SteelOps AR600 Body Armor Plates Test!

This video reviews the Tacticon Armament Level 3A hard body armor plates, highlighting their affordability and performance. The instructor emphasizes their lightweight construction, multi-curve and shooter's cut design, and effectiveness against common handgun calibers. Ballistic testing demonstrates their capability to stop 9mm and .357 Magnum rounds with acceptable backface deformation, making them a strong budget option for personal defense.

This video features Elliott Delp and Sparky testing RTS AR600 Level III+ ballistic plates. They conduct a series of tests using 9mm, 5.56x45mm, and .308 Winchester ammunition at varying distances. The plates are tested within an LA Police Gear plate carrier, and the results focus on penetration, spall containment, and backface deformation. The presenters provide insights into the durability and performance of the RTS plates compared to AR500 steel and ceramic alternatives.

This video explains why body armor plates are sized to protect vital organs rather than the entire torso, balancing mobility with essential coverage. Predator Armor primarily offers 10x12 inch Level III+ plates, suitable for most users. The focus is on preventing fatal torso wounds, acknowledging that extremity injuries are more manageable in the field.

This comprehensive guide, presented by AK Operators Union's Rob Ski, details the field stripping and basic maintenance procedures for the AK47 platform. It covers essential steps from initial inspection and disassembly to cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly, emphasizing common AK quirks and best practices for reliability. Rob Ski, a recognized subject matter expert, provides practical advice for both new and experienced AK owners.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the SVD Dragunov rifle, as demonstrated by an expert from AK Operators Union. It covers removing the dust cover, recoil spring, bolt carrier group, gas tube, and barrel/receiver assembly. The speaker highlights the quality of original components and the rifle's historical significance.

This guide details two critical field expedient repairs for the AK-47 platform, as demonstrated by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. It covers using rubber bands to temporarily replace a broken recoil spring and guide rod assembly, and employing a wooden toothpick to retain the firing pin when the retainer pin is lost. These techniques are presented as emergency measures to maintain firearm operability in austere environments.

This video details the results of a 5000-round endurance test on the Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom, conducted by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. The rifle successfully completed the rigorous AKOU endurance test, including the sand tornado test. While accuracy was deemed respectable for a budget platform (2.24 MOA), internal inspections revealed normal wear on components like the cam pin and bolt lugs. The rifle is presented as a solid budget option, with a recommendation to invest in a better barrel for enhanced long-range precision.