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Posted: 12/12/2019 1:10:36 AM EDT

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My 1093s arrived today (ordered 9/1). Well worth the wait! I stressed hard about whether to get these or go with 1092s - I have a 43" chest. With the plates in hand, I am very pleased with my choice.

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What carrier will you be using? Congrats on the plates.

Posted: 12/12/2019 1:13:02 AM EDT

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What carrier will you be using? Congrats on the plates.

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Thanks! I am going to be trying the large JPC 2.0. Have to wait until Christmas though

Posted: 12/22/2019 12:32:52 PM EDT

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Just wanted to throw my experience in here. Got medium 1092s, ordered 9/11, received 12/13. Very pleased with the weight and quality. Sent one email inquiring about wait times during the process, received a very prompt and professional response, and the plates still arrived earlier than I was told they would. Customer service is top-notch, and initial examination of the plates is very promising.

Weight for SAPI mediums comes in right at 4.5lbs per plate. They are thick, and measure true to the advertised 1.2". My carrier is an ATS Aegis II sized for SAPI mediums. Before, they housed ESAPIs with IIIA backers, and it was a tight fit. The RMA plates took a little work, but they fit without concern that they'll blow any stitching. They are standalone, that said, if you wanted any IIIA backers to go ICW this plate, it would not fit in the Aegis.

Overall, very pleased with the purchase and customer service. Solid work, Clark. I appreciate y'all taking care of me.

Posted: 12/22/2019 8:59:11 PM EDT

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Just wanted to throw my experience in here. Got medium 1092s, ordered 9/11, received 12/13. Very pleased with the weight and quality. Sent one email inquiring about wait times during the process, received a very prompt and professional response, and the plates still arrived earlier than I was told they would. Customer service is top-notch, and initial examination of the plates is very promising.

Weight for SAPI mediums comes in right at 4.5lbs per plate. They are thick, and measure true to the advertised 1.2". My carrier is an ATS Aegis II sized for SAPI mediums. Before, they housed ESAPIs with IIIA backers, and it was a tight fit. The RMA plates took a little work, but they fit without concern that they'll blow any stitching. They are standalone, that said, if you wanted any IIIA backers to go ICW this plate, it would not fit in the Aegis.

Overall, very pleased with the purchase and customer service. Solid work, Clark. I appreciate y'all taking care of me.

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Thank you! I always thought the saying "choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life" was just something people said. Now I can honestly say it's true. I thoroughly enjoy interacting with you guys and answering and questions and helping get problems fixed.

Posted: 12/23/2019 8:27:12 AM EDT

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Taking my battle rattle out to practice today for the first time. Planning on pistol/rifle drills and some cardio to get a feel for the weight of the plates.

Posted: 12/24/2019 9:22:50 AM EDT

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AAR weight was very good. We were out a little over three hours doing drills with decent mobility. I started feeling the overall weight of my setup (not just the plates) towards the end. But it was very manageable, especially for the first time using any type setup.

Posted: 12/25/2019 7:12:39 PM EDT

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What carrier will you be using? Congrats on the plates.

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So the 1093s fit in the JPC 2.0. It is a very tight fit, but I got them in without too much trouble. Super pleased with both the plates and the carrier - well worth the wait from RMA!

Posted: 12/25/2019 7:39:00 PM EDT

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So the 1093s fit in the JPC 2.0. It is a very tight fit, but I got them in without too much trouble. Super pleased with both the plates and the carrier - well worth the wait from RMA!

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Glad they worked out for ya. They are a tight fit but I don't think they will cause any issues. Got some pics of it?

Posted: 12/25/2019 9:00:14 PM EDT

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Trying this from my phone:

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Posted: 12/25/2019 11:56:33 PM EDT

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Trying this from my phone:

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/469767/77DC2E23-6E08-49C7-9852-EDF4C78E0B3C_jpeg-1208995.JPG

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/469767/66DDAEDF-ED22-486A-98F4-F17C5DE677E7_jpeg-1208996.JPG

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Good to hear. I ordered the exact same setup.

