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Old 11-24-2004, 05:06   #1
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we are thinking about to purchase OAKLEY sunglasses for your units deploying in Iraq and would like some feedback from on this product

I would appreciate any help. Thanks
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Old 11-24-2004, 08:44   #2
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we are thinking about to purchase OAKLEY sunglasses for your units deploying in Iraq and would like some feedback from on this product

I would appreciate any help. Thanks
Could you fill in your profile so that we know who we are answering?

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Old 11-24-2004, 21:35   #3
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I have the M-Frame SI Array and I have been nothing but pleased with it. I also have the Polarized SI Twenty's and I enjoy those as well.

The M Frame's have served me well on range days with GSC as I have had spent brass hit them several times and was thankful I was wearing them.


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Old 11-24-2004, 21:53   #4
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Old 11-25-2004, 07:47   #5
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Oakleys, et al.

My question would be, how do you keep them from getting scratched? I understand <second-hand> that the powderery sand/dust will ruin expensive sunglasses. What is the story? Can they be coated to resist scratching?
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Old 11-25-2004, 09:04   #6
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My question would be, how do you keep them from getting scratched? I understand <second-hand> that the powderery sand/dust will ruin expensive sunglasses. What is the story? Can they be coated to resist scratching?
Oakleys are the heat. I've worn them on many a range. Yes they get scratched but no more than amy other sunglasses I've worn. Being issued you can turn them in for new ones. Plus Oakley offers LEO and military damn good prices!

We used to place them in used smoke grenage containers for transport in our rucksacks, never saw one crushed.

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Old 11-25-2004, 09:15   #7
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My question would be, how do you keep them from getting scratched? I understand <second-hand> that the powderery sand/dust will ruin expensive sunglasses. What is the story? Can they be coated to resist scratching?

You can't prevent it 100%. I have a pair I bought in Venezuela about 6 years ago. i've worn them on the flat range, in the house, everywhere. They are scratched up some, but still serviceable.

The smoke grenade canister is a great idea. There are also people that make cases for them.

At the end of the day, they are worth it to protect your eyes. I have a bigger problem with losing them than breaking them, so I fag cord them around my neck. Pat Rogers did a really good write up on them for shooting. I'll see if I can find it.
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I have the M-Frame SI Array and I have been nothing but pleased with it. I also have the Polarized SI Twenty's and I enjoy those as well.

JJ

uggg...M frames.

Personally I favor the Half-Jackets.

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