Peltor Sport Standard Tac 100, Black, one Size

These are really great earmuffs. They cover the ear completely, are very adjustable, lightweight, come in a nice color, and allow you to hear what you should and silence what you shouldn’t.They’re great for the range, fit nicely over hats, and if you add a vented cover like I did, they’re very breathable.

I will review these in comparison to the Howard Leight Impact Sport. First of all, both are excellent hearing protection that I would recommend to all shooters. The electronic amplification they provide allow shooters to hear those around them without sacrificing their hearing to gunshots. If you care about safety, having these is a no brainer.Both sets of hearing protection claim 22-NRR, which is great for lower caliber firearms. If you are firing higher, louder caliber rifles I would recommend "doubling up" by wearing foam ear plugs underneath. This doesn't mean that you'll get the 22-NRR plus the 30-NRR of your ear plugs for a total of 52-NRR, but it does mean that you'll get over 30-NRR and preserve your hearing. The amplification is great for those who double up, so they can still hear those around them while receiving the best ear protection possible.Now the differences. Both do claim the 22-NRR rating but the Peltor 100's provide a better seal and thus better noise reduction. The Howard Leights tend to be looser on the bottom of your ear, which can allow sound in. Not only do the Peltor's offer a better seal, but they're quicker to put on and get the seal right. With the Howard Leights, you'll find yourself constantly adjusting them while the Peltor's hardly need any adjustment. Regarding size, both offer a slimmer profile than most other ear muffs. At their greatest width, the Howard Leight's are slimmer, but the Peltors are chamfered to be slimmer near the bottom of the ear. Both work great on rifles when it comes to size-- they allow you to get a good and consistent cheek weld. In terms of quality, the Peltors do seem a little more durable, notably at the head band.Functionality, arguably the most important feature, is great in both but there's notable differences. The first notable difference off the bat is the volume. Howard Leights win hands down in providing greater amplification-- it's like super hearing. Peltor's do make sounds more natural, but their loudest setting is only slightly higher than normal hearing without them on. They both block out loud sounds, but the Peltor is a lot more sensitive and will kick in for not just gun shots, but for quieter noises like the clapping of hands. There is a noticeable delay from when the technology activates and deactivates, but that doesn't really bug me. The sound quality is better on the Peltors, but the ability to have super hearing on the Howard Leights is great.As far as price goes, I purchased the Howard Leights for $41 and these Peltor 100's for $55. If I were to give both a rating on a 1-5 scale, the Howard Leights would receive a 4 and the Peltor 100's would receive a 4.5. If the Peltor's had the ability to hear louder like the Leight's, I would give them a 5. If the Howard Leights had a better seal and noise reduction, I would give them a 5. The quality of the seal and better noise reduction make these .5 better than the Howard Leights.Hope this helps!

About a year ago I purchased the Peltor Rangeguard Hearing Protection earmuffs. I cannot say enough about them for the value. Great noise-cancelling yet I can still listen to the RSO and my fellow shooters. Seem very durable and well-built. I don't abuse my gear but I think these could take a bit! I took another person's advice and switched out the foam earmuffs and that made them nearly perfect.Recently I became involved in some activities that require radio comms as well. Started looking for a new set of hearing protection that has a aux port to allow radio connection. Well, to my surprise this headset already has one, for under $40!!!! So glad I bought these!

For its price, this electronic ear protection is great to have. It is very affordable but also does its job very well. In indoor ranges, you may have to double up with ear plugs if a high caliber, such as a .45 magnum is being used in the adjacent lane. Other than that, it is excellent.I have worn this at an outdoor range during an International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) competition, and it was more than sufficient. After a few hours, however, it might get a bit uncomfortable. So, if you need electronic ear protection for a few hours or more, you may want to consider changing the pads. Otherwise, the volume and the protection should be more than enough!

I bought these for work, and used them in a recent week long firearms course. I have had the Howard Leight Impact Sport protection for about 18 months. However, the thin foam ear seals on those are uncomfortable for long use (anything more than 30 to 40 minutes), and do not seem to seal as well as some old Pelor passive ear muffs I have.The Peltor Rangeguards have ear seals that are similar to my old passive Peltor Bullseye Ulimate 10 ear muffs, that are relatively comfortable and seal well. They proved to be comfortable even when worn for 2+ hours at a time, and seal reasonably well. Although I should say I use "goggle" style eye pro, so that I just have a thin elastic strap running under the seals, rather than the hard temples of glasses. Protecting my hearing is important enough that is a step I take to ensure a good seal with all my ear muffs.I had considered getting the Peltor Tactical 100 ear muffs, but these appear to be the exact same thing, for $30 less. I know Peltor claims the Tactical 100 version has a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 22 decibels (dB), and these are only rated at 21dB, but I can't see where the difference might be.Pros: Good price, comfortable, amplifies noise enough to hear range commands even when wearing earplugs (which I always use).Cons: Is not compatible with Peltor's gel ear seals, which would improve comfort and more importantly provide an even better seal against noise. Is not as low profile as some other ear muffs, which can be a problem for some people when shooting long guns, although I did not have a problem.Summary: Decent performance, great price, good comfort. NRR not as good as some more expensive ear pro available from Peltor and ProEars.EDIT TO ADD: A little reading showed you can actually use the gel ear seals ( 3M Peltor Camelback Gel Sealing Rings HY80, Black ). The earseals on RangeGuards are attached with adhesive, and the Peltor HY80 gel earseals are also attached to plastic rings with adhesive. Just carefully peel off the earcups from both the RangeGuard and the HY80 gel earseals, and stick the gel seals on the rings already mounted to the RangeGuards. It took me less than 10 minutes. They are much more comfortable now, and seem to block noise better do to getting a better seal around the ears.