Let's talk muffs ...

[Sanford]

... specifically, the electronic versions - include electronic plugs, etc. too.

What do you have, and why? Likes and dislikes? Best and worst features? What are you looking at for "next time"?

First pair I owned were Caldwells. Seemed to do pretty well at noise blocking but made occasional weird chipring noises and finally one side quit so I tossed them.

Currently have a pair of Leight Impact Sports which wear well but seem to let a lot of noise past - enough so that I find myself wearing plugs under them to feel safer.

Looking for something better, so thought I'd ask here what others are using and like (or don't).

 

[Mr.Glock]

MSA Supreme Pro X they are pricey, but only have one ear to hear with, I would have paid what every price. But did some research and felt these were about the best I could buy.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...vptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_8va4i7er5a_b


I started out with these Walkers, they work awesome as well. But when I read up on MSA, I bought those.

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/wal...c-earmuffs/pid-885453?color=Black&N=297483708

 

[OKCHunter]

Pro Ears. Expensive but I really like my Pro Ears Gold.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

I was in Academy one day looking for electronic ear protection. I was leaning toward electronic ear plugs and started reading the packages. Most of them said "not approved for shooting". Be cautious, read the labels before you buy.

 

[Rod Snell]

Pro Ears. Expensive but I really like my Pro Ears Gold.

Yes, I hear better with them than I do the VA hearing aid, and get quick response shutoff protection from gun noise too.
Wish I had bought some sooner.

 

[p238shooter]

Had my full bag somewhere else but wanted to take a few shots. I grabbed my Harbor Freight $15 electronic muffs. Pretty amazing I could hear the birds chirping and the grass crunching under my shoes but they blocked the shot noise well. Great Backup.

 

[Sanford]

Pro Ears. Expensive but I really like my Pro Ears Gold.

I see a number of different "Pro Ears Gold" models - Predator, Stalker, Pro Tac SC, etc. - is there any real difference other than appearance? They all seem to hover right around the same price point.

 

[Sanford]

MSA Supreme Pro X they are pricey, but only have one ear to hear with, I would have paid what every price. But did some research and felt these were about the best I could buy.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...vptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_8va4i7er5a_b


I started out with these Walkers, they work awesome as well. But when I read up on MSA, I bought those.

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/wal...c-earmuffs/pid-885453?color=Black&N=297483708

I've had some experience with other MSA equipment and always found it to be top notch even though pricey, sounds like their hearing protectors follow the same trend - good to know.

 

[Sanford]

Yes, I hear better with them than I do the VA hearing aid, and get quick response shutoff protection from gun noise too.
Wish I had bought some sooner.

Is part of that the advantage of having the separate volume controls for each side?

 

[mugsy]

Ive had pretty good luck with Peltor slim form, active hearing protection. I used them in the military and they were reliable and worked well. The basic 6S only costs around $50.00 per set so you may want to test them out before dropping $200.00 plus on another set.

BTW - you need to put a warning on this thread. If one, in an attempt to gather other relevant data does an internet search for "Muff Info" it produces many unusual returns such:
The Muff Diving Club - a Diving Club located in Muff, County Donegal, Ireland
Plus a few other less savory references