Because testing for this article occurred during a beautiful Wisconsin fall, I drove out to my local trap and skeet club for a few rounds of clays. This is my go-to ear pro, so it’s been used on rifle and pistol ranges in the past. How we tested the Walker’s Razor earmuffs But it’s less than $50, so I could be convinced to buy one if only I were cool enough to have a shooting buddy to talk to.
Is that too Call of Duty for my taste? Yes, it is.
There’s also an audio jack for Walker’s surprisingly inexpensive radio attachment (sold separately). Two AA batteries go on the right, the volume knob is on the left. Having two microphones allows the Razor to provide directional sound, and the low-profile volume knob provides a nice range of output settings. Inside each small housing is an omnidirectional microphone, a speaker, and whatever wizardry Walker’s uses to connect the two. The Razor name refers to the ear cups’ thin shape: only about an inch thick. The soft––but dense––ear padding feels equally high-end considering the price. Adjustment happens at the ear cups, so there’s less risk of getting my beautiful out-of-regs locks caught while I get a better fit. The headband uses metal to stay rigid, but there’s enough padding that it does a good job of disappearing when I put it on. Unlike the low-cost alternatives, each of these features feels well-built and comfortable.
Hearing the sound of a gunshot series#
Like any other over-the-ear shooting muffs, Walker’s razor series of ear protection uses plastic cups, thick padding, and an adjustable headband. I figured that made them a compelling option for budget-minded shooters who don’t want to skimp on safety and bought a pair for myself. These active electronic earmuffs fall between passive earmuffs that cost as little as $20 and the high-dollar buds that fit inside the ear and cost as much as $300. The Razor line of ear protection is mid-level in terms of price, generally coming in at between $50 and $75. The technology isn’t new, but it is becoming more compact and affordable. Walker’s Razor earmuffs use active noise cancellation to filter out the sound of gunfire while allowing voices to be heard. I finally had enough and invested in a pair of electronic ear protection from Walker’s. They’re cheap (which is good because I lose them about every five minutes) and fairly effective, but they also block out other sounds, like range commands and compliments from my friends about how creatively I’ve dispersed my shots across the target.
Hearing the sound of a gunshot pro#
At least I can take comfort in knowing that hearing loss is in no way service-related and the issued ear pro is definitely not at fault.īack on the civilian side of things, I’ve often turned to the orange foamies people have used for decades.
Next comes the ear protection that somehow manages to fill the ear canal without blocking any sound whatsoever. Then there’s the issued eye protection that does exactly two things: scratch, and fog up. It starts with humping to the range about three hours before the sun comes up. I love shooting, but damn it if the military doesn’t find a way to suck the fun out of everything.
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