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dood4s · 02-25-2007, 11:27 PM

what brand/model bullet proof vest do you use/suggest? Thanks guys.
Semper Fi
Mike

slowpoke13 · 02-26-2007, 03:12 AM

What sort of purpose are you looking for? Duty wear? Under civvies? Weekend wear? What class are you looking for? Will you be wanting trauma plates? Will you be expecting to be returning fire wearing it? If so, what sort of stance do you use?

Sorry for the questions, but a bit more information would help narrow the field.

On another note, I've heard wonderful things about the new DragonSkin Armor. But, don't know if they're retail or not yet.

dsump · 02-26-2007, 05:34 AM

Whatever work you plan on doing, I suggest Second Chance. They have a great product and stand behind it. They have reps all over that will personally size you up and get the right cut. If you ever need it adjusted or any carrier problems they fix it. Iv'e used them for 9 yrs.

**oklawall** · 02-26-2007, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by slowpoke13

What sort of purpose are you looking for? Duty wear? Under civvies? Weekend wear? What class are you looking for? Will you be wanting trauma plates? Will you be expecting to be returning fire wearing it? If so, what sort of stance do you use?

Sorry for the questions, but a bit more information would help narrow the field.

On another note, I've heard wonderful things about the new DragonSkin Armor. But, don't know if they're retail or not yet.

I have a friend that was in on the test of the Dragonskin for his unit and they didn't get it because yes it stopped the round as you have seen on TV but it gave extrema blunt force trauma to the body. They even put some cow bones(with about 3-4 inches of meat over the bone and wrapped in cloth) under the dragonskin and a 223 round broke the bones. I think that the Dragonskin is good stuff but it need some more testing before I trust my life to it.

hellagerms · 02-26-2007, 06:31 AM

US Armor

**hacker15** · 02-26-2007, 06:44 AM

Check out Galls - http://www.galls.com/category2.html?...talog&cat=2992

Everything you could want at prices that will not break the bank.

I use the BP329 (http://www.galls.com/style.html?asso...BP329&cat=3011)

Level IIIA raised to Level III with stab plates and trama plate. Light, easy to wear, and easy to maintain.

"Course, you need to determine what you're using it for - mine is duty in a warm/cool environment (mostly indoors) but there are several different makes/models up here that might just fill the bill for you.

jeepinbanditrider · 02-26-2007, 06:47 AM

Just remember there is no such thing as "Bullet Proof" only bullet resistant.

As the other said it depends on your application. Are you going to be using this stuff overseas or state side. Overseas you can have bulky stuff that goes over your clothing and those can offer more protection if you are state side you need something a little more concealable.

sloan1919 · 02-26-2007, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dsump

Whatever work you plan on doing, I suggest Second Chance. They have a great product and stand behind it.

You say that as if you could return it if it didn't work. lol

Ray

AbNo · 02-26-2007, 07:11 AM

You want armor?

Glxso201 · 02-26-2007, 07:23 AM

Second Chance Monarch IIIA...with the free upgrade they did early last year

02-25-2007, 11:27 PM	#1
dood4s XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9	bullet proof vest what brand/model bullet proof vest do you use/suggest? Thanks guys. Semper Fi Mike __________________ The hardest part about being a Marine is staying a good Marine.

02-26-2007, 03:12 AM	#2
slowpoke13 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NoVA, Washington DC Posts: 382	What sort of purpose are you looking for? Duty wear? Under civvies? Weekend wear? What class are you looking for? Will you be wanting trauma plates? Will you be expecting to be returning fire wearing it? If so, what sort of stance do you use? Sorry for the questions, but a bit more information would help narrow the field. On another note, I've heard wonderful things about the new DragonSkin Armor. But, don't know if they're retail or not yet. __________________ XD-9 SC Southpaw

02-26-2007, 06:44 AM	#6
hacker15 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 3,472	Check out Galls - http://www.galls.com/category2.html?...talog&cat=2992 Everything you could want at prices that will not break the bank. I use the BP329 (http://www.galls.com/style.html?asso...BP329&cat=3011) Level IIIA raised to Level III with stab plates and trama plate. Light, easy to wear, and easy to maintain. "Course, you need to determine what you're using it for - mine is duty in a warm/cool environment (mostly indoors) but there are several different makes/models up here that might just fill the bill for you. __________________ If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man. Mark Twain

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jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	Just remember there is no such thing as "Bullet Proof" only bullet resistant. As the other said it depends on your application. Are you going to be using this stuff overseas or state side. Overseas you can have bulky stuff that goes over your clothing and those can offer more protection if you are state side you need something a little more concealable. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201 Last edited by jeepinbanditrider; 02-26-2007 at 06:51 AM.

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02-26-2007, 05:34 AM	#3
dsump XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 270	Whatever work you plan on doing, I suggest Second Chance. They have a great product and stand behind it. They have reps all over that will personally size you up and get the right cut. If you ever need it adjusted or any carrier problems they fix it. Iv'e used them for 9 yrs.

02-26-2007, 06:31 AM	#5
hellagerms XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In orbitals Posts: 4,252	US Armor

02-26-2007, 07:11 AM	#9
AbNo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 361	You want armor?

02-26-2007, 07:23 AM	#10
Glxso201 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 576	Second Chance Monarch IIIA...with the free upgrade they did early last year