Ballistic Helmets and Body Armor - Possible Group Buy

[Necrosis]

3.75lb is really heavy to have on your head

Your statement doesn't make any sense as I'm talking about body armor and not ballistic helmets.

 

[zdonner]

And $350 for an 8.5 lb soft body armor vest? Way over priced and why wouldn't they offer rifle plates?

This is a fair point, it seems to be a more niche product. The helmets are what I’m interested in. The vests are a newer product, they are NIJ certified though and most of the other options particularly in that price range are not. I’ve spoken to several people and most prefer the hard armor plates for multiple reasons, but a few only want soft armor.

 

[zdonner]

Tiny discount, meh.

What price would get you excited?

 

[zdonner]

In

Awesome! Let’s get a few more on here and get this moving!

 

[UptaCamp]

Awesome! Let’s get a few more on here and get this moving!

Ha, I said in to follow the thread, but I'm a maybe

 

[Necrosis]

This is a fair point, it seems to be a more niche product. The helmets are what I’m interested in. The vests are a newer product, they are NIJ certified though and most of the other options particularly in that price range are not. I’ve spoken to several people and most prefer the hard armor plates for multiple reasons, but a few only want soft armor.

If I'm needing to put on an overt chest rig, pouches, etc with body armor, I want rifle plates and not soft armor. The primary purpose for IIIA soft body armor IMO is for concealment when trying to be low profile.

 

[Necrosis]

What price would get you excited?

It's hard to get excited about $300+ Level IIIA helmets when PAGST/MICH/ACH helmets (also IIIA rated and a little heavier but with more coverage) are available under $100 to be honest.

 

[Hussar]

Your statement doesn't make any sense as I'm talking about body armor and not ballistic helmets.

meant to reply to op


either way armor for most people is larping at best and big gay at worst

 

[zdonner]

It's hard to get excited about $300+ Level IIIA helmets when PAGST/MICH/ACH helmets (also IIIA rated and a little heavier but with more coverage) are available under $100 to be honest.

There are many options, some are used, some are new, pricing can be $65 for a PASGT - right now - but those are used 1980's model helmets. If you want new and certified and don't want to spend $700-$1400+ this is a decent option. Not everyone wants or even needs a 30-40 year old helmet for $65 but for those who do, this option is available.

Since these are NIJ Certified they're great for LEO who want their own helmet or prefer a different cut or options as unless they use their own money they can't buy the Chinese-Knock-off's for $199 off Facebook or a used helmet that's 2-3 decades past their service life.

 

[zdonner]

meant to reply to op


either way armor for most people is larping at best and big gay at worst

Lightning bolt?