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7.5+7.5=15..Quote:
Originally Posted by 0utlaw
I actually got to use mine this weekend....the bag of sugar at the URL had hardened in to a giant rock....I used it to scrape enough sugar for my coffee.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tack Driver
Yes. We give .10 on the dollar for trades...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tack Driver
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was figuring side plates and the carrier.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Dale Gribble
6x8 ar500 side plates are 2.5lbs ea.Quote:
Originally Posted by 0utlaw
Carriers seem to be 2 to 3 lbs. With carrier you are look at closer to 23lbs.
Back plates are for chumps...I learned in Blackhawk Down that I can plan not to get shot in the back...
Cheap bitch.Quote:
Originally Posted by BR549
Fuck, if I thought plans would keep me from being shot I wouldn't buy armor at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by BR549
I was clearly joking.
I know. It wasn't that funny, but I did chuckle a little.Quote:
Originally Posted by BR549
Wearing a plate carrier without a back plate is ten times more uncomfortable and burdensome than when you wear front and back.
That makes a lot of sense. More lower back strain.
I was clearly calling the joking side of you a cheap bitch. :cooler:Quote:
Originally Posted by BR549
BTW, I bought a carrier.......lets do this. Side plates too.
For a group buy its going to take some patience. It takes time to get this stuff setup. I hope to have pricing and such this week, but most vendors seem to move in geologic time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tack Driver
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...nk/2vl2xat.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Dale Gribble
I ordered a carrier and plates this weekend. I went with this carrier..Quote:
Originally Posted by Tack Driver
http://www.skdtac.com/FirstSpear-STT...-p/fsr.550.htm
They were running a 4th of July sale so I got it for around $170. And I went with these plates..
http://www.ar500armor.com/ar500-armo...l#.U7qd20Dcizi
Didn't know you were gonna become a dealer Dale. Sorry bout that.
Nice rig there Doc.
Its cool man.Quote:
Originally Posted by thedishdoc
BTW, reading the instructions for ordering the carrier I saw this..
Measure your chest around the widest part (usually at nipple height)
So what do you measure?
Never mind. No homo.
Don't assuage him. He's fucking up the group buy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dale Gribble
:poke: Doc
Why don't we do a group buy of ceramic plates? Seems like steel is dangerous with the spalling that I have seem on Youtube videos. The weight of them seems to be significantly more than ceramic. Does anyone have any input on this other than watching YouTube videos?
I am ready for incoming fire....:hiding:
Simmoag.
Anti Spall test of Line-x Paxcon. I think Spall/Fragmentation has been delt with well.
BTW, this will not be a typical group buy. Whichever vendor we choose ( http://www.ar500armor.com/ or http://www.thetargetman.com/) you will be able to select anything they have.
We will need to get a minimum order, and we should be lower than their online prices, even with tax, but don't expect it to be 20%.
If we go with thetargetman you can get Ceramic, UHMWPE or AR500 steel, as well as targets and stands.
If we go with AR500 armor, they have med kits and MRE's and lots of other stuff.
I might be up for soft plates at some point.
In case you get shot with soft bullets :dunno:Quote:
Originally Posted by thedishdoc
Help me out with this. Why would anybody want soft armor over plates?Quote:
Originally Posted by thedishdoc
Protection from thrown 1911's. Weight and conceal-ability under clothing. There was a First Spear vest with soft plates in it at the shoot Sunday morning.
Probably as a plate backer, they don't want the weight of the plates (ceramic or steel) or to increase the threat level protection. Some plates that list level 4 protection are to be used in conjunction with level 3a soft armor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tack Driver
There is another option,speed plates. They are level lll A but stop a shitload of different rounds. I use level llllA stand alone plates.
Well, honestly, some people are preparing for a day and time where ordering more gear will not be a possibility. Steel can take multiple hits. Most ceramic is combat ineffective after the first hit. Also, ceramic plates shatter if you drop them at the right angle, which is a lot easier than you think. For effectiveness and duration, I personally would, and have, chosen steel.Quote:
Originally Posted by simmoag
I agree, ceramic plates are all of the above. I forgot to mention that I also have steel plates and plan on getting speed plates as well. Load out mission specific.
Okay, so are we ready to do this now or what?
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tack Driver
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Group buy plates! Duh!Quote:
Originally Posted by BR549
You almost got on the momma list, didn't you?
WAIT! You already are!
And you missed that opportunity?
I'm biding my time, being selective in when I play my club card.
That is why I went steel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jafar
What are speed plates?Quote:
Originally Posted by seadog
This makes sense. I have ceramic plates currently. Would be a good idea to have some steel back up plates.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jafar
When are we doing the group buy? I would be interested in side plates and front/back plates.
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Originally Posted by Dale Gribble
Ahem.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Dale Gribble
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Originally Posted by Tack Driver
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Originally Posted by BR549
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Originally Posted by simmoag
I say go with AR500. They use the PaxCon coating, they sell lots of other stuff by well known brands like hsgi and such...
Doc, just Google speed plates and click on Galls. Or not.
What is the thickness and dimensions of the AR500 plates?
I think .25 in?
1/4" x 10" x 12.5", bent into an ergonomic curve, and sprayed with Line X for under $85 per.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cattle/Horses
You think we can beat that.................. partner?
Shit balls, let's get this humping forward, shall we?
I know, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by BR549
This is like watching paint dry.