Message from @sixfivebyfiftyfive

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2020-11-24 15:51:14 UTC  
2020-11-24 16:00:58 UTC  

Pump action mossberg 12ga shotgun AR-15 weird

2020-11-24 16:45:24 UTC  

Wait there are shotgun caliber ARs now?! I need one.

2020-11-24 16:45:29 UTC  

12 gauge ar15 would be nice

2020-11-24 16:45:34 UTC  

30 rounds of hell

2020-11-24 16:51:36 UTC  

They actually make one.

2020-11-24 16:52:50 UTC  

20 round mags to.

2020-11-24 17:16:34 UTC  

dude the comment section on this video is the best I have seen in a hot minute.

2020-11-24 17:52:56 UTC  

What body armor do people have or plan on getting at some point? AR500 has a black friday sale in right now with BOGO on many of their steel armor including their Level3+ curved. I know a lot of people dislike AR500 because if the potential spalling if you break off enough of the protecting spall coat. Has anyone bought AR500 or what do you have?

2020-11-24 18:01:24 UTC  

I guess ar500 is more durable though, so probably a better option if your going to carry it on a daily basis in bag or something.

2020-11-24 18:01:44 UTC  

I have no exp with body armor, but in my mind, if it saves my life, who cares.

2020-11-24 18:03:22 UTC  

One of the advantages of AR500 is it has no set lifespan. Most body armor starts breaking down over time but steel obviously doesn't. It's an advantage for me when it's one of those investments you hope you never need to really use but if you do you want to know it's still good even if it's 20 years down the road.

2020-11-24 18:04:32 UTC  

exactly my thoughts

2020-11-24 18:05:52 UTC  

If you buy ar500 don't take off the protecting spall coat because that is what is helping stop the spalling. Also if you buy it try dipping it in truck bed coating it can help catch the fragments when the bullet hits.

2020-11-24 18:06:39 UTC  

The spall coating on it is basically bed coating from what I understand.

2020-11-24 18:06:41 UTC  

whats the dif between level 3, 3+, and 3A again?

2020-11-24 18:07:00 UTC  

I would just save up and buy some HESCO plates though. There lighter and won't send bullet fragments into your neck and head.

2020-11-24 18:07:39 UTC  

I think you are right on the coating possibly being bed liner.

2020-11-24 18:08:00 UTC  

does hesco have a lifetime?

2020-11-24 18:08:06 UTC  

3A is for pistol calibers, 3 is for most rifles, 3+ technically doesn't exist but is usually for advanced threats like armor piercing rifle rounds. Level 4 is more for anti material rifles which I don't really fear.

2020-11-24 18:08:25 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/720484562400051201/780857368518721626/spartan-armor-products-guide.png

2020-11-24 18:08:37 UTC  

thx bro

2020-11-24 18:09:08 UTC  

I will probably just go for level 3 because I want a plate for my backpack, which typically has inches worth of books and notes in it anyways

2020-11-24 18:09:55 UTC  

the odds that someone even gets a rifle into a school building or college class without getting caught seems slim anyways.

2020-11-24 18:11:14 UTC  

Hesco does have any expiration date (5-7 years I think) but they are lighter and catch the bullet instead of sending the shards everywhere.

2020-11-24 18:11:15 UTC  

do ya'll think I should go with a flat plate for a backpack?

2020-11-24 18:11:38 UTC  

good point bradyn. shrapnel is certainly nasty

2020-11-24 18:11:46 UTC  

Backpack, flat would probably be fine

2020-11-24 18:12:02 UTC  

Saves a few bucks

2020-11-24 18:12:38 UTC  

im not so concerned with the price. I just want whats most comfortable/practical.

2020-11-24 18:12:52 UTC  

Yeah I've gotten lead stuck in my arm before from steel target plates it hurts like hell.

2020-11-24 18:13:42 UTC  

I would get this for a backpack.

2020-11-24 18:13:50 UTC  

Steel armor or just a steel plate? The spall coats are meant to stop most of bullet fragments.

2020-11-24 18:15:26 UTC  

But they don't always work the bullet tends to just slight between the plate and the coating then come out into your arms, legs, or neck.

2020-11-24 18:15:52 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/720484562400051201/780859244672712785/unknown.png

2020-11-24 18:16:04 UTC  

I guess this is a no-go for civies?

2020-11-24 18:16:38 UTC  

That's the problem with lots of body armor companies.