Running Spartan Armor lvl3 steel. Thinking of upgrading to something that will stop xm193 or anything over 3000fps for 5.56/223 since its the most common round used.

Contenders

Spartan Armor lvl4 ceramic (cheaper than lvl3+ steel and stops more)

AR500 Armor lvl 3+ steel lightweight

DFNDR overpriced


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polymimetic alloy series 950

polymimetic alloy series 950

I own no body armor...

polymimetic alloy series 950

No work, rounds would go thru.

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No work, rounds would go thru.

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now you tell me...
for reals I just a pair of ceramics Lvl 3 and a pair of AR500s.

AR500 Armor is having their Black November promotion. 

Vibranium

Vibranium

Wakanda forever!

I own no body armor...

What if they shoot you in the face?  Nothing to protect?    

What if they shoot you in the face?  Nothing to protect?    

heads

Seriously though, I am sure there will be sales coming up for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, etc.  I've seen sales for Spartan Armor many times in the past. 

Need to consider that ceramics/composites have a stated shelf-life.  So if you throw them around, travel with them, etc, have to factor that in as well.  Not trying to steer you away from those, but just something to keep in mind with those. 

Seriously though, I am sure there will be sales coming up for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, etc.  I've seen sales for Spartan Armor many times in the past. 

Need to consider that ceramics/composites have a stated shelf-life.  So if you throw them around, travel with them, etc, have to factor that in as well.  Not trying to steer you away from those, but just something to keep in mind with those.

Right now AR500 Armor has a sale on their steel lvl3+ with trauma pads for $162 (front and rear plates).

I'm on the fence about steel vs. ceramic.  For Spartan Armor, their steel last 20 years, their ceramics about 8-12.  Their CSC said you don't have to store them right side up either or hanging.  The lighter weight steels cost way more than the ceramics for the same weight.  Weight is sort of a factor, but I do only wear it once a month, so not too much of a big deal.

Right now AR500 Armor has a sale on their steel lvl3+ with trauma pads for $162 (front and rear plates).

1) I'm on the fence about steel vs. ceramic.  For Spartan Armor, their steel last 20 years, their ceramics about 8-12.  Their CSC said you don't have to store them right side up either or hanging.  The lighter weight steels cost way more than the ceramics for the same weight.  Weight is sort of a factor,  but I do only wear it once a month, so not too much of a big deal.

Get both. . . a set each for you and Mrs. Change. . . good luck finding PCs in purple.   

Get both. . . a set each for you and Mrs. Change. . . good luck finding PCs in purple.   

She's able to find all kind of gun stuff in purple.  Rifle bag, ammo can, speed loader, pistol case, AR mags.  Just to name some.  I'm sure she can find a purple plate carrier.

She's able to find all kind of gun stuff in purple.  Rifle bag, ammo can, speed loader, pistol case, AR mags.  Just to name some.  I'm sure she can find a purple plate carrier.

Here you go. . .

https://www.marauderinc.com/product-p/mtf-q5610.htm

Merry Christmas Mrs. Change. . .

  

Narrowed it down to either Spartan lvl3+ steel $290 or Spartan lvl 4 Ceramic $350.  They might have a black friday sale.  If they do have the 20% off, I'm going with the lvl4 ceramics.  Weight is about the same as the steel.  Down side is a 5 year shelf life vs. 20.  Figure save $8 a month and can buy another one in 5 years.

AR500 Armor is out because online they say their lvl3 steel stops xm193, but youtube shows otherwise.  And right now the lead time is 3-4 months.

Narrowed it down to either Spartan lvl3+ steel $290 or Spartan lvl 4 Ceramic $350.  They might have a black friday sale.  If they do have the 20% off, I'm going with the lvl4 ceramics.  Weight is about the same as the steel.  Down side is a 5 year shelf life vs. 20.  Figure save $8 a month and can buy another one in 5 years.

AR500 Armor is out because online they say their lvl3 steel stops xm193, but youtube shows otherwise.  And right now the lead time is 3-4 months.

$290 for the steel? Is that for the “entry level package” with carrier and side plates? That sounds like a lot.

“A friend” has a couple of sets of the 550. We have been planning to shoot one of them that has the spall coating. I know it’s been done and shown on YT videos, but we wanted to try some tests for ourselves.

There was another brand of composite that was recommended by a trusted friend. But I can’t seem to find the company now. They weren’t cheap though, but had some pretty light options.

$290 for the steel? Is that for the “entry level package” with carrier and side plates? That sounds like a lot.

“A friend” has a couple of sets of the 550. We have been planning to shoot one of them that has the spall coating. I know it’s been done and shown on YT videos, but we wanted to try some tests for ourselves.

There was another brand of composite that was recommended by a trusted friend. But I can’t seem to find the company now. They weren’t cheap though, but had some pretty light options.

That's just for the front and rear plate.  The plates are actually like $204.  But add $63 for the spall coating.  I'm gonna sell my lvl3 steel once I get my replacement.  I was looking into the light weight lvl 3+ or 4 from various companies.  But they all cost about $800ish.  And at most, I wear my carrier once a month anywhere from 2-7 hours.  So not worth the increase in price for me.

I ran a class once without my carrier because I injured my lower back.  The class was waaaayyyyyy easier.  I had to piss about 3 times because I wasn't sweating as much.  Compared to not pissing at all cause I'm sweating the water out.

Originally, I wanted the Dragon Skin by Pinnacle, but they seemed to have gone out of business.

don't forget to factor in the shipping cost.  when i bought my plates, they excluded HI from the "free shipping" promotions.  shipping was almost $75 to HI so i sent it to my dad's house in AZ instead.

don't forget to factor in the shipping cost.  when i bought my plates, they excluded HI from the "free shipping" promotions.  shipping was almost $75 to HI so i sent it to my dad's house in AZ instead.

Last promo Spartan Armor had, they honored free shipping to HI.  THey used a flat rate USPS box and it was heavy and busting at the seams.  Told my coworker I ordered a mold and powder materials to make my own bowling ball.