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

[BDR529]

Looking for some help here. I have a set of the Patriot Plate 2's in my current rig, and they're nice, but kind of heavy. I'm trying to build a new rig that will be much more minimalistic and lighter. For these reasons, I'm looking at one of the ceramic hybrid plates. I've narrowed it down (based on weight, price, and video reviews when I could find them) and I'm stuck between the Militech RF2, the Hesco L210's, the LAPG Level III, and the Botach Battle Steel Level III+.
I love the videos the Buffman has put out for the Militech and the LAPG. My biggest concern with the LAPG plate is how thick the foam surround is versus the actual ceramic coverage. I would love to find out how the Botach and Hesco compare. I saw Mrgunsngear's video of the Botach, and those ceramic pieces looked much larger than the Militech Hex pieces, meaning if one piece takes a hit, a larger area of the plate is compromised.
Are there any recommendations?
Lastly, if I go with the Militech, will the Ferro Concepts slickster in large accept a Large Sapi sized 1" thick plate?

[Master_Prestige]

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[stevie]

Not all 10x12s are the same. The L210s are very thin so they fit. But plates like the Battlesteel or LAPG plates wont fit.

Thanks

[Tere_Hanges]

10x12 fit the jpc. I have the shooters cut L210s in 10x12

Not all 10x12s are the same. The L210s are very thin so they fit. But plates like the Battlesteel or LAPG plates wont fit.

[afteractionreport]

10x12 fit the jpc. I have the shooters cut L210s in 10x12

[stevie]

Does the 10X12 plate fit in the JPC or just SAPI?

[Master_Prestige]

Thanks for the tip. Got one!


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[CZebra]

https://www.optactical.com/crprjpc20mub.html

Thanks for the tip. Got one!


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[Master_Prestige]

https://www.optactical.com/crprjpc20mub.html

[Master_Prestige]

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[drunktank]

Wanting to go a different direction with my setup (Shellback Patriot with lightweight AR500 level 3+ that I mostly use for exorcise). After re-reading this entire thread and then some, I ended up buying a Crye Airlite SPC. Now I need to find a set of large plates to match it and my body size (long torso). My criteria is finding sub 6lbs per plate, level “III+” or level 4, multi curve, and under $400 per plate.

So far it looks like I should be considering the RMA 1093 which is listed at $319.99 each with a 6-8 week lead time. Any other good suggestions that I may have missed? Thanks for any input. Take care.

[CWL]

I'm satisfied with my 4-pc Level III+ plates in my Weesatch plate carrier with 6x2 mag pouches. Is it a heavy pig to wear, yes, and I'd never wear that rig over water but it's my hunker-down gear. If I need to pull that on, I'll be behind cover & leaning on something. It's not meant for running & gunning.

Yeah, I'll eventually go to PE plates, but after it improves another gen or 2, and after getting NVGs

[afteractionreport]

My first step into the world of armor. Learning alot that's for sure.

Any thoughts on the hesco 4401 plates?

I just bought the L210s and the 4401 seem a bit better.

[Tere_Hanges]

Anyone know if there are other brands that make mag pouches that are compatible with the JPC velcro system?

Thats why I prefer the JPC1.0 over the 2.0. The 1.0 already has a molle front flap with integrated 3 mag pouch. You can carry 3 m4 mags right out of the box. And its $40 cheaper.

[afteractionreport]