Given the current state of events I've begun to put more thought into purchasing my own plates for my vest. There are just so many to choose from and I have no clue what is good and what is bad. I need something that doesn't have to be xray'd, will take a fall with my fat butt on top of it (the fat butt is a work in progress) and will stop the 5.56 and the 7.62x39. I don't have a lot of money to throw at this but I'd like a few options to research.
Thanks, and be safe everyone!
Dan
Ive been looking into these lately for the same reason.
http://www.ar500armor.com/ar500-armor-body-armor.html
Their YouTube channel.
https://m.youtube.com/user/AR500Armor
My only worry about steel plates are the number of them that I have seen fail when hit with M193. M193 is rather, well, common.
Last edited by Chuck Haggard; 12-30-2014 at 12:14 AM.
M193 is a steel punch, no doubt about it.
Yeap.Originally Posted by Chuck Haggard
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w1K3wCRjcdM
I don't own these but they seem to be well-regarded. I had called before with some questions and they were very helpful, maybe worth reaching out to them: http://armoredmobility.com/products_tac3s.php
SKD is having 15% off everything and has some pretty good prices to begin with. I've had nothing but great customer service from them as well.
http://www.skdtac.com/Tactical-Armor-Plates-s/290.htm
While not the least expensive, after comparing pros/cons, reading Doc's advice, I chose a set of 11X14 SAPI3 plates from armored mobility to protect my fat @ss.
http://armoredmobility.com/products_sapi3.php
My dept is in the process of purcasing a few more from them.
Everyone we've encountered at armored mobility has been great.
YMMV
M
Personally I also worry about M855, it's common enough locally that we have seen it on the street. Wal Mart sells 420 round cans for $179
Are you talking about setting up a plate carrier that you can put on, given sufficient notice, or are you looking at adding some additional protection to your current (concealed?) soft armor?
True rifle rated plates would be a PITA to wear all day, daily, especially in concealed armor.
If aren't going the plate carrier route, you might take a look at Paraclete's SPEED plate line. They are rated for most of the special threat loads as well as .30 carbine and 12ga slug. But if you are going the plate carrier route, I'd look at what ammunition is available locally and what ammunition is actually being seized from the bad guys in your area. That knowledge might help your decisions.
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