Thanks for commenting! ... Spartan Armor Systems Level III AR500 And Legion XL Plate Carrier Package. Hi John, you're right. If it’s an emergency or “what if” situation you’re planning for…you can skimp on the multi-curve. Good luck getting your items. Spartan Armor AR500 Level III Omega Body Armor and Sentinel Swimmers Plate Carrier Package. Just got the Freeman with basic coat level III flat plates front and back. Best would be to have both in hand and even shooting both. On Sale. III is rated up to 7.62 (.308) FMJ rounds such as the NATO M80. It can accommodate either 10″ x 12″ or 11″ x 14″ armor plates – so it’s great for most modern plate styles. I read all his articles. Oops my mistake! The customer rep was polite and did it quickly. Can anyone say, lawsuit. Great read. The Emergency Personal Carrier (EPC) was really different and a cool concept. How do you compare one company's offerings to another company's? //]]>, We’ve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. All I can say is, with Libtard politicians going nuts & trying everything to ban guns at every turn, & with supply chains breaking down due to Chinese Coronavirus frenzy, it's a wonder ANY business can keep up with orders. The steel held up with minor dents but our poor dummy sustained a lot of facial injuries. It mentioned certification, ratings and the fact that the armor tested was on the NIJ compliance list. Remember…ounces equals pounds and pounds equals pain! P.s. Other than that thanks for the review! So sit back while we cover all the important body armor basics. Customer service said they was another 8 weeks behind. I would like to do both to the plates I already have. Either for cost (lots of testing at labs) or they know they won’t pass. 2 x Level III 10"x12" Flat, Base Coat** **Plates can be upgraded to multi-curve and/or with our Build-up FragLock coating for an additional charge. The rough guideline is to choose a plate that will cover your nipples so the heart is protected. You’ll also see the add-on options of adding a curve (or multi-curve) to your plate. However, we did hit the same cavity which was already weakened. Subscribe and be the first to hear about our exclusive offers and latest arrivals. Approx. Sure enough…AR500 Armor is on it with their Level III and Level IV armor. And you can keep it in your office or car to discretely have some protection. The first one was stopped completely. And the lesser threats like a closer proximity M855 or M193. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. Not sure of the different calibers? That’s where ceramic plate Level IV comes in…it can stop the Black Tip 30.06 M2AP rounds. We shot two M2AP rounds. It’s seriously durable since most range targets are constructed out of AR500. behind answering emails, which to me suggests they have a horrible business model. 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They go behind armor to spread out the force when you do get hit. can you tell us who it is that "stocks their equipment with practically no lead time"? These bundles are perfect as they provide everything you need without the hassle of looking around for multiple products. AR500 Armor AR Freeman Plate Carrier with Armor Package. The SBA may decline a loan if a business has collateral available but refuses to pledge it. There's a big difference in those things – certification requires rigorous testing, and rating means some guys shot a few plates and they held up. We start moving into the proprietary names of each company. Otherwise I highly recommend getting at least the multi-curve for added comfort since armor won’t protect you if it’s so uncomfortable you never wear it. Pressing down on it will make you choke. If you’re looking to add your own loadout…I like the feel of the Invictus. When armor coverage is your primary concern, our all-inclusive Testudo™ Gen 2.0 plate carrier has you covered. Rolled a curve in a plate and recoated? Then be sure to check out our favorite guns & gear in Editor’s Picks. The go-to source is the NIJ (National Institute of Justice) and they have a nifty standard called NIJ 0101.06 for ballistic resistance. I waited on the phone for approx. Privacy Policy and It’s the same stuff that you can spray onto the bed of your truck to make it super durable. Easy peasy…right? Here is one fully loaded out with AR500 pouches. Would love some feedback. The Invictus takes some cues from the Crye Precision JPC with its shoulder straps and laser cut molle. //