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Posted: 7/20/2016 10:46:05 PM EDT
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I say any of the major manufacturers would be fine. I've worn 3 different brands over the years
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Posted: 7/21/2016 11:09:34 AM EDT
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Point Blank Alpha Elite. This is what we are going to. I love mine it is the lightest and thinnest vest I have ever worn. They say it is like 20 percent lighter, but I would say that it "feels" like it is 40 percent lighter and noticeably thinner than my old vest it replaced.
http://www.pointblankenterprises.com/pointblankbodyarmor/?product=elite-male |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 1:40:02 PM EDT
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Whoa tough call.
IMO, you HAVE to go to a place with a big selection, spend some time and get fitted and try several on. I thought they all felt a bit different and covered just a bit different. Around here there are lots of used/new old stock/expired armor suppliers. The prices are about half. If you have to pay for it yourself, I would go this route. Most of the excellent value stuff I have seen is Level IIA. Some of the newest and most expensive stuff felt more comfortable, but there are always tradeoffs. |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 4:00:58 PM EDT
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Awesome, thanks guys. My supervisor is going to try and hook me up with some of their expired, but I promised the wife I'd look into some newer issue.
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Posted: 7/22/2016 5:06:43 PM EDT
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Point Blank Alpha Elite. This is what we are going to. I love mine it is the lightest and thinnest vest I have ever worn. They say it is like 20 percent lighter, but I would say that it "feels" like it is 40 percent lighter and noticeably thinner than my old vest it replaced. http://www.pointblankenterprises.com/pointblankbodyarmor/?product=elite-male This. I haven't gotten one yet, but those that have love them. They're also designed to fit into their external carriers. |
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Posted: 7/23/2016 9:45:41 PM EDT
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Awesome, thanks guys. My supervisor is going to try and hook me up with some of their expired, but I promised the wife I'd look into some newer issue. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Awesome, thanks guys. My supervisor is going to try and hook me up with some of their expired, but I promised the wife I'd look into some newer issue. As long as it's Kevlar expired isn't as big a deal; it's primarily about liability for the manufacturer. From the BulletProofMe.com used police armor page: “NIJ tests failed to demonstrate any significant differences in 10-year-old armor, regardless of the extent of use or apparent physical condition”
“The warranty exists solely to limit the manufacturer's liability on the product and is not a reflection of the anticipated service life of the product.” ...Guide to Police Body Armor, National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) |
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Posted: 7/24/2016 2:28:41 PM EDT
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Buy brand new. Don't trust your life to used or expired.
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Posted: 7/24/2016 3:04:29 PM EDT
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Here's the formula:
Better protection against more threats+more coverage+more comfort (thinner and lighter) = more money. You don't want lower than IIA. You might just want front and back. I always got extended (covers sides, too) protection. AVOID ZYLON. Don't shy away from a used vest. Look at the shape it is in. |
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Posted: 7/24/2016 10:12:25 PM EDT
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If you are going to get one, if at all possible go see a person that knows how to size you and fit you for a vest. The proper sizing for your body type will make the difference between a vest that is as comfortable as possible fit wise versus one that is uncomfortable and annoying to wear. If you ever have a vest rubbing against your throat when seated, you will understand this.
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