Plastic VS Ceramic VS Steel Body Armor || What's the Best Armor?

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[@iLikeRandomfacts]

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[@wcsdiaries]

@@VSO_Gun_Channel why is ar550 armor good but ar500 is not?

[@sb-di3of]

aint no shadow ban. sometimes mfs just fall off

[@theoneandonly1802]

I completely understand that you have spent a heavy coin to do this video, but the amount of information you have given to the people, is priceless, especially in the times that we are living in right now. Thank You!!!!

[@wyattblessing7078]

Cool, this is the test I've been looking for.

[@thatoneguy454c]

My problem with just UHMWPE is its complete inability to stop steel core projectiles. The plates I run are a level 3 UHMWPE with a ceramic strike face making it level 4. Even if the ceramic is pulverized to dust because I decide to stand there and let someone shoot me over and over again, I still have a level 3 plate at that point. I like the ceramic strike face because it has a much higher chance of stopping basically whatever I am shot with even if it can only offer that advantage once or twice. I am also aware that the ceramic turns into shrapnel when shot, that is why I put them in a kevlar sleeve. Yes I know that is an expensive option especially with a trauma pad and the 3A sost panel I keep in there as well. All in all I am running about 14ish pounds including the plate carrier with no mags so I would still consider that a fairly lightweight setup considering it can stop a .338 lapua at less than 50 yards. The blunt force would be extremely detrimental to my health but at least I won't have a hole in me lol

[@tacticalteager7920]

Love the channel. Straight and informative. Keep it up, thank you.

[@InertiaCreeps]

TIL: You get what you pay for, but entry level priced plates (current tech) will save your bacon as long as you don’t stand still while getting shot! Excellent vid gents. Edit: Also, don’t be a ceramics or composites snob!

[@c03_psychie20]

@RuDuffEnough WellRu let's be honest, people wonna compare level 3 ceramic that comprises out of advanced material 'combinations' that is stronger than steel(poly) and armor piercing capabilities (ceramic layer), all of that is far better than the steel and thicker for that matter to a blunt 5mm slab of steel that STILL meets the NIJ standards, but yet the level 3 steel meets the NIJ requirements just like the level 3 ceramic, it's cheap and effective

[@wdavis6814]

This channel helped push me to go with the expensive choice for helmets and body armor. I'm grateful! Thanks for the uploads.

[@saccaed]

The poly plate definitely is worth the costs for anyone that can afford them. That was an amazing amount of performance with the bonus of being lightweight.

[@zachaklysdefense2274]

Enjoyed it man !

[@paulpalmer5264]

Absolutely amazing good job thanks for the video

[@fixedG]

I bought a pair of Caliber's new Maritime Level III UHMWPE after your testing on a similar model. A tad heavier at 3.5-4 lbs compared to 2.2 lbs (still buoyant!) but a waterproof coating similar to their steel plate instead of the water resistant poly-fabric wrap. Used your promo code, so I hope you see something from that.

[@kevinramsey6124]

Awesome test and info!

[@vneeson9773]

Thank you for this🤓

[@DesertTactical]

Awesome video!

[@joshmajor8662]

Dammit Curtis stop telling people about our awesome Kentucky armor!! Lol I’m a few miles from CA and had no idea until you did your first video. Miles away man haha not a fucking clue how searching “Body armor for sale near me” didn’t bring up a local distributor and manufacturer less than 50 miles away!!! Gotta love it haha thanks man!! The discount code too!! 👍🏼

[@yellowdog762jb]

Awesome vid. I was surprised at the results.

[@ohnoyo]

Great video all around i just wish there were more lables i had to rewind a few times to see what plate you where shooting at. Anyway very helpful video thank you

[@scottsurvival6960]

I've been watching your videos since the Mosin Run and Gun.

[@rev-mikemckay9750]

Correction, technically..."spall" is what happens to the BACK of the armor, a small chip flying/punched out, "splatter" is what scatters off the front.

[@VSO_Gun_Channel]

You are 100% correct. I don’t agree with the term, it’s adapted. However, that is what my peers use to describe fragmentation from ballistic impacts.

[@rev-mikemckay9750]

@@VSO_Gun_Channel OK, but if *everyone* says 2+2=6, would you go along with it, or attempt to correct their mistakes?

