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Model 1948 RF3 Double Multi-Curved Ceramic Armor Plate

Model 1948 RF3 Double Multi-Curved Ceramic Armor Plate

Regular price $199.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $199.00 USD
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Features:

  • Made in the USA with high quality, edge-to-edge, Italian alumina monolithic ballistic tile.
  • Made in USA adhesives, no VOCs and compliant with CA Proposition 65.  Other manufacturers may say 100% USA, but most armor adhesives are not domestically sourced. Ours are. 
  • 10 Year Manufacturer's Warranty on ballistic materials
  • Absolutely more comfortable than other brands.
  • Engineered for drops and rough handling with adequate crack arresting technology.
  • All 1948 plates are edge-to-edge ceramic (no foam perimeter) with 2mm rubber rash guard.
  • RF3 Alumina Weight: Actual measured size is 10" x 12": 6.8 pounds. Although weight can vary slightly, we do not provide a +.2 pound or 3 ounce weight variance like other companies. Our plates weigh 6.8 pounds.
  • Price per plate
  • Standalone body armor
  • Default 1000 denier falcon cover unless otherwise requested
  • RF3 Thickness: .9" 
  • Color: Black
  • Standard: 0101.07 NIJ RF3 Rifle Plate NIJ 0101.06 Level IV).
  • All plates in this listing are multi-hit capable and supported by NIJ-approved labs professional testing and field testing.
  • Our test reports focus on the crown of the armor (weakest point). Other manufacturers test "upper left and upper right." Shoot the crown for true performance.
  • Ballistics test reports are here

Model 1948
NIJ protection level RF3
Multiple-hit capable Yes
99.7% ceramic purity Yes
Curve Double Multi-curve
Thickness .9"
Weight  6.8 pounds
Ceramic Type/configuration Alumina monolithic
Edge-to-Edge Coverage Yes
Plate backing Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Ceramic fragmentation control Crack Arresting Plate (Normal Control)
Size(s) 10" x 12"
Adhesive GTS ARMORFILM
NIJ Test Report Pass 

  • U.S. Law prohibits persons convicted of certain violent state and/or federal felonies from purchasing body armor.  You are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding body armor.  In addition, all sales are in compliance with and customer acknowledgement of our LEGAL NOTICE, here.
  • For information about our supply chain, please click here.
  • We cannot be responsible for incorrect shipping addresses or stolen packages.  If you would like your items send "signature required" please send a note with your order.
 Feature GTS Model 1948 Most Other Brands
Alumina Purity 99.7% 90%-95%
Dedicated drop protection  Yes No
Truth in sizing* Yes as indicated No
True Edge-To-Edge Ceramic Coverage Yes Varies


* Many other multi-curved plates are lower purity and use finished sizes slightly smaller than the stated 10" x 12" size.  These things are done to make the plate "lighter."

 

 


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