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AR500 Armor® Level III Side Body Armor
Specifically designed to increase coverage on the peripherals of your plate carrier. AR500 Armor® Level III Side Armor Plates offer rifle rated protection on the side of your plate carrier. Compatible with most plate carriers that include cummerbund mounted side plate pouches. Available in two common sizes, 6” x 6”, and 6” x 8”, with both flat and curved form (improved comfort and ergonomics). Capable of defeating 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball (.308 Winchester) at a velocity of up to 2,780 feet per second. Side plates are most applicable when increased armor coverage is desired from an entry or defensive standpoint. Non-squared off shooting positions, traveling in vehicles, and situations where fragmentation are a realistic threat are scenarios which heavily validate running side body armor.
Available in: 6” x 6”, and 6” x 8” Side Plates Cuts.
Weight (+/- 10% for PAXCON coating):
- 6” x 6” Side Plate – 2.5lb
- 6” x 8” Side Plate – 3.5lb
Profile: Thin 0.26” profile (Base Coat), 0.35” profile (Build-Up)
AR500 Armor® Level III Body Armor Specifications
- Level III rifle rated for 7.62x51 M80 Ball (.308 win) @ 2,780 fps
- Independently tested to NIJ 101.06
- Patented Advanced Shooters Cut (ASC) (on some models) in thin .26” profile
- Most independently reviewed and tested body armor in the world
- AR500 Armor® high hard specially treated ballistic steel core construction
- Rigorous quality control standards for consistency and performance
- Rugged and stress fracture resistant
- Minimally invasive forming process on Multi-Curved models preserves armor integrity
- 20-Year maintenance free shelf life
- Unparalleled Multi-Hit and stand-alone performance
- Outlasts Ceramic, and Polyethylene Body Armor
- PAXCON abrasion and chemical resistant coating
- Build-Up for spall and fragmentation mitigation
- Made in the United States of America!
Looking for protection against high velocity threats such as M193? Look into our level III+ body armor, which is special threated tested to M193 at velocities up to 3,100 feet per second. http://www.ar500armor.com/ar500-armor-body-armor/level-iii-body-armor-en.html
Proudly Manufactured in our Phoenix, Arizona facility from start to finish.
Become a warrior and #StayInTheFight with AR500 Armor® Body Armor, a proud member of the Armored Republic™.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | AR500 Armor |
|---|---|
| Armor Level | Level III |
| Armor Threat Rating | Level III multi-hit protection against 7.62 mm FMJ, steel jacketed bullets (U.S. Military designation M80) with a specified mass of 9.6 g (147gr) and a velocity of 2780 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s). |
| Armor Cut Orientation: | No |
| Dimensions | 6" x 6" |
| Armor Construction Material | Ballistic steel core |
| Armor Shelf Life | 20 Years |
| Thickness | 0.26" |
| Discontinued? | No |
Reviews
Customer Reviews
- Review from Benjamin Nelson Review by Benjamin Nelson
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Great fit in my Uncle Mikes carrier w/ Cummerbund. I didn't want the 6x8 as I am not a big guy and it would force the vest to be wider than I'd like. What I did was get the plate in position while laid out on a flat surface and used some velcro strips to create a pocket in the cummerbund. Shipping was a little long (11 of the advertised 12 weeks) but would definitely order again for future set ups. (Posted on 8/4/2016)Rating - Review from Paul. C Review by Paul. C
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Grate product .... I ordered during the Black Friday sales shipping was ok can't complain. I would recommend these plates to anyone that is looking to complete there rig. I have seen the videos of everything these plates can take so I would trust them with my life if I had to. Grate job AR500 keep up the good work. (Posted on 12/29/2015)Rating - Review from David Review by David
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I bought the side plates as a "what if armor gets banned". And glad I did. Didn't add to much to the vest weight and covered more than I had thought. I'm very pleased with my order. (Posted on 9/4/2015)Rating - Review from R. Vez Review by R. Vez
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Awesome armor! Have them in my active shooter rig and my combat rig. Love this company! (Posted on 4/28/2015)Rating - Review from Jake B. Review by Jake B.
