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Model 1948 RF3 Multi-Curved No Spall 7.1 Pound Ceramic Armor Plate
Model 1948 RF3 Multi-Curved No Spall 7.1 Pound Ceramic Armor Plate
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$229.00 USD
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- Firefight Series. Incorporates a redundant ultra-high-molecular-weight backing plate that can act as standalone protection on some projectiles with reduced reliance on the included ceramic strike face. Read about our Firefight Series.
- The big difference between our lightweight RF3 (Level IV) armor and the others is that our tests show drop testing and at least one crown shot on the weakest part of any ceramic armor. Other manufacturers show non-crown shots in less vulnerable hit points.
- Drop-tested by NIJ certified labs.
- Eliminates most ceramic fragmentation (spall) with GTS ShardLock™ technology.
- 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 crack arresting technology.
- All 1948 plates are edge-to-edge ceramic (no foam perimeter) with 2mm rubber rash guard.
- RF3 Alumina Weight: 7.1 pounds
- Actual measured size is 10" x 12"
- Price per plate
- Standalone body armor
- Default 1000 denier falcon cover unless otherwise requested
- Thickness: 1.15"
- Color: Black
- Standard: 0101.07 NIJ RF3 Rifle Plate (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.
- Video below shows normal crack arresting which has since been increased to full fragmentation control.
- Ballistics test reports are 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. 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."
