Well that sure took longer than I anticipated:
I shouldnt complain, the turnaround time was really only four weeks.
These are the plates from this.
Notes From The Bunker
Well that sure took longer than I anticipated:
I shouldnt complain, the turnaround time was really only four weeks.
These are the plates from this.
How does the extra 16 lbs around the midsection feel?
Better than a bullet, I’d wager. And yet…
I dont know if it’s actually that heavy. I need to throw it on a scale. And I’m sure its a burden that is more acceptable than bullet wound to the chest.
Gentlemen, its nothing. I’ve been carrying easily 50-60 pounds above my belt line for a number of years now. I’d rather be carrying 32 lbs of hard plates (one front, one back) than the 50 lbs of hot dogs, hash browns and hostess products I am now.
Ya might get the opportunity to lose the residual from some of those hostess products… unless you have stocked up!
I waited 3 weeks for mine going through Galls, and that was months and months back when this election was a lot more theoretical.
It’s always “better to be hot than shot”, and as I get closer to fighting weight, replacing the prime rib and junk food with kevlar and ceramic isn’t as theoretical either.
The pending dearth of Twinkies is a boon in that respect.
Congrats on the acquisition, Commander, and I give you the same benediction the store clerks gave me when they handed them to me:
“Hope you never need ‘em!”
I feel that way about every bit of preparedness gear I buy.
Its not problem wearing plates, the secret is having them in a good carrier tight to your body, there is a big difference between 15 pounds held at arm length and 15 pounds cinched down tight to your chest. You will just sweat a lot more under them, add a heat category because you are wearing armor.
Are both of those curved plates? how well does the back plate fit(comfortable)? Thanks
They are both curved. They seem comfortable enough but then again I haven’t gone tromping around the hills all day while wearing them yet. This is my first set of hard armour so I really have nothing to compare the experience with.