(I realize there are several other threads on this topic, but after reading through all of them, I decided to start another. Feel free to combine it with one of the older threads if necessary.)
I need opinions on earmuff-style ear protection. I've only gone shooting once. It was at an indoor range with ten people at a time firing anything from 9mms to .45s. I used the loaner ears and eyes that the range had, and they were completely awful.
I plan only to shoot handguns (at least for now), sometimes at an indoor range but hopefully more often at the outdoor range near my house. Being able to hear commands isn't really an issue for me because I'm not military or police, but it would be nice to be able to communicate if possible. After reading posts on various websites, it seems to me that some cheap foam 33-NRR Hearos combined with high-quality earmuffs will give me the best combination of protection and economy.
I'm hoping not to spend more than about $150, although my biggest concern overall is protecting my hearing. I've read conflicting things about passive vs. electronic earmuffs; that doesn't matter a whole lot as long as I get the highest degree of hearing protection.
Suggestions or recommendations? Also, if anybody thinks that the Hearos+earmuffs idea is terrible for whatever reason, let me know.
I need opinions on earmuff-style ear protection. I've only gone shooting once. It was at an indoor range with ten people at a time firing anything from 9mms to .45s. I used the loaner ears and eyes that the range had, and they were completely awful.
I plan only to shoot handguns (at least for now), sometimes at an indoor range but hopefully more often at the outdoor range near my house. Being able to hear commands isn't really an issue for me because I'm not military or police, but it would be nice to be able to communicate if possible. After reading posts on various websites, it seems to me that some cheap foam 33-NRR Hearos combined with high-quality earmuffs will give me the best combination of protection and economy.
I'm hoping not to spend more than about $150, although my biggest concern overall is protecting my hearing. I've read conflicting things about passive vs. electronic earmuffs; that doesn't matter a whole lot as long as I get the highest degree of hearing protection.
Suggestions or recommendations? Also, if anybody thinks that the Hearos+earmuffs idea is terrible for whatever reason, let me know.