Ear plugs too small?

[anactivegrenade 25]

Hey guys. I've been looking for ear plugs for plinking.

 

I've used the skin-toned Hearos, the giant orange Howard Leight Maxes, and the smaller Howard Leight LaserLites.

 

I feel like they are all too small for me. The Howard Leight Maxes will always seal one ear, but not the other. The Hearos are just don't seal. The LaserLites seem to be more consistent, but don't feel as big as they should be.

 

Am I overthinking this? Should I try out some re-usable plugs that are rubber or silicone? I used to use those deep in-the-ear iPod earphones ("Skullcandies"), and they seemed to completely seal my ear canal.

 

FYI, I will be getting muffs to double up, but I want to get an effective pair of plugs.

[Tack Tickle 0]

Check out Surefire Sonic Defenders, they work very well.

 

They sit in the ear very nice.

[djg0770 481]

Try these:

 

http://www.macksearplugs.com/details/shooting-ear-plugs/Shooters-Moldable-Silicone-Putty-Earplug

[tony357 386]

silent ear two sizes available

 

http://www.earplugstore.com/silnatrubear.html

[Mikeythumbs 1]

Check out Surefire Sonic Defenders, they work very well.

 

They sit in the ear very nice.

I have a pair of these also and they fit nice. There are a few sizes available if I am not mistaken

[Barms 98]

At least you had the presence of mind to realize your existing ones were in adequate. I was recently shooting outdoors and used just the plugs and not muffs and I guess I got a little too comfortable or lazy and I think I damaged my ears REAL bad. First night ringing scared me so much I didn't sleep. Now a week later and only 50 percent better. I think I F-ed myself up bad. Sort of making me rethink the whole sport now

[Russell 3]

Another vote for the surefire earpro. They work well and are very comfortable. I like the EP5 version.

[anactivegrenade 25]

I'm gonna get a pair of the Silent Ears, and then later check out the Surefire EarPro Maxes. The Silent Ears might be better for doubling up. Thanks guys.

[Russell 3]

FYI, I often double up hearing protection with the surefires. They work well for this and don't get in the way.

[anactivegrenade 25]

FYI, I often double up hearing protection with the surefires. They work well for this and don't get in the way.

Really? By the looks of them, I thought they were too big to fit! Oh, the decisions! I might just get both. Thanks for the heads-up.

[Russell 3]

The Surefires, especially the EP5s, stay completely inside your ear and don't stick out at all that they would contact muffs when you double up. They're only $12 I think so definitely worth giving a try. On Surefire's website I think they have a guide showing you how to measure a certain part of your ear to know which size to order.

[alowerlevel 77]

The surefires fit completely inside your ear

 

[Joeyd6 0]

For $100 any hearing aid place in the phone book will make you a custom fit pair In any color. It's also "flexible spending account" deductible if you have one at work. I now have two pairs...regular and one that holds earbuds so I can listen to the radio/iPod.

[Bugsy732 1]

I use these and i have to say they do the job just fine when plinking.

 

 

 

Ear Pro By Surefire 4 Sonic Defender Ear Plugs