Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled New Body Armor for 2021 and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/new-body-armor-for-2021/.
New Body Armor for 2021
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Scottbconditt
Operator
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
HansGruber
Ronin
I actually am considering getting a soft III/IIIA vest for casual range use, particularly when I go to indoor ranges (Haven't been to one in almost a year, now...).
I already have a plate carrier and plates that I got for classes years ago; upgraded the front & back plates from III+ to IV in 2019, when armor was CHEAP (I think it ran me $150 for the plates and new trauma pads).
I think I’m going to get another carrier for the III+ plates, and leave it “slick” to work under a jacket.
I already have a plate carrier and plates that I got for classes years ago; upgraded the front & back plates from III+ to IV in 2019, when armor was CHEAP (I think it ran me $150 for the plates and new trauma pads).
I think I’m going to get another carrier for the III+ plates, and leave it “slick” to work under a jacket.
BET7
Ronin
Great post @Mike H. and great video/article @Scottbconditt. Body armor is something I been thinking of acquiring for some time now. This post has been very informative. Thanks for posting Mike.
Bassbob
Emissary
I wear a 3A vest nearly every day. The hood rats are doing a lot of bad things with AKs and ARs these days though. A carrier and plates would be very tough to pull off at my job.
I never considered wearing it to the range although now that Hans mentions it I probably should wear it while drilling with my work carry rig.
I never considered wearing it to the range although now that Hans mentions it I probably should wear it while drilling with my work carry rig.
Scottbconditt
Operator
Yeah, I read that as well during research for this one. Allegedly Wyatt Earp was known for having a thick silk vest that he wore for this very reason. Interesting to think about.
Yup! Silk body armor goes back lots further than the Earp's. Like Mr. Peabody and Sherman, way back!
Way before Medieval times to it's origins in ancient China.Yup! Silk body armor goes back lots further than the Earp's. Like Mr. Peabody and Sherman, way back!
jmcd
Professional
Great video @Scottbconditt. Thanks for the info.
I prefer chest rigs over plate carriers. In terms of appearance and style, the chest rig is similar to the plate carrier. But in real chest rig is a nylon load carriage that has side pouches in it. The chest rig is designed to hold tactical objects like magazines, pistols, knives, or any other thing. It contains nothing at the back, and it would be best for those who had to walk on and off. But, it is heavier in weight, so balancing might become challenging. The front pouches of the chest rig make it easier for you to access your objects. However, selecting a chest rig over plate carrier is your own choice hence you can opt for the chest rig that fits you well and carry anything that you want to keep in it.