Plugs or Muffs?

[bfm1851]

I use both but have given the new electroninc muff some consideration lately. Wish I could try at the range before buying though. Hate to spend that much oney and find out it is no better then the plug muff combo I am using now. 

[Rastus]

I use electronic muffs and earplugs simultaneously.  I turn up the volume on the muffs so that I can hear what's going on....then I get the additional protection of muffs and earplugs when I shoot.

That really only wokrs for sub sonic rounds...

The dimminishment of blast still benefits greatly when running full power rounds. 

[ske1eter]

Which is preferable?  Earmuffs are cumbersome but the plugs are uncomfortable.  Which do you prefer?

Depends on the intended use. For hunting, I use plug-type like the Sonic II's which are now being made by someone else. Then there are also some plugs that are made by SureFire which a buddy of mine really likes. I've not gotten a pair to fit me right yet. When the weather is cooler or the range is really crowded and the sound is loud, for earmuff style, I currently use Pro-Ears but am looking to grab some Peltor Sporttac's due to easier/cheaper to obtain AAA batteries vs. the N-type that the Pro-Ears use.

[m25operator]

That really only wokrs for sub sonic rounds...

Not true TAB, the above sonic rounds, make their noise, far forward of the muzzle, even a .50 Browning BMG round with a suppressor is quite pleasant at the firing point. On the ears that is.

[ericire12]

I'm a muff man myself

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[ratcatcher55]

I use MSA Electronic muffs.  They work well
DISCLAMER I get them from work free.

Use muffs and plugs with new shooters especially indoors