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I recently bought some GAMMA rifle plates that I thought were GAMMA PLUS plates, which have successfully stopped 5.56 M855 and M193 rounds in testing. What I got is a similar, but not the same, plate labeled "GAMMA-M". I'm wondering if the GAMMA-M plates are effective against M855 and M193.
The label indicates the manufacturer is "Tactical Armor Products", the same manufacturer as for the GAMMA PLUS. I understand TAP was bought by PACA/Point Blank.
The size, shape, and NSN number indicate the GAMMA-M is a SAPI spec plate. The NSN number on the label is "NSN8470-01-504-7877". When I look that up, it describes the item as being an alumina and Kevlar rifle plate. It's size LARGE with dimensions slightly larger than 10x13 inches, and triple-curved. This is consistent with a SAPI plate. The thickness is 0.75 inches.
The GAMMA PLUS is a 10x12 inch single curve plate that is 1.0 inches thick. It has been shown to prevent penetration of 5.56 M193 and M855, so is considered "standalone" (although soft armor backing is still recommended for blunt trauma protection).
Anyway, does anybody have any hard information about the GAMMA-M plates? Is it fair to consider them effective at stopping M855 and M193 in conjunction with a IIIA soft armor backer? Is there any testing/documentation/experience to back this up?
I'm considering whether to keep these plates or look for GAMMA PLUS plates. Any info appreciated. Thanks!
The label indicates the manufacturer is "Tactical Armor Products", the same manufacturer as for the GAMMA PLUS. I understand TAP was bought by PACA/Point Blank.
The size, shape, and NSN number indicate the GAMMA-M is a SAPI spec plate. The NSN number on the label is "NSN8470-01-504-7877". When I look that up, it describes the item as being an alumina and Kevlar rifle plate. It's size LARGE with dimensions slightly larger than 10x13 inches, and triple-curved. This is consistent with a SAPI plate. The thickness is 0.75 inches.
The GAMMA PLUS is a 10x12 inch single curve plate that is 1.0 inches thick. It has been shown to prevent penetration of 5.56 M193 and M855, so is considered "standalone" (although soft armor backing is still recommended for blunt trauma protection).
Anyway, does anybody have any hard information about the GAMMA-M plates? Is it fair to consider them effective at stopping M855 and M193 in conjunction with a IIIA soft armor backer? Is there any testing/documentation/experience to back this up?
I'm considering whether to keep these plates or look for GAMMA PLUS plates. Any info appreciated. Thanks!
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