BODY ARMOR: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

[toiletfighter]

https://www.trex-arms.com/store/Hesco-L210-Special-Threat-Plate-Set/

[crufflers]

LAPG "buffman" is an 10% off code.
Level III: Level IIILevel IV: Level IV

Level IV 6lbs 4 oz. Level III 5lbs 3oz

Thanks!

[crufflers]

These look interesting, too.
4 pound 3+plate for $129 jeez.

1.4 pounds weight savings over LVL IV per plate... I guess that's worth it. 5 pounds 11 ounces for Level IV is pretty good IMHO.

[L.A. Saiga]

ive read many horror stories about Botach shipping but I made 3 orders over 2 weeks and each time i got the item 2-3 days later. sweet
These look interesting, too.
4 pound 3+plate for $129 jeez. -- i'd like to see this tested n see how it hold up vs a Hesco L210

[Buffman]

LAPG "buffman" is an 10% off code.
Level III: Level IIILevel IV: Level IV

Level IV 6lbs 4 oz. Level III 5lbs 3oz

[L.A. Saiga]

i run ar500 3+ lightweight in spall bags but I just bought some plates and stuff from Botach
(who by the way shipped everything immediately and i got it 2 days later lol wow)
MrGunsngear and buffman youtube armor tests convinced me to try the battle steel level 4 plates and some of the soft 3a panels.
The battle steel soft 3a panels for $45 look good. they do not have any actual padding, though. I'd still run a trauma pad for sure.
Ive seen guys run 3a panels under plates but the soft 3a panels they do this with have a trauma pad sewn in.
I think you definitely need padding on the 'meat side'

[crufflers]

Can someone weigh the LAPG Level IV plate?

[DrjonesUSA]

I'm late to the party, help me pick out some affordable level 4 armer and a plate carrier. Also what about a ballistic helmet?

Thanks

No offense dude, but that's literally ALL that this thread is about is different brands, makes, models, links & prices to alllllll sorts of different armor....

I'm the last person to say "use the search" or similar; but can you at least read the thread?

[Tere_Hanges]

I'm late to the party, help me pick out some affordable level 4 armer and a plate carrier. Also what about a ballistic helmet?

Thanks

Battle Steel level 4 from Botach or LA Police Gear level 3 or level 4. Get whatever is in stock. Price is $100-$120 depending on coupon codes.

For plate carrier: Ferro Concepts Slickster is awesome but hard to find in stock and sells out quickly.

[seanbo]

I'm late to the party, help me pick out some affordable level 4 armer and a plate carrier. Also what about a ballistic helmet?

Thanks

[crufflers]

The LAPG LV4 is ceramic and 6.5 lbs.. not much heavier..

Less chance of frag compared to steel? $120 and in stock...

https://lapolicegear.com/la-police-g...mor-plate.html

The Battle Steel Botach are ceramic too. Same composite materials as the LAPG AFAIK. Maybe weight is closer too who knows. Advertised weights are usually off. I've weighed four Battle Steel Ceramic/UHMWPE LEVEL FOUR and they are all 5 pound eleven ounce. I'd get the lighter ones.

[Steve1968LS2]

The Battle Steel LVl IV is only 5 pound eleven ounces. Nice construction, foam surround, good curve, relatively light.

The LAPG LV4 is ceramic and 6.5 lbs.. not much heavier..

Less chance of frag compared to steel? $120 and in stock...

https://lapolicegear.com/la-police-gear-level-iv-ballistic-armor-plate.html

[crufflers]

Their LV4 only costs a few dollars more.. and is just a poundish heavier.. I got one for my son's carrier..

The Battle Steel LVl IV is only 5 pound eleven ounces. Nice construction, foam surround, good curve, relatively light.

[Steve1968LS2]

LAPG level III Ceramic/HDPE plates back in stock.
https://lapolicegear.com/lapg-level3-plate.html

Their LV4 only costs a few dollars more.. and is just a poundish heavier.. I got one for my son's carrier..

[Tere_Hanges]

LAPG level III Ceramic/HDPE plates back in stock.

https://lapolicegear.com/lapg-level3-plate.html