Having a plate carrier that’s comfortable and performs across a multitude of situations is an awesome thing to have. However, we have to face the reality that at a base level, your plate carrier is only as good as the plates you put inside of it. Having the slickest, fastest gear on the planet won’t matter if you’ve been properly ventilated by some 7.62x39.
When we decided to start carrying plates, the decision wasn’t only about finding some that fit our carriers perfectly. It quickly became apparent to us that we needed plates that were as light as possible while still offering the ballistic protection that the modern-day fighter demands.
With that said, we won’t go try and sell you each individual plate. We’ll let the stats speak for themselves as really it’s up to you to decide which level of protection you need.
DURITIUM PLATES
Duritium. That’s a fancy word. To make it quick, we can sum it up as these plates are super lightweight. Our Level III+ is only a mere 2.7 lbs and the Level IV is at 4.5 lbs. These are easily some of the lightest plates on the market at their level of protection and it’s a big part of the reason why we offer them. If you wear plates all day for work, you know that lightening your load-out everywhere you can is a big benefit.
Check the stats out:
Armor Plate Set Pro - Duritium® 10x12 Level IV
- Compliant testing to US Level 4
- 10” x 12”
- 0.9” thick
- Multicurve
- Shooters cut
- 4.5 pounds per plate
- Multi-Hit
- Level IV
- Special threat tested
- Stand alone
- UHMWPE Composite/Duritium®
- SOLD AS A SET OF 2
- Fits Medium Carriers
- 10 year warranty
- Made in the USA
NIJ THREATS TESTED:
- 9mm/357 Mag/44 Mag
- 5.56x45mm 55 Grain Ball (M193)
- 7.62x39mm PS Ball (MSC)
- 7.62x51mm 149 Grain M80 FMJ (Green Tip)
- 5.56x45mm M855A1
- 7.62x54mm
- 7.62x63mm
- 7.62x54mm API B32 (BXN)
- 7.62x63mm M2 AP
Armor Plate Set Pro - Duritium® 10x12 Level III+
- NIJ Certified NIJ 0101.06
- 10” x 12”
- 0.7” thick
- Multicurve
- Shooters cut
- 2.7 pounds per plate
- Multi-Hit
- Level lll+
- Special threat tested
- Stand alone
- Duritium® (High tensile strength polyethylene)
- Neutrally Buoyant
- SOLD AS A SET OF 2
- Fits Medium Carriers
- 15 year warranty
- Made in the USA
NIJ SPECIAL THREATS TESTED:
- 5.56x45mm 55 grain ball (M193)
- 7.62x39mm PS ball (MSC)
- 7.62x51mm 149 grain M80 FMJ
Side Armor Plate Set Pro - Duritium® 6x6 Level III+
- 6” x 6”
- 0.7” thick
- 0.9 pounds per plate
- Multi-Hit
- Level lll+
- Special threat tested
- Stand alone
- Duritium® (High tensile strength polyethylene)
- Neutrally Buoyant
- SOLD AS A SET OF 2
- Fits our 3AC Side Plate Pockets
- 15 year warranty
- Made in the USA
CERAMIC-COMPOSITE
They’re heavier than Duritium. Why sell plates that are heavier? Well, for two reasons. Some folks are on a budget AND these plates also stop M855. So in exchange for some extra weight, you gain the added protection of stopping green tips. Sounds fair to us!
Armor Plate Set - Ceramic Composite Level III Special Threat - Medium (10x12)
- NIJ Certified NIJ 0101.06
- 10” x 12”
- 1.1” thickness
- Multicurve
- Shooters cut SAPI
- 5.4 pounds per plate
- Multi-Hit
- Level lll
- Stand alone
- Ceramic-composite
- Plus special threat tested
- Wolf Grey
- SOLD AS A SET OF 2
- Fits Medium Carriers
- 10 year warranty
- Made in the USA
NIJ SPECIAL THREATS TESTED:
- 5.56 x 45 M193 @ 3100-3150 fps
- 7.62 x 39 M67 @ 2880-2930fps
- 7.62 x 63 JSP @ 2730-2780 fps
- 5.56 x 45 M855 @ 3100-3150 fps
- 7.62 x 39 M43 @ 2340-2390 fps
- 7.62 x 54r LPS @ 2800-2850 fps
Armor Plate Set - Ceramic Composite Level III Special Threat - Large (10.25x13.25)
- NIJ Certified NIJ 0101.06
- 10.25” x 13.25”
- 1.1” thickness
- Multicurve
- Shooters cut SAPI
- 6 pounds per plate
- Multi-Hit
- Level lll
- Stand alone
- Ceramic-composite
- Plus special threat tested
- Black fabric covering
- SOLD AS A SET OF 2
- Large Carriers
- 10 year warranty
- Made in the USA
NIJ SPECIAL THREATS TESTED:
- 5.56 x 45 M193 @ 3100-3150 fps
- 7.62 x 39 M67 @ 2880-2930fps
- 7.62 x 63 JSP @ 2730-2780 fps
- 5.56 x 45 M855 @ 3100-3150 fps
- 7.62 x 39 M43 @ 2340-2390 fps
- 7.62 x 54r LPS @ 2800-2850 fps
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR PLATES
If you're wonderin' if your plates will fit, just bust out that soft tape measure. It's important that you use a SOFT tape measure and not one meant for carpentry. Ask your mom if you need help.
It's pretty simple to measure up your plates. Make sure that you're measuring flat against the curve of the plate on the FRONT of the plate (the side that faces away from your body.) Measure side to side, top to bottom, then turn the plate on its side and grab the thiccness. You'll end with something like 10"x12"x1". Once again, if you're in need of help run upstairs and grab your momma. She'll figure it out.
THE SLICKSTER and FCPC V5 SIZE MEDIUM PLATE CARRIER FITS
- MEDIUM SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE, 10"x12" up to 10”x12.25“x1”
- Medium WIDTH absolute maximum plate circumference – 22”
- Medium HEIGHT absolute maximum plate circumference – 26.5”
THE SLICKSTER and FCPC V5 SIZE LARGE PLATE CARRIER FITS
- LARGE SAPI, ESAPI, SWIMMER PLATE up to 10.5”x13.5“x1”
- Large WIDTH absolute maximum plate circumference – 23”
- Large HEIGHT absolute maximum plate circumference – 29”
The FCPC V5 has stretch pockets and is more forgiving on fitment but we still suggest sticking to those dimensions.