Does anyone have an expert-level opinion on steel plates (body armor) and the differences between Level III and III+?

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:06:55 -0400

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2018 4:09 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:09:37 -0400

Just wondering if anyone has "expert" level opinions on steel plates (body armor) and the differences between Level III and III+

I've always heard a lot comes down to velocities; so maybe 7.62 won't go through something...but "some" 5.56 will?

What's the "dope" on the "affordable" AR500/Spartan Armor set ups? Have been told these "must" be wrapped in added Kevlar to prevent death from fragmentation, but am struggling to find "facts".

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2018 7:50 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:50:22 -0400

Sir please pay attention to your plate carrier there will be corresponding description saying what type of plates its built for it'll specifically say steel plates. There obviously is a weight difference l steel plate carriers can take sape sape cant take steel