Videos tagged with Backface Deformation

This video reviews Guard Dog Armor's new SIC multicurve Level 3+ plates, highlighting their performance against common rifle rounds like M193 and M855, as well as .308 Winchester. The instructor emphasizes their lightweight design (5.3 lbs), multi-curve technology, and excellent spall containment and low backface deformation, making them a high-value option for plate carriers.

This video tests budget Level IV body armor plates purchased from Temu. The testing involves multiple calibers, including 9mm, .22LR, 5.56mm (ball and green tip AP), and .458 SOCOM. The presenter evaluates the plates based on penetration, structural integrity, and backface deformation, ultimately concluding that while compromised, the budget plates offer a viable option for emergency preparedness on a budget.

This video details the testing of the new RMA RF2 Plus armor plate, designed to bridge the gap between Level 3 and Level 4 protection. The presenter conducts rigorous ballistic tests using various rifle calibers, including M855, M855A1, .30-06 black tip AP, and the high-pressure 6.8x51mm cartridge. The armor demonstrates impressive performance, stopping all rated threats and even exceeding expectations on a fresh plate against the 6.8x51mm round, while highlighting the importance of backface deformation considerations.

This video tests the effectiveness of inexpensive polyethylene body armor plates purchased from Temu, advertised as NIJ Level 3A. The test involves engaging the plates with various calibers, including .22LR, 9mm, 7.62x39mm, and 5.56x45mm, to assess their ability to stop projectiles and the degree of backface deformation. The results show surprising resilience against pistol rounds, though rifle rounds eventually penetrate.

This video tests the ballistic performance and backface deformation of inexpensive body armor, likely sourced from China. While it demonstrates surprising resistance to various pistol calibers and even some rifle rounds, significant backface deformation is a major concern for personal protection. The presenter advises against using it as primary body armor but suggests potential non-wearable applications.

This video provides a comprehensive test of a budget-friendly Temu ballistic mask, evaluating its performance against a wide range of handgun calibers. The host, a tactical gear reviewer, demonstrates the mask's ability to stop projectiles up to .454 Casull but highlights significant backface deformation, indicating a high risk of blunt force trauma. The review emphasizes the importance of NIJ certification and the potential dangers of uncertified protective gear.

This video demonstrates the ballistic performance of a Premier Body Armor Fortis Level 3A helmet against various handgun calibers, from .22 LR up to .500 Magnum. Using a ballistic dummy head, the test assesses the helmet's ability to stop rounds and mitigate backface deformation. While the helmet successfully stopped all tested calibers, significant deformation occurred with higher-powered rounds, and the .500 Magnum ultimately caused catastrophic damage to the dummy head, indicating potential survivability issues with extreme calibers.

This video provides a beginner's guide to selecting body armor plates, breaking down the core considerations of cost, weight, and protection. It details different plate materials (steel, ceramic, polymer) and NIJ protection levels (III, IV, III+, Special Threat), explaining their respective strengths and weaknesses. The instructor demonstrates live-fire testing of Level III polymer plates against various calibers, highlighting the importance of backface deformation and the limitations against specific ammunition types like M855 green tips.

This video demonstrates the performance of Level 3 body armor against common rifle rounds. It tests 5.56x45mm FMJ, 7.62x39mm FMJ, and 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) rounds. The armor shows significant backface deformation with the 7.62x39mm and 308 rounds, indicating substantial force transfer, though it successfully stops all tested rounds.

This video provides a critical review of a $60 Level IV rifle plate purchased from Temu, manufactured by Shanghai Hongyanshun E-commerce Co., Ltd. The host, demonstrating high authority as a firearms reviewer, subjects the plate to rigorous testing with various calibers, including 5.56mm, 7.62x39mm, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and .338 Lapua Magnum. While the plate technically stops all rounds, it exhibits extreme backface deformation and significant damage, raising serious concerns about its protective capabilities and construction quality compared to professional-grade armor.

This video introduces the Premier Body Armor Everyday Armor T-Shirt, a discreet Level 3A concealable body armor solution. It highlights the t-shirt's lightweight, moisture-wicking design, and ease of maintenance with removable armor panels. The discussion also touches on NIJ standards, including backface deformation, and the product's US manufacturing and accessible price point.

Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch conducts a skeptical and high-energy review of budget tactical gear purchased from Temu, including body armor, helmets, and shoes. He tests their ballistic resistance against various calibers (.22 LR, 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot, .44 Magnum) and assesses the quality of steel targets. The review highlights significant performance differences between cheap imported gear and established brands, emphasizing the importance of verified protection ratings.