Varga Shooting Glasses

[ModestoPete]

What is the difference between the Varga 2000 model and the 3000 model.

The photos and description appear to be the same on the Pilkington web page.

[Gerard]

Really? This page?
http://www.pilkguns.com/varga.shtml
The descriptions are not identical. No mention of aluminum components for the 2000, unless I'm blind. Which is possible, consider my stubborn refusal to advance above 'expert' class...

[Abi]

Gerard...its an honest question.

Yes, the 3000 mentions aluminum fittings, but the 2000 does not mention what type of fittings it has.

The 2000 has plastic "fittings" (the connector parts). I guess less durable than the metal ones.

[Chris]

I agree it is not obvious what has changed other than the weight change.

They are lighter than the 2000 model but that is about all I could tell from the description.
"Constructed with aluminum fittings for extra strength and lighter weight."

I have had a pair for 5-6 years and I do not like the rubber on the part that goes behind my ear. I prefer my 20 yr old Knobloch's.

[ModestoPete]

I have a 30 year old pair of Knobloch glasses but the nose piece has broken. I have tried to fix it but I am not happy with my repair.

I have a number of attachments, including the adjustable iris and several tinted lens so I was just looking for a new frame.

I was hoping the Varga frame might be a less expensive replacement but it looks like I may have to spend the $200 to get a new pair of Knobloch glasses.