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Posted: 2/15/2015 7:41:23 PM EDT
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I got a set from bulletproofme for $220 ish per.
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Posted: 2/15/2015 8:48:51 PM EDT
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Midwest industries proguard IV with coupon 'MAC' is $330 shipped
Galls.com Max Pro Level IV plates made by ceradyne for $330 shipped with 20% coupon on their site HighCom 4SAS-7 level IV plates in SAPI M for $330 shipped or $250 shipped with shooters cut with coupon code 'USAMADE' you're welcome! |
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Posted: 2/15/2015 9:21:22 PM EDT
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Midwest industries proguard IV with coupon 'MAC' is $330 shipped Galls.com Max Pro Level IV plates made by ceradyne for $330 shipped with 20% coupon on their site HighCom 4SAS-7 level IV plates in SAPI M for $330 shipped or $250 shipped with shooters cut with coupon code 'USAMADE' you're welcome! Midwest industries VS HighCom...which would you pick? I'm leaning towards highcom but im not 100% because they aren't 06 certified |
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Posted: 2/16/2015 1:25:07 AM EDT
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Midwest industries VS HighCom...which would you pick? I'm leaning towards highcom but im not 100% because they aren't 06 certified Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Midwest industries proguard IV with coupon 'MAC' is $330 shipped Galls.com Max Pro Level IV plates made by ceradyne for $330 shipped with 20% coupon on their site HighCom 4SAS-7 level IV plates in SAPI M for $330 shipped or $250 shipped with shooters cut with coupon code 'USAMADE' you're welcome! Midwest industries VS HighCom...which would you pick? I'm leaning towards highcom but im not 100% because they aren't 06 certified I'm no expert but I've been researching for hours per day the last two weeks... From my understanding the major difference is the nij level which is 06 for the Midwest plates. The 06 spec adds more rounds per testing batch, more samples Per batch, and requires better strike face protection for the plates so they don't crack as easily from use. The 06 spec is obviously better, but the nij 2005 interim and similar recent testing specs are plenty good and will suit any weekend warrior like myself just fine. The max pro plates I mentioned that galls sells are actual LE issue plates used by departments |
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Posted: 2/16/2015 2:56:11 PM EDT
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I'm no expert but I've been researching for hours per day the last two weeks... From my understanding the major difference is the nij level which is 06 for the Midwest plates. The 06 spec adds more rounds per testing batch, more samples Per batch, and requires better strike face protection for the plates so they don't crack as easily from use. The 06 spec is obviously better, but the nij 2005 interim and similar recent testing specs are plenty good and will suit any weekend warrior like myself just fine. The max pro plates I mentioned that galls sells are actual LE issue plates used by departments Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Midwest industries proguard IV with coupon 'MAC' is $330 shipped Galls.com Max Pro Level IV plates made by ceradyne for $330 shipped with 20% coupon on their site HighCom 4SAS-7 level IV plates in SAPI M for $330 shipped or $250 shipped with shooters cut with coupon code 'USAMADE' you're welcome! Midwest industries VS HighCom...which would you pick? I'm leaning towards highcom but im not 100% because they aren't 06 certified I'm no expert but I've been researching for hours per day the last two weeks... From my understanding the major difference is the nij level which is 06 for the Midwest plates. The 06 spec adds more rounds per testing batch, more samples Per batch, and requires better strike face protection for the plates so they don't crack as easily from use. The 06 spec is obviously better, but the nij 2005 interim and similar recent testing specs are plenty good and will suit any weekend warrior like myself just fine. The max pro plates I mentioned that galls sells are actual LE issue plates used by departments Yeah this seems like a really hard choice. I'm trying to figure out if the extra $80 is worth having the NIJ 06 verse the 05 interim. At this price point $80 is a big difference between the two. I work as an EMT in a big city and am putting together an Active Shooter rig on a budget so I am trying to determine if the extra cash is worth it. |
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Posted: 2/16/2015 3:16:50 PM EDT
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ESAPIs they work great and can be found used at very cheap prices
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Posted: 2/16/2015 3:41:45 PM EDT