[@VSO_Gun_Channel]

@@rev-mikemckay9750 you have to pick your battles. People use the term suppressor🤷‍♂️ for instance.

[@strongestgamer2501]

@@rev-mikemckay9750 Redditor

[@Buddah931]

Greatest video every thanks

[@horrorclose9462]

UARM makes a hybrid lvl IV UHMWPE plate with ceramic tiles on the front face btw. I think they're about 350 or 400. The shipping time is about ten weeks, coming all the way from Ukraine

[@lucasblanchard47]

Nice work! Love to see no nonsense experiments like this. I noticed you drinking a Reign like Mr. Aimbotkin, it’s some tasty stuff! I recently bought a set of HESCO L210 plates from the T-Rex Arms sale they had online. It’s my first set of plates that I’ve ever bought. They’re ceramic/composite, and they seem like a nice option for the price. Good to know that they’ll withstand multiple rounds!

[@damyandimitrov611]

That's a perfect video!

[@1259bogs]

I’m really liking poly plates. I’d like to see poly plates vs hunting rifles/calibers in a test similar to this

[@DickTickles]

I've been saying for a while that while I wouldn't want to run steel for the front plate, I have no issue using it as a rear plate and this video has convinced me it's the only type of armor that should be used as a rear plate. For the front... I think Ceramic and Poly are fine, tho I would like to see which can hold up to M855 green tips from a 20 inch barrel. My guess is that's where Poly will fail on the first shot while Ceramic holds up at least once, probably twice.

[@johnaceto7126]

Why wouldn't you want to run a steel plate in the front?

[@DickTickles]

@@johnaceto7126 spalling. Eventually whatever anti spall coating that's on steel will fail after a number of bullet impacts. The steel itself won't, which is why I say it's best run as a rear plate.

[@johnaceto7126]

@@DickTickles I saw that in the video but it seems to be me that steel anti spall is the most effective. Definitely better than ceramic, debatable when it comes to the poly armor.

[@edi9892]

I do see a few scenarios of taking multiple shots without having made significant blunders. Especially with automatic fire, you can quickly have half a dozen hits before you even know what happened. I would be interested in seeing what the best improvised armor is that you can make without access to fancy tools or equipment as many countries don't allow you to buy body armor! (this includes multiple European countries and when it comes to crime, you mostly can expect knives and pistols being used)

[@Farmer_brown134]

Well I know in order to make cars bullet resistant to small arms fire back in the day they’d stuff the inside of the doors with paper phonebooks, so maybe find a way to tape some phone books together and wear it as armor, it’d almost definitely defeat a knife, and you could test it yourself for cheap

[@iustintarachiu9326]

What are the countries that don't allow you to buy bullet proof vests? I know about some states in Australia that require authorization, but otherwise I am not aware about any other countries (Europe included) that forbid you to own and wear level III or IIIA vests, which should stop penetration free pistol and rifle bullets (including 5.56 and 7.62). Yes, there are some regulations that forbid military grade body armor in some countries, but that usually refers to level IV (that should stop high penetration bullets).

[@edi9892]

@@iustintarachiu9326 I don't know for sure, if it applies to all, but class III and IV are definitely considered military weapons in several countries and thus banned from possession and trade. The same goes for silencers, red dot sights, and a few other items that are not exactly weapons. Also, you need a special license to drive an armored car and not just because it's heavier, but because armor is considered a weapon in itself. So, for instance, you can buy a decommissioned tank in some countries, but the armor must be removed on all sides, and the cannon disabled in several places. This is even true for many museums. They are required to damage WWII tanks, if they import them to Germany!

[@iustintarachiu9326]

@@edi9892 Look mate, you say that class III and IV are definitely considered military weapons in several countries but you fail to give one example. Don't change the subject talking about silencers and armored vehicles, you started this subject by saying that "many countries" ... "this includes multiple European countries" ... "don't allow you to buy body armor" but strangely the only example given (Australia) was given by me, while you don't know for sure and as I said before, you cannot give one lousy country that forbids you to buy and use body armor.

[@edi9892]

@@iustintarachiu9326 I had hear it of three different countries, but I failed to verify it with a quick google search. All I found was that Italy seems to be similar to Australia in this regard. I got conflicting information on the legal situation in Germany. At that point I gave up. German law is a mess anyway. They changed a lot of laws in multiple waves of actionism and I don't want to read myself into the details.

