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Can you use steel AR500 plates instead of Soft Armor? — 4 Answers

by Moses, from NY, United States Asked on December 3, 2020

Name OpticsPlanet Exclusive - AR5 Armor Veritas Lite Modular Plate Carrier (3.8)
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Answered by Nick B., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 01, 2021

Yes, you can use either hard or soft armor with this carrier.

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Answered by CORPS TAC, member, from NJ, United States, on January 10, 2021

Yes you can use heavy plates level III, IIIa, IV

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Answered by Richard, member, from MS, United States, on December 31, 2020

Yes. AR500 (the company) sells AR500 plates to fit inside their vest.

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Answered by Kyle, member, from MO, United States, on December 28, 2020

Yes, holds 10X12 plates

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