AR500 armor

[concealedinla]

Look to purchase my own body armor when on patrol ..... Any reviews on the AR500 armor?

Looking at the Level III ASC Curved armor....

Your thoughts?

 

[bofh]

Take a look at:

TWANGnBANG - AR500Armor Micro Plate Carrier! Body Armor for the Whole Family
sootch00 - AR500 Body Armor

 

[terry dell]

I have recently purchased this product. It seems to be the Best product on the market. I guess I will find out when the order is filled.

 

[bofh]

I have recently purchased this product. It seems to be the Best product on the market. I guess I will find out when the order is filled.

Which carrier and plates did you decide on and why? Most people I know have the Banshee, some with and some without the side plates. I haven't seen anyone carrying the new Level III+ Lightweight plates yet.

 

[bofh]

Also, take a look at Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) plates, such as the Link Removed and the Link Removed. At only 3 lbs. per plate, you save 10 lbs. in total over two 8 lbs. AR500 steel plates with the same level III rating.

Iraqveteran8888 | Spartan Armor Systems Overview & Testing
Military Arms Channel | Armor Plate Tests : Part I
Military Arms Channel | Armor Plate Tests : Part II

 

[golddigger14s]

I bought the steel level III, and the level IIIA kevlar plate. The quality seems very good on both.

 

[terry dell]

I purchased the steel Level III Curved armor about 6 months ago. The fit of the carrier is a little large other than that it's just fine.....