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  • TacticalChihuahua
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2009
    • 971

    Body Armor

    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!
    Last edited by TacticalChihuahua; 07-05-2010, 8:27 PM.
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    hkusp9c
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2009
    • 690

    Dragon skin

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    • #3
      OneApart
      Senior Member
      • Nov 2009
      • 2155

      Originally posted by hkusp9c
      Dragon skin
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      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:
      Last edited by OneApart; 07-05-2010, 9:25 PM.
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      • #4
        evidens83
        Calguns Addict
        • Apr 2009
        • 7839

        Body armor wont stop headshots though keep that in mind
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        • #5
          OneApart
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2009
          • 2155

          Conceable:

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





          or



          Last edited by OneApart; 07-05-2010, 9:21 PM.
          " We will either find a way, or make one " - Hannibal 218 B.C.

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          • #6
            OneApart
            Senior Member
            • Nov 2009
            • 2155

            Originally posted by evidens83
            Body armor wont stop headshots though keep that in mind
            Hey evidens.... how about:



            with



            " We will either find a way, or make one " - Hannibal 218 B.C.

            WTS:

            WTB:

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            • #7
              technique
              I need a LIFE!!
              • Jan 2008
              • 10639

              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.
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              • #8
                OneApart
                Senior Member
                • Nov 2009
                • 2155

                Originally posted by 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.

                Technique in action:


                " We will either find a way, or make one " - Hannibal 218 B.C.

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                • #9
                  winnre
                  Calguns Addict
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 9214

                  For those REALLY on a budget.....


                  "If Jesus had a gun he would be alive today"-Homer Simpson

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                  • #10
                    OneApart
                    Senior Member
                    • Nov 2009
                    • 2155

                    Originally posted by winnre
                    For those REALLY on a budget.....


                    Awesome!
                    " We will either find a way, or make one " - Hannibal 218 B.C.

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                    • #11
                      jazman
                      Senior Member
                      • Apr 2008
                      • 2140

                      Just use that heavy duty sun screen, like the 45 or 50 stuff. No one is going to shoot you.
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                      • #12
                        Richie Caketown
                        Banned
                        • Mar 2008
                        • 4325

                        Originally posted by jverham
                        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

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                        • #13
                          TacFan
                          Veteran Member
                          • Jan 2006
                          • 3021

                          Originally posted by OneApart
                          Hey evidens.... how about:



                          with



                          what about eye protection
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                          • #14
                            xibunkrlilkidsx
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                            • Sep 2008
                            • 5419

                            Originally posted by Richie Caketown
                            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.
                            Last edited by xibunkrlilkidsx; 07-05-2010, 11:22 PM.
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                            • #15
                              Brianguy
                              Veteran Member
                              • Sep 2009
                              • 3836

                              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!

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