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mattjmcd
10-04-09, 18:22
A series of searches here has produced too many hits to be meaningful.

I know virtually nothing. Any resources online or pointers to specific threads here or (shudder) TOS would be great.

I am thinking of getting something basic for eventual use in courses involving shooting in unconventional scenarios etc. Also, frankly, because I am skeered of the zombies.
Ak44
10-04-09, 18:30
Do you need soft armor or plates? Concealed or tactical? What kind of ammo are you trying to defeat with this armor? What's your budget?
mattjmcd
10-04-09, 18:33
Would like to defeat at least 5.56 inasmuch as that's what I am likely to be shot with by accident, I suppose. Concealment might be nice but I am not LEO or anything. Plates vs soft? That's why I need a tutorial.
Ak44
10-04-09, 18:43
Read a little bit here... (http://www.bulletproofme.com/Quick_Answers.shtml)

And here... (http://www.bulletproofme.com/Ballistic_Protection_Levels.shtml)

And This sticky... (http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=19912)

And another one.. (http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=19910)
mattjmcd
10-06-09, 11:56
Has anybody purchased from these guys? Are they good-to-go?
BLACK LION
10-06-09, 13:11
To make it simple, I would suggest a modular plate carrier and stand alone level 4 plates... light, dexterious and highest level of protection without soft armor ICW
Check out http://www.bulletproofme.com

I originally went with a full soft armor kit with shoulder,neck.groin, elbow and knee protection with 2 ICW level 4 plates and it just became too much armor to maintain full dexterity in a dynamic environment...
I am in the process of trying to get rid of the soft armor so I can just run stand alone plates x 4...
As much as I love the thought of being protected against high velocity fragments and small arms cartridges...I am more worried about being protected against rifle rounds.
I have found that with me its one or the other since I cant have the best of both worlds. I sacrificed more soft armor protection for more hard armor protection.
I am not naive enough to believe that all 2 legged varmints carry small caliber pistols and that if the shit does hit the fan I will only be up against threats smaller than .44 magnum...
TimW
10-06-09, 13:56
Has anybody purchased from these guys? Are they good-to-go?

No, because I don't need to. If I were going to purchase armor on the market, BPM.com would be the guys.

So, "yes" to your second question.
556frags
10-08-09, 20:52
Could someone recommend armor that would stop 5.56 at a good price?

Thanks
BLACK LION
10-09-09, 10:50
Could someone recommend armor that would stop 5.56 at a good price?

Thanks

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