Videos tagged with Spall Coating

This video demonstrates a durability test of an AR500 Armor plate against handgun fire. Johnny Q, a tactical gear content creator, fires 9mm rounds at the plate, showcasing significant backface deformation and damage to the fragmentation coating. The test highlights the plate's ability to withstand impacts while also illustrating the physical changes that occur upon bullet strike.

This video demonstrates a practical test of AR500 armor plates against common rifle threats: 5.56 Green Tip and 7.62x39mm. The Civilian Tactical host, an experienced gear reviewer, shows how an A2 rated plate, featuring a spall coating, successfully stops these rounds. The testing highlights the importance of fragmentation containment for user safety.

This guide details a 1,000-round stress test on a Caliber Body Armor steel plate, as demonstrated by Civilian Tactical. The test focuses on the plate's durability and the performance of its spall coating under heavy fire. Key observations include the steel's resistance to deformation and the eventual failure of the coating, highlighting the importance of understanding both components of body armor.

This video presents a deal on Premier Body Armor's steel plate carrier package, highlighting its value for money. The reviewer emphasizes the quality and performance of the steel plates, noting their anti-spall coating and proprietary SAPI curve. The carrier is also praised for its USA construction and comfort features, though a specific green color is noted as a potential aesthetic drawback for some users.

This video provides an expert-level test of Tactical Scorpion Gear's Level III steel body armor. Mrgunsngear, a seasoned reviewer, demonstrates the armor's performance against various calibers, highlighting its budget-friendly nature and limitations, particularly with high-velocity rounds and coating durability under stress. The assessment emphasizes practical application and understanding the physics behind ballistic protection.

This video from DemolitionRanch details an experimental test of an AR500 Armor Level 3 steel plate against 90 rounds of 5.56x45mm M855 'Green Tip' ammunition. Expert Matt Carriker demonstrates the plate's resilience, showing significant surface damage and coating degradation before eventual penetration. The test highlights the extreme abuse body armor can endure and provides practical insights into its performance limits.

This video details a test by Matt Carriker of DemolitionRanch, an experienced individual with a veterinary background, assessing the durability of an AR500 steel body armor plate against 50 shotgun slugs. The plate, featuring a rubberized spall guard, was subjected to various 12-gauge slug loads. Despite significant deformation and complete removal of the spall coating in the impact area, the steel plate itself did not crack or show signs of penetration after enduring all 50 rounds, demonstrating the resilience of AR500 steel against repeated high-impact shotgun slugs.