Videos tagged with Ceramic Composite

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 tests an OEM Chinese Level 4 ballistic plate sourced directly from a manufacturer. The plate, composed of alumina ceramic and high-density polyethylene with aramid fibers, was subjected to .223/5.56, 7.62x39, and .308 Winchester rounds. While it stopped all projectiles with minimal penetration, significant backface deformation was observed, particularly with the .308. The testing highlights the plate's construction and potential cost-saving measures like foam edging, which may reduce effective ceramic coverage.

This review focuses on Premier Body Armor's Stratis Level 3+ Enhanced Plates, highlighting their exceptional weight-to-protection ratio. The speaker, who has used these plates extensively for five months, emphasizes their lightweight design (2.8 lbs per plate) compared to heavier Level 4 options, making them a significant upgrade for comfort and mobility in plate carriers. While acknowledging the premium price point and the limitation of not being certified to stop M855/M855A1 rounds in worst-case scenarios, the review positions these plates as a high-performance, albeit expensive, option for those prioritizing reduced weight without a drastic compromise in protection.

This video details the testing of the Guard Dog Armor Ridgeback M4 Plus body armor, specifically its ability to stop 30-06 armor-piercing rounds. The instructor highlights its construction, including UHMWPE and ceramic, anti-spall coating, and trauma pad. The plate demonstrated impressive performance, stopping multiple AP rounds with acceptable backface deformation, even under extreme stress.

This video provides an in-depth review and ballistic testing of MIRA Tactical's Level IV body armor plates. The instructor demonstrates the plates' ability to stop various rifle rounds, including .223/5.56, .308, and 6.5 Creedmoor, highlighting their lightweight design, thin profile, and multi-hit capabilities. The testing emphasizes the armor's effectiveness in preventing penetration and managing backface deformation.

This guide details a comprehensive durability test of the Battle Steel Level IV composite armor plate, as demonstrated by Mrgunsngear. It covers testing against various rifle calibers (.30-06 AP, 7.62x51 NATO, 7.62x39, 5.56 M193) and a high-volume 12-gauge buckshot barrage. The tests assess penetration, backface deformation, and material integrity under stress, providing practical insights into the plate's performance relative to its cost and specifications.

This review by Pew Pew Tactical thoroughly examines AR500 Armor's ballistic plates and carriers, detailing NIJ threat levels, material science behind spalling mitigation, and practical fitment advice. The expert analysis covers performance against various calibers, including armor-piercing rounds, and provides insights into different plate carrier models like the Invictus and Testudo.