Body Armor recommendations

[philmonty]

Hey Calgunners

I am looking at getting some body armor (before it's outlawed :-)) and looking for advice.

My "scenario" is if there is a bad earthquake here in NorCal and I need to get to my ranch (about 30mins by car), where I have unlimited water, lots of food etc. I have an AR setup and a battle belt from US grunt gear.

I know that there are bad guys who will take what they want, and I've been thinking that I should have some body armor - nothing too serious, just something that would allow me to get to the ranch feeling secure - and perhaps something for my wife to wear.

I was in the Army before the days of body armor, and don't know anything. Don't want anything gold plated, and not going too heavy in case I need to walk to the ranch.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

Phil

[Adeodatus]

I just bought some for around $200. Get some lvl III AR500 armor plates off of ebay and get a plate carrier ($60). The plates can take up to a 308. But heads up, they are leaning towards the heavy side (16lbs for back and front plates combined). I also got some trauma plates to put behind them.

If 16lbs is pushing too much check out the ceramic plates then.

oh, and thank you for your service sir!

[Seven_Duce]

Check out this sticky

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=498169

[voiceofreason]

Wear your armor anytime you're shooting or training. Another passive safety device.

[the_natterjack]

Look for a sub-forum here for The Target Man

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/forumdisplay.php?f=283

I have purchased from him and I would recommend him to others.


- Brian

[the_natterjack]

Look for a sub-forum here for The Target Man

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/forumdisplay.php?f=283

I have purchased from him and I would recommend him to others.


- Brian

[philmonty]

Thanks for all the great info guys - some of the threads are deleted - does anyone know a good place to buy body armor - still confused by all the options out there.

[shooter777]

Check out the US Palm Defender Setup. 200 bucks and lots of options.

[philmonty]

Thanks - will do. I think what you guys are recommending is to just go with a plate carrier with front and back plates? This is not daily wear stuff, for emergencies only.

Does something like this make sense? https://www.diamondbacktactical.com/...late_carriers/

[MrOrange]

I bin looking around, and settled on the coated plates from The Target Man. I believe their CG discount thang is still going on, just have to wait until their carrier becomes available. If I were going with pistol-rated soft armor, the US Palm stuff would be at the top of the list.

Personally, I wouldn't buy something like body armor off of ebay, just too many variables for my taste.

[hellayella]

Shalom,

a Israeli friend of mine owns Marom-Dolphin and they are a outfitter of the IDF (Israel Defense Forices)...contact ZFI, Los Angeles they will hook u up...

[MrOrange]

Shalom,

a Israeli friend of mine owns Marom-Dolphin and they are a outfitter of the IDF (Israel Defense Forices)...contact ZFI, Los Angeles they will hook u up...

Took a look at their catalog, they have a lot of good ideas. I like the low-profile stuff like the suit vest and the windbreaker. Looks like they're using dyneema for the rifle plates though, check out the link Seven_Duce posted.





[BTW, one of the best usernames ever!]

[philmonty]

Thanks for all the great posts everyone. Seems like I am now getting recommendations to go with Surplus military OTV style armor. I'll keep researching, but this is a confusing space.