Comments on: Body Armor Recalled by Army

By: Rich Cash

Rich Cash — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:57:27 +0000

I like the reports on the new Dragon Skin, but would like to see some of our troopers in Afghanistan check the Dragon Skin out and I would rely on their final judgement, but fat chance for that to happen. I also like the new H&K 416 Assault Rifle, since when I observed this rifle covered in a bucket of sand and also let it submerged in water without, after which the rifle fired without any malfunction, I was sold, since I don’t know of any other rifle, that wouldn’t blow apart. If they made the H&K 416 with the Barrett 6.8 cal. shell, that would be a one shot-one kill Kick-Axx rifle. Check it out, wish I had this one, back in Nam.

By: CBA Co.

CBA Co. — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:31:00 +0000

We think current OTVs and Body Armor is highly satisfactory and hope to someday develop new forms of materials to achieve advancement in the Human Armor industry.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:44:44 +0000

I wonder if this means the Army will pull the SAPI plates in question as IG approved plates are distributed, so that they

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:24:11 +0000

For those of you that think the recall is taking away the new carriers, you might want to take another look. This recall is only for the SAPI plates. I wish it was for everything so the Army would finally take advantage of the better quality vests that are available.
I agree with David. I used the IOTV in Afghanistan in ’08. At first I liked it, but after a few missions, I hated it. Like David said, the only good thing about it was the belly band that took the wieght off the shoulders.

By: david

david — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:13:38 +0000

I used this vest in afghanistan in ’07 when it was first introduced. It is crap, limited mounting surface, didn’t like the over-the-head donning method and the quick release kept coming undone and myself and a few other joe’s almost had it completely come apart while out on missions and it’s a pain to put back together!
The only good thing about this vest is the belly band that helps take the weight off the shoulders and distribute the load more efficiently.

By: kevin

kevin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:12:41 +0000

yeah, can we please get dragon skin, i think not dying would be worth the extra tax bucks

By: Chris Taggart

Chris Taggart — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:20:45 +0000

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By: Vitor

Vitor — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:00:55 +0000

*Waits for Dragon Skin fans*