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    Default Ruined my favorite pair of Oakleys today

    So, I had to learn the hard way that not every rifle can be run like an AR.

    Apparently you can't get away with crowding up on the rear sight of a FAL like you can an AR.

    Needless to say, my favorite pair of sunglasses just went into the trash with heavy scratches on one of the lenses.

    Oh well. Live and learn I guess.

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    Default Ruined my favorite pair of Oakleys today

    Yea the Fal has a bit more bite to it. I can't own anymore expensive sun glass', the last 3 pairs have been run over (2 by the truck and 1 by my R1). I keep stock in the el cheapo's if you want a pair.


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    You can buy just the lens directly from Oakley. If the frame is OK you might go that route.

    I bought a new lens for my OilRigs for $60. Better than a new pair!

    I guess just be glad you were wearing them so your eyes didn't take the hit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff350 View Post
    You can buy just the lens directly from Oakley. If the frame is OK you might go that route.

    I bought a new lens for my OilRigs for $60. Better than a new pair!

    I guess just be glad you were wearing them so your eyes didn't take the hit.
    Great advice! I had my Romeo 1.0 for several years, cracked the lens (which is common with that model), bought a 3rd party replacement and sold them on eBay for twice what I paid. Depending on the model the frame may be worth a decent amount.

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    Better the lens than your eyes!

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    Go the lens route. They should be available.

    I always mess sunglasses up. Gave in and ordered some of the ripoffs so I dont feel bad when I screw them up

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    Default Ruined my favorite pair of Oakleys today

    I'm pretty gentle on sunglasses. I've had this pair for years.

    Already tossed them in the trash. I won't spend money putting a lens into a pair of glasses that I didn't pay for. They were a reward from my employer for going out of my way to get a project finished on time.

    I'm just going to switch over to another pair (gas cans) that I got for free as well. Hopefully I can get a couple years service out of them too.

    If I trash them I will have to switch to a pair that I actually paid for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ray1970 View Post
    I'm pretty gentle on sunglasses. I've had this pair for years.

    Already tossed them in the trash. I won't spend money putting a lens into a pair of glasses that I didn't pay for. They were a reward from my employer for going out of my way to get a project finished on time.

    I'm just going to switch over to another pair (gas cans) that I got for free as well. Hopefully I can get a couple years service out of them too.

    If I trash them I will have to switch to a pair that I actually paid for.
    nevermind I guess, I should of read your full thread

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    I did the same thing the first time I took my Saiga 12 out to the range. Oops.

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    That blows! Been there done that! Not with a gun but ruined Oakley lenses.
    All I have in this world is my balls and my word and I don't break em for no one.

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