Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs?

Wasabi · July 4th, 2009, 10:04 AM

Has anyone tried these? Natchez has them for around $45 and I'm thinking about finally making the electronic muff jump. The reviews there look good and I've been happy with my two sets of non electronic HL muffs. Doesn't hurt that I love green.

Howard Leight Impact Sport Electric Earmuff - Natchez Shooters Supplies

To those who use electronic muffs, do you wear both plugs and muffs? When I'm shooting indoors, I always double up.

Thanks for any input.

The Fish · July 4th, 2009, 12:12 PM

I like them and use them mainly for training classes so I can hear the instructor without having to remove ear plugs.
Often double up INDOORS;no need outdoors.
My only problem with any ear muffs is heat.

retsupt99 · July 4th, 2009, 01:52 PM

I have used the Peltor Tactical 6S Electronic Earmuffs for the last six years.
Your ears are protected, but you can still hear important directions on the firing line.

AZ Husker · July 4th, 2009, 04:14 PM

I won a set of Howard Leight earmuffs. They seem to work as well as my more expensive Peltors. I double up with some ammo.

LawyerDagget · July 5th, 2009, 01:30 AM

I double up with mine indoors, I like them.

theneko · July 6th, 2009, 10:42 AM

I just went eletronic - Peltor 7s. I like them a lot (never tried the HL) and do not double plug. The gunshots are a little louder than I would like but I really like being able to hear range commands. And they are comfortable enough to wear for 4 hours.

Wasabi · July 6th, 2009, 12:26 PM

Thanks for the input everyone,

I like the idea of being able to hear things around me like range commands but if I double up with plugs, doesn't that eliminate that advantage? I want to protect my hearing first and foremost and if sticking with standard muffs and plugs is best for that, maybe I should skip electronic muffs (at least for indoor shooting).

ExSoldier · July 6th, 2009, 02:23 PM

I have some Howard Leight Thunder 29s and they are awesome. I bumped up when I found some Leight 32s and I honestly can't find a better muff anywhere. I never double up between muffs and plugs. I always have a set of silicon plugs with me wherever I go on the off chance that I might need them for a variety of reasons. Usually I'll wear them in a movie that is just overbearingly LOUD.

Wasabi · July 7th, 2009, 12:58 AM

I found a couple of good links since my post.

Free HL plug/muff offer (no purchase necessary) but hopefully you can use them at work also:
Howard Leight / Bilsom

Just right click and hit forward if you need Flash 8.

Also, I found a great deal ($50 shipped) on the Impact Sports:
Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Noise Amplification Earmuffs R-01526 FREE S&H R-01526. Howard Leight Communication, Howard Leight Hearing Protection.

I'm definitely grabbing the Impact Sports plus I'll be getting the free non electronic setup to boot.

Thanks again for the input everyone.

1911 Nut · July 7th, 2009, 04:16 PM

Just bought a pair on vacation at Cabelas in Pheonix. Haven't tried them yet but they seem good. I'll let you know how they work.

July 4th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#1
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,029	Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs? Has anyone tried these? Natchez has them for around $45 and I'm thinking about finally making the electronic muff jump. The reviews there look good and I've been happy with my two sets of non electronic HL muffs. Doesn't hurt that I love green. Howard Leight Impact Sport Electric Earmuff - Natchez Shooters Supplies To those who use electronic muffs, do you wear both plugs and muffs? When I'm shooting indoors, I always double up. Thanks for any input. __________________ "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne Last edited by Wasabi; July 4th, 2009 at 11:31 AM..

July 4th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#2
The Fish Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 222	I like them and use them mainly for training classes so I can hear the instructor without having to remove ear plugs. Often double up INDOORS;no need outdoors. My only problem with any ear muffs is heat. __________________ You have to ask me... NICELY.

July 4th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#3
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,799	I have used the Peltor Tactical 6S Electronic Earmuffs for the last six years. Your ears are protected, but you can still hear important directions on the firing line. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

July 4th, 2009, 04:14 PM	#4
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	I won a set of Howard Leight earmuffs. They seem to work as well as my more expensive Peltors. I double up with some ammo. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

July 5th, 2009, 01:30 AM	#5
LawyerDagget Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 53	I double up with mine indoors, I like them. __________________ http://likeagun.wordpress.com/

July 6th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#6
theneko Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bay Area, PRK Posts: 18	I just went eletronic - Peltor 7s. I like them a lot (never tried the HL) and do not double plug. The gunshots are a little louder than I would like but I really like being able to hear range commands. And they are comfortable enough to wear for 4 hours.

July 6th, 2009, 12:26 PM	#7
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,029	Thanks for the input everyone, I like the idea of being able to hear things around me like range commands but if I double up with plugs, doesn't that eliminate that advantage? I want to protect my hearing first and foremost and if sticking with standard muffs and plugs is best for that, maybe I should skip electronic muffs (at least for indoor shooting). __________________ "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne

July 6th, 2009, 02:23 PM	#8
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,856	I have some Howard Leight Thunder 29s and they are awesome. I bumped up when I found some Leight 32s and I honestly can't find a better muff anywhere. I never double up between muffs and plugs. I always have a set of silicon plugs with me wherever I go on the off chance that I might need them for a variety of reasons. Usually I'll wear them in a movie that is just overbearingly LOUD. __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.

July 7th, 2009, 12:58 AM	#9
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,029	I found a couple of good links since my post. Free HL plug/muff offer (no purchase necessary) but hopefully you can use them at work also: Howard Leight / Bilsom Just right click and hit forward if you need Flash 8. Also, I found a great deal ($50 shipped) on the Impact Sports: Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Noise Amplification Earmuffs R-01526 FREE S&H R-01526. Howard Leight Communication, Howard Leight Hearing Protection. I'm definitely grabbing the Impact Sports plus I'll be getting the free non electronic setup to boot. Thanks again for the input everyone. __________________ "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne Last edited by Wasabi; July 7th, 2009 at 10:42 AM..

July 7th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#10
1911 Nut Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mt. Nebo WV Posts: 15	Just bought a pair on vacation at Cabelas in Pheonix. Haven't tried them yet but they seem good. I'll let you know how they work.

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