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6/28/2025, 3:40:58 AM
>>63906250
I forgot to post that one this bread. Good spot, here's the latest version. The LTC 26605 has been reinstated on the CPL, I also made a couple other tweaks since that 5/1/25 version.
Before any armor recommendation, you really have to look at what the expected threats in your area are.
Pistols? IIIA.
Generic rifle threats? Go with a plate that can handle the "basic CONUS medley" - M193, M855, M80. LTC 19513 is the go-to. Militech RF2 SiC if you're brave.
AP rifle threats, or rather M855A1 + M80A1 with a little extra headroom? Hesco 4403, 4601, Highcom 4S17M but it's imperative you don't buy their 10x12 shooters cut, they play games with sizing there. LTC 26605 is also good since it's been reinstated. Again, Militech RF3 if you're brave.
The rule with Chinese armor is that they beat the snot out of western counterparts on value but often lack the indicia of consistency. No NIJ certs, old test reports, reliance on youtubers as mentioned in >>63906074.
>>63906258
It would require jury-rigging the neck at least. The groin is a no go for the first spear sleeper since it uses MOLLE straps and the sleeper is velcro. You can make this work if you get creative but a cleaner solution is to just go all in on Militech.
I forgot to post that one this bread. Good spot, here's the latest version. The LTC 26605 has been reinstated on the CPL, I also made a couple other tweaks since that 5/1/25 version.
Before any armor recommendation, you really have to look at what the expected threats in your area are.
Pistols? IIIA.
Generic rifle threats? Go with a plate that can handle the "basic CONUS medley" - M193, M855, M80. LTC 19513 is the go-to. Militech RF2 SiC if you're brave.
AP rifle threats, or rather M855A1 + M80A1 with a little extra headroom? Hesco 4403, 4601, Highcom 4S17M but it's imperative you don't buy their 10x12 shooters cut, they play games with sizing there. LTC 26605 is also good since it's been reinstated. Again, Militech RF3 if you're brave.
The rule with Chinese armor is that they beat the snot out of western counterparts on value but often lack the indicia of consistency. No NIJ certs, old test reports, reliance on youtubers as mentioned in >>63906074.
>>63906258
It would require jury-rigging the neck at least. The groin is a no go for the first spear sleeper since it uses MOLLE straps and the sleeper is velcro. You can make this work if you get creative but a cleaner solution is to just go all in on Militech.
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