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  • MaxFactor

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    I was convinced when SHTF that I'm gonna need a plate carrier so I've been hunting for one as most are sold out and lead times are high so i started looking at what plates to consider getting,

    I was looking at the Hesco 4400 plates they are level 4 plates and are fairly cheap for some reason and only weigh 7.6lbs.

    I don't think I'd consider running steel plates as they are heavy af...
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    DyeF9

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    I was convinced when SHTF that I'm gonna need a plate carrier so I've been hunting for one as most are sold out and lead times are high so i started looking at what plates to consider getting,

    I was looking at the Hesco 4400 plates they are level 4 plates and are fairly cheap for some reason and only weigh 7.6lbs.

    I don't think I'd consider running steel plates as they are heavy af...

    They're ceramic and composite plates. The medium ones are 7.9, the large ones are 9.2 lbs.

    Hesco make good plates. 4400 are decent budget plates.

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    MaxFactor

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    true true! think i already decided on a LV119 if i can catch one when they get restocked. lead times on plates are 8 to 10 weeks anyways so i got time.
     

    toddnjoyce

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    Hell, I never spent a personal dime on plates, carriers, helmets, LBE, rucks, assault packs, or elbow/knee pads.

    We had a pretty good selection available to us. Had a gear whore in every unit, though. Decked out in Crye OCP combat shirts/battle pants, Team Wendy high cut, and Mystery Ranch or Eberle packs purchased with their own funds. Had one guy do a gear layout in Oman, I think it was, while en route to AFG. The Ops Sup said “That’s nice shit, too bad it’s not on the packing list; go pull RFI”.

    Had to drag two extra mobags around the AOR for nine months.
     

    rman

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    I’ve got level 3+ PE that weigh in at 4.4lbs ea

    My buddy is a dealer for them, let me know if you’d like his info.

    Check out Delta Strategic Stippling & Sales. He’s a good dude, Vet, and current SWAT in Ohio.

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    MaxFactor

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    I just watched some videos on those plates, boy can they take a punch. The level 4 plates are right now on sale for 300 dollars that's not even that bad. Looking at some of those videos and looking at the impact some of those rounds do without penetrating....not gonna have a good day regardless but you'll still have a day lol.
     

    rman

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    I just watched some videos on those plates, boy can they take a punch. The level 4 plates are right now on sale for 300 dollars that's not even that bad. Looking at some of those videos and looking at the impact some of those rounds do without penetrating....not gonna have a good day regardless but you'll still have a day lol.

    Yeah, they are impressive. My buddy can usually get them for under MSRP.


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