Best High Value Steel Armor (RTS TACTICAL AR600 LEVEL III+)

This video details a rigorous test of RTS Tactical's Level III+ AR600 steel body armor plates. The presenter fires various calibers, including those the plates are rated for (9mm, 5.7x28mm, .44 Magnum, 5.56x45mm M855, .308 Winchester M80) and calibers exceeding their rating (.30-06 Springfield, .460 Magnum, .50 Beowulf, 12 gauge slug). The plates demonstrate impressive multi-hit capability and stop all tested rounds, though significant impacts from higher-powered rounds cause noticeable dimpling and damage to the base coating.

This video demonstrates a practical test comparing steel and ceramic/composite body armor, focusing on the critical role of a spall liner. The presenter shoots both types of plates wrapped in shirts with various calibers to illustrate the fragmentation and spall generated by steel plates, highlighting how a spall liner mitigates these dangerous projectiles. The test reveals significant differences in how each armor type handles impact energy and material shedding.

This video provides a comprehensive test of Premier Body Armor's Fortis Level 3 steel body armor plate, including its proprietary steel construction and integrated Kevlar spall liner. The presenter demonstrates the plate's performance against various calibers (.223/5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester) at close range, emphasizing its ability to stop rounds and mitigate spalling. The video also highlights the effectiveness of the separate spall liner as an upgrade for existing steel plates.

This video provides a beginner's guide to selecting body armor plates, breaking down the core considerations of cost, weight, and protection. It details different plate materials (steel, ceramic, polymer) and NIJ protection levels (III, IV, III+, Special Threat), explaining their respective strengths and weaknesses. The instructor demonstrates live-fire testing of Level III polymer plates against various calibers, highlighting the importance of backface deformation and the limitations against specific ammunition types like M855 green tips.

This video demonstrates a practical test of Green Tip M855 5.56x45mm ammunition against Armored Republic Level 3+ A2 steel body armor. The test, conducted with a Steyr AUG, focuses on the armor's ability to stop rounds and contain spalling, using a soda bottle as a spalling indicator. The results show the armor successfully stopped the M855 rounds and prevented dangerous fragmentation.

This video explains the construction and function of ceramic body armor. Ceramic armor, typically rated Level IV, utilizes a hard ceramic strike face backed by materials like polyethylene or UHMWPE. The ceramic's hardness is key to breaking up and slowing down incoming rounds, allowing the backer to absorb the remaining energy and prevent penetration.

This guide details the operation of the Trailblazer Firearms LifeCard, a unique single-shot .22 WMR pistol that folds to credit card dimensions. The video demonstrates loading, closing, cocking, and firing the firearm. The host, identified as 704 Tactical, showcases experienced handling and safe operation of this specialized firearm during a range demonstration.

This video demonstrates the rapid deployment and firing of the Standard Manufacturing Switch Gun, a compact .22 WMR revolver. The FPV (First-Person View) showcases the firearm's unique spring-loaded mechanism for unfolding into a firing position and its subsequent manual folding back into a compact state. The demonstration includes a five-round firing sequence, highlighting its potential for quick access and use.

This video provides an expert review of the Smith & Wesson 327 Performance Center revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum. The presenter, demonstrating experienced firearm handling, highlights its 8-round capacity, scandium alloy frame, titanium cylinder, and snub-nose profile. The demonstration includes rapid firing at an outdoor range, showcasing the firearm's capabilities.

This video demonstrates a live-fire test of the Standard Manufacturing Switch Gun, chambered in .22 Magnum. An experienced shooter showcases the firearm's ability to penetrate a car windshield and hit a target behind it, highlighting its folding mechanism and effectiveness in a tactical scenario.