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Edge of Hell
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Location: Wenatchee (aka Hells exhaust port) Joined: Tue Jul 10, 2012 Posts: 190
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So does anyone have any kind of armor incase SHTF. If so what do you have. And what is it rated to stop.
Anything you would recommend. For around $1000. How about closer to $500
I know a decent vest is on my to do list. But for what id like to have is close to $1200 but it will stop a .308 i think. Been awhile since i looked at them.
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:44 pm |
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BadKarma
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Location: Duvall Joined: Tue Sep 13, 2011 Posts: 8661
Real Name: Jaime
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I have seen and hear that most armor decreases its effectiveness over time. And everything affects it. So what ever you find, make sure you know the life effectiveness of it and look to spend that amount(plus inflation) in repeated iterations. Like every 7-10 years.
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:51 pm |
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A.O.
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Location: Tacoma :( Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2011 Posts: 2410
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I have some older IIIA stuff that I got for about $60. I wear it when I don't know who I'm dealing with or when I'm alone at a shooting place/pit. I had one of those moments where you know you have a keeper when I showed it to my GF and all she said was: "Is it for when you're on a boat? Like if it sinks?" "no... think more like a gunfight and want to come home safe..." "Really? Where's mine?!?" and she actually checked the closet for one. lol
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:57 pm |
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maxord precision
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Location: Tacoma WA Joined: Sun Apr 10, 2011 Posts: 150
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Ill never wear that shit again, however I have one for the wife. I believe its a paraclete. Nice set up.
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:21 pm |
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lamrith
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Location: Tacoma/Puyallup Joined: Tue May 8, 2012 Posts: 4340
Real Name: Larry
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A.Oster wrote: I have some older IIIA stuff that I got for about $60. I wear it when I don't know who I'm dealing with or when I'm alone at a shooting place/pit. I had one of those moments where you know you have a keeper when I showed it to my GF and all she said was: "Is it for when you're on a boat? Like if it sinks?" "no... think more like a gunfight and want to come home safe..." "Really? Where's mine?!?" and she actually checked the closet for one. lol Love it!
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:08 pm |
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Edge of Hell
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Location: Wenatchee (aka Hells exhaust port) Joined: Tue Jul 10, 2012 Posts: 190
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Thats some funny shit there oster.
Had no idea that armor had a shelf life. Thanks for that info. That's gonna play a big role in what i get, if any now. Lot of coin to throw down for only 7 year life..
More ammo and supplies sounds better too me now..
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:31 pm |
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A.O.
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Location: Tacoma :( Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2011 Posts: 2410
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Yeah, I also catch her humming either starwars tunes or indiana jones while cooking. She's pretty damn awesome. "Can I help with any of the cooking?" "No, all I have to do is stir at the moment. Why don't you go on the deck and enjoy a cigar." "But you hate cigars and the smell" "I know, but I know you like them so go"
I really can't complain.
On topic, I also didn't know of a shelf life, but I also didn't know you had to store them flat. It's all making me rethink picking up a newer one and taking better care of it.
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:46 pm |
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Zwitter
Location: Puyallup Joined: Wed Jul 4, 2012 Posts: 1128
Real Name: lower case drew
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Check out bulletproofme.com
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:39 pm |
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Mohawk13
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Location: Logan, Utah Joined: Tue Oct 11, 2011 Posts: 4199
Real Name: Pete
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Can hook You up for around $600...PM Me..
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:19 pm |
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Massivedesign
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Location: Olympia, WA Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 38307
Real Name: Dan
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I have a set of Paraclete for me and " Second Chance" IIIa armor for the wife and kids.
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Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:24 am |
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A.O.
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Location: Tacoma :( Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2011 Posts: 2410
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bulletproofme.com seems really expensive...
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Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:39 am |
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Zwitter
Location: Puyallup Joined: Wed Jul 4, 2012 Posts: 1128
Real Name: lower case drew
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Depends on what you are looking for. There are steel rifle plates on there for 80 a piece, but they are heavy as sin.
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Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:33 am |
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Hedge
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Location: Napa Joined: Tue Dec 27, 2011 Posts: 605
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A.Oster wrote: bulletproofme.com seems really expensive... I bought my duty vest from them. I paid $499 for my vest and would have paid more. I dont know about you but I am willing to pay for something that is going to save my life.
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Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:54 am |
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JohnnyRico
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Location: Covington Joined: Thu Apr 14, 2011 Posts: 578
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LEED's has some used stuff, too.
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Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:08 pm |
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K&E ARMS
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Location: Kent Joined: Thu Jul 14, 2011 Posts: 4258
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Hedge wrote: A.Oster wrote: bulletproofme.com seems really expensive... I bought my duty vest from them. I paid $499 for my vest and would have paid more. I dont know about you but I am willing to pay for something that is going to save my life. You are in California nobody can have guns there Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk 2
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