Videos tagged with Spall Containment

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 review covers the RMA Armament Lightweight Level 4 Plate (Model 1165 Multicurve), highlighting its value as a Made in USA option. The plate offers Level IV protection, stopping both 5.56x45mm and .30-06 Armor Piercing rounds with minimal backface deformation and good spall containment. It also demonstrated resilience after being dropped on rocks and subjected to further impacts.

This video features Elliott Delp and Sparky testing RTS AR600 Level III+ ballistic plates. They conduct a series of tests using 9mm, 5.56x45mm, and .308 Winchester ammunition at varying distances. The plates are tested within an LA Police Gear plate carrier, and the results focus on penetration, spall containment, and backface deformation. The presenters provide insights into the durability and performance of the RTS plates compared to AR500 steel and ceramic alternatives.

This video demonstrates the construction of a custom bullet trap designed to safely contain rounds fired indoors, culminating in a .50 BMG test. Expert insights from Matt Carriker and former Army Ranger sniper Nick Irving are provided on trap design, firearm testing, and safety considerations. The demonstration highlights the extreme forces involved with .50 BMG rounds and the necessity of robust containment solutions.

This video tests an AR500 Armor steel plate against rifle rounds, including 5.56mm and 7.62x51mm. The plate, coated with Line-X for spall containment, successfully stopped initial rounds. However, after multiple concentrated hits in the same area, the steel failed, resulting in a plug being punched through.