Shooting glasses--what were they wearing in the S.W.A.T. movie?

[Average Guy]

http://www.womenwhorock.us/images/swat_mr.jpg

They look like Oakleys to me (I think I saw an "O" on the frame), but I can't seem to find them or pinpoint the model. Any help? I can't be SuperSWATactical without them! :)

AG

[Skunkabilly]

Probably Oakleys but I don't know too much about the other brands. I think the O on the lens is stupid as it would probably get distracting.

The Pro model doesn't fold but the Baseball model is designed to fit under a dark helmut so I hear they work better with ear pro. The lens shape looks like the 'strike'.

Is that photo mirror imaged? Looks like the ejection port and Surefire are reversed.

Why don't you have your boss find out for you? :p

[Average Guy]

My boss, huh? Yeah...she's not even off probation until next month. What would she know? :rolleyes:

Picture is just how I stole...uh, I mean borrowed with proper credit.

©2003 Sony Pictures Digital Inc.

[Glockster35]

They do appear to be the Oakleys, but the model is hard to deceifer. I have a set similar "M frame" and if they are the military only version, the "O" is actually a dark bronze or titanium color that is difficult to make out past 3 feet or so.

I do think the baseball version would be a better idea if they actually do allow better use of ear-pro! I know mine begin to hurt after about 10 minutes.

[Sunray]

They look like normal cheap safety glasses to me. Remember it's a movie and reality doesn't enter into it.

[BWC]

Those are the Oakley M Frame Pro, the military variant with the subdued logos. The frame is hingeless (doesn't fold), and can be equipped with a variety of lenses in shapes and tints to fit pretty much any application (including custom prescription lenses). There is even a special military "laser-proof" lens to guard against eye damage from weapon lasers.

Oakley lenses exceed the safety standards for eye protection. There are examples of bullets knocking the shades off of people, but the bullet being deflected off the lens, and the lens remaining intact.

Oakley is the #1 sport sunglass in the world (look at all the athletes, both amateur and pro that wear them-with or without a contract), and of course the "cool" factor is way up there too....

All this from a company that started out making bicycle and motorcycle hand grips, then moved into BMX and MX goggles. And the rest is a wild story.

For more info: go to oakley.com

[444]

Does Oakley mention anywhere on their webpage the use of their glasses for shooting ? I see cycling and golfing glasses. I see the "Assult Boots", but no mention of shooting.

[Glockster35]

444,

You are right, I couldn't find them there either. They used to sell (2 years ago or so) a shooting package of M frames (withoout hinges), it also had three lenses two nose pieces and a semi hard case. I got one issued to me and I love them.

But I can't find them on the site now.

[444]

Yeah, the whole web site reeks of PC yuppieness.
About 10 years ago, I saw a lifesize cardboard advertisment in a mall in Mexicalli Mexico for Oakley glasses featuring a top IPSC shooter. I think it was Brian Enos but it could have been someone else, I don't remember. I never saw one in the US.

[shadow 1]

The Oakley website recently pulled their "Military Section" off the website for some reason.
I was issued a set of the Pro M shooting Arrays, with hingless arms. They're really great! I thought tadgear was selling them for awhile for 235.00, but I think they have sold out.

[c_yeager]

It looks like these guys still have what your looking for. http://www.kesselrings.com/new/productlist.asp?categoryID=10&subcategoryID=34

[PCRCCW]

I remember in gun stores years ago, that on an Oakley display they used to have a set of glasses that were shot with a shotgun....12 guage is memory suits me....they didnt penetrate the glasses.

That was the coolest marketing campaign I remember. I still see the glasses but not the display.

I would guess they glasses are just as tough, just have a more PC marketing dept. now.

Shoot well