AR500

[Leggdpms]

I just ordered my operator 2 chest rig last night with rounded plates and also side plates. Does anyone else own some of their products? If so how do you like it?

I went with AR500 because they sent me a coupon on my birthday for 20% off my complete order so I went ahead and just pieced a rig together since I wouldn't be using their chest holster or pistol mag pouches and I saved a lot.

 

[John Galt]

After the Ferguson incident(s), I ordered a kit from them. It got good remarks and recommendations and it fits well. It is not light, but hey, it's armor! I figured it is good insurance to have if the country keeps going down the path it's currently on.

 

[Leggdpms]

Yeah I'm not to concerned about weight as long as it can stop most everything pointed at me lol. Thinking about mounting my Blackhawk serpa holster on it but I'm undecided.

 

[VUPDblue]

I have 8x10 plates and 11x14 plates. The vest with the big plates in it is pretty heavy but it's really only for "special occasions". I got the 8x10 plates for every day wear at work but they're heavy enough that they tear up my carrier. I am working to come up with an independent suspension method for them to take the pressure off the pocket in the carrier.

 

[Leggdpms]

What carrier do you have VUPDblue?

 

[VUPDblue]

I have a carrier made by Point Blank that carries soft armor panels in addition to the plates...that's for the big plates. For the smaller plates, there is a pocket in my concealable duty armor for the plates. That carrier is very thin nylon like material which is why it doesn't stand up well to the plates wear and tear.

 

[Leggdpms]

I'd like something like that to wear under my shirts.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

We have some 8x10, 10x12, and 11x14 plates in stock. Plates are 1/4" AR500 and range from $30-$42 each depending on size. Plates will require Line-X coating by the end user before use.

 

[tetsujin79]

but they're heavy enough that they tear up my carrier.

Try some tubular pipe insulation around the edges. It blunts the edges and can also act like a buffer for the pocket should the plate sit too low by stacking it if you need to. Should cut down on the bite into the fabric when you set it down. Cheap to try, cheaper then nylon to replace.

something like the black stuff in this picture above

 

[freekforge]

i have the operator 2 and and their plates and like them. I have played with ceramic plates but like the steel ones better since they are thinner and i can toss them around with out breaking them. Wish the carrier would adjust down to a smaller size i have mine rigged up to fit me but im 6'1"and around 130ish LBs. the straps on the carrier are pretty comfortable considering how much weight is hanging off of them. Did have to go around with a lighter and burn some threads but thats no big deal for how cheap it was.

VUPD have you considered putting adhesive backed velcro in the carrier pocket and on the plate? My buddy did that to his after he ruined his issued vest in a week. He has worn it every shift for 3 or 4 months now and it seems to be holding up pretty good.

 

[VUPDblue]

The pipe insulation would make my uniform look all wonky.

I have not considered the velcro. I may consider trying that

 

[IndyGunworks]

I used the Velcro method on my plates in Iraq. Not because of the wear, but the size vest vs. the size plate I had made the rear plate shift around a lot more than I would have preferred... some super glue and salvaged Velcro fixed it real quick. I speculate that a lot of your wear comes from the plate shifting and rubbing more than the actual weight, and Velcro would be a really cheap solution worth trying.

 

[freekforge]

yea the lineX coating and shifting don't go well together its like a rasp on the nylon. I am thinking about adding some velcro to my PC i don't see any signs of wear but i am paranoid about a steel plate breaking anymore bones in my foot.

 

[IndyGunworks]

anymore? bones?

 

[USMC-Johnson]

Take a look at eagle industries for plate carriers.

Not sure what they offer as far as duty gear like that but i had the same plate carrier for a very long time that was made by them.

Eagle Industries - Product Listing

 

[Mcolson181]

I went with AR500 because they sent me a coupon on my birthday for 20% off my complete order so I went ahead and just pieced a rig together since I wouldn't be using their chest holster or pistol mag pouches and I saved a lot.

Do they always send the 20% off on birthdays and do you need to be a previous customer or just have an account registered?

 

[freekforge]

yep busting our feet up runs in the family i have broken 3 toes 3 times and had my right foot run over by a van and a commercial mower and then had a log fall on it. and because im an idiot i refused any treatment after the x-ray and didn't get a cast. The idea of a thin heavy piece of medal falling on my feet scares me. the more retention the better.

 

[Gabriel]

I have 8x10 plates and 11x14 plates. The vest with the big plates in it is pretty heavy but it's really only for "special occasions". I got the 8x10 plates for every day wear at work but they're heavy enough that they tear up my carrier.

That's good to know as I am about to order a couple sets.

 

[Booya]

When it comes to weight...

Nothing is is lighter for the threats stopped...

MWS 604

 

[Leggdpms]

I'm thinking about sowing the areas closed with heavy string after I put the plates in then so they don't fall out. They should be in tomorrow. They said it may take up to 4 weeks but it's inky been a week and they have checked in at my local ups.