Let's talk about body armor.

[Bypass]

I currently have this on order.

TYR Tactical™ PICO-PRO Assaulters Plate Carrier
http://www.tyrtactical.com/products/details/pico-pro/pico-pro-assaulters-plate-carrier-t34-armor/

With these plates.
PROTECH Tactical Multi-curve Level IV Stand Alone Rifle Plate
http://www.galls.com/protech-tactic...fle-plate?PMWTNO=000000000002280#.VRrW8eFYRqB

What do you guys think about this set-up? What are you currently using? Pros and cons?

 

[StevoD]

Very very nice. Lets us all know how it feels and functions when you get it.... What was the price?

 

[Bypass]

Very very nice. Lets us all know how it feels and functions when you get it.... What was the price?

Will do. The carrier was /is around 600. I hate to say how much the plates are since they are pretty pricey. I am going to have to save up a little while for them. The carrier is going to be about 120 days before I get it so I should have the money for the plates by then. It is going to be quite a bit but I didn't really want to skimp on something my life may depend on.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

The only thing I know about body armor at this point is that I'd like to have some around. Don't know where to start really, nor have I been highly motivated to do so.

 

[Bypass]

The only thing I know about body armor at this point is that I'd like to have some around. Don't know where to start really, nor have I been highly motivated to do so.

They have a good basic set at Galls.
http://www.galls.com/point-blank-ac...350001&SESSIONID=000000125445191#.VRsZmOFYRqB

 

[AtlMedic]

I plan on picking up something when finances allow.

I'll probably use something like this
http://www.ar500armor.com/sentry-plate-carrier-w-armor-and-pouches-coyote.html#.VR8pQ8vD_qA

 

[Bypass]

I plan on picking up something when finances allow.

I'll probably use something like this
http://www.ar500armor.com/sentry-plate-carrier-w-armor-and-pouches-coyote.html#.VR8pQ8vD_qA

That will work. I hear those ar500 plates will take a lot of hits as well.

 

[AtlMedic]

I want to take some rifle/shotgun classes in the future and I'll need something to hold mags so I figure I'd spend a little extra for a plate carrier.

 

[Mac11FA]

All I know is I am gonna be treating people like zombies and taking head shots. The body armor is a good idea as you never know what you will run up against. IEDs and other booby traps can be stopped by armor.

 

[Bypass]

All I know is I am gonna be treating people like zombies and taking head shots. The body armor is a good idea as you never know what you will run up against. IEDs and other booby traps can be stopped by armor.

It takes a extra second to line up for a head shot and the head is still moving around. Body shots are the quickest and easiest thing for most of your average shooters to do. The Body armor buys you time to make your own shot. Just my 2 cents. Every fraction of a second counts.

 

[Bypass]

I want to take some rifle/shotgun classes in the future and I'll need something to hold mags so I figure I'd spend a little extra for a plate carrier.

Right on, it is good to practice with what you are going to use as well.

 

[Mac11FA]

Agreed. Not saying every shot will easy. There will be situations when a head shot is not the answer. The armor will buy you time for sure. Not saying it is unnecessary. I can't say what I would encounter, but I will be sure to eliminate a threat so it is not a concern.

 

[Mac11FA]

When engaging threats, I typically double tap the torso and one shot the heads. If in a distance situation, I typically like to aim center mass and higher. If I have a head shot, I am gonna shoot there first. Even a miss buys you time cause the BG is gonna stay down.

 

[fyroc]

I'm running a Condor Plate Carrier with some steal plates. Heavy as hell but I didn't buy them for all day use. My set up goes like this:

Battle belt with USP, 3 USP mags, 4 AR mags, knife, medical equipment

and then if needed I can put on the Plate Carrier with the plates and 4 more AR mags.

 

[Mac11FA]

I'm running a Condor Plate Carrier with some steal plates. Heavy as hell but I didn't buy them for all day use. My set up goes like this:

Battle belt with USP, 3 USP mags, 4 AR mags, knife, medical equipment

and then if needed I can put on the Plate Carrier with the plates and 4 more AR mags.

Nice. Now if you'll only put that lovely ginger woman back as your avatar!

 

[Bypass]

Nice. Now if you'll only put that lovely ginger woman back as your avatar!

Dean Winchester is the man though.

 

[Bypass]

I'm running a Condor Plate Carrier with some steal plates. Heavy as hell but I didn't buy them for all day use. My set up goes like this:

Battle belt with USP, 3 USP mags, 4 AR mags, knife, medical equipment

and then if needed I can put on the Plate Carrier with the plates and 4 more AR mags.

Sounds like a great set-up bro. Those plate/carriers are great for going on a jog as well. I just wish I wasn't so fat and out of shape. I need to put mine on and go for a nice long walk.