Body Armor

[TacticalChihuahua]

What are some good brands/models of body armor? I am totally new to this subject so I need some help.

Looking for something concealable that would have the ability to carry plates later on if i was able to afford some

Thanks for any help!

[hkusp9c]

Dragon skin

[OneApart]

Dragon skin

Dragon Skin's contract with DOD has been revoked for defects.

http://www.dodbuzz.com/2009/03/17/dont-buy-dragon-skin-peo-soldier/

I would just go with an Eagle Ciras:



or a plain old Interceptor, or IOTV in conjunction w/SAPI plates:

Point Blank Interceptor


Point Blank IOTV:

[evidens83]

Body armor wont stop headshots though keep that in mind

[OneApart]

Conceable:

Point Blank Hi-Lite & Perform-X: (pricey, but reliable)

http://directory.officer.com/product/10051933/POINT_BLANK_BODY_ARMOR_Hi-Lite_and_Perform-X_Series

or

http://www.bodyarmoroutlet.com/content-product_info/product_id-1883/used_p_a_c_a_body_armor_level_iiia.html

[OneApart]

Body armor wont stop headshots though keep that in mind

Hey evidens.... how about:



with

[technique]

I use issue SAPI plates in conjunction with some soft armor inserts in an Eagle carrier.

That's good enough for me. I don't have rounds flying in my direction on a daily basis.
If it should happen, I'm covered from most ball ammo from 7.62 on down.

Plus, I'm one bad mother ****er...I'll likely dodge the **** before it ever hits my plates.

[OneApart]

I use issue SAPI plates in conjunction with some soft armor inserts in an Eagle carrier.

That's good enough for me. I don't have rounds flying in my direction on a daily basis.
If it should happen, I'm covered from most ball ammo from 7.62 on down.

Plus, I'm one bad mother ****er...I'll likely dodge the **** before it ever hits my plates.

Technique in action:

[winnre]

For those REALLY on a budget.....

[OneApart]

For those REALLY on a budget.....

Awesome!

[jazman]

Just use that heavy duty sun screen, like the 45 or 50 stuff. No one is going to shoot you.

[Richie Caketown]

Dig deeper. The dragon skin debate is all bs. Its the DOD trying to cover their *** because they supply inferior gear to the troops.

Not too sure about the inferiority of the gear , but from what i recall during the initial testing the DOD acuired some Dragon SKin armor via ebay and decided to test it that way. I believe the only time it failed was at 112degress to a 30-06 round

[TacFan]

Hey evidens.... how about:



with

what about eye protection

[xibunkrlilkidsx]

Not too sure about the inferiority of the gear , but from what i recall during the initial testing the DOD acuired some Dragon SKin armor via ebay and decided to test it that way. I believe the only time it failed was at 112degress to a 30-06 round

wasnt there some testing that showed that dragon skin could not stop a round when shot as if the person wearing it was prone? thought there was an article around here somewhere.

given i have 0 idea on body armor testing and if standard issue would be able to stop a round in a similar situation.

[Brianguy]

Point Blank is a good but they all have to meet the NIJ specs so any brand should be alright. If you're packing get something that will at least stop your own rounds. I'd go with a soft trauma plate if you want comfort. IIIA seems to be standard issue these days for PD. It gets hot in a vest too so prepare to sweat!

If you're off to Iraq or Compton then you better get some dragon skin!