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Jul 5, 2022 · Mark Greaney. 4.37. 7,738 ratings470 reviews. A novel inspired by #1 New York Times best-selling author Mark Greaney’s Audible Original drama, Armored.Joshua Duffy is a Close Protection Agent—a professional bodyguard—and he's one of the world's elite operatives.
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Jul 5, 2022 · She’s an ex-Army captain and chopper pilot who’d been shot down in Iraq and rescued by— wait for it —Josh Duffy. True love and hard times follow; a nasty, failed protection detail in the Middle East leaves the protectee dead and Josh’s life forever changed.
- AR500 Armor
- Body Armor Levels
- Body Armor Coating
- AR500 Armor Testing Results
- Body Armor Size, Fit, & Cut
- Body Armor Curve
- Trauma Pads
- Plate Carriers
- Recommendations
- Conclusion
I received a bunch of armor from AR500 Armor(probably the most popular company in body armor) so I could write this unbiased review and test them out in the desert. Spoiler…they work as intended. Let’s get on with it.
NIJ Background
Levels are an easy way to figure out what armor to get based on the possible threats you’re likely to encounter. The go-to source is the NIJ (National Institute of Justice) and they have a nifty standard called NIJ 0101.06for ballistic resistance. The rough guidelines in ascending protection. Not sure of the different calibers? Check out our Caliber Guide. 1. Level IIA:Tested for common pistol calibers such as 9mm & .40 S&W, no rifle protection 2. Level II:Tested for slightly more powerful ha...
There’s different coatings out there, but for AR500 Armor they use Paxcon. It’s the same stuff that you can spray onto the bed of your truck to make it super durable. But for armor it adds the benefit of reducing “spalling,” which is the metal splatter when the bullet hits the AR500 steel. It would suck to be protected from a hit only to have an ar...
We were too close to the targets for NIJ standards of M855 and M193 5.56 rounds the first time we tested. So we went to the desert again with fresh plates. We chronographed our guns and set up the targets at 50 yards.
Body armor is meant to protect the most important parts of your anatomy so you can stay in the fight. That boils down to the heart and its blood vessels…plus the diaphragm. The rough guideline is to choose a plate that will cover your nipplesso the heart is protected. And to have it high enough so that the top is at your jugular notch. To find the ...
You’ll also see the add-on options of adding a curve (or multi-curve) to your plate. Otherwise it will come flat. I HIGHLY recommend getting it curved…at least for your front plate. If not bothplates. Your chest is likely not flat and even after an hourwith a flat plate…you’re going to want to throw it away. It’s worth the extra investment of ~$25.
You’ll also see Trauma Pads, which look and feel like thin soft armor…but are NOTballistic protection. They go behind armor to spread out the force when you do get hit. That way you don’t end up with a crazy bruise or broken bones. Also makes the plate armor comfier against your body.
AR500 Armor has some pretty decent plate carriers. See them all here. The first one we tested was the Testudocarrier which was very padded, had a side cumberbund, and the most comfortable shoulder pads I’ve used. Plenty of molle to attach anything you’ll need. Might get really hot though. This is the Gen 1. The Gen 2 maintains the comfiness level a...
AR500 Armor has some sweet Carrier + Platescombinations. I’ll do my best to give my recommendations for specific scenarios.
That’s it! By now you should have a firm grasp of the different types of body armor, and the specs you’ll likely need for your specific purpose. If you didn’t get the chance to see us shoot all the armor… Remember…it comes down to choosing between protection, mobility, weight, and even price. Did you end up getting your armor? Or did we miss anythi...
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Jul 5, 2022 · 4.5 8,741 ratings. Book 1 of 2: Armored (Joshua Duffy) Editors' pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense. See all formats and editions. A novel inspired by #1 New York Times best-selling author Mark Greaney’s Audible Original drama, Armored.
41% Tomatometer 56 Reviews 31% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings Following his return from Iraq, Ty Hackett (Columbus Short) takes a job at the same armored-car company where his father worked. At...
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