then get some esp Shooting Ear Protection | Digital Hearing Protection

 

[Pahntr760]

I use the Howard Leight ones. Them and soft foamies. Work well, comfortable, not too bulky. I just had me hearing checked again today and it's still doing very well. And there's been a lot of rounds (and jet engines) since then.

 

[PDXGS]

Nacre Quite Pro
Nothing quite like them. They are slim, conformal and rugged as hell.
NACRE, QUIETPRO, SINGLE, Used, With Head Set [Body.NACRE.QUIETPRO.SINGLE_D_T] - $199.00 : Wardens Supply Company!

 

[Clusterfrack]

Nacre Quite Pro
Nothing quite like them. They are slim, conformal and rugged as hell.
NACRE, QUIETPRO, SINGLE, Used, With Head Set [Body.NACRE.QUIETPRO.SINGLE_D_T] - $199.00 : Wardens Supply Company!

Yup. These kick ass. The disposable ear inserts are expensive though.

 

[pinsandpitons]

Here is a good review of a few of the better models. I'll vouch for the MSA Sordins. If you pay retail they are too expensive, but do a craigslist search or watch e-bay for a while, and deals will show up. Very well made, all things being equal, I'd be confident with a used pair. Watch the numbers though. Any of these will need foam plugs too to make things truly hearing safe (esp under cover/indoors), without you're still looking (hearing?) at a jackhammer level of noise, about 100db. Spend some money, how much is your hearing worth?

 

[silentheart]

Just a suggestion. I had problem with a couple of the ear muffs. Almost all ear muff has same issue for me. With ear muff, you often don't get a good cheek wield. I had a problem with mine hk sl8 and missed the entire target paper when using ear muff. I was off about 1" with my steyr ssg04. I shoot with ear plug only now aday. So, make sure you can get a good cheek wield also.

 

[Triad]

Our MSA muffs are listed here:

Triad Tactical, Inc. :: MISC Shooting Gear

i have been using these since 2005 for all my shooting and wear plugs under them except when I'm hunting.

 

[ZombieMonkey]

The same pair has lasted since 05? If so, that's better use than I expected. $300 was about the most I was looking to spend, really wish good ear pro was cheaper, would leave more $$$ for a Kestrel.

I have been staring at the MSA's on your site for a couple weeks and may have to pull the trigger on a pair. Only issue is the website shows you don't have them in-stock with the gel cups already installed. Any idea when those may be back in stock? I'd rather buy them from you as you're typically one of the first places I try to order from.

Thanks.

 

[Triad]

MSA says I should get them early next month.

 

[ZombieMonkey]

Thanks, put a notification on for when they come in stock.

 

[65guys_steve]

+1 on the MSA Sordins. I love mine and won't use anything else after trying many other brands.


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