Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums  

Go Back   Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums Parker Forums General Parker Discussions

Notices

Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
Shooting glasses
Unread 10-16-2025, 08:04 PM   #11
Member
Larry the Gun Guy
PGCA Member
 
Larry Stauch's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,052
Thanks: 3,551
Thanked 2,106 Times in 504 Posts

Default Shooting glasses

A lot of older men are red deficient. Or another way to put it is the red spectrum doesn't show up well for them (us). So, if that's the case for you, you will definately want at least a red tinted lens for most situations. Since we're talking about it, I, until recently when I had cataract surgery in both eyes, shot with progressive lenses. People say you can't do it, but I shot comfortably for over 20 years with them. Pilla will provide a progressive, or single vision, insert for your various colored lenses that snap inside the nosepiece to give you total vision. These other types of glasses are first class, but you have to buy a prescription lens for each color you want. And you do want at least 2 colors. The reddish to make the target show up better and a yellow for low light conditions. I also have target orange and purple for very bright sunny days. ALL of the top shooters use Pilla. Some of these others are great for driving and other things. I will be wearing my Pillas on the target range and in South Dakota, taking all of my different lenses too. Good luck.
Larry Stauch is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Larry Stauch For Your Post:
Unread 10-18-2025, 07:27 PM   #12
Member
George "Scott" Davis
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 849
Thanks: 1,844
Thanked 1,509 Times in 414 Posts

Default

DeCot
George Davis is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 10-19-2025, 06:44 AM   #13
Member
Allen Peterson
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 117
Thanks: 746
Thanked 177 Times in 53 Posts

Default

I have been using a mail order outfit from Pa for a set of different color interchangeable lenses for bifocal shooting glasses for several years. I also get a spare pair of yellow tinted safety glasses from Sam's club as a back-up. the glasses from Sam's are just as good and a fraction of the cost
Allen Peterson is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 10-21-2025, 02:04 PM   #14
Member
Richard Whitfield
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Jul 2024
Posts: 10
Thanks: 92
Thanked 60 Times in 6 Posts

Default

I have Browning Comp Series Glasses. They work great for me. There's no rim blocking my vision and they come with a variety of different colour lenses you can swap.
Richard Whitfield is online now   Reply With Quote
Unread Yesterday, 03:09 PM   #15
Member
BRDHNTR
PGCA Lifetime
Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,111
Thanks: 8,833
Thanked 3,122 Times in 1,414 Posts

Default

Decot
allen newell is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread Yesterday, 05:21 PM   #16
Member
Mike of the Mountain
PGCA Lifetime
Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 5,871
Thanks: 18,610
Thanked 11,640 Times in 3,431 Posts

Default

I'm still using Hi-Def Spex for probably close to 20 years. Mine have a prescription insert that fits into the nose-piece and the lens snaps over it on the frame. Comfortable, safe and they help me turn the targets into diesel smoke. So, Pilla would be my choice if I had to start over since they own HDS.
Mike Koneski is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Mike Koneski For Your Post:
Visit Mike Koneski's homepage!
Unread Today, 10:37 AM   #17
Member
Steve Hodges
PGCA Member
 
Stephen Hodges's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,137
Thanks: 6,990
Thanked 3,848 Times in 1,032 Posts

Default

I have a been using a three lens set of Rangers for longer than I care to admit. They are as good today as they were when I purchased them. Probably not the high end lenses that have been mentioned here but they work for me and are very reasonably priced. I was wearing contacts up until two year ago when I had cataract surgery on both eyes. Been wearing either glasses or contacts since 5th grade. Now I have 20/20 uncorrected vision and it is wonderful.
__________________
Daniel Webster once said ""Men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades; shoemakers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but in the mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there He makes men."
Stephen Hodges is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread Today, 01:08 PM   #18
Member
Phil Yearout
PGCA Member
 
Phil Yearout's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,719
Thanks: 6,038
Thanked 5,485 Times in 1,377 Posts

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Koneski View Post
I'm still using Hi-Def Spex for probably close to 20 years. Mine have a prescription insert that fits into the nose-piece and the lens snaps over it on the frame. Comfortable, safe and they help me turn the targets into diesel smoke. So, Pilla would be my choice if I had to start over since they own HDS.
Mike, can you explain this a bit more? Specifically the prescription insert and lens over it? I've considered looking into prescription shooting glasses but I would like to have, say, a medium orange and a clear lens and getting two pair or two separate corrective lenses doesn't appeal to me for a variety of reasons. Thanks...
__________________
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain.
Phil Yearout is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread Today, 01:11 PM   #19
Member
Pa SxS
Research Chairman
PGCA Lifetime
Member
 
Chuck Bishop's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,002
Thanks: 1,283
Thanked 5,413 Times in 1,520 Posts

Default

Phil, I hope you have deep pockets!
Chuck Bishop is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread Today, 02:29 PM   #20
Member
Phil Yearout
PGCA Member
 
Phil Yearout's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,719
Thanks: 6,038
Thanked 5,485 Times in 1,377 Posts

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck Bishop View Post
Phil, I hope you have deep pockets!
I don't, so if that's required, never mind .
__________________
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain.
Phil Yearout is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:50 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1998 - 2025, Parkerguns.org
Copyright © 2004 Design par Megatekno
- 2008 style update 3.7 avec l'autorisation de son auteur par Stradfred.