Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: Lightweight Level 3 UHMWPE plates for under $250?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Posts
    60
    Feedback Score
    1 (100%)

    Lightweight Level 3 UHMWPE plates for under $250?

    I'm looking to fill a specific niche for armor. I am looking for Level 3 plates (yes, I know they are not rated for M855), in either 10x12 or Medium SAPI, that are under 3 lbs each and under $250 per plate. Additionally, multi curve is highly, highly preferred. A quick googling found DFNDR plates that fit the bill, but nearly double the budget allocated. Anyone producing such a thing? Thanks!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Posts
    2,062
    Feedback Score
    9 (100%)
    Cheap. Light. Protective. Pick 2.
    AQ planned for years and sent their A team to carry out the attacks, and on Flight 93 they were thwarted by a pick-up team made up of United Frequent Fliers. Many people look at 9/11 and wonder how we can stop an enemy like that. I look at FL93 and wonder, "How can we lose?". -- FromMyColdDeadHand

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Oct 2015
    Posts
    261
    Feedback Score
    0
    https://www.kotaoutfitters.com/produ...d-alone-plates

    At that price point you probably won't do better than this. I bought the L210s when they were on sale and have been happy with them.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    AZ
    Posts
    1,332
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    Yea Botach.com sells exactly what you are looking for.

    It looks like their regular model ($99) is out of stock, but they have the NIJ certified plates for $140 in stock.

    https://botach.com/battle-steel-leve...nij-certified/

    I actually own these plates and think they are top notch gear for the price. They absolutely change how it feels to wear armor.


    Here's a MrGunzNGear review of the plates. They perform how you would expect an UHMPE would. Basically they can stop everything but a steel core M855 traveling above 2300 FPS.

    https://youtu.be/BM2h7cv4kJk
    Tactical Nylon Micro Brewery

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    NoVA
    Posts
    465
    Feedback Score
    0
    If you're looking at plates, I'm assuming you're looking for rifle protection.

    Maybe black tip AP isn't a threat but M855 has to be a serious consideration based on how much is out there and the price prior to the ammo crunch.

    Sent from my SM-T860 using Tapatalk

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •