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Posted: 12/28/2016 11:09:34 PM EDT
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I placed an order for a 2 pack of the plates in the link below on black Friday because who can pass up a set of 2 level IV plates for $200 right? After a little research these appear to be made by RMA Defense. Over the last day or two I've been reading a couple threads (one recent and one old) about RMA's products. Unfortunately neither of these threads had any info on the 1145 plate model. I have no interest in getting into a debate about RMA's products or what may or may not have been done in the past. I'm simply looking for information about the 1145 plates and if these will do what they state or if I will end up looking like Swiss cheese if I were to take a round to the plate. Since these have not been shipped yet should I cancel the order and look elsewhere?
https://www.shellbacktactical.com/prevail-level-iv-hard-body-armor-plates-2-pack-kit/ |
| Glad to know I'm not the only one wondering about these plates. Buffman, that's great to hear. Not sure if you mentioned that in the other thread but if you did I must have missed it. I'm looking forward to seeing your results. I'm a low speed, high drag civilian and will not be wearing these every day on the job but it sure would be good to know that if I hear a bump in the night and throw my plates on that they'll work to stop something coming my way. |
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I am looking at picking up a set of plates and saw that deal as well. Any reviews available yet? |
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Serious question...I'm walking around with these things on most of my day. Should I be? Based on your testing thus far? ETA: Its what I am issued but I have purchased an additional set for personal use Who do you work for that issues uncertified plates, and that you're wearing them everyday? |
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Serious question...I'm walking around with these things on most of my day. Should I be? Based on your testing thus far? ETA: Its what I am issued but I have purchased an additional set for personal use |
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Who do you work for that issues uncertified plates, and that you're wearing them everyday? Quoted:
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Serious question...I'm walking around with these things on most of my day. Should I be? Based on your testing thus far? ETA: Its what I am issued but I have purchased an additional set for personal use Who do you work for that issues uncertified plates, and that you're wearing them everyday? Local PD. Started out with AR500 LEVEL III steel. Super heavy. My position is plain clothes and most of my day is spent searching houses and/or making felony arrests whether it be search warrants, parole waiver searches. I certainly don't wear them all day or even everyday... but "most" is pretty appropriate. Also on SWAT. Not a full time team but one of the larger ones in the state. My dept. Is actually considering a banshee plate carrier and two of the 1145's for every officer due to the price. Obviously all uniformed wear soft armor and these would be an "active shooter" rig. Around 200 officers. I'm sure the price tag is what is most appealing. Not ideal but reasonable and better than just soft armor. |
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Local PD. Started out with AR500 LEVEL III steel. Super heavy. My position is plain clothes and most of my day is spent searching houses and/or making felony arrests whether it be search warrants, parole waiver searches. I certainly don't wear them all day or even everyday... but "most" is pretty appropriate. Also on SWAT. Not a full time team but one of the larger ones in the state. My dept. Is actually considering a banshee plate carrier and two of the 1145's for every officer due to the price. Obviously all uniformed wear soft armor and these would be an "active shooter" rig. Around 200 officers. I'm sure the price tag is what is most appealing. Not ideal but reasonable and better than just soft armor. Quoted:
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Serious question...I'm walking around with these things on most of my day. Should I be? Based on your testing thus far? ETA: Its what I am issued but I have purchased an additional set for personal use Who do you work for that issues uncertified plates, and that you're wearing them everyday? Local PD. Started out with AR500 LEVEL III steel. Super heavy. My position is plain clothes and most of my day is spent searching houses and/or making felony arrests whether it be search warrants, parole waiver searches. I certainly don't wear them all day or even everyday... but "most" is pretty appropriate. Also on SWAT. Not a full time team but one of the larger ones in the state. My dept. Is actually considering a banshee plate carrier and two of the 1145's for every officer due to the price. Obviously all uniformed wear soft armor and these would be an "active shooter" rig. Around 200 officers. I'm sure the price tag is what is most appealing. Not ideal but reasonable and better than just soft armor. Thanks. The banshee is a great carrier. I'm surprised a Dept would issue uncertified plates though. I did some property management down in New Haven CT back on 05 and if I had it I would have worn plates every day no problem 
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Thanks. The banshee is a great carrier. I'm surprised a Dept would issue uncertified plates though. I did some property management down in New Haven CT back on 05 and if I had it I would have worn plates every day no problem I think my Dept. looks at it more from a financial standpoint and to them uncertified means bupkiss. I'd be surprised if they even read past "level IV". To the decision makers it's just better than nothing. Our SWAT team received a huge grant last year and bought 11x14 ar500 level III+ plates for the team. |
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Information on the Shellback website notes that the plates were "Tested to NIJ 0101.06 standards" and the certificate from Oregon Ballistic Lab is posted and indicates the plate "passed".
I am far from a body armor aficionado. Is there another type of certification the OP should be looking for? |
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Information on the Shellback website notes that the plates were "Tested to NIJ 0101.06 standards" and the certificate from Oregon Ballistic Lab is posted and indicates the plate "passed". I am far from a body armor aficionado. Is there another type of certification the OP should be looking for? Testing by an outside ballistic lab validates on a repeatable level that the plate would meet whatever NIJ spec it's rated for. It doesn't mean though it's been certified by NIJ BTW Video: https://youtu.be/k0N5eKakkA0  RMA 1155 The Best NIJ Certified Level IV Amor For The Money! |
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Buffman, outstanding test and review! Huge thanks for going out and braving the cold to get this done!
Good to know that these plates can take quite a beating. My plates just shipped yesterday from Shellback tactical and should be here Monday. Feeling much more confident with my purchase now. |
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it's been almost a month.. still in Fullfilment  I ordered mine Thanksgiving weekend and received them a couple of weeks ago. Clearly they're getting them from a 3rd party so fulfillment to them might be unpredictable. They fit great in the Banshee I ordered at the same time. I've done some light jogging and calisthenics with the rig and have found it to be quite comfortable. Did a bit of shooting today while wearing it. No problems shouldering and shooting my AR or drawing/firing my handgun. Looks to be a good set up for my needs. I'm not going down range in a known hostile environment. Simply wanted a solid piece of gear in place....just in case. Looking forward to working with it in the months ahead. |
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