Posted: 12/26/2019 12:50:24 AM EDT

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Trying this from my phone:

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/469767/77DC2E23-6E08-49C7-9852-EDF4C78E0B3C_jpeg-1208995.JPG

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That looks good.

Posted: 12/26/2019 4:15:56 AM EDT

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Good to hear. I ordered the exact same setup.

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I think you will be very happy - I can't believe how comfortable and light this combo is.

Posted: 12/26/2019 9:34:24 AM EDT

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I think you will be very happy - I can't believe how comfortable and light this combo is.

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Going to be my exact same setup once I get it all in

Posted: 1/1/2020 2:41:52 PM EDT

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Mine come in tomorrow and I’m putting them in my spiritus systems covert pc I’ll take some pictures and tell you guys how they fit

Posted: 1/1/2020 2:52:08 PM EDT

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Has anyone tried these plates (medium) in the Esstac Light carrier? I am wanting to make a purchase but I am unsure if they will fit well.

Posted: 1/1/2020 2:58:31 PM EDT

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Mine come in tomorrow and I’m putting them in my spiritus systems covert pc I’ll take some pictures and tell you guys how they fit

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Yes please do and thank you! Haven’t seen a confirmation yet that RMA plates will fit the spiritus carriers.

Posted: 1/1/2020 3:01:22 PM EDT

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Are all the RMA plates sizes the same? 10x12 ? I’m not seeing size options. I’m browsing on my phone though

Posted: 1/1/2020 3:13:07 PM EDT

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Are all the RMA plates sizes the same? 10x12 ? I'm not seeing size options. I'm browsing on my phone though

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No, they have plates in both 10x12 and SAPI sizing and it varies from model to model which size/sizes are available.

Posted: 1/1/2020 7:30:48 PM EDT

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They should spiritus systems says they’ll fit up to 1.2” plates so should be very snug fit I’ll update tomorrow evening

Posted: 1/2/2020 2:34:37 PM EDT

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They should spiritus systems says they’ll fit up to 1.2” plates so should be very snug fit I’ll update tomorrow evening

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Mine work in the OVERT, so I would expect them to work fine in the COVERT.

Posted: 1/2/2020 10:00:48 PM EDT

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Got my plates in today, ordered Monday arrived today, here are some photos of the fit and finish and inside my spiritus systems covert plate carrier, this is my first pc and plates

Both plates have this extra bit of fabric in the corner with the stitching underneath it, doesn’t bother me much but thought would pass along

Plates feel pretty light but I have no other experience to compare it to though I after handling these I couldn’t imagine
Wearing the hesco 4400 I was looking at weighing 8lbs each these combined weigh just 1lb more than one of those

Here are photos of them in the spiritus systems covert for reference for others wanting this setup

( last picture of goofy body pose is for body reference I’m 5’7 155lbs)

Plates being so thick and the maximum recommended thickness from spiritus systems they fit but snug and has a little extra Velcro not being used but stay in there nice and tight so not worried

Plates fill out my chest and cover vitals well.

Posted: 1/3/2020 12:44:28 AM EDT

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Got my plates in today, ordered Monday arrived today, here are some photos of the fit and finish and inside my spiritus systems covert plate carrier, this is my first pc and plates

https://i.imgur.com/TYXt29w.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/V54RCay.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BpBBuXn.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/U77f8du.jpg

Both plates have this extra bit of fabric in the corner with the stitching underneath it, doesn’t bother me much but thought would pass along

Plates feel pretty light but I have no other experience to compare it to though I after handling these I couldn’t imagine
Wearing the hesco 4400 I was looking at weighing 8lbs each these combined weigh just 1lb more than one of those

Here are photos of them in the spiritus systems covert for reference for others wanting this setup

https://i.imgur.com/hpukO8g.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QD0sj9e.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/KqyzORv.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UnITfNR.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Edp4oV2.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/gHzqLAO.jpg

( last picture of goofy body pose is for body reference I’m 5’7 155lbs)

Plates being so thick and the maximum recommended thickness from spiritus systems they fit but snug and has a little extra Velcro not being used but stay in there nice and tight so not worried

Plates fill out my chest and cover vitals well.

