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Q&A for NcSTAR VISM Plate Carrier W/External Hard Armor Pockets — 39 Questions & 37 Answers

Name NcSTAR VISM Plate Carrier W/External Hard Armor Pockets (4.2)
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Daniel Swartz, guest, from FL, United States, asked on September 19, 2022

What bulletproof vest should I wear I way 120 and need room for pockets but every vests I’ve tried on is too big

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 28, 2022

I would recommend checking out the How To Guide on selecting the correct plate carrier, found by using the link below.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/howto/how-to-select-a-plate-carrier.html

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Alan, guest, from IA, United States, asked on December 30, 2021

Is this a bulletproof vest

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 19, 2022

The NcSTAR VISM Plate Carrier W/External Hard Armor Pockets is a plate carrier. You can use your own soft armor or hard plates inside the carrier. By itself it is not bulletproof.

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Juan, guest, from CA, United States, asked on December 28, 2021

I'm 5'9" and I'm 160 what size vest do I need

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 19, 2022

The NcSTAR VISM Plate Carrier W/External Hard Armor Pockets that I would recommend is the size medium. It is also adjustable so you will have the ability to make it slightly bigger if necessary.

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Luna, guest, from PA, United States, asked on October 22, 2021

Is this best bulletproof

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Answered by Patrick, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 26, 2021

This is just a carrier for plates or soft armor and is NOT bullet proof.

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AC, guest, from GA, United States, asked on October 03, 2021

Does this vest have the adjustable straps for a tactical belt?

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Answered by Tom B, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 06, 2021

Yes, this has adjustable straps.

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William, guest, from TN, United States, asked on September 18, 2021

I'm 175lb. What size do I need?

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Answered by Tom B, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 28, 2021

You would want the one labeled as med, which goes from size med up to 2XL, according to NC Star.

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lenoo, member, from TX, United States, asked on March 01, 2021

I’m 145 what size should I get

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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on March 27, 2021

Medium should work for you.

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michael, member, from GA, United States, asked on January 11, 2021

can side plates be added to this carrier

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Answered by Julia, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 04, 2021

No, this carrier does not accept side plates.

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michael, member, from GA, United States, asked on January 10, 2021

can you use side plates with this carrier

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Answered by Julia, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 04, 2021

No, this carrier cannot accept side plates.

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Answered by Julia, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 04, 2021

This carrier does not accept side plates as is. However, in front and back it can take plates up to 11"x14" in size.

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