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

[d-r]

Ar6680 10x12 from armour wear is 6.2 lbs no coating, sentry plate carrier is 1.8 lbs, so 14 lbs. Exactly the same weight as claimed by maingun for their new 10x12 plates..

Spall guards for AR680 plates are currently available. The actual weight of the Maingun plates have not been verified, but since they are 4.5mm thick, I would imagine they will be lighter.

[d-r]

What is the difference between the new maingun plate and the armour wear 680 plate? Seem similar weight and specs.

At this time, I can only speculate that the steels used are different.

[d-r]

Yes to all of those.

[smashycrashy]

Based on what little information we have so far, the Maingun plates are NOT AR680 steel, and preliminary guesstimates put the weight at 1.5 to 2 pounds lighter than the armour wear plates.

Also, D-r, any idea when we can expect spall guards for these plates one they become available?

Ar6680 10x12 from armour wear is 6.2 lbs no coating, sentry plate carrier is 1.8 lbs, so 14 lbs. Exactly the same weight as claimed by maingun for their new 10x12 plates..

[BDR529]

Based on what little information we have so far, the Maingun plates are NOT AR680 steel, and preliminary guesstimates put the weight at 1.5 to 2 pounds lighter than the armour wear plates.

Also, D-r, any idea when we can expect spall guards for these plates one they become available?

[smashycrashy]

What is the difference between the new maingun plate and the armour wear 680 plate? Seem similar weight and specs.

[neomedic]

[d-r]

Just got word. The new Maingun Advance plates will be available for order in one week!

He is pricing them extremely affordably, and also offering them with plate carriers.

https://www.eepurl.com/bu3gsj

[Steve_In_29]

front and back medium xsapi plates i also have the sides 1000 take all four plates i know what these go for and thats if you can find them this is all four plates in one go yes these are the tan plates not the green esapi these are xsapi plates i can be reached at williamsarmorholdings@gmail.com and we can go from there please guys lets keep this professional if you just want pictures google them on google images serious inquiries only thanks guys

$1000??? LOL I pick perfectly good esapi plates up on Bookoo for a HECK of a lot less. Got a whole MTV with all 4 plates for $75

For the money you are asking the steel plates make MUCH more sense. Especially the new lightweight ones DR mentions.

Had you kept it "professional" and posted in the 4 Sale Forum I couldn't have pointed out your overpricing.

[97F1504RAD]

front and back medium xsapi plates i also have the sides 1000 take all four plates i know what these go for and thats if you can find them this is all four plates in one go yes these are the tan plates not the green esapi these are xsapi plates i can be reached at williamsarmorholdings@gmail.com and we can go from there please guys lets keep this professional if you just want pictures google them on google images serious inquiries only thanks guys

Here is the proper place for your For Sale Ad.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/forumdisplay.php?f=107

[willarshooter]

medium xsapi plates for sale

front and back medium xsapi plates i also have the sides 1000 take all four plates i know what these go for and thats if you can find them this is all four plates in one go yes these are the tan plates not the green esapi these are xsapi plates i can be reached at williamsarmorholdings@gmail.com and we can go from there please guys lets keep this professional if you just want pictures google them on google images serious inquiries only thanks guys

[d-r]

Without divulging anything, I estimate they should be *around* 5 lb. per plate for the 10X12. Again, this is an estimate, based on my experience with armor and the particular material being used. The final plates may be slightly lighter or heavier. Regardless, it is quite exciting to contemplate. Major kudos to Doc at Maingun for his diligence and determination to get these into the hands of the Public.

Keep your eye on his site for details when it finally is released, and my blog for review.

^^^^ Nice.

Can't wait for Maingun plates to come out and check it out. D-r....do you have an approx or ballpark weight of 10x12 plates from maingun?

Thanks.

[neomedic]

^^^^ Nice.

Can't wait for Maingun plates to come out and check it out. D-r....do you have an approx or ballpark weight of 10x12 plates from maingun?

Thanks.

[d-r]

Hey guys, no need for a barroom brawl. I take the blame, I should have been more clear with everything. At this time, the AR680 plates are the best thing going. I am hoping they will soon offer them with the option of foregoing the Line-X buildup, since some guys like to run light, some like to do my guards alone, and some do like to double up (coating+guards). Right now, I think their main focus is just getting them shipping.

Regarding the Maingun plates, I am not at liberty to divulge too many details, but I can say this: the steel is NOT AR680 (it is better), and the plates I listed on my blog are NOT 10X12 ESAPI profile. They are a proprietary profile designed specifically for Maingun. I would advise people to keep an eye on their site, however, as well as my blog, as more information will be released soon.

All that can be said is, it's a good time to be in the market for level III+ steel plates.

I have a question about the upcoming offerings from Main Gun Surplus. Does anyone know if they are also going to be utilizing the AR-680 steel? If so, is there any reason that they are almost half of the weight of the offerings from Armour Wear? I was just curious if the Armour Wear should have better ballistic properties, or does Main Gun have some new technology? As far as pricing and release date, I contacted Main Gun and they said that they were having issues with suppliers for materials, and that the expected price point was about $160 for a pair! If these are expected to perform as well as the Armour Wear offering, at almost half the weight, and half the price, I feel they are definitely worth waiting for. I understand that anything Main Gun is saying right now is speculation, but I was curious as to whether or not D-r had some inside information.

[BDR529]

I have a question about the upcoming offerings from Main Gun Surplus. Does anyone know if they are also going to be utilizing the AR-680 steel? If so, is there any reason that they are almost half of the weight of the offerings from Armour Wear? I was just curious if the Armour Wear should have better ballistic properties, or does Main Gun have some new technology? As far as pricing and release date, I contacted Main Gun and they said that they were having issues with suppliers for materials, and that the expected price point was about $160 for a pair! If these are expected to perform as well as the Armour Wear offering, at almost half the weight, and half the price, I feel they are definitely worth waiting for. I understand that anything Main Gun is saying right now is speculation, but I was curious as to whether or not D-r had some inside information.