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Looks good. Thank you for sharing.

Posted: 1/3/2020 1:42:05 AM EDT

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You ordered on Monday and they arrived today? I ordered in Sept 2019 and they arrived today. Anyway plates are awesome. One is noticeably thicker than the other, not sure about the difference but they are light and the curve profile is great. I also got some handgun rated backpack plates that are incredible.

Posted: 1/3/2020 9:22:00 AM EDT

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You ordered on Monday and they arrived today? I ordered in Sept 2019 and they arrived today. Anyway plates are awesome. One is noticeably thicker than the other, not sure about the difference but they are light and the curve profile is great. I also got some handgun rated backpack plates that are incredible.

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Looking at photos I see a Brownells sticker...they must have had some in stock.

Posted: 1/3/2020 10:19:12 AM EDT

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What so I coulda just ordered from brownells instead? Mine still hasn't shipped, ordered dec 2

Posted: 1/3/2020 11:18:40 AM EDT

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What so I coulda just ordered from brownells instead? Mine still hasn't shipped, ordered dec 2

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Brownells is a dealer. Dealers order bulk and usually sell at an increased price. I actually dont think brownells is much more than ours but like I said they order bulk so usually they have some in stock.

Posted: 1/3/2020 2:05:55 PM EDT

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You ordered on Monday and they arrived today? I ordered in Sept 2019 and they arrived today. Anyway plates are awesome. One is noticeably thicker than the other, not sure about the difference but they are light and the curve profile is great. I also got some handgun rated backpack plates that are incredible.

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I ordered em from Brownells they were in stock at 259 but I used a 10% discount code so they were cheaper so it worked out pretty well

Posted: 1/3/2020 2:27:23 PM EDT

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What so I coulda just ordered from brownells instead? Mine still hasn't shipped, ordered dec 2

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Yeah I saw that long lead time on rma so I check to see if anywhere else had some in stock and Brownells had only the medium SAPI in stock which was exactly what I was after so it worked out perfect

Posted: 1/3/2020 5:04:26 PM EDT

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Yeah I saw that long lead time on rma so I check to see if anywhere else had some in stock and Brownells had only the medium SAPI in stock which was exactly what I was after so it worked out perfect

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Shoulda done the same, checking other sites for RMA products went right over my head.

Posted: 1/4/2020 1:17:10 AM EDT

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Oh sweet. Well brownells probably placed an order before me, makes sense. I’m really happy with my plates so far!

Posted: 1/4/2020 2:33:29 PM EDT

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Got my plates in today, ordered Monday arrived today, here are some photos of the fit and finish and inside my spiritus systems covert plate carrier, this is my first pc and plates

https://i.imgur.com/TYXt29w.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/V54RCay.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BpBBuXn.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/U77f8du.jpg

Both plates have this extra bit of fabric in the corner with the stitching underneath it, doesn’t bother me much but thought would pass along

Plates feel pretty light but I have no other experience to compare it to though I after handling these I couldn’t imagine
Wearing the hesco 4400 I was looking at weighing 8lbs each these combined weigh just 1lb more than one of those

Here are photos of them in the spiritus systems covert for reference for others wanting this setup

https://i.imgur.com/hpukO8g.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QD0sj9e.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/KqyzORv.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UnITfNR.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Edp4oV2.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/gHzqLAO.jpg

( last picture of goofy body pose is for body reference I’m 5’7 155lbs)

Plates being so thick and the maximum recommended thickness from spiritus systems they fit but snug and has a little extra Velcro not being used but stay in there nice and tight so not worried

Plates fill out my chest and cover vitals well.

