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Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates Up to 30% Off — 4 models
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Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Standard Coating, Black, 6'' X 6'', 19-AR550-66
Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Standard Coating, Black, 6'' X 8'', 19-AR550-68
Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Spall Coating, Caliber Gray, 6'' X 6'', 19-AR550-66-SPC
Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Spall Coating, Caliber Gray, 6'' X 8'', 19-AR550-68-SPC
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Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Standard Coating, Black, 6'' X 6'', 19-AR550-66
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Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Standard Coating, Black, 6'' X 8'', 19-AR550-68
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Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Spall Coating, Caliber Gray, 6'' X 6'', 19-AR550-66-SPC
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Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Spall Coating, Caliber Gray, 6'' X 8'', 19-AR550-68-SPC
Nice plates
by
Old warrior,
Verified Owner,
October 5, 2024
These seem to be made well. The coating is consistent and clean. They are steel so they have some heft. They fit nicely in the side pouches I have. Honestly hope to never use them.
Help support American manufacturing! Marked models of this product have gone through rigorous review and been certified by the manufacturer as Made in the USA.
Product Info for Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates
We have gone above and beyond to bring you steel body armor of a HIGHER CALIBER. This can be seen with our bend process, our fragmentation coating and our finishing details. This was the material that we started from and have the most experience with. We've seen it, done it, we've improved it. Steel Body Armor provides great protection that can stop multiple projectile hits. We have been working with different levels of abrasion resistant (AR) ballistic steel for years and have not found a better product than our AR550 Steel Body Armor Plates. This armor is rated at a level III+ as it can defeat special threats like M855 rounds. All of our steel plates come in one ergonomic curve option. We have worked with LE and first responders to design a curve that you can be comfortable wearing. We provide this at no additional cost. What is unique about the way that we bend our steel is important too. We have designed a press that creates a multi curve bend in ONE step. Why is this important? When you do multiple bends to achieve a multi curve, it puts extra strain on the plate which can weaken it. We have replicated the same curves that you have seen in multi curve ceramic armor for years. Our aggressive Shooters Cut body armor plates shaves off weight while still providing enough coverage to protect your vital organs. Use our CaliberX Soft Armor Backers for even more protection and comfort. Our standard AR550 plate comes coated to protect the plate from rust and the elements. One concern with Steel Armor is fragmentation containment. Some of that fragmentation is contained in the armor's plate carrier, but there still is a risk of lethal shrapnel. We HIGHLY recommend our PolyShield Anti-Spall add on.
Specifications for Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates:
Manufacturer:
Caliber Armor
Quantity:
1
Width:
6 in
Fabric/Material:
Steel
Threat Level:
Level III+
Armor Cut:
Shooters
Thickness:
0.5 in
Coating:
PolyShield
Armor Curve:
Multi-Curved
Plate Application:
Side
Country of Origin:
USA
Features of Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates
AR550 Level III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plate (avaliable in 6x6 & 6x8 with either a standard coating or PolyShield Spall Coating)
Single Bend
Special PolyShield Anti-Spall Coating Avaliable
If you are ordering these for your MOPC or EXO Plate Carrier you will also need the VAS Side Plate Pocket.
Package Contents:
Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates
Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates Orderable Models
List of Orderable Models
Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Standard Coating, Black, 6'' X 6'', 19-AR550-66, MPN: 19-AR550-66, Code: 5GJ-BP-BAPS-19-AR550-66
Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Standard Coating, Black, 6'' X 8'', 19-AR550-68, MPN: 19-AR550-68, Code: 5GJ-BP-BAPS-19-AR550-68
Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Spall Coating, Caliber Gray, 6'' X 6'', 19-AR550-66-SPC, MPN: 19-AR550-66-SPC, Code: 5GJ-BP-BAPS-19-AR550-66-SPC
Caliber Armor AR550 III+ Steel Body Armor Side Plates, Single Plate, Spall Coating, Caliber Gray, 6'' X 8'', 19-AR550-68-SPC, MPN: 19-AR550-68-SPC, Code: 5GJ-BP-BAPS-19-AR550-68-SPC