[@wookiewillie5563]

What do you think about the kevlar bag style spall liners for steel plates?

[@SetzerGabbiani]

It would have been nice if you could have measured the force being transferred to the wearer while doing the tests to compare the differences.

[@horrorclose9462]

I've always wondered why they don't "dish out" metal plates to help deflect the lead splash away from the shooters face and neck. If the was a little lip around the edge of the plate, you'd think that would reduce the risk of a fatal injury. You might get your forearms and gun cut up a bit but at least you wouldn't bleed to death

[@the1andonlySherlock]

There's so many potential solutions to spalling it blows my mind that the best thing anyone could come up with was glorified bed liner.

[@gtfkt]

@@the1andonlySherlockIKR

[@toddk1377]

It wouldn't be cost effective and changing the design could lead to carrier issues, firearm manipulation issues, and potential weight issues. The best solution is to not get shot and if you do, don't get shot again, lol.

[@the1andonlySherlock]

@@toddk1377 that's absurdly false

[@supermoon1430]

@@toddk1377 read the comment again I don’t know how you got that out of his comment.

[@Brosephbroguy51]

Great test! I noticed a ton of spall during Oxide's recent Russian ceramic armor tests and was looking for something like this!

[@icannedbacon1450]

What a waste.. A hungry kid in Africa could of eaten those plates.

[@the1andonlySherlock]

I would be interested to see how dangerous the spalling from the ceramic plate is vs the steel plate. I would assume that the bullet fragments coming off of the steel would be more dangerous, but that is what tests are for.

[@HAYAOLEONE]

The very first shot on steel, at an angle, will simply make the bullet slide on it and hit you somewhere else with extreme anger. A composite ceramic strike face plate will catch the same shot...

[@the1andonlySherlock]

@@HAYAOLEONE Prove it, post a video.

[@the1andonlySherlock]

@@HAYAOLEONE Have you never fired at a steel target? The target can be angled to a surprising extent and cause the bullet to be defeated without a total ricochet. You act as if any angle less than 89 degrees will cause the bullet to skip off as if nothing happened to it.

[@HAYAOLEONE]

@@the1andonlySherlock take your pills without booze _

[@the1andonlySherlock]

@@HAYAOLEONE I don't drink, nor do I have any pills to take. Stop projecting.

[@eddiearchuleta615]

Can you try the steel with m193 from that 18 inch barrel

[@WardenWolf]

Honestly, all can be functional as long as they're at least III+. I run III+ PE plates that CAN stop 5.56. As for steel armor, there's companies that make spall bags for the plates that can further enhance their anti-spall capabilities. When you factor that in, steel isn't the lightest but it's passable. And since the spall bags are replaceable, this means the armor could have a longevity far exceeding PE or ceramic. Do I recommend steel? No, except perhaps as a long-term cache item since it doesn't degrade. The stuff you intend to wear should be light enough to wear for hours without causing back pain.

[@JaegerTheBaker]

One thing that would be interesting would be this with ballistic gel on the three sides to give an idea on penetration and depth of it

[@RidinChevySolo]

I own ar level 3+ and hoplite ceramic plates. I will say that not all ceramics are created equal. Was suprised with the spawl of the ceramic plate. Good data here 👌👍 Gonna look into those poly plates. Those were impressive.

[@JGoodZX6R]

Looking at hoplite. Which ones do you have?

[@RidinChevySolo]

@@JGoodZX6R 26255

[@evelbill1439]

*Hey! VSO,SIR!* Can you test various after market “Frag-Bag” type anti-spalling/anti-fragmentation bags? They go around the plate and Velcro close, before you put it in the carrier pocket. FragBag is one brand name product.

[@Legendary_Tales]

To ensure the MOST protection, is there any benefit to using a thinner (CUSTOM) AR550 plate BEHIND the UHMWPE plates. How much more weight would that add do you think? About another 10 lbs. all around?

