Anybody who has tried polarized glasses before will tell you that the alternatives just don’t cut it, once you go polarized you never go back! The clarity offered by polarized lenses is simply extraordinary, ask any angler and they will tell you that in a relatively clear lake they will see shoals of fish meters under the surface. When applied to hunting the improvements in your visibility will be really noticeable, particularly on a sunny day, cut out that glare and you will spot things that your regular shooting glasses just won’t pick up. Whether that is a small animal or seeing a clay half a second earlier, the improvements in your shooting will be noticeable from day one.
Polarized glasses used to cost a lot of money, but not any more, just a few dollars extra is what you can expect to pay. You are however a lot more limited when it comes to choice, a lot of brands don’t release polarized versions of their popular ranges, there are however still plenty of great options out there. On this page we take a look at a few of the very best polarized shooting glasses, all available at a fantastic price.
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Radians Polarized Revelation Shooting and Safety Glasses
As far as budget glasses go you aren’t going to get any better value than Radians Revelation shooting and safety glasses, which at less than $15 with free shipping are a true steal. Asides from looking great, they also exceed Z87.1+ standards, are comfortable, have a non-slip nose piece, and offer an advanced anti-fog system thanks to a ventilation channel which runs through the frames.
Many people buy these as sunglasses but don’t even own a gun, so they can easily be worn with your everyday clothes and not just in your camo gear! Polarized glasses tend to cost a little more than glasses with standard lenses, but you won’t notice any difference in price here!
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Radians Polarized Adrenaline Glasses
Move up the Radians range and you do get a clear improvement in quality, these polarized Adrenaline glasses are made from an aluminium alloy and feature an adjustable rubber nose piece for maximum comfort, they have a neck cord too so you won’t lose these once on! Reverse hinges provide for a more comfortable fit. These glasses meet both ANSI Z87.1 + standards and Canadian safety standards.
These glasses are lightweight and ultra-comfortable, and as you can see from the image have a slightly darker tint in the lenses. Fantastic glasses which at around $35 on Amazon with free shipping are great value for the level of quality (they normally sell for $54.99!).
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COBALT2 Radians Cobalt Safety Glasses
If you’re on a really tight budget then Radians also offer these Cobalt2 polarized safety glasses, available for less than $10. Fully ANSI Z87.1-2003 compliant, lightweight, and offering 99.9% UV ray protection. Simple yet effective in protecting against sun rays and minimizing glare!
For an allowance of $10 this is going to be the cheapest decent pair of polarized shooting glasses that you will find. They are simple and no-frills, but they will do the job that they are supposed to do! They don’t look like anything special but the lenses are high quality, and that’s what really matters.
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Browning Maxus Polarized Hunting Glasses
Browning are a great brand with a loyal group of repeat customers who swear by their products. They haven’t let themselves down with their range of shooting glasses, these Browning Maxus Polarized hunting glasses use Tri-Acetate Cellulose (TAC) technology to provide superior glare reduction whether outdoors or on the range.
The durable yet flexible frames are filled with a foam like substance which not only to ensure that these glasses are lightweight but also to keep them afloat if you drop them in water! They are also highly popular with anglers as a result. Anti-slip nose and temple pads provide a secure fit, even when worn with sunscreen or when faced with heavy perspiration!
Browning Maxus hunting glasses retail for $39.99 but can typically found cheaper on Amazon. They are available in several colors, with the three most popular shown on this page. Simply click on the image of the style that you prefer to be taken directly to the Amazon listing where you can see the current list price and buy.
