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eightmillimeter · 03-08-2008, 06:42 PM

GatorHawk Level II,
I don't know why they didn't just get the IIIa, probably $$$

danp · 03-08-2008, 07:03 PM

I have two, either of which I may wear depending on what I am doing on that particular day. My regular patrol vest is a Safariland level II, I dunno what model, sorry.

My other vest, which is considerably heavier and thicker is a Paca level II ballistic/level III stab. I wear this one when I am working the bars, parties or special events where I am going to be on foot in crowds.

Wildthing · 03-08-2008, 10:58 PM

Us Armor Corp. great stuff!

TonyMac · 03-22-2008, 04:24 AM

Second Chance II with hard plate.

Mac

**Hwkeye** · 03-22-2008, 06:35 AM

I wear Force One level II. BTW- Hard shock plates will be gone soon, they are finding that they are killing alot of officers then they save.... because when they got in car accidents it stabs them in the sturnum. Not a good day.

Terry · 03-23-2008, 08:32 PM

I remember the first one i had issued back in 1973. It was just like a T-shirt all it was only good for one thing. The M.E. could pull on the shirt and pop the bullet out of your body. Then we went to the Second Chance with the steel trauma plate. Hot in the summer Cold in the winter. but well worth it.
Only problem is that the vest (cover) would wear out fast.

reservecop · 04-25-2008, 10:59 PM

We are issued Safariland Zero-G level 3's, very impressed with what i saw when our shooting instructor shot a old out of date one with a Glock 22 , wish I had pictures.

**yocan** · 04-26-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headhunter

PT Armor LSG2, Level II, Style "Covert" CES3

It is a comfortable vest, but....

I have to vent on this topic. I personally think concealable body armor for patrol officers is rediculous. Everyone knows we're wearing it. I'm a big fan of tactical style uniforms, not the dress class A style uniforms so many of us are still wearing. I would rather wear a higher threat level vest on the outside of my clothing. Don't get me wrong, dress uniforms have their place...just not on patrol.

Yup cause you wan to tell the cracked out insane guy thats not thinking straight to shoot you in the head.

I'm not LEO, I'm a marine, but my opinion is get something comfortable so that you'll wear it. I'd go for class 3 personally, but in Detroit 70% of murders are 9mm, 11 and 10% are 38 specials and 380s (don't remember which goes with which number) so get something that will stop +P 9mm

get as much protection as you will wear, for if you won't wear it your better off with the cheaper thinner stuff that you will wear

XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact · 04-26-2008, 12:57 AM

Axe

**yocan** · 04-26-2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hwkeye

I wear Force One level II. BTW- Hard shock plates will be gone soon, they are finding that they are killing alot of officers then they save.... because when they got in car accidents it stabs them in the sturnum. Not a good day.

and it spreads impact in a way so it all hits you at once, as of which kills females when you get hit if they are of a small frame, the shock stops their heart. but if you live 5 seconds your good, and your larger so..

03-08-2008, 06:42 PM	#31
eightmillimeter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 115	GatorHawk Level II, I don't know why they didn't just get the IIIa, probably $$$ __________________ Courage is control under adversity or fear and the ability to do what's right.

03-08-2008, 07:03 PM	#32
danp XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,320	I have two, either of which I may wear depending on what I am doing on that particular day. My regular patrol vest is a Safariland level II, I dunno what model, sorry. My other vest, which is considerably heavier and thicker is a Paca level II ballistic/level III stab. I wear this one when I am working the bars, parties or special events where I am going to be on foot in crowds. __________________ God made cops so that firefighters could have heros too. "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Nietzche

03-22-2008, 04:24 AM	#34
TonyMac XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 13	Vest Second Chance II with hard plate. Mac

03-22-2008, 06:35 AM	#35
Hwkeye XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,322	I wear Force One level II. BTW- Hard shock plates will be gone soon, they are finding that they are killing alot of officers then they save.... because when they got in car accidents it stabs them in the sturnum. Not a good day. __________________ -Justin - Bersa Thunder .380 Duo Tone - Winchester 1200 Ted Williams Sears 200 - Winchester Model 02-22- Family heirloom - Remington 1870's 20 gauge- Family heirloom Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. - Ephesians 6:13

03-23-2008, 08:32 PM	#36
Terry XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorthPole, Alaska Posts: 569	I remember the first one i had issued back in 1973. It was just like a T-shirt all it was only good for one thing. The M.E. could pull on the shirt and pop the bullet out of your body. Then we went to the Second Chance with the steel trauma plate. Hot in the summer Cold in the winter. but well worth it. Only problem is that the vest (cover) would wear out fast. __________________ Be safe and always watch your back trail Last edited by Terry; 03-23-2008 at 08:39 PM.

03-08-2008, 10:58 PM	#33
Wildthing XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WI Posts: 13	Us Armor Corp. great stuff!

04-25-2008, 10:59 PM	#37
reservecop XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: south carolina Posts: 44	We are issued Safariland Zero-G level 3's, very impressed with what i saw when our shooting instructor shot a old out of date one with a Glock 22 , wish I had pictures. __________________ XD9 service Glock 22( Service Carry) EAA Witness Elite Match 40S&W

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