Select our M1030 mirrored aviator and we will send you a second pair as a spare. That's less than 9.00 for each with a protective slip case and we pay the shipping. Just select "Free Shipping" during checkout. Select from Chrome Silver or Dark Chrome from the drop down menus above and click Add to Cart button.
Now you can keep an emergency pair in the car... just in case.
This package consists of our best selling M1030 Mirrored Aviators in a slip case with a belt clip plus another M1030 mirrored aviator in a slip case as a spare. The M1030 fits medium and large head sizes. This model is also available with non-mirrored lenses at the bottom of this page. If you prefer a smaller frame and lens package, please see our models 8001 flash mirror or M6256 full mirror aviators listed at the bottom of this page.
Let's start with slip case, which is padded in a black durable leather-like material. It's lined and includes a convenient belt clip. It's thin so it can easily slip into a purse or shirt pocket as well.
Our M1030 series aviators are our number one selling sunglasses by a very wide margin. The aviator look is coming back in style again. And why shouldn't it? They look good on virtually any facial structure. It's not like buying wrap-around sunglasses where some look good and others don't. Aviators simply look good on everyone. That's why they have never completely gone away in almost 70 years.
And don't think you're going to get some kind of second rate quality sunglass at this price. Our hand polished frames give a sharp high-end finished look and our lenses provide full UV400 ultra-violet ray protection. Our frames are optical quality, designed specifically for polycarbonate lenses. Our hinge connections are screwed in place as opposed to stamped or riveted for a long life of trouble-free wear. The finish of the frame, whether silver or dark chrome is highly polished and mirror-like.
The lens tint is a dark neutral slate gray that allows less than 20% light transmission which is the recommended level for private, military and commercial pilots. And, it will not distort colors. If you're looking for darker tint sunglasses and have not been satisfied with gray lenses in the past, you'll love these lenses.
The quality of our lenses is where we separate the dime store junk from our M1030 sunglasses. That's why we call them military grade. Our lenses are produced from 2.1 mm shatter-resistant polycarbonate, the same material and thickness used on most of our ballistic combat goggles, so you can be certain you're getting maximum protection. These are not the thin flimsy .65 or.75 millimeter lenses like cheaper models at your local gas station. Nor are they like the 3 for a $5, or whatever the going rate of internet sales of cheap aviators are today. Those lenses tend to pop out of the frame when you sneeze. Products like that are a dime a dozen. Over time the flexing of the lenses causes the frame to distort and suddenly, for no apparent reason, a lens falls out. That won't happen with our M1030. In fact, if you try to pop the lens out of the frame, you'll have a lot problems doing it, and by the time you do, the frame will most likely be destroyed. Our lens to frame fit is precise and designed to remain firmly in place.
The lens mirroring is multiple layers of silver-oxide giving it a rich reflective finish. Mirroring helps to reduce harsh glare. Combined with the nice dark tint, 2.1 millimeter ballistic polycarbonate, UVA/UVB ultraviolet ray protection, you don't just have another set of sunglasses, you have a pair of super sunglasses.
No, they are not heavy like some tempered glass sunglasses, nor are they clunky. They are lightweight and the wire formed temple arms match original military issue designs. You'll find you can wear these sunglasses all day without the dreaded nose pad pain digging into the bridge of your nose that glass lens designs are so known for.
Like we said, the M1030 series is our number one selling aviator model and we can count on one hand the number of returns because customers didn't like them. And of those who did, the reason for their return ranges from the 'lenses are too small' to 'the lenses are too big'. Based on that feedback from a handful of customers, we think we got the lens size just right on this model. Each lens runs top to bottom at about 2 1/8" high, and from left to right at the widest point about 2 1/2" wide. This is the traditional size of pilot aviators over the last 65 years and closely match the original military issue aviator design. But, if you want a slightly smaller lens with spring hinges, take a look at our M1015 below. They're the same quality with a slightly smaller frame and lens design, but the spring hinges on the temples allow for a perfect fit on any head size from small all the way up to and including large. Our M1030 will fit medium and large sizes perfectly.
