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Bought a plate carrier on sale B-TAC LIGHTWEIGHT COMBAT PLATE CARRIER and now i need plates, front and back 10x12, I'm trying to find something on the cheaper end that is certified. I found something from this walmart link but it doesn't look right, if someone can check it out or find me something under 95$ for both a front and back
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scorpion...8474&wl11=online&wl12=828497306&wl13=&veh=sem

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freddy said:
Ten dollar head, ten dollar helmet.

In other words, steel plates suck (even if these had spall coating, which they don't). Save up for poly or ceramic hybrid plates. Www.Bulletproofme.com
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I disagree with this assement. The only like scenario where we would use body armor is in shtf scenario. If that were to happen steel would reign suppioir due to its durability and multi hit capability.

As to the op there are a ton of sites out there and some people have had good luck through eBay and Amazon. But for such a potentially life saving device you shouldn't go with the cheapest. I haven't looked in a while but Spartan armor would run some good holiday sales if your not in a rush.
 
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MilesTeg said:
I disagree with this assement. The only like scenario where we would use body armor is in shtf scenario. If that were to happen steel would reign suppioir due to its durability and multi hit capability.

As to the op there are a ton of sites out there and some people have had good luck through eBay and Amazon. But for such a potentially life saving device you shouldn't go with the cheapest. I haven't looked in a while but Spartan armor would run some good holiday sales if your not in a rush.
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You may be right. I would argue it would be better to have low mass armor and retain more ability to move.
 
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freddy said:
You may be right. I would argue it would be better to have low mass armor and retain more ability to move.
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Moving all decked out will put a bullseye on your back. There's plenty of hunting rifles out there and people that know how to use them. They will take a head shot before you even know your being engaged. The only likely scenario is being on watch or on a raid. Watch is low movement so the weight wouldn't be a problem. Raising would have to be a target effort in a short window where the weight wouldn't be an issue.
 
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Moving all decked out will put a bullseye on your back. There's plenty of hunting rifles out there and people that know how to use them. They will take a head shot before you even know your being engaged. The only likely scenario is being on watch or on a raid. Watch is low movement so the weight wouldn't be a problem. Raising would have to be a target effort in a short window where the weight wouldn't be an issue.
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If you were offered a free set of plates, steel or ceramic - your choice, which would you pick?
 
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Honestly it would be a hard call. Reduced weight is always desirable, but it comes with downfalls. Ceramic plates have a shelf life and doesn't really have multi hit capability. Steel is better in every sense other than weight. So I think I would side on the steel. But I was also follow it up with I'm in my mid thirties in good health so weight isn't much of an issue for me with light use.
 
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MilesTeg said:
Honestly it would be a hard call. Reduced weight is always desirable, but it comes with downfalls. Ceramic plates have a shelf life and doesn't really have multi hit capability. Steel is better in every sense other than weight. So I think I would side on the steel. But I was also follow it up with I'm in my mid thirties in good health so weight isn't much of an issue for me with light use.
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Ok, fair enough. I believe the poly ceramic hybrids are multi hit. The only issue about steel not mentioned is spalling.
 
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freddy said:
Ok, fair enough. The only issue about steel not mentioned is spalling.
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That is a true downfall. I think name brand spall coating does an adequate job with it. I would be hesitant with non name brand. Most of the off brands seem to be truck bed liner. I've seen some tests (can't remember the maker of the plates) where they house the plate in a cardboard box and shoot it. It took more shores than I expected to start getting hit with fragments.
 
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Moving all decked out will put a bullseye on your back. There's plenty of hunting rifles out there and people that know how to use them. They will take a head shot before you even know your being engaged. The only likely scenario is being on watch or on a raid. Watch is low movement so the weight wouldn't be a problem. Raising would have to be a target effort in a short window where the weight wouldn't be an issue.
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This! :goodpost:
 
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