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Yeah this seems like a really hard choice. I'm trying to figure out if the extra $80 is worth having the NIJ 06 verse the 05 interim. At this price point $80 is a big difference between the two. I work as an EMT in a big city and am putting together an Active Shooter rig on a budget so I am trying to determine if the extra cash is worth it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Midwest industries proguard IV with coupon 'MAC' is $330 shipped Galls.com Max Pro Level IV plates made by ceradyne for $330 shipped with 20% coupon on their site HighCom 4SAS-7 level IV plates in SAPI M for $330 shipped or $250 shipped with shooters cut with coupon code 'USAMADE' you're welcome! Midwest industries VS HighCom...which would you pick? I'm leaning towards highcom but im not 100% because they aren't 06 certified I'm no expert but I've been researching for hours per day the last two weeks... From my understanding the major difference is the nij level which is 06 for the Midwest plates. The 06 spec adds more rounds per testing batch, more samples Per batch, and requires better strike face protection for the plates so they don't crack as easily from use. The 06 spec is obviously better, but the nij 2005 interim and similar recent testing specs are plenty good and will suit any weekend warrior like myself just fine. The max pro plates I mentioned that galls sells are actual LE issue plates used by departments Yeah this seems like a really hard choice. I'm trying to figure out if the extra $80 is worth having the NIJ 06 verse the 05 interim. At this price point $80 is a big difference between the two. I work as an EMT in a big city and am putting together an Active Shooter rig on a budget so I am trying to determine if the extra cash is worth it. One thing to consider, is that the Max Pro plates that galls has, are triple curve and SAPI M sized. So not only are they more protective by a few square inches vs 'civilian shooters cut' plates, they are triple curved to fit your body which IMO is much more comfortable. None of the other companies such as highcom or midwest make a level iv ceramic triple curve...The regular single curve SAPI level IV ceramic plates are sort of cumbersome. |
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Posted: 2/16/2015 4:16:08 PM EDT
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One thing to consider, is that the Max Pro plates that galls has, are triple curve and SAPI M sized. So not only are they more protective by a few square inches vs 'civilian shooters cut' plates, they are triple curved to fit your body which IMO is much more comfortable. None of the other companies such as highcom or midwest make a level iv ceramic triple curve...The regular single curve SAPI level IV ceramic plates are sort of cumbersome. Highcom has multi-curve shooters cut plates, is that not the same thing as triple curve? And I already own a Shellback Banshee that I have soft armor in so I believe I need to stick with 10x12 plates. |
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Posted: 2/16/2015 5:18:59 PM EDT
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Highcom has multi-curve shooters cut plates, is that not the same thing as triple curve? And I already own a Shellback Banshee that I have soft armor in so I believe I need to stick with 10x12 plates. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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One thing to consider, is that the Max Pro plates that galls has, are triple curve and SAPI M sized. So not only are they more protective by a few square inches vs 'civilian shooters cut' plates, they are triple curved to fit your body which IMO is much more comfortable. None of the other companies such as highcom or midwest make a level iv ceramic triple curve...The regular single curve SAPI level IV ceramic plates are sort of cumbersome. Highcom has multi-curve shooters cut plates, is that not the same thing as triple curve? And I already own a Shellback Banshee that I have soft armor in so I believe I need to stick with 10x12 plates. Sorry, I meant no one makes a SAPI sized plate with triple curve/multi curve. If shooters cut is your thing and it will fit fine in your carrier, I would go for the highcom's. I use a Crye JPC which is cut specifically for the larger 'spec size' SAPI M plates so I can't use the smaller shooters cut plates which have less material circumference. |
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Posted: 2/16/2015 6:42:05 PM EDT
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Sorry, I meant no one makes a SAPI sized plate with triple curve/multi curve. If shooters cut is your thing and it will fit fine in your carrier, I would go for the highcom's. I use a Crye JPC which is cut specifically for the larger 'spec size' SAPI M plates so I can't use the smaller shooters cut plates which have less material circumference. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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One thing to consider, is that the Max Pro plates that galls has, are triple curve and SAPI M sized. So not only are they more protective by a few square inches vs 'civilian shooters cut' plates, they are triple curved to fit your body which IMO is much more comfortable. None of the other companies such as highcom or midwest make a level iv ceramic triple curve...The regular single curve SAPI level IV ceramic plates are sort of cumbersome. Highcom has multi-curve shooters cut plates, is that not the same thing as triple curve? And I already own a Shellback Banshee that I have soft armor in so I believe I need to stick with 10x12 plates. Sorry, I meant no one makes a SAPI sized plate with triple curve/multi curve. If shooters cut is your thing and it will fit fine in your carrier, I would go for the highcom's. I use a Crye JPC which is cut specifically for the larger 'spec size' SAPI M plates so I can't use the smaller shooters cut plates which have less material circumference. All of those companies make a SAPI sized plate in triple-curve. They don't all make them with those specs in the low-cost models. |
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Posted: 2/16/2015 9:50:25 PM EDT
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Does anyone know what size SAPIs fit in the Banshee?
