Best Steel Body Armor For the Money ?! Premier FORTIS Test

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 review by Daily Shooter evaluates Premier Body Armor's Ultra Thin Durus 8000 Level III steel body armor. The video details its thinness, lightweight design, and multi-curve comfort compared to AR500 armor. Extensive ballistic testing is performed with various calibers including 5.56x45mm, .308 Winchester, 7.62x39mm, and 300 Blackout, demonstrating the armor's effectiveness in stopping multiple rounds without penetration. The reviewer highlights its NIJ rating and cost-effectiveness.

This video tests the penetration capability of the M855 'Green Tip' 5.56mm round against a steel body armor plate. The test demonstrates that while the M855 round has a steel core, it was unable to penetrate Level 3 Plus A2 steel plates from Armored Republic, which had previously withstood 9mm and .45 ACP rounds. The test also included a soda bottle behind the armor to check for fragmentation.

This video reviews RTS Tactical's AR600 Level III+ steel armor plates, highlighting their high-value proposition and performance against high-velocity threats. The instructor demonstrates their effectiveness against various calibers and velocities, emphasizing their thinness, comfort, and affordability compared to Level IV options. The plates are shown to stop rounds exceeding Level III ratings, making them a recommended option for budget-conscious individuals seeking reliable ballistic protection.

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 demonstrates the durability of Predator Armor's Level III+ body armor, made from AR650 steel. The presenter, Nate from Predator Armor, shows that the armor can withstand being run over by a truck without fracturing, bending, or breaking. He explains that while AR650 steel might be perceived as more brittle, this is primarily during the forming process, and it requires immense pressure (around 40,000 pounds) to cause damage, far exceeding typical threats.

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.