500 Magnum vs Hero's Vest from RTS tactical

Published on March 7, 2022
Duration: 14:16

This video tests the RTS Tactical Hero's Level IIIA Concealable Vest against various calibers, including the powerful .500 Magnum and .50 AE. The vest demonstrated impressive performance, stopping all handgun rounds tested, including the .50 AE and .500 Magnum, though the latter showed some penetration on the first layer. Rifle rounds like 7.62x54R easily penetrated as expected for soft armor.

Quick Summary

The RTS Tactical Hero's Vest is NIJ Level IIIA rated and made from 100% USA DuPont Kevlar. It successfully stopped .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, 12 Gauge slugs, and even the .50 AE Desert Eagle round, though the .500 Magnum showed partial penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: RTS Tactical Hero's Vest
  2. 01:18Vest Specifications: Level IIIA, Kevlar
  3. 03:02Testing .22 LR and 9mm
  4. 05:09Testing .45 ACP and .44 Magnum
  5. 06:46Testing 12 Gauge Slug
  6. 08:36Testing .500 Magnum
  7. 09:13Testing 7.62x54R Rifle Round
  8. 11:41Testing .50 AE Desert Eagle

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of protection does the RTS Tactical Hero's Vest offer?

The RTS Tactical Hero's Vest is rated NIJ Level IIIA, meaning it is designed to stop common handgun rounds like 9mm and .44 Magnum, and can also resist some rifle rounds and stab threats up to 36 Joules.

Can the RTS Tactical Hero's Vest stop a .500 Magnum round?

During testing, the .500 Magnum round penetrated the first layer of the RTS Tactical Hero's Vest but was successfully stopped by the back panel, indicating it held up against extreme handgun power.

What materials are used in the RTS Tactical Hero's Vest?

The vest is constructed using 100% USA-made DuPont Kevlar, known for its ballistic resistance properties, and features a flexible, lightweight design for concealability.

Does the RTS Tactical Hero's Vest stop rifle rounds?

No, as soft armor, the RTS Tactical Hero's Vest is not designed to stop high-velocity rifle rounds. A 7.62x54R round easily penetrated the vest during testing.

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