Body armor recommendations

[Old_Sarge]

Good old botach. That's almost tempting.

I was hesitant because sometimes you get what you pay for but there are plenty of videos of guys shooting these things to test them so, if you are on a budget, this is definitely better than nothing or strapping some homemade floor tiles on your chest with duct tape lol

 

[Old_Sarge]

Actually it was G Gordon Liddy who I first heard it from.

I didn't know that!
Just remembered Clint's video, he is a riot.

 

[oldag]

hang in there, hope it gets better and here is a link to something affordable with plenty of tests on youtube to verify performance, lighter than AR500 too
https://botach.com/battle-steel-level-iv-10x12-ballistic-plates-free-shipping/

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Made in China?

 

[Old_Sarge]

Made in China?

i think so yes but they work

 

[jordanmills]

I was hesitant because sometimes you get what you pay for but there are plenty of videos of guys shooting these things to test them so, if you are on a budget, this is definitely better than nothing or strapping some homemade floor tiles on your chest with duct tape lol

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Half inch steel will stop a lot of stuff. I'd only really be concerned with spalling.

I wonder if binding a quarter inch of aluminum onto it would stop spall.

 

[Old_Sarge]

Half inch steel will stop a lot of stuff. I'd only really be concerned with spalling.

I wonder if binding a quarter inch of aluminum onto it would stop spall.

IDK but I think these are hybrid composite, not AR500
It's ceramic core with poly and Alumina surrounding

If I got steel or AR500 type stuff then yea, the spall protection is a big plus

 

[jordanmills]

IDK but I think these are hybrid composite, not AR500
It's ceramic core with poly and Alumina surrounding

If I got steel or AR500 type stuff then yea, the spall protection is a big plus

Oh I thought it was steel. Yeah the aluminum outer layer wouldn't make sense in that case.

 

[m5215]

Chinese body armor video review posted today. Some LOL watching this.

 

[Old_Sarge]

Oh I thought it was steel. Yeah the aluminum outer layer wouldn't make sense in that case.

they are mostly ceramic core with plastic/poly around the outside, the way I understood it after reading reviews

 

[HKaltwasser]

Pony up for ceramic, I would get some Skarr Armor. I have steel and ceramic, the multi hit ceramic is the way to go.
As far as carriers: Crye JPC or a very good clone. These JPC's allow you to shoulder a weapon much easier. I have 8 or so carriers and these are the best IMO. I will post a link to the clone JPC if you're interested.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-...811274?hash=item2ae57d288a:g:0~AAAOSwTSldRIAc

 

[Mohawk600]

hang in there, hope it gets better and here is a link to something affordable with plenty of tests on youtube to verify performance, lighter than AR500 too
https://botach.com/battle-steel-level-iv-10x12-ballistic-plates-free-shipping/

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nice......thank you

 

[single stack]

Very interesting stuff here.
I think I’ll stick with the advice given to me by my old buddy
Gecko45.

 

[Asymmetrical]

I might be a bit late to the discussion, but I would recommend delaying gratification, doing a ton of research and then buying the best gear you can realistically afford, first time out.

i went with a Ferro Concepts Slickster, AT Armor STOP plates, Haley D3 chest rig with swift clip attachment and have been wearing it daily for two years overseas. It is a night/day difference from the issued gear, with is straight garbage.

A minimalist carrier will give you more options than an overt carrier, in that you can strip it down to nothing but the plate bags and wear it under a button down shirt, OR you can add a soft armor MOLLE cummerbund, shoulder pads and scale it all the way up to an assault carrier if you need to.

Ferro, Spiritus, Eagle and others are making some darn good minimalist PCs now, and they are all worth a look.

 

[studenygreg]

I cannot remember who coined the shoot for their groins if they are in body armor. I figure if you fear 7.62 groins & headshot are as big of a threat

Clint Smith

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[jordanmills]

Clint Smith

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I'm not certain that's a direct quotation, but it probably could be.

 

[Newtown92]

For plates recommend hesco they have some from about $400 to $1300.

 

[HKaltwasser]

For plates recommend hesco they have some from about $400 to $1300.

Hesco and RMA would be top choices.

The Tactical Scorpion lvl 4 10x12 ceramic/PE are hard to beat for size and weight. 4.6lbs @ 238.00/ea.

I'd really like some 3610 Hesco 600 series level 3+ but they're 470.00 @ 3.9lbs, that's a perfect plate.

 

[Ordnance45B]

Veterans Manufacturing makes the best plates. IMO they are the standard. I have a set of Level IV in my P.I.G. plate carrier. Paid about $400 for the set. It's the only manufacturer I recommend for plates. I participated in more than one of their product demonstrations when I sold guns and related products. AMAZING PRODUCT AND GREAT SERVICE.

https://vetsmfg.com/

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Veterans Manufacturing makes the best plates. IMO they are the standard. I have a set of Level IV in my P.I.G. plate carrier. Paid about $400 for the set. It's the only manufacturer I recommend for plates. I participated in more than one of their product demonstrations when I sold guns and related products.

https://vetsmfg.com/

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Ordnance45B]

Welcome to the Forum!

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