Shot Stop Stops Shots: Duritium lvl III+ composite body armor plate test

Published on March 12, 2018
Duration: 11:37

This video details the testing of a Shot Stop Duritium Level III+ composite body armor plate. The presenter, Andrew, highlights the plate's performance against various threats, including M855, M193, and even M855A1, which it successfully stopped despite not being NIJ certified. The testing also included a 300 Blackout MATAGuide projectile, which was also defeated. The video emphasizes the significant performance gap between NIJ Level III and Level IV standards and the potential improvements with the upcoming NIJ standard update.

Quick Summary

The Shot Stop Duritium Level III+ composite body armor plate, while not yet NIJ certified, demonstrated exceptional performance by stopping M855, M193, M855A1, and even a 300 Blackout MATAGuide EPR projectile. This exceeds typical Level III requirements and addresses the performance gap between current standards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Armor Testing
  2. 00:10Shot Stop Duritium Level III+ Plate Introduction
  3. 00:21NIJ Standards and Upcoming Updates
  4. 00:40Level III vs. Level IV Performance Gaps
  5. 01:15Common Armor Defeats (UHMWPE, Steel)
  6. 02:01Level III+ Rating Explained
  7. 02:25Testing Methodology and Limitations
  8. 02:50Initial Threat Testing (M855, M193, PT HP)
  9. 04:31Initial Test Results and Back Face Deformation
  10. 04:50Testing M855A1 (Reduced Velocity)
  11. 05:25Testing Full Power M855A1
  12. 06:15Summary of 5.56mm Ammunition Stops
  13. 06:46Testing 300 Blackout MATAGuide EPR
  14. 07:52300 Blackout Impact Analysis (Ballistic Gel)
  15. 08:36Overall Performance Summary
  16. 09:15Presenter's Expectations vs. Reality
  17. 10:01Future Testing Suggestions
  18. 10:32Outro and Sponsor Mention

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shot Stop Duritium Level III+ plate rated for?

The Shot Stop Duritium Level III+ plate is specifically rated for M855 green tip ammunition. However, during testing, it also successfully stopped M193, 75-grain Prvi Partizan hollow points, M855A1, and a 300 Blackout MATAGuide EPR projectile.

Is the Shot Stop Duritium Level III+ plate NIJ certified?

No, the Shot Stop Duritium Level III+ plate is not currently NIJ certified. The manufacturer is expecting an NIJ rating to be pending soon, partly due to the upcoming update to the NIJ standard from 0101.06 to 0101.07.

What are the performance differences between NIJ Level III and Level IV armor?

NIJ Level III plates are required to stop 7.62x51mm 147-grain rounds at approximately 2,800 feet per second. NIJ Level IV plates have a much higher requirement, needing to stop .30-06 M2 AP rounds, which are significantly more powerful.

Can Level III armor stop M855 green tip or M193 rounds?

Many common Level III UHMWPE plates cannot stop M855 green tip. Similarly, some Level III steel plates can be defeated by M193 55-grain Full Metal Jacket rounds, highlighting the need for armor that exceeds basic Level III requirements.

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