Level III Patrol Armor Test

[DocGKR]

They are standard Ceradyne ceramic plates.

[Discobobby]

Ak44: Sorry for jumping in late, but you may still want to give AMI a call, even if you need another carrier to fit. They've gone WAY out of their way for me, and I'm just a single order customer, not an agency buying hundreds of plates at a time. They're responsive, respectful and their stuff gets great reviews, and those plates can take a heck of a beating and still perform.

I think people vastly underestimate the need for proper NDE with ceramic plates, and it's an issue that isn't discussed enough. If you don't have the resources or expertise to do it right (and that includes a lot of large agencies) I think it's worth getting a plate that doesn't require it. And IMO the AMI plates are the best of that breed. And they're good folks. This admittedly reads like an ad for those guys, but they earned it with how they've treated me.

[RustedAce]

Have you tested any of the ultra-light polyethylene level 3 plates?

I know a couple of people make them, but have not seen any testing on them.

[DocGKR]

RustedAce: a couple of relatively lightweight (approx 3 lbs) compressed Dynema plates were discussed in this thread--these stop most LIII threats except M855 and M855A1...how light do you mean?

[RustedAce]

RustedAce: a couple of relatively lightweight (approx 3 lbs) compressed Dynema plates were discussed in this thread--these stop most LIII threats except M855 and M855A1...how light do you mean?

Ok, I see the TenD one you did, sorry missed it the first time. Do you know if Point Blanks version of this offers similar protection?

There is one here, model #PB-SA23525-L3

[snackgunner]

Im looking for info on the BAE NIJ LEVEL IV SAPI Plates. Has there been any testing on these plates?

[kaltesherz]

Im looking for info on the BAE NIJ LEVEL IV SAPI Plates. Has there been any testing on these plates?

BAE owns Ceradyne, so they should be the same IIRC

[snackgunner]

Thanks for your help

[sjc3081]

Please excuse my ignorance but how do the Armorworks SAPI plates 2005 manufacture compare with the plates tested. They seem to be rated for M80 ball max. Do they stop 5.56 penetrator green tip and are they stand alone or must they be used in conjuction with IIIA soft armor?

[Gargoyle]

I would love to see the good Doc continue this stellar testing and reporting thread!

Hopefully some tests of the plates offered through "Bulletproofme" and their "multi-hit" level IV plate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt2Y1I4ZQ_A