[@dwwolf4636]

Hard and high density before soft and low density is the rule of thumb when designing an armor matrix for max performance. UHMWPE plates have problems with hard (semi)AP projectiles. Like mild or hardened steel cores. Tungsten or DU will ofcourse present extra spicy problems beyond Steel cores. The reason for that is that they do not deform enough for the plate to be able shed enough energy over an increased area/volume of plate to stop the projectile. The answer to that is obvious : you have to deform the projectile enough by either breaking it up initially or feeding more material into it ( ceramic plates, which do both ). The solution is obvious. You add a thin but hard layer to breakup the projectile. A 2mm or 1/8" initial hardened steel plate is what you tend to see in countries that are resource poor that want to devellop cheap body armor. Natural fiber composite between 2 sheets of 1mm steel also crop up sometimes. Research papers and patents have alot of info you can scrounge up.

[@Rain-Orca]

Be awesome if they made a hybrid plate, a poly layer over top of the ceramic plate with a thin steel sheet backing and a teflon fabric wrap.

[@darthhodges]

I didn't realize good poly plates could take that many hits. It occurs to me that steel is the best answer if you're thinking for end of the world scenario. If you get shot enough times for the steel plate to fail before you die of old age you're doing everything wrong. I am curious what kinds of DIY anti-spall recoatings could someone do in an apocalypse scenario that might actually work.

[@patagucci8482]

End of the world you dont want plates that weigh 10lbs a piece

[@joncampo1627]

@@patagucci8482 End of the world you don’t want plates that only last 1 bad engagement, that expire after a few years, and that you have to baby and keep temperature and humidity controlled

[@patagucci8482]

@@joncampo1627 end of the world you also dont want plates that spit metal shards in your throat and make you bleed out

[@patagucci8482]

@@joncampo1627 I dont know a single dude who climate controls their sapis

[@DickTickles]

I'd wrap the steel in a few rolls of duct tape. Better yet slap an extra large soft pistol plate in front of the steel plate and wrap it all in duct tape. Dunno if it'll work, but I can't think of any other ideas, I mean, we wouldn't have access to something that bonds to steel and lasts in various temps and climates.

[@sp22m3]

One additional test I'd like to see isn't just spalling, but ricochets from off-angle hits. If you get hit off angle instead of straight on, I feel like a ceramic hybrid would do substantially better than steel. It would be an interesting test.

[@fallout0624]

Way late but that's actually a stronger point for steel, the relative thickness is increased with the angle it's the mechanics tanks use (look at the Panther's front slope and you'll see the actual thickness and relative thickness

[@davstevenson3307]

You had fresh plates. Try ceramic plates that have been dropped or had equipment dropped on it. That is why the ceramic is supposed to be xrayed every year to check for cracks.

[@t.j.poductions6462]

Nij testing requires that plates be dropped 5 feet before shooting them.

[@scapegoat762]

Then there's the old "twist" test that we did in Iraq. Grab opposite sides of the plate while still in the carrier and give it stout twist. If your hear "SCRAAAAPE SCREEECH" it's time for a new plate, and better treatment for the new one.

[@TheCrimsonLupus]

Thanks for this - I've always run with steel plates for years - but was considering ceramic. I will stick with the steel!

[@EvendimataE]

how about if steel armor is worn backward, will the concave shape direct the spall away from the shooter?

[@wesleynelson8263]

First time watching this video and I am not sure the message of the last couple of statements. Buy or do NOT buy steel plates? 🤷‍♂️

[@user-lk5ob1ob3o]

Hey so I obviously must’ve missed something so didn’t your steel plate do the very best in comparison to the other two? Didn’t you say it was made out of ar550? So ar500 is a great deal different?? I’m new to this

[@VSO_Gun_Channel]

Ar500 is no longer considered acceptable for armor. I would argue further that no steel plate except the shielded caliber plate is acceptable. Visit the affiliates page before you make any purchases so you can check for codes

[@shawniscoolerthanyou]

Don't feel bad. You guys did the test so we don't have to.

[@bobvagene]

If the intended purpose of body armor is to stop 1 round, then I'd prefer my plates to be able to stop the highest possible threat that 1 round might be. If my lvl 4 ceramic/uhmwpe can stop an M2AP 30-06, it's just inherently better than anything else.

[@alphawolfgang173]

But how many antifa are running around with ap rounds

[@dwwolf4636]

Define "better"....

[@bobvagene]

@@dwwolf4636 comparative of good : of a higher standard, or more suitable, pleasing, or effective than other things or people:

[@fakewoke3451]

I have always wondered what the pressure or what are you are going to feel on the back side of the armor? Which one would you still be able to function the best after being shot?

