Videos tagged with UHMWPE Armor

This video details a massive sale event for Guard Dog Armor, offering a 25% discount on a wide range of ballistic protection. The instructor highlights significant price reductions on Level 3A helmets, Level 3+ and Level 4 armor plates, and anti-spall sleeves. He emphasizes the quality and value of Guard Dog Armor's offerings, particularly their lightweight UHMWPE options and the importance of anti-spall sleeves for steel armor.

This video provides a detailed ballistic test comparing 5.7x28mm and 9mm ammunition against various Level 3A armor panels. The instructor demonstrates that while some 5.7x28mm rounds can penetrate soft aramid fiber Level 3A, higher quality UHMWPE panels effectively stop both 5.7x28mm and 9mm rounds. The test suggests that for general purposes, 9mm may offer comparable or superior performance to 5.7x28mm against common armor types.

This video analyzes Predator Armor's Level III UHMWPE body armor. The description highlights its lightweight design, weighing just over 3 pounds, and its rifle-rated protection. Made from ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene (UHMWPE) in the USA, it offers a thinner profile (0.8") than competitors and boasts buoyancy. Key features include resistance to spalling and fragmentation, and a polyurea coating for elemental protection against water and UV light. The armor is designed for comfort and mobility.

This video reviews and tests the Safe Life Defense Hyperline backpack armor. The armor is noted for its extreme lightweight and thin profile, utilizing UHMWPE material. It is rated Level III Alpha and tested against various handgun and rifle calibers, including .38 Special, 9mm, .45 ACP, 12 gauge buckshot, .357 Magnum, .460 S&W Magnum, 5.7x28mm, and 300 Blackout. The armor demonstrated impressive performance, stopping rounds it was not rated for, including 5.7x28mm and subsonic 300 Blackout. It also showed resilience when layered with magazines against 7.62x39mm and 5.56x45mm rounds, though penetration occurred with these rifle calibers. The reviewer highlights its exceptional performance and lightweight nature as key advantages for backpack integration.

This video features a range test and review of the TacticalXmen lightweight Level IV armor plates. The host takes the ceramic/UHMWPE plates to the range to evaluate their protective capabilities. The description also includes affiliate links for the armor, Nine Line Apparel, and 1776 United shirts, along with links to the host's social media and website. A disclaimer is provided regarding the educational and entertainment nature of the video, emphasizing that any use of demonstrated items is at the viewer's own risk.

This video tests the durability of Shot Stop's D1652PCS Level III+ UHMWPE armor plate against an "EXPLOSION Shot." The experiment involves exposing the armor to significant force to determine its protective capabilities after such an event. The video also includes links to submit comments on proposed rules regarding frames and receivers, and braces, and encourages viewers to call senators to oppose a specific nomination. Additional links are provided for related content, including an M855A1 long-range test and visits to TNVC, Winchester, and Magpul.

This comprehensive review from Pew Pew Tactical, featuring John, dives deep into Level III and IV body armor. It meticulously tests various plates from brands like RMA, Spartan, Mira, RTS, LAPG, and AR500 against common and armor-piercing rounds, explaining NIJ standards and the nuances of 'Level III+'. The expert analysis highlights performance differences, material science, and failure points, offering valuable insights for armor selection.

This video explores the perceived fragility of ceramic body armor by testing its multi-hit capabilities. It demonstrates that ceramic plates can withstand multiple impacts from common rifle calibers, challenging the notion that they are not multi-hit rated. The presenter emphasizes that while steel armor is generally more durable against repeated hits, ceramic offers lighter weight and broader threat protection, making it a rational choice for many users.

This video tests the Shot Stop Duritium III+ PA armor plate, a lightweight polyethylene option. The plate successfully stops 7.62x51mm M80 and multiple hits of 5.56x45mm M193. Surprisingly, it also stops 5.56x45mm M855A1 when used with a Level 3A backer, a performance exceeding expectations for polyethylene armor.