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Looks like you got the medium & Brownells says all sizes of this model (III+ multicurve) are on back/pre-order.

Posted: 1/4/2020 5:34:59 PM EDT

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Looks like you got the medium & Brownells says all sizes of this model (III+ multicurve) are on back/pre-order.

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Oh dang I musta got one of the last ones they had in stock

Posted: 1/4/2020 6:14:18 PM EDT

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Looking forward to hearing how these plates fit in the Gray Ghost Gear Minimalist.

Posted: 1/27/2020 11:49:24 AM EDT

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Looking forward to hearing how these plates fit in the Gray Ghost Gear Minimalist.

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same here

Posted: 2/6/2020 11:29:31 AM EDT

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well I was going to pre-order a set through brownells today with their 10% coupon but Brownells also significantly upped the price on the medium size ones from $259.99 to $314.99. so Screw them. I'll pass

Posted: 2/8/2020 12:28:35 PM EDT

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My order just shipped yesterday. Will update how they fit a jpc 1.0 on arrival

Posted: 2/15/2020 3:18:58 PM EDT

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Got my RMA III+ in and they fit my BFG Plateminus great

Posted: 2/15/2020 10:13:34 PM EDT

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Got mine and they fit in my jpc 1.0 medium size. Got the sapi sized (medium) plates. Very tight fit but squeezed it in there. Will post pics soon

Posted: 2/16/2020 6:09:21 AM EDT

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Got my RMA III+ in and they fit my BFG Plateminus great

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What size is your plate minus?

Posted: 2/16/2020 1:49:28 PM EDT

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What size is your plate minus?

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Medium carrier / Medium plates

Posted: 2/17/2020 12:41:47 PM EDT

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Got my RMA III+ in and they fit my BFG Plateminus great

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What day did you place your order? I placed mine on 12/21 for a large but have not received it yet.

Posted: 2/17/2020 1:49:11 PM EDT

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Mine came last week, ordered on the 2nd of dec. So prolly end of month for you

Posted: 2/18/2020 9:08:39 PM EDT

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What day did you place your order? I placed mine on 12/21 for a large but have not received it yet.

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I believe I ordered Dec 8th

You shouldn't have to wait too much longer

Posted: 2/18/2020 10:01:10 PM EDT

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ETA: actually read the thread and found the answer to my question

Posted: 2/18/2020 10:02:59 PM EDT

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Got mine and they fit in my jpc 1.0 medium size. Got the sapi sized (medium) plates. Very tight fit but squeezed it in there. Will post pics soon

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Waiting for pics to possibly pull the trigger

Posted: 2/19/2020 1:02:16 AM EDT

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Here ya go. I have a feeling these plates stretched out my JPC 1.0 a bit, which is fine w/ me but just a bit of forewarning. The iceplate is thicker than the plate by a few millimeters it seems too and overall with these 3 pieces on me, it's quite comfortable. It's more much more comfortable w/ the iceplate (curved version) attached inside the rear carrier as it's softer on my back and much cooler also.

Anyways, hope this helps. For anyone else this is the medium sapi size plates in a medium JPC 1.0

Posted: 2/20/2020 1:57:48 PM EDT

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@Cclark0719

Love these plates, more more comfortable than the lvl 4 single curves. I was wondering though, does RMA have plans on developing LW multicurved lvl 4 plates? I'd like to upgrade to those next :). The quality, cost and customer service has turned me into an RMA brand whore lol

Posted: 2/20/2020 3:01:20 PM EDT

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@Cclark0719

Love these plates, more more comfortable than the lvl 4 single curves. I was wondering though, does RMA have plans on developing LW multicurved lvl 4 plates? I'd like to upgrade to those next :). The quality, cost and customer service has turned me into an RMA brand whore lol

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Thanks for the kind words...I think ;)

We have been talking about a LW multicurve option. I will bring it up in our meeting tomorrow. I know an issue was new tooling and costs associated to that since we're still a small company. I will definitely bring it up again.