Using pistol sights with eyeglasses

[wally]

I've switched to Trijicon RMR dual illuminated (no batteries) on my carry guns and range favorites and Burris Fast-Fire optics on the second tier favorites.

If I ever need a gun I won't have time to fumble for glasses! Why do unrealistic practice?

 

[mikemyers]

I'm almost 71, and have the same problems. My own solution was to tell the person measuring my sight to make a pair of glasses for a distance of 30" (which is where I expected my front sight to be).

After quite a bit of discussion, as she tried to tell me I was nuts, I solved the communication problem by saying the glasses were specifically for only looking at a computer screen that was 30" away from me.

I got what I wanted, and they've worked fine, but the left side is "wasted". I think I will have it replaced with a lens with a "distance prescription".

 

[GetmeoutaCT]

Thanks all - great suggestions. I'm going to try the cheap reading glasses solution first; if that doesn't work, I'll go the dedicated shooting glasses route with the optician (with some defensive practice without the same, thrown in).

 

[mikemyers]

Thanks all - great suggestions. I'm going to try the cheap reading glasses solution first; if that doesn't work, I'll go the dedicated shooting glasses route with the optician (with some defensive practice without the same, thrown in).

Quick thought - I have a pair of inexpensive reading glasses sitting around somewhere, but they (and any other "stylish" lenses I have) feel too small for eye protection. I prefer full-size glasses, like the ones many people wore ages ago before smaller lenses became stylish.

In the long-ago past, I would have wanted something like "safety glass", but then I was told that good plastic would be fine. If anything goes wrong in your shooting, I think it's important to have lenses that will really protect you.

 

[MRH]

I use tri-focal progressive lenses and the center lens works well for computer monitors, auto instrument panels and my handguns.

My regular glasses are more impact resistant than the reading glasses I've looked at. Make sure you get some reading glasses with heavy plastic or wear safety glasses over them.

Mike

 

[royal barnes]

I wear high impact progressive lenses and the sights are not clear but I don't use the sights for defensive shooting practice. I spent a good bit of money years ago when I was still a cop learning to point shoot out to 12 yards. I still practice regularly. For my competition shooting I wear large, yellow tinted lenses that are also impact resistant. They are my middle distance from my progressives. I can still read if I squint a little, the target is somewhat fuzzy but the front and rear sights are crystal clear. Compensation for getting old.