Bullet Resistant Laminated Polycarb

[ConnRadd]

The joys of running a plastics company...

Last weekend I had the opportunity to test out some our BR Sheet, 3/4" (Level 1) Hygard Laminated Polycarbonate.

Oh yeah, we had some fun...

We built a protective shield out of 3/8" Polycarbonate at an angle to help deflect any ricochets that may had happened, as well, with 6" hole to shoot out of. We set the targets approx. 20 feet away; not the distance that this product was designed for, but as always safety first...

1st Pic:
The only ricochet we experienced was from a .38 sp hollowpoint. Luckily, it was about 10 feet to the right of us and very slow moving.

2nd Pic:
Top, 9mm FMJ / Bottom 9mm HydraShock

3rd Pic:
Top .40 cal Pow R Ball / Bottom .40 cal FMJ

4th Pic:
.40 cal FMJ, 4 shots

5th Pic:
Top .223 Hornady TAP / Bottom .223 Hollow Point

6th Pic:
Back of the .223

7th Pic:
Profile of the .223

As everyone can see, Level 1 Hygard is no match to a rifle round. But it wasn't designed for rifles. Since my gun collection is limited, I was not able to test a .357, 10mm, .44, or .45. (One day).
Overall, I'm impressed with the product and now feel more confident when talking to my customers...

Mark

 

[Texas1911]

What grain weight was the .40?

I'd be interested in how it does with a 230 gr. FMJ .45 round due to the inertia.

 

[TxEMTP69]

I'm sure enough people on here could show up with missing calibers from the lot and help for further testing... how much is that stuff?

 

[DirtyD]

Shoot, I live and work in your neck of the woods and would gladly volunteer my services to shoot misc. objects!

 

[hkusp1]

i used to make that stuff its fun to mess with when testing

 

[ConnRadd]

What grain weight was the .40?

I'd be interested in how it does with a 230 gr. FMJ .45 round due to the inertia.

The FMJs were 165gr, Hydra Shock were 155gr... Yeah, I would have liked to test other size calibers...

 

[ConnRadd]

I'm sure enough people on here could show up with missing calibers from the lot and help for further testing... how much is that stuff?

The level 1 is around $50 to $60 / sqft... Not cheap stuff...
I can get more test sheets, but it's hard to find a location that will allow me to shoot at it. I was fortunate to use someone's property last weekend..

 

[ConnRadd]

I'll be in Houston on Tuesday, i can bring my 1911-45 with some 230gr ball ammo, and some 185gr +p hollow points...1150 FPS

just sayin'

hehe, I hear ya... That would be nice to test out...

 

[Big country]

Your company wouldn't happen to be looking for an official product tester would they?
Have gun will travel.

 

[ConnRadd]

do you want to try and set something up...?

i have some big trucks i am going to be working on over by hobby airport, after that i am driving home.

if you want to try and do something let me know, i'll have it with me either way.

Would be nice, just don't have a place to go shoot.

 

[ConnRadd]

Your company wouldn't happen to be looking for an official product tester would they?
Have gun will travel.

Then you would be taking my job...

 

[Big country]

Nahhh I'll settle for assistant!

 

[Big country]

There was a guy with a gun and he pointed it at us then ran behind that bullet resistant laminate held up by those 2x4's! Hurry get him he's gettin away. LOL

 

[ConnRadd]

got a warehouse....?


make it quick and make a good excuse for when the police show up...

LOL

Yes we do... Just wondering who will volunteer on holding a 12" x 12" pc so I can fire into it.

As when the cops show, we'll I can introduce them to the BR and try to get a sell out of it...

 

[Texas42]

What was the angle? I'm just wondering how much of a difference it would make. I think it might, but I don't think that it would be reflective of MOST real world situations.

PS-COOL STUFF!

If you ever need any help shooting stuff to see what happens. . . .

 

[ConnRadd]

What was the angle? I'm just wondering how much of a difference it would make. I think it might, but I don't think that it would be reflective of MOST real world situations.

PS-COOL STUFF!

If you ever need any help shooting stuff to see what happens. . . .

We basically shot strait into it. I think the design of the product is to absorb the energy inside the center. As for having at angle, it would be beneficial if the bullet would ricochet and hit the would be robber...