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ESS

Crossbow 2-Lens Kit

Issued to US military forces and the gold standard for civilian shooting glasses. ANSI Z87.1 plus MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic certification, two interchangeable lenses (clear and smoke gray), and a low-profile frame that pairs cleanly with helmets and ear pro.

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Quick Specs

Price
$108
Weight
0.9 oz
Brand
ESS
Category
eye-protection

Features

  • ANSI Z87.1+ and MIL-PRF-32432 certified
  • ClearZone FlowCoat anti-fog and anti-scratch
  • 2 interchangeable lenses (clear, smoke gray)
  • 100% UVA/UVB protection
  • Universal fit, low-profile temple
  • Weight: 0.85 oz

Overview

The ESS Crossbow is the most widely issued ballistic eyewear in the US military and the default civilian benchmark for shooting glasses. The 2-Lens Kit ships with clear and smoke gray polycarbonate lenses, both ANSI Z87.1+ rated and certified to MIL-PRF-32432 for high-velocity fragmentation, the same impact standard that governs combat eyewear on the Authorized Protective Eyewear List.

The frame is low-profile and pairs cleanly with electronic ear muffs and helmet retention. Lens swaps are tool-less, and the ClearZone FlowCoat treatment delivers genuinely durable anti-fog plus anti-scratch performance, two coatings that fail first on cheaper glasses. The Crossbow shares its lens platform with the Crosshair and Suppressor models, so any ESS replacement lens fits.

At $108 for the 2-lens kit, the Crossbow is the right starting point for any shooter who needs one set of glasses to cover indoor ranges, outdoor rifle work, and low-light dawn or dusk sessions. The Suppressor 2-Lens Kit ($120) adds a frame-mounted side shield for additional debris protection if you shoot from cover or run gas-heavy SBRs.

Key Features

  • ANSI Z87.1+ high-velocity impact rating
  • MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic fragmentation rated
  • ClearZone FlowCoat anti-fog and anti-scratch coating
  • Tool-less lens swap system shared across ESS line
  • Low-profile temple stays flush under ear pro and helmets
  • Hydrophilic Hi-Definition polycarbonate lenses
  • 100% UVA/UVB protection on all lens options

Pros

  • +MIL-PRF-32432 rated, the relevant ballistic standard for shooting
  • +2-lens kit covers bright and low-light conditions out of the box
  • +Anti-fog coating outlasts most competitors
  • +Low-profile temples clear ear muffs and helmets
  • +Replacement lenses cross-fit Crossbow, Crosshair, and Suppressor

Cons

  • Universal fit can sit loose on narrow faces
  • No prescription insert in this kit (sold separately)
  • Smoke gray is darker than ideal for overcast days

Detailed Specifications

ansiRating
Z87.1+
militaryRating
MIL-PRF-32432
lensMaterial
Polycarbonate
lensCount
2 (clear, smoke gray)
coatings
Anti-fog, anti-scratch, UVA/UVB
frame
Single-piece TR-90
weight
0.85 oz
fit
Universal

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