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    Quote Originally Posted by KevDen2005 View Post
    Thanks guys. I currently own the AR500 type plates, and they don't fit my daily needs.
    Kid across the street use to work for them
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    Life and Liberty (as denoted by The Grey) have a unique set I've been looking at. It is a flexible plate system. Pricey, but I am leaning on adding them to my vest.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KevDen2005 View Post
    Thanks guys. I currently own the AR500 type plates, and they don't fit my daily needs.
    Depending on what you need (Special Threat vs. NIJ), the Velocity STCPs are nice. If you have agency backing they can also custom cut for you. Otherwise, everyone I know running ceramics daily are using Ceradynes.
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    Here is what I went with for work
    https://www.ar-15.co/threads/149115-...ight=Snowman78
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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowman78 View Post
    Here is what I went with for work
    https://www.ar-15.co/threads/149115-...ight=Snowman78
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    Thanks, Checking their website out.

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    I am sure OP did his hw and watched YouTube on ceramic plates. Most are very reliable on stoppage.

    As for me, if someone is going to wear that every day, weight would be another big factor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrPrena View Post
    I am sure OP did his hw and watched YouTube on ceramic plates. Most are very reliable on stoppage.

    As for me, if someone is going to wear that every day, weight would be another big factor.
    Well I have done quite a bit of homework on levels and stoppage. But since I wear soft body armor every day I already know what and where to look for in that. I don't wear hard plates everyday and initially got into into the AR500 as something I could keep with my gear daily. However after several times training with it and loading and unloading it everyday have decided I really hate it. So I want a lighter weight reliable replacement. I am mainly looking for a reliable source that will be able to answer questions and be knowledgeable when I call to purchase in the nearer future.

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    I usually say:

    Soft armor=> hypertension
    Hard plate=> arthritis

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    Quote Originally Posted by KevDen2005 View Post
    Well I have done quite a bit of homework on levels and stoppage. But since I wear soft body armor every day I already know what and where to look for in that. I don't wear hard plates everyday and initially got into into the AR500 as something I could keep with my gear daily. However after several times training with it and loading and unloading it everyday have decided I really hate it. So I want a lighter weight reliable replacement. I am mainly looking for a reliable source that will be able to answer questions and be knowledgeable when I call to purchase in the nearer future.
    I think the plate carrier gets updated so often that some people including myself would have outdated info.

    However, I have seen one that is so light it float in the water and waterproof. I think I saw it at mac (Military arms channel) on YouTube. Now, they might have a better one in the market than when that video was released.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrPrena View Post
    I think the plate carrier gets updated so often that some people including myself would have outdated info.

    However, I have seen one that is so light it float in the water and waterproof. I think I saw it at mac (Military arms channel) on YouTube. Now, they might have a better one in the market than when that video was released.
    Dang I could just feel how expensive that sounds

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