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I ordered the 6x6, and the 6x8 curved side plates. These plates arrived fit perfectly in two separate rigs that I have. You can tell the amount of care ar500armor puts into their products. I ordered curved front and rear plates prior to this and those satisfied me as well. I highly recommend this product and company for both quality and affordability. (Posted on 11/13/2014)Rating - Review from Christa Hoisington Review by Christa Hoisington
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Ordered the curved 6x6 side plates and like them a lot, wish I had gone curved plates when I bought my vest. (Posted on 10/5/2014)Rating - Review from C. Clark Review by C. Clark
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Large enough to make a difference, but small enough to keep the weight down. (Posted on 9/9/2014)Rating - Review from Jeff c Review by Jeff c
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Great product. Fit nice and snug into my Condor EXO side flaps. In hindsight I should have gotten the 6x8's, but these will certainly work for now. Excellent quality, weight is manageable, and I trust the company. (Posted on 8/13/2014)Rating - Review from browntd41 Review by browntd41
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Perfect fit in the Operator II Plate Carrier! (Posted on 8/6/2014)Rating - Review from AMN Review by AMN
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Great fit and ergonomics. The 6x8 might have fit my sides better, but I think the issue is with my carrier and not the plates themselves (please read my review on the Condor MOPC II Tan). These are a great buy just like their 10X12 curved counter parts and highly recommended. Shipping and delivery was prompt, which should put a smile on anyone's face who needs this stuff soon! (Posted on 7/16/2014)Rating - Review from nathan Review by nathan
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fit perfectly into my side pouch. just remember you need two... i thought they were sold in pairs, i was wrong. great armor, worth the weight. (Posted on 7/1/2014)Rating - Review from Josh Review by Josh
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I got these side plates to finish out my armor package. I previously ordered 2 Operator II carriers with the ergo curved from and back plates with the standard thickness coating. I just bought these side plates on the black friday sale. They came in with the same awesome quality as everything else. The shipping time was resonable.Rating
I also like that some ballistic testing info was sent along with these plates. All of the videos I have seen make the armor seem like an incredible deal for what they hold up to at the price point.
I have recommended this line of armor to several people. I also ordered a couple of trauma kits from here and they are of equal quality and affordability. Just make sure you throw in a couple of extra pairs of gloves if you get a med kit. They only come with one pair.
Other than that, I think this is truly the most economical way to get yourself/family some quality armor. (Posted on 12/17/2013) - Review from Charles Review by Charles
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Great product, at a great price. (Posted on 12/15/2013)Rating - Review from C96 BOLO Mauser Review by C96 BOLO Mauser
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I bought these based on a suggestion from a friend. After watching the testing videos and liking the price point I ordered them. They fit the side pockets as advertised and shipping was quick. I will definitely recommend this company and their products. (Posted on 12/1/2013)Rating - Review from FlamingLobster Review by FlamingLobster
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Solid, well-made little plates. The only hiccup in my experience with AR500 was that I was sent 6x8 plates by mistake. They answered my email within a day, sent a return shipping label via email, and I had the correct plates within about four days. Mistakes happen. Their customer service is exemplary. AR500 all the way! (Posted on 9/30/2013)Rating - Review from Laymen's Tactical Review by Laymen's Tactical
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I run this plate as a trauma plate on my concealable point blank vest. It fits snugly into the carrier and is light weight enought to not really be noticed. Having multi-strike rifle protection in a plate size that doesn't weigh you down is a great option. I highly recommend this plate to law enforcement and civilians who are looking for some extra protection on the body armor they already wear. (Posted on 8/3/2013)Rating - Review from Sam J. Review by Sam J.
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Same quality as the body armor plates and exactly what I was looking for. I like the option of having side armor to go with the main plates if needed. (Posted on 6/8/2012)Rating - Review from Side Plates Review by Side Plates
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These plates go well with the 10x12 trauma plates. if you carrier holds them i'd recommend getting the set. (Posted on 6/7/2012)Rating - Review from TJ Review by TJ
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These fit well in my side pouch (Posted on 5/28/2012)Rating - Review from Justin Review by Justin
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I actually picked this pair up on ebay before I knew about their website. They aren't as heavy as I thought they would be. If you are looking for steel ar500 body armor then these side plates will suite you well. I'm happy with how they arrived. The finish was good, and the edges were clean. I have no worries that these will do damage to my rig even with some use. (Posted on 5/24/2012)Rating - Review from Taylor Review by Taylor
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Solid deal for the money, same goes for the large body armor plates. (Posted on 5/22/2012)Rating