I use 3M peltor ear plugs. Not a fan of ear muffs.
Been tempted to try some of those really fancy ones that block only dangerous sound levels. Supposedly you can hear normal conversation really well without taking them out.
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I use electronic Muffs but have been using cheap plugs I borrowed from work since my lady has decided she likes to be a Real American Woman and go to the range with me - I let her use the muffs.
One oft neighbors who I go to the range with uses sportear but it's a little out of my price range. I'll probably buy some more muffs and use the money saved on more guns.
I use passive muffs. I'm going to upgrade to electronic, though. It makes it much easier to hear conversation while still protecting against loud noise.
I use the foam plugs and muffs because the crack of a 5.56 round next to me on the rifle range is very unpleasant. Even with them it is only tolerable. Boom noises aren't that bad. I barely hear the shotgun with both in place.
last time I bought a bunch of those foam ones because when checking the decibel rating they were higher so quieter, I have the fancy reusable ones that aren't quite as quieting, if that is even a word, that you can wash with soap and water never tried the muffs except when double protection was required at a job. Some places I have worked it was so load in there even with double protection it still wasn't quiet believe it or not.
Steve
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Normally just over the ear earmuffs but, I will use anything and I think the best secondary ones are the 3 levels firm ones. I get them wet and they go in easily.
If I'm going out by myself for skill maintenance I use the in ear foam ones, but if I'm going out with friends for fun I have a set of Browning over-the-ear electronic ones that work fine. I prefer the in ear foam for noise reduction, but I like the electronic ones so I can have a conversation without yelling. As far as noise reduction qualities, the only time I ever 'doubled up' was on the tank range working with 120mm cannons going off less than 30 feet away.
When I was in the military, we had the re-usable rubber earplugs (the ones that sort of resemble a pine tree). My job in the military involved frequent use of high explosives, and of course frequent trips to a shooting range. Those earplugs seemed to work well enough. My hearing hasn't been damaged.
Nowadays, I use earmuffs at the shooting range. And I keep a bag of disposable foam earplugs handy for any friends who tag along.
That said, if you're using ear plugs AND muffs, and the noise still seems too loud, then it may be time to look into electronic noise-canceling devices.
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Try these (of course I cheat and have a set left over from my aviation days). They cut that sharp retort (that does most of the actual ear damage) but you can still hea conversation decently.
Disposable foam ear plugs. No issues with a .40 Glock.
How do you like the glock? I just inherited a brand new 4th gen 22. I thought I'd like it but after shooting it I'm ready sell it. Nobody could keep it on paper at 30 yards and are all experinced shooters. The xd 45 had no problem at the same distance. We tried a few different brands off ammo could find no damage to the crown or any other part the barrel.
How do you like the glock? I just inherited a brand new 4th gen 22. I thought I'd like it but after shooting it I'm ready sell it. Nobody could keep it on paper at 30 yards and are all experinced shooters. The xd 45 had no problem at the same distance. We tried a few different brands off ammo could find no damage to the crown or any other part the barrel.
30 YARDS ! WTF that's 90 feet, not exactly pistol target shooting range now is it? That said just how many rounds were run threw it before you got it? our Glock's have no problem at regular pistol range targets but we have 17s, 9 MM.
Normal self defense range is 10 yards and under, WTF are you shooting at at that 90 yards?
Steve
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How do you like the glock? I just inherited a brand new 4th gen 22. I thought I'd like it but after shooting it I'm ready sell it. Nobody could keep it on paper at 30 yards and are all experinced shooters. The xd 45 had no problem at the same distance. We tried a few different brands off ammo could find no damage to the crown or any other part the barrel.
That's what I've got but in version 2.5. Like Steve said, 30 yards is a LONG distance with a handgun. If you want competition style accuracy, the Glock is one of the favorites (although more in the .45 range than .40). At 30 yards, you'll actually have to sight it (and adjust the sights for YOU). No way you'll keep the rounds on target by pointing and shooting like you can at personal protection ranges (closer to 7 yards).
I can keep my shots on paper at 30 yards although my groupings aren't nearly as tight as at more reasonable handgun distances. Personally, I think the Glock is one of the best all around handguns out there. Run a few rounds through it and I'd imagine you'll agree.
30 YARDS ! WTF that's 90 feet, not exactly pistol target shooting range now is it? That said just how many rounds were run threw it before you got it? our Glock's have no problem at regular pistol range targets but we have 17s, 9 MM.
Normal self defense range is 10 yards and under, WTF are you shooting at at that 90 yards?
Steve
30 is alot but out here that's what we want, the other pistols shot had no problem staying on paper. The 9mm 17 glock and 357 magnum with a snub noise had no problem, in fact the 357 could do some diecent groups. The glock was brand new and had 0 shots through it. We shot about 200 through it. I'm thinking I'll sell the 22, if I replace it with another glock it will probably be a 17 although I'm not a fan of the glock safety or the feel of the trigger.
30 YARDS ! WTF that's 90 feet, not exactly pistol target shooting range now is it? That said just how many rounds were run threw it before you got it? our Glock's have no problem at regular pistol range targets but we have 17s, 9 MM.
Normal self defense range is 10 yards and under, WTF are you shooting at at that 90 yards?
Steve
Sounds like you're blaming the distance, not the gun. Also, why not shoot at 30 yards?
How do you like the glock? I just inherited a brand new 4th gen 22. I thought I'd like it but after shooting it I'm ready sell it. Nobody could keep it on paper at 30 yards and are all experinced shooters. The xd 45 had no problem at the same distance. We tried a few different brands off ammo could find no damage to the crown or any other part the barrel.
Were they experienced Glock shooters? Unless there's a defect in the weapon, it's more accurate than the shooter will be. If the gun is that bad, I'd send it back to Glock for repair.
They usually wear T shirts which say that, don't they? I saw one at the range whose shirt said " Experienced Glock lover. " I did not ask any questions.
Were they experienced Glock shooters? Unless there's a defect in the weapon, it's more accurate than the shooter will be. If the gun is that bad, I'd send it back to Glock for repair.
I've been reading up on the 22, it appears the .40 s&w is just not a good round for the glock, a few glock fan boys can't fathom that glock didn't make a winner with 22 but others admit it has some faults #1 being inaccuracy
