Level III Patrol Armor Test

[Jack-O]

If spall is a concern then having the plates coated with at least 6mm of Line-x should do the trick. Line-x actually has a product called Paxcon that is made specifically for that.

[jenrick]

A 1/4" of Rhino-Line truck bed liner worked well in my totally unscientific test to reduce spalling. However what worked the best was a combination of rhino line, a hard spacer block (foam, plastic, etc, about 1/4" thickness) to provide stand off and a ballistic panel over that prevented any spalling. This does make the steel plates almost twice their original thickness, however. You also need spare soft ballistic panels, with all the 5 year warranty worries they come with.

-Jenrick

[rchen404]

If spall is a concern then having the plates coated with at least 6mm of Line-x should do the trick. Line-x actually has a product called Paxcon that is made specifically for that.

Jack, do you have a source for civilians. Apparently, line-x only sells to agencies. Dumb - what liability? I can buy armor itself, how is spall guard subject to more liab than the armor itself?

It is our company policy not to provide this service for the private sector. If you are affiliated with a law enforcement agency, you can send in a notarized letter explaining the need and we can proceed from there. I am sure you can understand the potential liability for LINE-X here.

[Jack-O]

http://www.paxcon.co.uk/spray-on-spall-liner.html

I dont have any sources for that. It has been my experience that with a call to the person in charge and a credible and checkable story that such things can be had without much drama. the real cost is gonna be when they tell you that you need to buy 2-55 gallon drums of the stuff so your applicator can spray your plates. at that point the cost "savings" will probably disappear.

to be honest Line-x's marketing website on the stuff makes it look like a softer/stretchier version of their standard bed liner, but it may not be that simple. If I were doing a homebrew non certified type thing I'd make the applicator mess with the mix ratio a bit and spray on a 10mm thick layer then go out and try it like Jenrick did. Line-x is pretty tough stuff anyway.

Frankly if it's gonna be a lot of drama, I'd probably just go with the AMI plates and call it good.

[EzGoingKev]

It was mentioned the price was hard to beat but how much more cost are you adding by doing all these work arounds?

Also in the end, how is all this going to weigh vs using either stand alone ceramic plates or plates and backers?

[Army44]

Has anybody tested the plates from Ar500 armor? If so what were the results? And has anybody tested these plates?

http://www.uscav.com/productinfo.asp...548&catid=2778

http://www.uscav.com/productinfo.asp...548&catid=2778

[BigLarge]

Is it just me, or are most plates only 10x12? Cant seem to find but 1 or 2 options for 12x14 plates. Pulled out my issued 10x12 plate, and its tiny on me (6'0 240).

Seems even for an average sized person, 10x12 is to small.

[ArmySGTPM]

DefenseTech (DT855) Defend-X TCPL LIII

has anyone had any luck finding a place to order this plate? I see no info regarding this model on Denfenstech.com and can not seem to find any LEO who has purchased this plate. If anyone has any information regarding the Defend-X TCPL L3 please let me know.

[LOBO]

Is it just me, or are most plates only 10x12? Cant seem to find but 1 or 2 options for 12x14 plates. Pulled out my issued 10x12 plate, and its tiny on me (6'0 240).

Seems even for an average sized person, 10x12 is to small.

I've been pleased with my Eagle Industries MOLLE LE Plate Carrier w/ cummerbund. It's an XL and holds 11" x 14" plates.

[Caduceus]

Any updates with newer ammo? TSX, 64gr JSP, MK 318, etc?

I second the question about places to purchase those plates. The stuff I have found online is not in this thread.