If you you've had your fill of wrap-around sunglasses or you feel you just look goofy wearing them, you can now wear glasses with style. So get the best price on a quality traditional aviator that says America like no other sunglass design in the world. And, you'll save $100 or more over pricey name-brand products and not give up anything. Our customers tell us that routinely. The most common comments are 'these are better than you describe' or 'they are everything you said they would be.' In other words, our customers like our M1030 series aviators.
You'll receive two M1030SD Aviators and two slip cases.
Shipping is FREE to U.S. and APO/FPO addresses. There are no handling or credit card fees. No surprises ever! The price you see is the price delivered to your door.
WARNING: DESPITE THE QUALITY OF THE LENSES IN OUR M1030 SERIES AVIATORS, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND, NOR DO WE CONDONE, THE USE OF THIS ITEM AS A REPLACEMENT FOR COMBAT GRADE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SUNGLASSES IN URBAN WARFARE WHERE EXPLOSIVE DEVICES ARE PREVALENT. THE M1030 SERIES AVIATOR DOES NOT PROVIDE REQUIRED WRAP-AROUND PERIPHERAL (SIDE) PROTECTION AS DOES TACTICAL EYE WEAR, NOR DO THEY PROTECT EYES FROM BLOWING DUST OR SAND TYPICAL OF MIDDLE EAST OPERATIONS. But, if you have some down time in the rear, or live inside the green zone, these are perfect for protection from the harsh Middle East sun.
Other products in the category Aviator Sunglasses:
426M Aviator with Storage Pouch -- 8 Base Ballistic Lens, Optical Quality Spring Hinge Frame
M1030 Mirrored Aviator, Military Grade, w/Hard Case -- Includes Military Style Hard Case. Silver or Dark Chrome
M1030 Mirrored Aviator, Military Grade, w/Storage Pouch -- Includes Storage Pouch. Select from three frame finishes.
M6256 Mirrored Aviator, Chrome Frame, w/Case and Spare -- FITS SMALL TO MEDIUM HEAD SIZES
M6256 Mirrored Aviator, Chrome Frame, w/Dlx Hard Case -- Fits Small to Medium Head Sizes
M6256 Mirrored Aviator, Chrome Frame, w/Pouch -- Fits Small to Medium Head Sizes
1003XD Dark Traditional Aviators w/DLX HARD CASE -- Available in Gold, Black and Silver
1003XD Dark Traditional Aviators w/POUCH -- Available in Gold, Dark Gun Metal and Silver
1003XD Dark Traditional Aviators w/Spare & Cases -- Available in Gold, Black and Silver
M1030SD Military Grade Aviator w/Dlx Aviator Hard Case -- Select From Four Frame Finishes
M1030SD Military Grade Aviators w/case and Spare M1030SD w/Case -- Select From Four Frame Finishes
M2078FM Aviators, Driving Lenses, Dlx Hard Case -- Smaller Lenses and Spring Hinges
Coppermax Spectacle, Monel Brn Chrome Frame, Polarized Amber Lens -- Monel Frame - Ground & Polished Smoke Gray Lenses
Coppermax Spectacle, Monel Gun Frame, Polarized Smoke Lens -- Monel Frame - Ground & Polished Smoke Gray Lenses
M8001 Chrome Flash Mirror Aviator w/Dlx Hard Case -- Smoke Lenses with Flash Silver Mirror Coating
M3125 Aviator, Mirrored w/Spring Hinge and Dlx Case -- Select Frame Finishes of Gun Metal, Black or Copper
M2084 Aviator, w/Spring Hinges & Storage Pouch -- Available in two frame styles and lens colors
Barcelona Aviator w/Blue Mirror Lenses, Black Frame -- ANSI Z87.1 Rated.
Barcelona Aviator w/Spring Hinge Temples & Pouch -- ANSI Z87.1 Rated. Avail with Clear, Clear Mirrored or Gray Lenses
Optional Items/Accessories
AO Aviators - Polished Chrome Frame Finish
M1030SD Military Grade Aviators w/case and Spare M1030SD w/Case
M6256 Mirrored Aviator, Chrome Frame, w/Case and Spare -- Full mirror. Small frame/lens combination
M8001 Chrome Flash Mirror Aviator w/Dlx Hard Case -- Lightly mirrored. Small frame/lens combination
Randolph Aviators - Chrome, Mirrored Grey Lenses with Case -- USAF/NASA Issue Aviators Now Available with Mirrored Lenses.
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