[@jackh.3772]

Imagine punched so hard out of the middle of nowhere that it brakes your ribs

[@sammyrizzi1708]

Thank you from helping me to make my choice

[@New2Kendo]

Glad I bought Poly Plates, they are light and apparently (depending on Rating) will stop more than a few rounds, although you would be in allot of pain

[@Xcerptshow]

Add chapters!! :) 16:25 are you saying buy AR550 instead of AR500?

[@davidsonfitness318]

How effective do you think and an additional anti spall sleeve would be in addition to their anti spall coating?

[@davidsonfitness318]

@DomesticPenguin Did you watch the video? Ceramic started spawling on shot 1.... steel didn't spawl to till shot 9....

[@c03_psychie20]

@Frankjoe1991 cope

[@ethanmac639]

are there any companies that make a product that combines uhmwpe, aramids, ceramics and steel?

[@krashmania]

Lol the camera man just wheezing loudly in the background every time it's handheld

[@buttpirate57]

Multicurve ceramic master race

[@Legendary_Tales]

If you duct-taped the spawl cover into place, as well as along the edges, would it help prolong the spawl protection AT ALL? Thanks in advance.

[@fakeAratPrime]

*_The quiet kid when he joins the zoom call and his camera is on by default:_* 0:05 Love the content tho.

[@ronstryker]

I'm surprised you didn't do the test with M855/SS109 rounds, or is ammo so scarce you didn't have any on hand?

[@BuffRANGE]

That’s because m855 would penetrate the poly plate ;)

[@d3vildog76]

@@BuffRANGE That’s what I was thinking the whole time. Just like M855A1 would have defeated the steel plate.

[@BuffRANGE]

@@d3vildog76 depending on how hard that plate is, steel will actually defeat m855a1, especially adding their distance in.

[@ErikS308]

We often are concerned about multiple hits. Even in combat, it is extremely rare for a plate to take more than one hit. This is because you don't die and find cover from the threat. A person with plates will take the lick but not be in the fight until they recover mentally as well as physically. That may take minutes or days. If your armor is compromised, you get out and refit with fresh armor, after you recover from the sledge hammer hit to your back or chest.

[@alphawolfgang173]

Civilians in a militia role will often be pulling security or patrolling in vehicles where the risk of getting hit multiple times at closer range is real.

[@mrrootbeerguy1280]

seems like the best stack is Poly Plate, then Steel closest

[@RJM1011]

That was great to see I have never liked ceramic much myself. Thumbs up, shared and thank you for the video.

[@loveyoutoobaby1]

Can you test battle steel products

[@green15838]

Would a cheap kevlar liner stop spaling when layered on steel ?

[@patagucci8482]

Kevlar would go bad and you would have to throw the plate put and at the additional weight/price of doing that might aswell get cermatic

[@c03_psychie20]

You can buy steel plates with coating

[@clintcarpentier2424]

Mixed up spawling with splash. Spawling - The armor stopped the bullet, but the impact bursts armor fragments on the body side, at velocity. Bad bad. Splash - The armor stops the bullet, but the bullet fragments splash perpendicular to the surface, hitting soft neck chin arms and nearby buddies. Not as bad, but still bad.

[@jakehartley2802]

What brand AR is that

[@chrisalbrecht2894]

when you say "5.56" testing I assume xm193, m855, m855a2, m856, etc...but fiocchi .223 is what you choose? lol

[@eddiearchuleta615]

I have 223 that only goes 2900 from my 18 inch and I have xm193 that goes 3200+ and independence m193 that goes 3300+ from my 18 inch so I agree 5.56 is an animal from 18 inch barrels

[@BaconSlayer69]

It’s m855a1 😅 not a2

[@chrisalbrecht2894]

@@BaconSlayer69 oh for Pete sake Bobby I was high when I said that!!

[@justanotheryoutuber5228]

The reason being is because he gets money for everyone that buys with his code

[@beardedarchery3576]

Just repaint the steel with bed liner and g2g

[@WeLikeShooting]

Holy shit, surprising results and awesome video man. This should be required viewing before getting on the Internet.

[@VSO_Gun_Channel]

Thank you for being here

[@WexWerxScott]

i need me some poly plates...

[@moisescarrillo6991]

how is Agilite armor? I don’t see many people talking about them to much.

