Comments on: More Body Armor. Ugh.

By: Bill Burley

Bill Burley — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:26:47 +0000

Guys, all the armor out there is inadequate. As a former operator I know develop body armor specificly for the Air Force Research Lab at Tyndall. I know it has been to you guys in the field yet, but we just made a full Level 4 vest that weighs 14 lbs. IT WILL BE OUT THERE SOON!!! I promise.. If anyone has questions feel free to contact me.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:43:32 +0000

think Dragon scale is good but is quite heavy and does not take incerible amout of hits maybe 10 at best. A newer amour from Defend-X is much better it is like hard plates in shape and size but thats were the similaries end. I saw a video on you tube of it taking 63 5.56 nato green tip rounds before even dinting on the back. The armour has two plates with some for of rino lining on them and sandwiched in beteween them is a balsitic foam. any way it looks like the best amour out there right now.

By: Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:13:07 +0000

thought tha military couldnt get cheaper or dumber. Wheres tha actual armor. I guess spendin alil money to save a soldiers life aint worth it for’em. they already get crap when they leave so why do anything when they in there too.

By: Edward

Edward — Wed, 16 May 2007 17:51:59 +0000

Hey Matt don’t listen to Mr.Bain. Keep chargin’ forward on your idea because it sounds very good. As to Allan Bain, don’t try to polute other peoples ideas just because you want to make some bucks with cheaper/lesser quality materials.

By: Allan Bain

Allan Bain — Sat, 12 May 2007 05:45:33 +0000

Hey Matt,
I was looking at your suit, pretty cool, hey, how would you like to try making it with Evo-Flex 500 denier and or 840 denier Twaron.
Allan Bain

By: Tybie Eidson

Tybie Eidson — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:09:14 +0000

I understand your anxiety about more armor. It does add weight and heat and it may limit your mobility to some extent, but it is not meant for everyone in every situation. I suggest that you try it out though before you get to upset about it and tell everyone that it isn’t good.

By: Matthew A. Sonner

Matthew A. Sonner — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:29:39 +0000

Cameron,
Please visit my site at http://www.tacarm.com were you can order Shrapnel Shield Ballistic Inserts that fit into the elbow and knee pockets of your Army Combat Uniform (ACU).
They will stop fragments with ballistic characteristics similar to a .44 Magnum pistol round and weigh only 7.3 ounces each.
They are flexible and comfortable and will replace the need for you to wear non-ballistic strap-on pads.
I will send them Priority Mail and you should receive them in around 2 weeks
I can custom make the upper leg Shrapnel Shield Ballistic Inserts for you that will give you protection from fragments similar to bullets fired from a .38 pistol.
I will also provide the ACU fabric and Velcro so you can have a tailor on your FOB convert your ACUs so you can easily insert or remove the upper leg inserts from your trousers.
I am the inventor of the Patent Pending Ballistic Combat Uniform which also offers ballistic protection for your lower back, hips upper legs and shins.
I wore the BCU in Iraq during 2004 while serving with the First Infantry Division.
Retired after 23 years to include service in the Ranger Regiment and Special Forces, I believe you will be impressed.
I can also provide BCU upgrade kits for Marines and Airmen to convert their uniforms.
Send me an email at tacarm@aol.com and let me know what you need.
Sincerely,
Matt Sonner
President
Tacarm, LLC

By: Cameron

Cameron — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:28:15 +0000

where can one get leg protection? From the knees and up to bottom of vest? Please point me in the right direction. I am in iraq right now.
Thanks cameron
cameron.roberts@us.army.mil

By: Allimar

Allimar — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:36:24 +0000

With all these attempts on body armor, why don

By: Jon Flynn

Jon Flynn — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 16:15:40 +0000

Instead of discounting the opinions of the troops in the field as bitching, why not use them to help develope new armor systems. A team of engineer types to build the prototypes, and a team of recent veterans to test. I voluteer. I’m less than a year out of the desert and if you haven’t spent the better part of a year living in armor day in and day out, in the heat, trying to operate, you don’t really get it.