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Posted: 5/7/2013 3:57:49 AM EDT

Has anyone heard of or tried or used the AR 500 plates? They are very inexpensive but I was jsut wondering if anyone had any experience with them

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Posted: 5/7/2013 4:18:09 AM EDT

[#1]

many people here use them and there is a dealer in the industry forum, the target man.

Posted: 5/7/2013 4:34:16 AM EDT

[#2]

Targetman is the way to go but he will increase his rates on may 15 get them now if you can.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_541/231177____OFFICIAL_GROUP_BUY__2_____Coated_OMEGA_TRAUMA_PLATES_____PRICE_INCREASE_MAY_15____.html

Posted: 5/7/2013 5:01:06 AM EDT

[#3]

I shoot at his targets.

That plate will stop rifle fire cold.
Pistol fire doesn't even touch it.

I know that you're probably more concerned with practical use of the plates as armor but just so you know, that stuff works.

Posted: 5/7/2013 5:11:07 AM EDT

[#4]

I just got my plates in from the target man. Got them in the group buy. Make sure you get the coated ones so that spalling is not an issue for you, (look it up if you havent) but other than the weight difference, they are superior in hit protection from the ceramics from everything i have seen. Good quality from target man too.

Posted: 5/7/2013 6:23:42 AM EDT

[#5]

The only problem i see is the prices he gives in the post and the ones on his site are different

Posted: 5/7/2013 6:31:13 AM EDT

[#6]

+1 for The Target Man.

I have a set that are primarily used for training and PT. They simulate the weight and bulk of ceramic plates just fine and are also just about indestructible. I also toss them in the trunk of the car somtimes (not a LEO or anything) as a spare set of temperature insensitive plates. I think they'd be a fine starting place to try out a plate carrier rig before you drop the coin on level 4 ceramic plates.

Posted: 5/7/2013 6:41:20 AM EDT

[#7]

and by the time you add the discount code it is not much of a discount at all. mine was only $10 cheaper but i guess it is still a discount

Posted: 5/7/2013 7:56:51 AM EDT

[#8]

is the price really $89.99 for two plates? one formed and one straight

Posted: 5/7/2013 8:18:49 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
is the price really $89.99 for two plates? one formed and one straight

Yep. That's the cost for raw plates tho, you will want the coated plates so add like $30 or something like that.

Posted: 5/7/2013 8:32:08 AM EDT

[#10]

it says $139.99 on the website. im not worried about the coating cause i can get them coated. i just want to be sure of the price

Posted: 5/7/2013 9:50:58 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

and by the time you add the discount code it is not much of a discount at all. mine was only $10 cheaper but i guess it is still a discount

How dare he not offer a larger discount!

Posted: 5/7/2013 11:03:08 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
and by the time you add the discount code it is not much of a discount at all. mine was only $10 cheaper but i guess it is still a discount

How dare he not offer a larger discount!

i'm very thankful for him offering a discount. he has to raise prices and do what he has to do to maintain the business and living

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