much better than the $300+ they're going for on Ebay.
Plate carriers?
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much better than the $300+ they're going for on Ebay.
sleev-les
Gata Needs His Gat
Same. I ordered the BOGO III+ deal and got a Veritas carrier. I already have a level III and carrier from AR500armor and have had no issues. At some point, I'm grabbing a Crye JPC carrier that will ultimately be my primary. I'm planning on adding some soft armor behind the III+ plates
And just got the shipping confirmation this morning. So in less than 24 hours it shipped out.
And just got the shipping confirmation this morning. So in less than 24 hours it shipped out.
Yea I just got a email saying shipped. Now I gotta find some hesco plates.. lol
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-Z/28-
I wanna go fast
I ordered a Crye JPC yesterday from a site that allegedly had 4 in stock. We'll see how that pans out.
For those looking for a slickster alternative, 5.11's Prime Plate Carrier is very similar for $99. Can't speak to it personally but most 5.11 stuff has been good to me.
For those looking for a slickster alternative, 5.11's Prime Plate Carrier is very similar for $99. Can't speak to it personally but most 5.11 stuff has been good to me.
RMA and Chase Tactical seem to have low lead times. Chase are mostly ceramic strike face + poly combos. RMA are mostly just like HESCOs but I think they have the combo plates too. I ordered some lvl 4s from Chase that are the ceramic poly combo only like $260 each and have the latest 06 cert. But they are like 8.5 lbs each while the lvl 3+ HESCOs I have on order are like 2 lbs or less and are half the thickness. But the HESCOs were around $500 each while equivalent HESCO lvl4s are like $1000+ EACH. Ill probably take the Chase for myself and my wife will get the HESCOs if things go upside down.
My HESCOs took a little over 6 weeks to ship from VerTac Training. They have great prices though ($60-80 cheaper than everyone else) so it was worth it.
I will report back when my Chase plates ship (ordered yesterday).
Oh, and the $5 shipping from OP tactical was 1-3 day USPS Priority according to the email so super fast for super cheap!
RMA and Chase Tactical seem to have low lead times. Chase are mostly ceramic strike face + poly combos. RMA are mostly just like HESCOs but I think they have the combo plates too. I ordered some lvl 4s from Chase that are the ceramic poly combo only like $260 each and have the latest 06 cert. But they are like 8.5 lbs each while the lvl 3+ HESCOs I have on order are like 2 lbs or less and are half the thickness. But the HESCOs were around $500 each while equivalent HESCO lvl4s are like $1000+ EACH. Ill probably take the Chase for myself and my wife will get the HESCOs if things go upside down.
My HESCOs took a little over 6 weeks to ship from VerTac Training. They have great prices though ($60-80 cheaper than everyone else) so it was worth it.
I will report back when my Chase plates ship (ordered yesterday).
Oh, and the $5 shipping from OP tactical was 1-3 day USPS Priority according to the email so super fast for super cheap!
I was super surprised they shipped so quickly hopefully ill get the slickster by the end of the week!!! YIKES thats a lot of money for plates and lead times is a lot but what can you do in these crazy times.. i was looking to spend maybe $300-400 on plates lol maybe ill have to wait.
Yeah, but thats just how much quality, light weight and thin plates cost! You pay big for weight and thickness savings.
Oh, and HESCO has apparently raised their prices on the first of this month according to VerTac. The level 3+ set of two I got is now about $80 more expensive then it was when I ordered them. VerTec kind of faked me out when I was shopping, I was like 'oh the lvl4s are only a little more (like $100) as the level 3+ I will just get those. . .AH! the level 3+ are for a PAIR and the lvl4s are PER PLATE.'
And Chase vs the HESCO lvl4s. The HESCOs save you about 3-4 lbs per plate but cost 4x as much. Thickness is about the same at around 1". Sound like they are similar construction but I am a dullard when it comes to that stuff so I dont really understand what the descriptions say regarding construction.
I just havent researched enough yet to really grasp the subtle differences.
Yoshi
Invictus
Had a place with Spiritus Overts showing available... Deleted. All gone.
TOO QUICK lol i am still waiting for the off set mount to come back
Chase Tactical has lvl 4s that are around $200 for single curve if you dont care about haveing 04/05 vs 06 cert or multi curve. The 06 cert plus multi curve costs around $30-50 more.
https://www.chasetactical.com/produ...j-04-05-certified-dea-compliant-single-curve/
RMA has single curves for $135.
https://rmadefense.com/product/level-iv-hard-armor-plate-model-1155/
Yeah, but thats just how much quality, light weight and thin plates cost! You pay big for weight and thickness savings.
Oh, and HESCO has apparently raised their prices on the first of this month according to VerTac. The level 3+ set of two I got is now about $80 more expensive then it was when I ordered them. VerTec kind of faked me out when I was shopping, I was like 'oh the lvl4s are only a little more (like $100) as the level 3+ I will just get those. . .AH! the level 3+ are for a PAIR and the lvl4s are PER PLATE.'
And Chase vs the HESCO lvl4s. The HESCOs save you about 3-4 lbs per plate but cost 4x as much. Thickness is about the same at around 1". Sound like they are similar construction but I am a dullard when it comes to that stuff so I dont really understand what the descriptions say regarding construction.
yea i like the idea of light weight and thin, but idk if its worth the 4* the price. setting up gear is too expensive i hate it..
-Z/28-
I wanna go fast
Just got a shipping confirmation email from US Patriot Tactical on my jpc. Appears they still have some in stock(Multicam xl):
https://www.uspatriottactical.com/c...MIroP2v7-76gIVhIXICh29Ww20EAQYASABEgLbivD_BwE
https://www.uspatriottactical.com/c...MIroP2v7-76gIVhIXICh29Ww20EAQYASABEgLbivD_BwE
Op Tactical also restocked Velocity Scarab LPC's. I've heard these are great for heavier plates. More than the Slickster, but has upgrades like a kangaroo magazine pouch, shoulder pads, and Swiftclips.
https://www.optactical.com/vesyscliplca.html
https://www.optactical.com/vesyscliplca.html
- May 22, 2005
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Ordered on Saturday, and delivered today. That is sick customer service.
JPG
Ultimate Member
When you guys start getting these can you post some photos. Like to see what they look like in real life
Did you remember get one of those super heavy duty hangers for it? Kind of a must unless you want to stub your toe on it.
- Aug 2, 2019
- 193
If you train in it and wear it a lot to get comfy and familiar with it, it's definitely worth the price. I've been going for runs in my setup for awhile now and I'm going to start wearing it on ruck marches. Every ounce matters at mile 10 and past.
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