Wiley X Saber Advanced Ballistic Tactical Sunglasses (Changeable Lens, Rx-Ready)
Price range: $54.00 through $102.00
Return & Shipping DetailsThis product (when chosen for prescription lens), comes with a prescription insert. The prescription insert will be clear, and can not accommodate a tint.
Inserts Only = Frame Only
309RX = frame WITH insert
309 = frame only
Description
ANSI Z87.1+ · MIL-PRF-32432(GL) ballistic · Selenite interchangeable lenses · Rx-ready via PTX insert
The Saber Advanced is the Wiley X you’ve actually seen on a range. Wider fit than the JAKL, more conservative shape, and the same changeable-lens system that lets one frame cover bright sun, low light, indoor range, and night driving. Ballistic-certified across every lens swap; prescription-ready via the PTX insert.
The Saber line is the long-running flagship — the frame Wiley X has supplied through US military and law-enforcement contracts for two decades. The ‘Advanced’ designation is the modern revision: lighter Selenite polycarbonate, refined hinge geometry, and a temple grip optimized for the over-ear muffs and in-ear comms common on a 2020s range. If you wore an earlier Saber and liked the fit, the Advanced is the same shape with materially better optics and a less obtrusive temple profile.
Smoke-grey is the high-light default — drops about 15% transmission and kills the sky-haze glare that bleaches out a steel target at distance. Light-rust and vermillion are the contrast tints; pick light-rust if you shoot more outdoors in tree-line conditions, vermillion if you’re more often on indoor ranges under fluorescent. Clear is for night and indoor low-light. Each lens is Selenite polycarbonate, each carries ANSI Z87.1+ and MIL-PRF-32432(GL), and they swap without tools at six contact points. The certification holds because the lens-to-frame contact geometry is identical across the four tints.
The Saber Advanced doesn’t take a ground-in prescription. The shield curve is too aggressive — a ground-in script would distort at the edges. Wiley X built the PTX insert specifically for this frame and a few siblings: it’s an optical carrier that lives behind the shield and accepts your prescription in single-vision, bifocal, or progressive form. The advantage of the architecture is that lens-tint swaps never move your prescription. The shield in front of you is the certified ballistic lens; the insert behind it is your script. Both stay registered to each other through every swap.
Key Features:
- Frame Durability: The sturdiness of the frame, combined with a wrap-around design, provides maximum comfort and ensures resilience in challenging environments.
- Adaptable Lenses: Changeable lenses allow you to customize your eyewear based on sunlight conditions, ensuring optimal visibility and protection.
- Certified Protection: Shatterproof Selenite™ Polycarbonate Lenses meet rigorous standards, including MIL-PRF-32432(GL) Ballistic, ANSI Z87.1-2010 High Velocity and Mass Impact, EN 166 FT at High Speed at Temperature Extremes, and US Federal OSHA 1910.133(b)(1)(i).
- Complete Eye Coverage: Enjoy 100% UVA/UVB protection with distortion-free clarity, supported by the T-Shell™ lens coating that resists scratching in extreme environments.
Included Accessories:
- PTX Rx Insert
- Microfiber Storage Bag
- Tactical Strap
- Nose Piece
- Foam Brow Bar
- Instruction Card
Additional Details:
- Eye Size (PTX Rx Insert): 44 | DBL: 25
- Adjustable Features: Take Flight Nose Piece, Telescoping Temples
- Lens Options:
- Light Rust Lens (53% Light Transmission) – Enhances Medium-Low Light
- Smoke Grey Lens (15% Light Transmission) – Max Glare Reduction
- Vermillion Lens (53% Light Transmission) – Low-Medium Light
- Clear Lens (90% Light Transmission) – Night and Very Low Light Conditions
- Prescription Compatibility: Compatible with Wiley X’s Prescription Lens Carrier (PTX)
- Certifications: ANSI Z87.1, Ballistic (MILspec), EN 166
Specifications:
- Bridge: 25 | Temple: 120 | Width: 44
Additional information
| Activity | Hunting, Industrial, Driving, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Running, Shooting, Tactical |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Frame Color | Black |
| Frame Shape | Rectangle |
| Gender | Mens |
| Prescription | Yes |
| Product Type | Safety Glasses, Sunglasses |
| Rim | Half Rim |
| Temple Type | Straight |
| Brand | Wiley X |
| Collection | Wiley X Prescription Safety Glasses, Wiley X Prescription Sunglasses |
| Color | |
| Face Shape | Heart, Oval, Round |
| Frame Size | Medium, XXLarge |
| Product Color | Black |
| Certification | ANSI Z87.1, ANSI Z87+, EN 166, MIL-PRF-32432 (Ballistic) |
Product Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wiley X Saber Advanced
Does the Saber Advanced take a ground-in prescription, or only the insert?
Insert only — same architecture as the JAKL. The Saber Advanced shield is too aggressively curved for a ground-in prescription cut without distorting the script. Wiley X solved that with the PTX prescription insert, which sits behind the shield and carries your single-vision, bifocal, or progressive Rx. The insert architecture has one big practical advantage: when you swap the shield lens for a different tint, your prescription doesn’t move.
How do the four interchangeable lenses cover real shooting conditions?
The standard kit pairs smoke-grey for bright outdoor / direct sun, light-rust or vermillion for low-light contrast (dawn, dusk, tree line, indoor under fluorescent), and clear for night. Many buyers add a polarized smoke-grey for water environments. The Selenite polycarbonate keeps optical clarity even on the contrast lens, which is where cheaper interchangeable kits typically degrade. Each lens carries the same ANSI Z87.1+ and MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic marking, so cert holds across swaps.
Is the Saber Advanced still the right pick for shooting sports, or has the JAKL replaced it?
Both still ship and they cover different use cases. The Saber Advanced is the wider-fit, slightly more conservative shape — it works better for shooters with broader faces or for buyers wearing the frame off-range as everyday eyewear. The JAKL is more aggressively cut for peripheral coverage, which matters more in tactical / law enforcement / desert environments. If you’re going to wear the frame to dinner after the range, Saber. If the priority is field coverage, JAKL.
Will they fit under a shooting muff or hearing protection?
Yes, with one configuration note. The Saber Advanced has a wire-core temple that bends to fine-tune the angle — most users tune it slightly downward to clear the cup of an over-ear muff without breaking the seal. In-ear comms are easier; the thin temple profile clears them with no adjustment. If you’re running active electronic muffs (Peltor, Howard Leight Impact, etc.), the temple-tip width is well within their seal tolerance.
What's the FSA/HSA situation if I configure with the Rx insert?
Configured with the PTX prescription insert, yes — that turns the kit into a medical-device purchase under both FSA and HSA rules. We supply an itemized receipt automatically, with the codes your account administrator looks for. Sunglasses-only configurations of the Saber Advanced (without the insert) are not FSA/HSA eligible by IRS rules.
Reviews
Related Products
