Reviews & Ratings for NcSTAR VISM Plate Carrier W/External Hard Armor Pockets — 15 reviews — Page 1

I purchased one of these and after inserting plates for the first time it immediately ripped. Love the look of the carrier but mine was not well constructed.

Ok for the price. Would have preferred Velcro for the shoulder and side straps instead of the buckles also the padding for the shoulder straps are uncomfortable and bulky 10x12 plates don't fit well . Would work best with 12x14 soft armor.

I purchased this plate carrier because the one I purchased with my plates did not provide me with all the options, flexibility or speed of place switching like this plate offers. I recommend this plate carrier to any LEO, security officer or PI that wants a quality product at an amazing price. After receiving it I did a thorough inspection and put it on and put it to the test to see if it would hold up and I have to say I was impressed. I didn’t want to believe that a carrier at this price point could deliver quality performance but it did. You can purchase this carrier without worries. 2 thumbs up.

As far as plate carriers go, this is obviously a budget one. It fits standard 10inX 12in or 11in X 14in plates, front and back, so it's functional. The fabric is so stiff that when I put it on (and I'm 6'1") that it stands up way above my shoulders. The upper front velcro panel is also folded over, as if there wasn't enough room to include it, so it's all scrunched and looks tacky. I wouldn't say that would be the case for all of them, perhaps my just got folded for the first part of its life. It has a velcro panel across the top (front and back) and a huge molle panel for 3/4 of the entire front and back. You can load it up, but some say it's best suited for aircross or paintball folks rather than the weekend warrior, but I say for the price, you can see how to best put it to use.

Good starter budget carrier. Have for 3 years no issues. Holds 11×14 plates outside and able to hold trauma pads inside. Tons of adjustment for a short, stocky guy like myself. Velcro front, back both outside and inside. Feels durable and stitching seems solid. Only issue is the snap buckles to secure the plate carrier to yourself but that can be fixed by adding a cummerbund and a velcro panel to it.

When I ordered this I figured they must have had it in house because it wasn't back ordered. What processing for this took a long time. The product itself is pretty good. And it is a great deal. Just be prepared to wait a month or so before you get it.

Very good plater carrier. I use it to put weights in and run as well as for paintball and to hold my AR mags when shooting (extra molle attachment)
Good quality, i have put it through much use as it doesn't seem to be coming appart anywhere

Little skeptical of this carrier for the price. I'm 6'5 280lb guy that wears 2x and 3xl size shirts, so I ordered the biggest size they offer (2x) and was a bit worried about the fit. Came in the mail quickly, I ripped that sucker open and threw it on, and was very happy it fit my giant a$$, with room to spare. Adjustment is quick and good quality straps and clips. Carrys the bigger 11x14 plates no problem, only gripe there is there is nothing to hold your plates from moving around,BUT they fit super snug. Havnt used it on duty as of this review, but I have been thru countless carriers before and can almost always tell right off rip if its junk or not. This feels solid and well made. Drag handle on the back is also very very sturdy. I will say I bought one of these for my wife as well in the medium size, she is 5'10 and 130lbs, and hers was WAAY to big for her. Its fits me. These are big boy carriers, no matter what size you order. Just a heads up. Velcro strips are solid front and back. Big boy carrier for big boys. Very satisfied. If your a big haas like me looking and wondering what carriers will fit you, this is the one.

Great product for the price was skeptical about quality due to price but was very pleased with quality when it arrived. Customer service was also great to deal with when they shipped product and when it would arrive

Good cover. could use two straps and buckles to secure the vest and keep the corners of the front panel from flaring out. I use this for everyday use in rural area law enforcement, its nice to be able to easily take it off when needing to without undressing to do so.