[@RichardCranium321]

I really dislike the "ackshually" crowd, but today I'll be that guy. Fragments that come off the front side would be splatter. Spawling is when its hit with enough force to dislodge fragments from backface deformation without full penetration. I realize the armor companies have their own take on things & the industry standard has changed the perceived definition, but keep in mind I'm just a random DickHedd & nobody should take my comments too seriously...

[@TXAslingr]

Then don't.

[@thedude5449]

@@TXAslingr you first

[@RichardCranium321]

@@thedude5449 I think he decided to take my comment too seriously - isn't the internet just great?

[@TXAslingr]

@@RichardCranium321 if i took you seriously, i wouldn't have commented. You add nothing to the conversation. You're attention seeking. Even you acknowledged it with your very first sentence. It's like a person that says I'm not racist, but....

[@Token_Black_Guy]

What plate carrier is that

[@jbstepchild]

so cover the ar plate in the poly f9r it's spall

[@godskitten49]

The results of this test are more than just a comparison of materials, its a comparison of the NIJ certifications: NIJ level 3 certification requires the body armour to stop and not deform (past 2 inches??) from 5, 1 inch separated 762x51 M80s. NIJ level 4 only needs to stop 1 762x63 M2AP, as such NIJ level 4 plates don't need to be durable, and as seen in this test and many, many others I've seen on the internet, cheaper 'lower protection' level 3 plates end up being able to stop exponentially more conventional rifle rounds like lead 556 or M855. As such, you only need a level 4 plate if you're certain AP rifle rounds are going to be shot at you, which was seldom even the case for US soldiers in the middle east.

[@shockwave6213]

The #1 priotity of the military's ceramic armor plates is mostly to stop that pot-shot from a sniper hiding in the building/bushes from killing you. You take the shot and then you get the hell outta the open into some cover. Lot of videos out there can attest to this. Something like 7.62x54r 7N14 is going to seriously fuck up a ceramic plate pretty damn quick. I'd expect it to take 3 or MAYBE 4 hits from a round like that in totally different sections before that armor is toast.

[@c03_psychie20]

Exactly, most people don't grasp the actual and effective use of ceramic plates

[@touge242]

Don't 5.56 rounds cause rib damage and possible knockout after a hit as is? Means the 2nd round will go somewhere softer and naked-er

[@jpowens2253]

Short answer, no, with hard armor the impact is spread out across the entire area of the plate. You'll feel less impact than the shooter feels recoil because the force is spread across a larger area (stock vs plate). What you are describing only occurs with soft armor like Kevlar.

[@Megames2012]

You know what else hasn't been accomplished? Ballistic get testing of frag off of a steel plate, out of the coating, the carrier, and a Cordura collar from a combat shirt.

[@ChevTecGroup]

Its enough to cut you real deep. And most modern "combat shirts" don't have collars. Edited to add: I am referring to spelling from steel plates. From ceramic it is not dangerous except to your eyes and soft bits

[@Megames2012]

@@ChevTecGroup And yet we have no ballistic gel testing to prove that. Furthermore, not sure which combat shirts you're looking at; all the ones I see have ripstop or Cordura collars and sleeves.

[@martinsonofwar395]

Oom-wipe is the correct pronunciation for UHMWPE

[@FPSMurdock]

A most excellent video fellas! I'll be sure to send the ceramic plates snobs your way.

[@DaveCossairt]

Why are you the only guys testing these plates ?

[@kristiangameplay6534]

i would take the steal one , no doubt

[@johnmandryk2143]

that would sting a little

[@grahamjackson1591]

Energy from a 7.62 is significantly higher and that is likely the incoming round

[@XGiveMeLibertyX]

Maybe I wasn’t doing a good enough job paying attention but I had a very hard time keeping track of what was what in this video.

[@VSO_Gun_Channel]

Yeah, you should watch it again and pay attention. I’m not being a prick. I specifically produce things with these concerns in mind. I’m not saying this was my best work, but it was done properly.

[@bringer-of-change]

If you get hit this many times in one shooting event all taken on the plate, you must have some kind of death wish lol.

[@panagiotisgiacoumis6270]

How many milimiter of steel plate could stop 7.62 x 51

[@jasonvoorhees2701]

Yeah I'm not getting any notifications from you ..infact I had to resub ...I guess google is unsubbing too..

