Originally Posted by
Rex G
My pre-owned Safariland/Pro-tech IMPAC-RT PLUS plate arrived. (My previous post was in error, regarding size; this one is actually 7"x9".) The weight does, indeed, as txdpd warned, pull the front panel of the (concealed) vest outward and downward, but, as I had hoped, it does so in a good way, only slightly, curing my P.A.C.A. concealed vest's tendency to ride-up and abrade my neck. Now, to hope the elastic straps maintain their integrity, though if not, they are easily replaced, as they are hook-and-loop at both ends, not sewn to the carrier.
I still plan to complete my set of externally-worn plates, which will be nice to have if there is time to take advantage of them.
Edited to add: The added weight and bulk of this IMPAC-RT plate will probably reduce the service life of my P.A.C.A. concealed front carrier, but it only has to last me a relatively short while, as my career is in its twilight.