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Model 1023: SET (2) RF3 Edge-to-Edge Ceramic Armor Plates

Model 1023: SET (2) RF3 Edge-to-Edge Ceramic Armor Plates

Regular price $399.00 USD
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Set (2) Model 1023 Edge-to-Edge RF3 Ceramic Armor Plates with Built In Trauma Pads

Specifically designed with a blend of performance and comfort needed for law enforcement applications. 

This armor is available in several shapes and sizes.  Please select below with the understanding that changing the options will also change the weight. All plates are edge-to-edge ceramic coverage.  All plates have built in trauma pads. All plates are RF3 single-curved armor and are 1" thick.

  • Made in the USA with the world's strongest materials.
  • Model 1023: Set RF3 Level 4 Edge-to-Edge Ceramic Armor Plates 
  • Price includes shipping and no tax outside of NC. 
  • All 1023 plates have built in trauma pads that limit BFD.  All 1023 plates have crack arresting technology that reduces ceramic fragmentation and enhances multiple-hit performance.
  • Tested to resist 6 rounds of .30 M2AP (see image of lab report or click Model 1023 NIJ certified lab report).
  • Listing is for (2) Model 1023 edge-to-edge armor plates.
  • American-made polyethylene high performance crack arresting layer.
  • Better than competitor plates: We use a crack arrestor, PE backers (no glass) and a ceramic tile array. The competition does not.
  • Edge-to-edge ceramic coverage for perfect fit in your armor plate carrier.
  • Stronger than the competition. Our mosaic strike face outperforms the competition's monolithic, low-purity, underbuilt products.
  • Effective, mosaic style ceramic strike face constructed from individual, high quality ceramic.
  • We use 99%+ alumina tile - our competitors do not.
  • Our manufacturing system applies constant, predictable pressure throughout the manufacturing process.  We do not use bagging films. We use sturdy, well-made silicone super seal bags.
  • FREE US shipping and NO TAX for most locales.
  • Weight: 7.3 pounds each for the shooter's cut 9.85" x 12". About a full pound lighter than many other models the same size. Other armor weight will vary with size and shape selections (see sizing button for estimated plate weights).
  • Price per set unless otherwise stated.
  • Standalone armor.
  • 99%+ pure alumina.
  • Mosaic ceramic configuration.
  • Thickness: 1".
  • Color: Black.
  • Standard: RF3/NIJ Level 4 (RF3) Rifle.
  • Ballistic Material: alumina ceramic 99% pure and UHMWPE backing plate.  Strike face material includes crack arresting layer to reduce ceramic fragment dust and increase multi-hit capability. 100% MADE IN USA adhesives (including source ingredients).
  • Ballistic Performance: All Level 3+ threats, PLUS M2 AP (.30 caliber armor piercing ammunition). Multi-hit capable and supported by NIJ-approved labs professional testing. Multiple hit tested by NIJ labs. An example of the multiple hit resistance can be seen here.
  • Outer Material: Black, 1000 denier water resistant nylon
  • See ballistic tag for WARNINGS and wear/use details.
  • Differences from Model 9049: Thinner crack arrestor, built-in trauma pad, about 1 pound lighter.
  • This product complies with NIJ Standard 0101.06 and 0101.07 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor.
Made in the USA (Emerald Isle, North Carolina) with high-quality, worldwide sources possessing advanced capabilities.  100% US-sourced adhesive ingredients and blended, made in USA polyethylene. For information about our supply chain, please click here.

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.

All sales are in compliance with and customer acknowledgement of our  Return Policy and LEGAL NOTICE here. Please wear your armor in compliance with the ballistic label included on your product.  DO NOT test your armor by intentionally wearing it during ballistic testing.  

All sales are final and in compliance with our LEGAL and SHIPPING policies (see links at the bottom of the page).
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Scott Cook

Very good

Thanks for the review.

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Kimberly Cook
Would buy again.

The plates are extremely well built. The finish work is very clean and professional.
Wouldn’t hesitate to purchase again.

Thank you very much.

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Greg Bosch
Great Plates

Received the plates couldn’t be happier. Fit great in my carrier. Talked to WG for quite a bit answering many q questions from me. Solid guy

Thank you!!

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G C
Customer service

Some how I messed up my order, I was contacted quickly and got my order sorted out and shipped as quickly as possible. Thank you GS body armor

Thank you.

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Clayton Hensel
everyone deserves armor!

Unbeatable for the price. Yes they’re a little heavy. So just get stronger. So glad to finally have armor.

Thanks! We overbuild our plates for redundancy and increased multiple hit performance. Not many plates can compete with this plate's multi-hit performance.