I have not used any due to the need for rx lenses. But other than sunglasses I never seen anyone shoot with anything other than $300 plus glasses.

 

www.sighttraxvision.com is a contributor here. They have a prescription insert available and are very affordable.

 

Thanks. I'll check them out.

 

Do you need prescription lenses?

 

Does anybody here use the colored glasses for seeing the clays better? A guy at my club let me look through his as they released a target. I was amazed how vivid it was. Now I want to get glasses with interchangeable lenses, but I don't want to spend $300 for them. Any sugestions?

Do you need prescription lenses?

No, I only use reading glasses (cheaters)

 

If it’s at all possible to work it into your budget I’d look into Pilla’s. They’re expensive but worth it, if you have an idea of what color lens you want you might be able to find a used pair of frames with one lens included. If that’s not an option you may want to check out Wiley X glasses.

 

Galazan Products makes shooting glasses with 13 different tint lenses for 135.00 and the quailty seems very good. Problem with inexpensive glasses is possible distortion which might cost the shooter a target. You get what you pay for.

 

Galazan Products makes shooting glasses with 13 different tint lenses for 135.00 and the quailty seems very good. I bought a set about 20 years ago and still using them. Problem with inexpensive glasses is possible distortion which might cost the shooter a target. You get what you pay for.

I don't want to get real cheap glasses, but (to me) $300+ seems expensive for nonprescription glasses. The price range I'll start out with is $70 - $150 for starters. If I find that they make a difference in target acquisition, I may go for the higher end. I just want to make sure it's worth it before going to the higher end product.

 

Unfortunately this can be an expensive hobby. I recommend Pilla, with re Ranger being second. Wait for a nice used pair to come up to sale. Then in the future you can add whatever color lens you find works the best for you. If that doesn’t work, maybe look into castellani, they are decent quality with a few different options available for cheaper than others

 

What if you just bought a pair of Walkers with multi colored lenses off from Amazon. I know they are not the quality of some of the others people have mentioned, but honestly, I use the Walkers and I find them to be more than adequate. But I am just a weekend recreational shooter. YMMV

 

I used a couple different brands before biting the bullet and getting Pilla Outlaw series. It was a game changer for me. They are definitely not cheap. But the quality is excellent and the lens selection is extensive. Everyone’s eyes are different. But with the range of lenses they have I’m certain you can find the right combination.

 

Check-out CSMC for inexpensive shooting lenses for less than $100 you get 13 different color sets of lenses. Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Corp. I have been using them for years.

 

They are $135.00 at CSMC. That is the brand I mentioned in my post #12 above. The mention of CSMC on this site will bring a lot of boos and negative posts. I don’t know if there is another source for Galazan or not.

 

Suck it up and buy proper glasses. Decot is one which comes to mind.
Polycarbonate lenses

 

It is true that you get what you pay for. We reviewed glasses from 8 manufacturers looking at not just the lenses but just as importantly, the frames. It doesn't matter how good the lenses are if the frame doesn't hold them in place, fit comfortably and is durable enough to last several years. Our frames come with a 3 year guarantee.

As to lenses, it all comes down to the quality of the mold. Molds can be made from aluminum or steel. Steel is more than twice the cost because it takes more time to cut and it takes better quality tooling to cut. The quality of the CNC machine is most important as it has to be top grade and well maintained to hold close tolerance for cutting a smooth mold without distortion.

Likewise, the injection machines have to be top grade, well maintained and properly operated. The best manufacturers have the volume to afford the best equipment and have experienced staffs. Yes, we could have picked a cheaper source than the one we use but good quality wins in both the customer service and customer satisfaction arenas over time., every time.

The other thing you pay for is marketing. Magazine ads and complex websites cost a lot of money. Just a quarter page ad in a typical shotgun oriented publication can cost over $15,000 per year. That means you would have to take $100 of margin out of 150 sets of glasses just for that ad. You can also spend $1,000 per month maintaining a complex website. You also know that big dogs cost a lot to feed. The bigger the dog, the more it costs.

So, yes, you get what you pay for whether it's in the lenses on your nose or the logo on your case.

 

I’ve been using XSight for a while now and have been pretty happy. Shaped like Pilla’s but not priced like them.

 

Rangers are very good, I know that Oakley also makes a line of lenses too.

 

I use the SSP Methow kit. And, I really only use one color. Comes with about every color you could imagine. They are not cheap, but they may have an opting with fewer lenses that could meet your needs. Mike is a super good guy, reach out and I bet they can get you into a package that hits your price point.

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If budget is a real consideration give Sight Trax, the vendor on here, a try...

I've been a Randolph guy for more than 20 years and my vendor for those is Wayne Morgan Optical out of Olean NY, however their price point is where you don't want to be...

Good luck on your search

 

I did the research on a dozen or so makes. And the winner is............ Sighttrax!

 

I bought the sighttrax and am very pleased with them. Been using them for month or so. I do wear glasses and liked the prescription insert. I have never used colored inserts prior and will say that believe I picked up a clay or 2 while using them.

 

Have Decot Hy wide's and I also have 2 pair of Rangers . My decot's are close to 20 +years old . I do believe the Decot's are cooler more open they seem to set off the face more .They both have served me well and it's dependent on what color of lens I use on which pair I wear .

 

I will give another positive for the Galazan set with 13 colors. WAY more colors than needed. About 15 years ago I decided I wanted some nicer wire frame glasses with different colors. I did not want to spend too much and then decide I didn't like them. So got the Galazan thinking if I liked them I would upgrade to Decot or Randolph later. Well I am still using the Galazan original pair. Might upgrade at some point, but they seem to have good clarity and I have picked out the best color from the set that I use for 80% of the weather/light conditions.

 

I looked at the website but it doesn't say if they are PolyC or have any safety rating. Top rated eye protection should be the primary function of shooting glasses.

 

Keep an eye on eBay I got some perfect decots with 3 sets of lenses for about$50.As you probably know you need the larger lenses with Higher lenses over regular glasses.

 

I was leary, based on price alone, of Sight Trax. Well, we got 15 pairs and our kids love them. The quality is amazing, the colors are great and they come with the prescription insert. They are very similar to the WileyX Saber glasses, made just as well, priced better. Highly recommend for the price.

 

I also did a lot of research and decided on Sight Trax. Got my rx insert done by Walmart for a great price. Had an issue with the lenses not fitting well into the frame and reached out to their customer service department and they promptly sent me a new frame. Highly recommend!

 

There are a variety of colors that have various effects. I’ve looked through the lenses of Randolph’s Rangers new “AI” lenses and they make targets look like neon signs, but they are not cheap. Here are the effects of the basic colored lenses:

 

Shooting glasses colors:

Yellow:
For dim light conditions or fog
Increases brightness
Enhances the color of the target

Purple:
Reduces any green background color
Gives true depth to the background
Enhances orange targets

Orange:
For very bright conditions
Enhances orange targets
Enhances bright colors

CMT (Color Magnification Technology):
For very bright conditions
Enhances oranges, yellows, and reds.

Neutral:
For all light conditions without creating contrast

 

Currently using WileyX Sabers, I like them a lot. But I was scoring a charity shoot yesterday and the orange, gray, and clear lenses did not help with the green targets set against a brown background. I’ve read that the newish Blue Ice helps…any comments?

 

I wear prescription glasses and use shooting glasses that fit over them, I use brown on bright days to prevent squinting and orange on overcast days.