Rant: Issue with Level III Steel Armor

[DrBurnsides]

Can I ask a small question of this slightly old thread? I am in need of a comfy concealed vest for when I am forced into some slightly more volatile GFZ. Does anyone have a IIIA suggestion that does not make me look fat, or turn my credit card into plasma?

 

[dnepro-mike]

Can I ask a small question of this slightly old thread? I am in need of a comfy concealed vest for when I am forced into some slightly more volatile GFZ. Does anyone have a IIIA suggestion that does not make me look fat, or turn my credit card into plasma?

couple of 3a vest suggestions:
1. Hardwire dyneema 3a+ panels (botach has them on sale)
2.Spartan Armor systems - lightweight flexible panels

 

[atilla]

Another interesting thought I had was how the level 3 plates would stand up to a Mosin, especially with some steel core surplus like the silver tip stuff. I know the bullets have a lot of mass, but they seem to be able to penetrate most stuff.

i shot the same plate of xtry's that M193 penetrated with several types of x54R and none of the rounds penetrated. i was however using a M44 so i lost plenty of velocity.

 

[DrBurnsides]

couple of 3a vest suggestions:
1. Hardwire dyneema 3a+ panels (botach has them on sale)
2.Spartan Armor systems - lightweight flexible panels

I have that carrier, I'm too skinny to conceal it. Are there any total solutions(IE one unit) systems? or is everything separated into carriers and plates for mix and matchability?

 

[SubieGuy4]

Can I ask a small question of this slightly old thread? I am in need of a comfy concealed vest for when I am forced into some slightly more volatile GFZ. Does anyone have a IIIA suggestion that does not make me look fat, or turn my credit card into plasma?

Doesn't help you now but I contacted AR500 Armor because they just released their new and improved IIIA soft armor panels. I suggested that they produce a vest with the armor integrated (rather than a panel and carrier configuration) with coverage front, back, and side. They said they'd pass it on to R&D and explore it. I'm sure it would be a little while before they do it, but with more and more civilians buying armor, there's definitely a market for a low profile, light weight, full coverage IIIA vest. I'm sure they'll do it in time.

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Another interesting thought I had was how the level 3 plates would stand up to a Mosin, especially with some steel core surplus like the silver tip stuff. I know the bullets have a lot of mass, but they seem to be able to penetrate most stuff.

It will stop it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gyfx-pJhO4

 

[DrBurnsides]

I should just probably pony up and get one made. I have a longish torso, but I'm kinda skinny. Well, here's an excuse to NEVER gain more than a few pounds.. A custom vest only fits you at one size. I guarantee it cuts down on meal sizes. It's kind of like the Lapband stomach thing, except it's on the outside.