Hesco Plates

[Hayseed]

Just got given a set of Level IV standalone Hesco plates. I already have a couple different types (ceradyne, velsys, etc) myself but I've never heard of these beyond "hesco barriers."

I can't seem to find many reviews/discussions. Curious what the going opinion on them is? Thanks.

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[Defaultmp3]

Hesco is one of the OEM armor manufacturers, like Ceradyne or TenCate; I'll note that Velocity Systems doesn't manufacture all their plates (I have been told that their new standalone AP-BZI plates are actually modified TenCate 6400SA), not sure if they manufacture any at all, TBH. Similiarly, Hoplite Armor and Chase Tactical both sell Hesco plates, even though you don't actually see "Hesco" written anywhere on their websites. Wear Hesco with confidence (as long as you understand what they are tested for).

[Hayseed]

Interesting. These are the L210 plates. Seem lighter than esapis but not super light, but they are also very thin.

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[Grizzly16]

Interesting. These are the L210 plates. Seem lighter than esapis but not super light, but they are also very thin.

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Hesco L210's aren't level IV as far as I can tell: www.hesco.com/products/armor/200-series/

But hesco as a Manufacturer is good to go. You can trace a lot of plates back to hesco by looking at the model numbers. For example here is the hesco 3610 plate: http://www.hesco.com/products/armor/600-series/ and here is a grey ghost 3610 plate http://www.greyghostgear.com/product-p/3610.htm notice how close the specs are. If you look at the NIJ armor database you can see a lot of family lines going back to Hesco, Tencate and others like DefaultMP3 said.

[Defaultmp3]

Hesco L210's aren't level IV as far as I can tell: www.hesco.com/products/armor/200-series/

But hesco as a Manufacturer is good to go. You can trace a lot of plates back to hesco by looking at the model numbers. For example here is the hesco 3610 plate: http://www.hesco.com/products/armor/600-series/ and here is a grey ghost 3610 plate http://www.greyghostgear.com/product-p/3610.htm notice how close the specs are. If you look at the NIJ armor database you can see a lot of family lines going back to Hesco, Tencate and others like DefaultMP3 said.Yeah, if the label on the back says L210, they are definitely not Level IV. The L210s, according to the Hesco website, are uncurved special threat plates, that have been rated for:


7.62×39mm armor piercing/incendiary (API) at 2380 FPS
7.62×39mm mild steel core (MSC) at
7.62×39mm ball at 2380 FPS
5.56×45mm M855/SS109 at 3117 FPS
5.56×45mm M193 at 3150 FPS

Note that there is no talk of testing against .30-06 Springfield M2 (of which a plate must defeat 1 round at 2880 FPS to qualify for Level IV) or testing against 7.62×51mm M80 (of which a plate must defeat 6 rounds at 2780 FPS to qualify for Level III).

Definitely figure out exactly what plates you have, so you don't end up walking around with PPE that's not as effective as you think.

[Hayseed]

I didn't see them until this morning, so I now realize that. I was told that's what they were until I actually got to see the label on them.
I was more just curious about the overall reputation of the plates/company. I saw the specs on their website but couldn't find consumer reviews on them. More than likely ill sell them, as I have my armor already.

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[InfiniteGrim]

Hesco makes great plates...

You know those awesome UHMWPE plates Spartan armor sells that everyone on youtube is testing??? Those are Hesco's. The ones that they sell that float? Those are Hesco's.

Their "larger" plates, IE not the concealable ones, are all padded and very comfortable... even the cheap $150 Level IV plates.