Anyone have dealings with these folks ?

tpy77 · Oct 19, 2008

They are located in Waldorf, apparently are internet/mail order only, except for a few shows; http://www.keepshooting.com/

Jaybeez · Oct 19, 2008

tpy77 said:
They are located in Waldorf, apparently are internet/mail order only, except for a few shows; http://www.keepshooting.com/

Yes, quick shipping too!

They have some saiga 12 ga 5 round magazines that are cheap and good quality. If they sell enough they will contract to have a large batch of 8 rounders made.

Spot77 · Oct 19, 2008

Never dealt with them, but at least half of the items I looked at are "out of stock."

novus collectus · Oct 20, 2008

This is in stock: http://www.keepshooting.com/selfdefense/bulletproof-vest/german-flak-jacket-surplus.htm

They have two left and if I had the $100 I would definitely buy one or both. From what I remember a few years ago from reading online they are way underpriced and actually work for some ammo. But in any case it would be a fun thing to shoot at to see just how well they work.

simplegreen · Oct 20, 2008

What era is that a surplus of Novus? those things degrade over time, dont think i'd trust my life to one. http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot16.htm

http://www.keepshooting.com/selfdefense/bulletproof-vest/kevlar-body-armor-iia.htm
Decent price here too... although the description has me paranoid...

This Kevlar Vest is manufactured by Point Blank. If you need a good Police Bullet Proof Vest, this one is the best choice. We have different sizes from Medium to Large.

kohburn · Oct 20, 2008

anyone else find the need for this product on the market a little disturbing?

http://www.keepshooting.com/selfdefense/bulletproof-vest/bullet-proof-backpack-5108.htm

novus collectus · Oct 20, 2008

kohburn said:
anyone else find the need for this product on the market a little disturbing?

http://www.keepshooting.com/selfdefense/bulletproof-vest/bullet-proof-backpack-5108.htm

In Baltimore they should issue that to all kids. How many street shootings have we heard of where an innocent kid down the street was hit by a stray bullet? :sad20:

Adams74Chevy · Oct 20, 2008

kohburn said:
anyone else find the need for this product on the market a little disturbing?

http://www.keepshooting.com/selfdefense/bulletproof-vest/bullet-proof-backpack-5108.htm

yep, it's missing a hidden holster for your CCW. oh wait guns and educational institutions don't mix. :sad20:

kgain673 · Oct 20, 2008

yeh, that is quite sad, but in many places ie. Baltimore they should be handing those out for free you young children. what has this world come to?

novus collectus · Oct 20, 2008

simplegreen said:
What era is that a surplus of Novus? those things degrade over time, dont think i'd trust my life to one. http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot16.htm

http://www.keepshooting.com/selfdefense/bulletproof-vest/kevlar-body-armor-iia.htm
Decent price here too... although the description has me paranoid...

Era? I am not positive, but I think it is 80s. If it is Kevlar, then it should last a lot longer than other vests with less degradation.
I would not trust it to save my life by iteself, but as they say, some protection is better than nothing (usually) and they sound comfortable. Maybe if one could wear two vests one over the other it would be enough.

In the end, I have to consider the surplus German "Fleck" camo vests to be a bare minimum of ballistic protection which is probably equal (at best) to a level IIA or even as minimal as a level I vest. You sacrifice ballistic protection, but get a fairly high level of comfort, low cost, and of course some satisfaction on owning a military collectible.

http://savvysurvivor.com.cnchost.com/body_armor_ballistic_tests.htm

eddiek2000 · Oct 20, 2008

tpy77 said:
They are located in Waldorf, apparently are internet/mail order only, except for a few shows; http://www.keepshooting.com/

His FFL01 addy is so close to my house, I could practically spit there. Wishe he did transfers.

I bought some SKS stripper clips from him. No complaints, good price, fast shipping, and reasonable shipping charges.

guthook · Oct 20, 2008

Too bad they don't have a storefront. I'd like to check out the selection in person.

bean93x · Oct 20, 2008

novus collectus said:
Era? I am not positive, but I think it is 80s. If it is Kevlar, then it should last a lot longer than other vests with less degradation.
I would not trust it to save my life by iteself, but as they say, some protection is better than nothing (usually) and they sound comfortable. Maybe if one could wear two vests one over the other it would be enough.

http://savvysurvivor.com.cnchost.com/body_armor_ballistic_tests.htm

spend the money on a real vest and not a FLAK jacket.

novus collectus · Oct 20, 2008

guthook said:
Too bad they don't have a storefront. I'd like to check out the selection in person.

Who knows, you drop by there and they may let you into the warehouse for a gander.

novus collectus · Oct 20, 2008

bean93x said:
spend the money on a real vest and not a FLAK jacket.

I actually have a flak jacket already. I also have a surplus police issue vest. The flak jacket is more for novelty, but in a pinch I guess it could come in handy.

At the prices of some flak jackets, you can cut them up and use them for other things, or just experiment with them.....or just use them for reenactments or Halloween. They are also cool for show and tell.
I keep mine on the coffee table as a conversation piece for when company is over and we are having tea and crumpets. :lol2:

But really, I got such a deal on mine that it was worth it to have as an extra. Besides the reasons stated above, if the SHTF, I can let the person with me wear it and it is better than nothing.

By the way, the reason the NIJ does not rate most military vests and flak jackets is because they fail test number one. They cannot have a flap in the front where they connect because that is a weak point. If a police officer is facing a threat, the last thing they want is a weak spot at the center of their torso. So you are correct it is not a good thing to use for protection from a criminal you are facing, but I was planning on using it for hunting during shotgun or muzzloader season where you are more likely to be hit from the back and side.
(I never went hunting though)

guthook · Oct 20, 2008

I have one like this http://www.keepshooting.com/selfdefense/bulletproof-vest/kevlar-body-armor-iia.htm with a trauma plate in the front which has long since expired. I meant to bring it to the shoot :sad20:

I still wear it when I'm on service calls at night in "questionable" areas. Anything is better that a polyester blend shirt.

slayr15 · Oct 20, 2008

i passed up 2 surplus ceramic hard plates at the fleamarket in laurel ,de mid summer i have been kicking myself in the ass for not picking them up at $50.00 yes i know im a dumbass they were still in the plastic.

FIREHAWK · Oct 21, 2008

maybe stupid question but if they are in waldorf how can they sell mags over 20 rounds???

mikec · Oct 21, 2008

They can sell them out of state. You would not be able to pick them up. Of course, maybe he doesn't have any instate and just has another vendor drop ship from their location.

FIREHAWK · Oct 21, 2008

mikec said:
They can sell them out of state. You would not be able to pick them up. Of course, maybe he doesn't have any instate and just has another vendor drop ship from their location.

drop ship makes sense. the way i read md's law sale was forbidden in state regardless.

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