Peltor 97079 Combat Arms Earplugs

by Peltor

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Combat Arms are the ultimate shooters earplugs providing two way protection. The olive end is designed to provide constant passive noise reduction best used in an indoor shooting range. The yellow end features a filter which allows normal conversation to be heard while simultaneously limiting harmful noise from gunfire - ideal for an outdoor range.

Product Description

Peltor's indoor/outdoor range E-A-R plugs work in any shooting environment. The ultimate shooter's plug--one plug for both ranges. The yellow end offers noise-activated protection up to NRR 22dB for outdoor range use, while the olive end provides conventional NRR 22dB for indoor range use. All backed by Peltor E-A-R plugs 25-year reputation of excellence. Made of soft non-irritating polymer for all-day comfort. Used by the U.S. military. No valves to wear out. The hearing protection choice of law enforcement, the military and shooters all over the world can be your choice too.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 1.5 x 0.4 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000W2CPCC
• Item model number: 97079
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #171 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

82 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ear plugs, July 16, 2010

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This review is from: Peltor 97079 Combat Arms Earplugs (Tools & Home Improvement)

Short of full sized ear protection for indoor ranges, this is probably the best hearing protection I've used. I was issued these exact ear plugs in the military for use as an Infantryman in Iraq, so I can tell you first hand that these work very well in combat situations. The option to choose between full hearing protection and partial means you will be able to carry out conversations and hear things more effectively while still protecting your hearing. They fit snugly into my ears and don't require adjusting once I've put them in, which is more than I can say about other ear plugs. I also find they have an advantage over the full sized hearing protection often used at the range because that usually interferes with my eye protection in a way these do not. Half the time, the eye protection pops those ear muffs off my ears just enough to expose me to the full sound of my weapon. These ear plugs are a great alternative to that problem. Highly recommended for outdoor use, acceptable for indoors as well. Again, as a former Infantryman who has frequently been in REAL combat with these ear plugs, I highly recommend them.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sound reduction is decent - BUT THEY DON'T LAST, November 14, 2010

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I've been through a few sets of these earplugs and haven't been satisfied. The sound reduction is fairly good but the two ends (green & yellow) of each earplug are joined together by a small plastic piece, so there are 3 pieces total per plug (yellow, green, joiner piece - see photo). After approximately 20 uses, the plug ends separate from the plastic "joiner", quite often when you are slowly removing the plug from your ear. This is a royal pain because it leaves one of the plug ends deep within the ear canal and the small joiner piece about midway in the canal - the plug half is then impossible to remove with your fingers so I've been forced to use tweezers on numerous occasions. I've even tried to mate the joiner with an adhesive (SuperGlue brushed on) after the product has failed and it still can't hold the plastics together for any extended period of time. To me, it seems simply to be a chemistry/bonding problem with the materials - the materials used for the 3 pieces of one earplug just don't last as adhesives and constantly fail after only a short period of use. Largely disappointed and frustrated with this item - especially after numerous occasions at the firing range where one end of the earplug has to remain in my ear canal until I can either locate a pair of needle-nose pliers or get home to carefully remove the lodged end with tweezers (ANNOYING). I wouldn't waste the money on these until they redesign the bonding of the plastics to ensure the middle joiner piece more firmly mates the yellow and green ends.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ear plugs, September 7, 2007

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Thomas D. Czechowicz (Lake View, NY) - See all my reviews
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These plugs are very effective, and are easy to use. Once you get in the right way they stay there, until you take them out. Not like those inexpensive set that loosen up. the case come in handy, so you do not lose them.