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Wiley X

Saber Advanced 3-Lens Kit

Wiley X's classic ballistic shooting glass and a long-running mil-spec issue option. ANSI Z87.1+ ballistic rated, three lenses in the kit (smoke, clear, light rust), and a removable foam gasket for dust and debris.

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Quick Specs

Price
$130
Weight
1 oz
Brand
Wiley X
Category
eye-protection

Features

  • ANSI Z87.1+ high-velocity impact rated
  • MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic rated
  • 3 interchangeable lenses (smoke, clear, light rust)
  • Removable foam dust and debris gasket
  • Adjustable temple length
  • 100% UVA/UVB protection

Overview

The Wiley X Saber Advanced is one of the longest-running ballistic shooting glasses in continuous production, predating the Rogue Comm and most of the modern lineup. It earns its place on this list for two specific features: the larger lens area covers more of the orbital bone than most spectacles, and the removable foam gasket bridges the gap between glasses and a goggle when you need protection from dust, wind, or debris.

Optical glass is rated ANSI Z87.1+ for high-velocity impact and MIL-PRF-32432 for ballistic fragmentation. The 3-lens kit ships with smoke gray, clear, and light rust lenses, with the rust contrast lens earning a permanent home for many owners as the all-purpose default. Frame construction is sturdy enough to handle the abuse that comes with truck-bench storage and field carry without warping.

At ~$130 for the kit with foam gasket, the Saber Advanced is the right pick if you shoot in dusty or windy conditions (PRS prone work, rural training, dirt-bag matches) or if you also ride motorcycles and want one set of glasses for both. The compromise is the older frame profile, which sits more squared-off and less form-fitting than newer offerings like the StingerHawk or Aegis Echo II.

Key Features

  • ANSI Z87.1+ high-velocity impact rated
  • MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic fragmentation rated
  • 3-lens kit: smoke gray, clear, light rust
  • Removable foam dust and wind gasket
  • Larger lens area covers more of orbital bone
  • Adjustable temple length and tip-down arms
  • 100% UVA/UVB protection

Pros

  • +Removable foam gasket bridges glasses to goggle protection
  • +Larger lens coverage than most ballistic spectacles
  • +ANSI Z87.1+ plus MIL-PRF-32432 dual rating
  • +Long product life and easy lens replacement availability
  • +Doubles as motorcycle and outdoor work eyewear

Cons

  • Older, more squared-off frame profile
  • Foam gasket adds bulk under ear pro
  • Heavier than the Rogue Comm at 0.95 oz

Detailed Specifications

ansiRating
Z87.1+
militaryRating
MIL-PRF-32432
lensMaterial
Selenite polycarbonate
lensCount
3 (smoke, clear, light rust)
coatings
T-Shell anti-scratch, UVA/UVB
frame
Triloid nylon with removable foam gasket
weight
0.95 oz

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