Ballistic glasses/goggles

[alienabductor]

Gargoyles was std issue in the Gulf War I. the terminator even wore them to protect his eyes. The company is still around but very limited in the selection.
Revision appears to be safety rated. plz see their online site.
Oakley has specific "shooting glasses" - green lens, I don't know what's up with that.
Anyone know "OPTICAL GRADE" quality lenses? vs these 10$ wally world/HD plastic lenses? are the Revision considered "optical grade"?whatever that means"?

 

[Fumbler]

Back on topic...

I own a pair of SG-1s that I use for wildland firefighting.
I'm Chinese and have a wide head and short nose bridge, so they don't fit me that well.
However, I still believe they're pretty darn good.
They fit normal white people heads well, seal around the eyes well, and give you a wide view compared to most goggles.
Like others have said, they do tend to fog up...especially on a hot day when you're digging firelines on the side of a mountain.

My only gripe is this...The temple pieces break too easily where they connect to the hinges.
I've broken two so far. The problem spot is the tab that locks them and lets you switch to the strap. You have to push the tab down to pull the piece off, but they tabs are fragile.
Wiley-X has been nice enough to send replacements for free.

Having a part that's prone to breakage sucks on glasses that cost that much, otherwise I'd say they're good glasses for those times that you want the protection of goggles but without the bulk.

My other safety glasses are Revision's Sawfly. I believe those suckers are the most durable safety glasses you can buy. They're real thick and they come in LARGE for my fat head
Unfortunately the larges are large top to bottom and they rub my Chinese cheeks.

I also own a pair of Oakley's Asian Fit Flak Jacket for general wear sunglasses and for shooting.
They're the closest to fitting me correctly. I just wish they had better coverage so I'd feel safe enough to wear them firefighting.

:sigh: one day someone will make the perfect safety glasses for me.

 

[BlisteringSilence]

Oakley has specific "shooting glasses" - green lens, I don't know what's up with that.
Anyone know "OPTICAL GRADE" quality lenses? vs these 10$ wally world/HD plastic lenses? are the Revision considered "optical grade"?whatever that means"?

The green len goggles and glasses aren't for shooting. They're protective eyeware for those using laser designators. Though you CAN wear them to shoot.

I don't know what optical grade means. I know that I have a full set of Oakley M-Frames that I use when I shoot. 8 different tints plus clear. They're pricey, but worth it. You just have to be sure to get the ANSI-certified ones.

 

[Tomac]

We use these for range work: http://www.goggleoverstock.com/index.html
Tomac

 

[KingTiger]

Any one have any experience using polarized shooting glasses? Do they play well with Eotech's and other optics? I wear contacts, if that makes a difference. TIA.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/revision-eyewear-sawfly-deluxe-kit-polarized-regular.html

 

[Billy_H]

I have a pair of Wiley-X Romer IIs, and love 'em.

They are my regular sunglasses, shooting glasses, yard/wood work, whatever I happen to be doing glasses.