[@joetemple533]

All I kept hearing from the movie "A Fist Full Of Dollars" --" (Clint Eastwood) The heart Ramon, aim for the heart...

[@Megames2012]

How does Poly hold up M193 out of a 20 inch barrel at 50, 100, and 150 yards?

[@BuffRANGE]

Poly will stop m193 upwards of 3500+ FPS but would have trouble with SBR m855

[@Megames2012]

@@BuffRANGE That's the opposite of claims. 3100 FPS with M193 and 3400 with M855 green tip. Many people (myself included) think green tip penetrates armor better, but I found out than speed defeats armor, which is why 55 gr M193 ball can penetrate better.

[@BuffRANGE]

@@Megames2012 PE/UHMWPE has the inverse problem of steel. It will stop lead core bullets like m193 at higher speeds but bullets with construction like m855 can penetrate at speeds of 2400-2500 FPS. Steel armor will stop m855 at 3100 fps depending on hardness but has trouble with m193.

[@Megames2012]

@@BuffRANGE Level 3+ steel can stop M193 up to 3100 FPS and M855 uo to 3400. According to Caliber Armor, their level 3 poly plate, tested here, is rated for M193 at 3100 FPS.

[@BuffRANGE]

@@Megames2012 Unless they're not using 100% PE construction?. I would have to shoot one and tear it apart, but they may be under-rating it. I've shot a lot of armor, and PE handles M193 at insane speeds :D

[@Bdady74]

"A serious of critical errors." Copy that!

[@elimanator911]

Steel armor was obviously pretty good in this test but as soon as you involve an AP round steel is generally useless while ceramic and poly are not. So i just wouldnt buy steel personally because most militarys and even civilians are going to shoot you with high velocity or AP rounds if they know what they are doing

[@nicolas8098]

not even like real dedicated AP threat but stuff like 7N10 which are ehanced penetration round will fuck steel plates

[@ChevyCeeLo]

Would AR600 plates be a good idea?

[@cc-vg4ed]

AR600 will be slightly heavier than AR550 but stronger.

[@ChevyCeeLo]

@@cc-vg4edso in the end which plate is more practical?

[@darktownpagan]

But good video.

[@davidray2682]

The main benefit of the poly plates is the weight savings. Ounces make pounds and the poly shaves ALOT of weight off the modern warfighter. A couple pounds saved from the plates equates to more gear in your bags.

[@brianleabo6295]

Steel well take the most

[@lucastonoli3256]

Downward "spalling" is also terribly dangerous, you're very likely to have your legs further away from the line of your chest when crouching (something you're also likely to be doing when getting shot at), any fragment hitting femoral artery can leave you dead on the floor in just a few minutes and leave you lying there incapable of moving even quicker. Vast majority of tests fail to consider this.

[@c03_psychie20]

That's why you get soft armor for the limbs

[@lucastonoli3256]

@@c03_psychie20 That's a shitty solution: It limits movement, your body heats up more quickly and it also adds to the total weight.

[@c03_psychie20]

@@lucastonoli3256 please don't be pissy like a soldier, train to handle that stuff instead so there's no need to complain

[@c03_psychie20]

@@lucastonoli3256 also check out what happened during the north hollywood shootout and you'll know why I think the way I think

[@lucastonoli3256]

@@c03_psychie20 It's not a matter of complaining or not, that amount of armor is always going to be a big trade-off, not every situation benefits from giving away that much mobility. If you're holding your ground on a spot with cover, loaded to the balls with ammo, sure, a shitload of armor could be a nice thing to have, but that's a niche application.

[@REDGATT]

I don’t understand the comments that you made after the screen went black at the end....?

[@Thatguy301]

The steel tested was AR550. He recommends not getting AR500 steel for body armor which is often talked about.

[@REDGATT]

@@Thatguy301 AR550 is just the latest/greatest steel for armored plates then? Upgrade from AR500 I assume?

[@Thatguy301]

@@REDGATT Pretty much!

[@REDGATT]

@@Thatguy301 cool deal. Thanks.

[@joshuahansen5486]

I've never understood why metal body armor plates don't just put a spelling catch on them

[@VSO_Gun_Channel]

That’s what that layer is

[@unboxingdoomdays5949]

50bmg vs three of the protection lvl