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Posted: 2/16/2015 10:42:03 PM EDT
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Does anyone know what size SAPIs fit in the Banshee? SAPI M is 10x12 , so those. |
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Posted: 2/16/2015 10:56:54 PM EDT
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SAPI M is 10x12 , so those. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does anyone know what size SAPIs fit in the Banshee? SAPI M is 10x12 , so those. Awesome, thanks |
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Posted: 2/17/2015 11:54:58 AM EDT
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SAPI M is 10x12 , so those. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does anyone know what size SAPIs fit in the Banshee? SAPI M is 10x12 , so those. Nope. SAPI Medium is 9.5"x12.5" |
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Posted: 2/17/2015 12:57:34 PM EDT
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Does anyone know what size SAPIs fit in the Banshee? If you're going with Highcom, the 10x12 multi-curve shooter's cut fit well in a Banshee. (I’m very happy with the plates and the customer service I got from Highcom.) |
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Posted: 2/17/2015 1:19:00 PM EDT
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Nope. SAPI Medium is 9.5"x12.5" Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does anyone know what size SAPIs fit in the Banshee? SAPI M is 10x12 , so those. Nope. SAPI Medium is 9.5"x12.5" Close enough in a banshee...in a JPC that's a different story. 
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Posted: 2/17/2015 5:03:17 PM EDT
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If you're going with Highcom, the 10x12 multi-curve shooter's cut fit well in a Banshee. (I’m very happy with the plates and the customer service I got from Highcom.) Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does anyone know what size SAPIs fit in the Banshee? If you're going with Highcom, the 10x12 multi-curve shooter's cut fit well in a Banshee. (I’m very happy with the plates and the customer service I got from Highcom.) That's good to hear, I'm really swaying towards the Highcoms |
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Posted: 2/17/2015 7:22:31 PM EDT
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I too am happy with Banshee/Highcom they are a nice set of gear and work well together
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Posted: 2/17/2015 8:17:29 PM EDT
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I just got my max pro plates from galls....they're nice. Made by 3M apparently.
Only issue is galls packaged them like shit and i'm just hoping theyre not cracked- I doubt they are from just shipping them. |
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Posted: 2/18/2015 12:17:01 PM EDT
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I just got my max pro plates from galls....they're nice. Made by 3M apparently. Only issue is galls packaged them like shit and i'm just hoping theyre not cracked- I doubt they are from just shipping them. Ouch. That's never a good thing. I don't understand why proper packaging for armor is so difficult for some companies. Anyway, just as an FYI, 3M owns Ceradyne now. |
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Posted: 2/18/2015 12:19:58 PM EDT
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Ouch. That's never a good thing. I don't understand why proper packaging for armor is so difficult for some companies. Anyway, just as an FYI, 3M owns Ceradyne now. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I just got my max pro plates from galls....they're nice. Made by 3M apparently. Only issue is galls packaged them like shit and i'm just hoping theyre not cracked- I doubt they are from just shipping them. Ouch. That's never a good thing. I don't understand why proper packaging for armor is so difficult for some companies. Anyway, just as an FYI, 3M owns Ceradyne now. So then they are in fact 3M/ceradyne plates. i tried to break them with my hands...they didn't snap in half so I think I'm good
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Posted: 2/25/2015 6:47:51 PM EDT
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Midwest industries proguard IV with coupon 'MAC' is $330 shipped Galls.com Max Pro Level IV plates made by ceradyne for $330 shipped with 20% coupon on their site HighCom 4SAS-7 level IV plates in SAPI M for $330 shipped or $250 shipped with shooters cut with coupon code 'USAMADE' you're welcome! What is the coupon code for Galls? Thinking of jumping on the Max Pro. Thanks |
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Posted: 2/25/2015 10:08:47 PM EDT
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What is the coupon code for Galls? Thinking of jumping on the Max Pro. Thanks Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Midwest industries proguard IV with coupon 'MAC' is $330 shipped Galls.com Max Pro Level IV plates made by ceradyne for $330 shipped with 20% coupon on their site HighCom 4SAS-7 level IV plates in SAPI M for $330 shipped or $250 shipped with shooters cut with coupon code 'USAMADE' you're welcome! What is the coupon code for Galls? Thinking of jumping on the Max Pro. Thanks It was a valentines day coupon code...Galls puts one out every 30 days or so for 15-20% off...you just have to catch it. |
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Posted: 2/26/2015 6:14:39 PM EDT
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These look pretty nice.........great price point and yes ceramic
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_90/1361365_AR500_Armor__Level_IV_Body_Armor____155.html |
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Posted: 2/26/2015 7:39:05 PM EDT
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These look pretty nice.........great price point and yes ceramic http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_90/1361365_AR500_Armor__Level_IV_Body_Armor____155.html I'm sure they work fine- but they are not NIJ certified. They may be 'tested to NIJ specs' or 'tested with NIJ rounds' or something of the sort- but they will not show up in the listing of approved manufacturers and active tested equiptment in the NIJ database. YMMV if you want that piece of mind or not. |
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