Body armor "update"

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  • actaeon277

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    I just ordered up one of these. I figured it was more practical for most situations and has better coverage than a plate carrier and plates. I can always add rifle plates to it later. It was easy to find a 10% off coupon and the quadpay thing is pretty neat. Besides, they had my size in stock so I jumped on it.



    Memorial Day sale on some items.
     

    DadSmith

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    They have 40% off all body armor. Plates, carriers etc.

    Code: FREEDOM40

    thought I'd post this incase anyone needs good armor with a great discount.

    I was unfortunate and bought it at full price. It's quality stuff and they have very nice plates and carriers. They also have
    Lifetime Warranty, and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Or your money back. They have excellent customer service as well.
     
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    Ruger_Ronin

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    They have 40% off all body armor. Plates, carriers etc.

    Code: FREEDOM40

    thought I'd post this incase anyone needs good armor with a great discount.

    I was unfortunate and bought it at full price. It's quality stuff and they have very nice plates and carriers. They also have
    Lifetime Warranty, and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Or your money back. They have excellent customer service as well.
    Just used mine, Thanks! Serious savings. Elite carrier (sans plates and mag pouches) with discount and 3day free shipping upgrade came to $53.
     

    Flight567

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    They have 40% off all body armor. Plates, carriers etc.

    Code: FREEDOM40

    thought I'd post this incase anyone needs good armor with a great discount.

    I was unfortunate and bought it at full price. It's quality stuff and they have very nice plates and carriers. They also have
    Lifetime Warranty, and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Or your money back. They have excellent customer service as well.
    I seem to remember you mentioning that you are in Ohio, is that wrong?

    If not you should check out HRT tactical. Really solid gear in my opinion. Everything from carriers to chest rigs to fun stuff like hand warmer danglers.

    They're out of Columbus and I've been to their home office. Great dudes and quality product.

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    DadSmith

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    I seem to remember you mentioning that you are in Ohio, is that wrong?

    If not you should check out HRT tactical. Really solid gear in my opinion. Everything from carriers to chest rigs to fun stuff like hand warmer danglers.

    They're out of Columbus and I've been to their home office. Great dudes and quality product.

    Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk
    I'm about an our west of Cincinnati in Indiana.
     

    Ruger_Ronin

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    They have 40% off all body armor. Plates, carriers etc.

    Code: FREEDOM40

    thought I'd post this incase anyone needs good armor with a great discount.

    I was unfortunate and bought it at full price. It's quality stuff and they have very nice plates and carriers. They also have
    Lifetime Warranty, and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Or your money back. They have excellent customer service as well.
    Elite carrier in today from tacticon. Now to start getting necessary attachments. Will have to go outside of my normal admin pouch mag insert setup. This model won't support them. Not a deal breaker. This would be a perfect model for a slimline/lightweight build.
     

    DadSmith

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    Elite carrier in today from tacticon. Now to start getting necessary attachments. Will have to go outside of my normal admin pouch mag insert setup. This model won't support them. Not a deal breaker. This would be a perfect model for a slimline/lightweight build.
    What do you think about the quality?
     

    Ruger_Ronin

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    Friends don't let friends buy AR500.

    This is the most underrated statement of all time. Just had a 3-day back and forth with ar500 cs. Some of the worst yet. Carrier started to tear where corner of plate meets fabric, and in is shelves 95% of the time. Their solution was a $25 gift card. I told them to shove it. I will never buy their crap again,and will steer anyone away from them to the best of my ability. Absolute BS. Quality my arse
     

    jsx1043

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    Doesn’t surprise me. Ultimately, it was more intended to be “friends don’t let friends buy steel plates,” rather than be brand specific, but the lack of quality isn’t surprising.

    In this market where someone can buy Hesco L210’s and/or IIIA backers for a song, I don’t know why anyone would willingly spend their money on heavy, dangerous steel plates. I’ve run into enough two-way ranges wearing just IIIA armor that I’ve decided that I’d rather be light and fast than be slowed down by an extra 18 pounds and take my chances with a rifle round passing through my vest rather than taking a ricochet into my carotid.
     

    Ruger_Ronin

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    Doesn’t surprise me. Ultimately, it was more intended to be “friends don’t let friends buy steel plates,” rather than be brand specific, but the lack of quality isn’t surprising.

    In this market where someone can buy Hesco L210’s and/or IIIA backers for a song, I don’t know why anyone would willingly spend their money on heavy, dangerous steel plates. I’ve run into enough two-way ranges wearing just IIIA armor that I’ve decided that I’d rather be light and fast than be slowed down by an extra 18 pounds and take my chances with a rifle round passing through my vest rather than taking a ricochet into my carotid.
    Lessons learned. Gotta save my pennies now. Their response is what irritated me. It's a big price jump, so I'll have to wait a bit. 210's are my goal for the next rig.
     

    DadSmith

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    Doesn’t surprise me. Ultimately, it was more intended to be “friends don’t let friends buy steel plates,” rather than be brand specific, but the lack of quality isn’t surprising.

    In this market where someone can buy Hesco L210’s and/or IIIA backers for a song, I don’t know why anyone would willingly spend their money on heavy, dangerous steel plates. I’ve run into enough two-way ranges wearing just IIIA armor that I’ve decided that I’d rather be light and fast than be slowed down by an extra 18 pounds and take my chances with a rifle round passing through my vest rather than taking a ricochet into my carotid.
    What if you're slow already? Then you might need to be a walking APC to protect yourself ;)
     

    dudley0

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    Elite carrier in today from tacticon. Now to start getting necessary attachments. Will have to go outside of my normal admin pouch mag insert setup. This model won't support them. Not a deal breaker. This would be a perfect model for a slimline/lightweight build.
    I ordered one of the elite carriers a couple days ago. Figured if it was really crap it wouldn't matter as much as it is a back-up set to a back-up set. If it is really bad I have some 500 plates I can put in it and just use it for cover.
     
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