tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post1426125787234211767..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Some thoughts about body armorFerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-58809480830669955502010-04-07T16:50:55.224-07:002010-04-07T16:50:55.224-07:00To Canibus Lupis.
About ballistic steel plates.
...To Canibus Lupis.<br /><br /> About ballistic steel plates.<br /> The thing about steel plates is that they are much cheaper. But that comes at its own price. Right off the bat when you hold these plates in your hand you are amazed at how very heavy these suckers are! This will keep you from even wanting to wear them, much less FIGHT in them. Not that I am accusing you of being out of shape, but I have loads of time logged into heavy armor and I can tell you I do believe that steel is better than nothing. But only if you simply can't afford better alternatives.<br /> also I have seen Iraqis wearing these plates in Iraq and from what I heard from them, they don't protect nearly as well either. <br /> Ultimately I have come to understand that many people "cheap themselves to death" when it comes to survival. But as always, something is better than nothing. Don't forget what your parents used to say "you get what you pay for".<br /> Hope that helps.<br /> EucalyptusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-79214523187887741652010-04-07T00:25:19.406-07:002010-04-07T00:25:19.406-07:00Would any of you wear steel rifle plates ?
There&...Would any of you wear steel rifle plates ?<br /><br />There's a risk bullets can be deflected and end up in your brain. But they are cheap, so I'm wondering, should I bet on this horse ?Canis Lupushttp://le-projet-olduvai.kanak.frnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-46120667903072409882010-04-06T07:56:45.249-07:002010-04-06T07:56:45.249-07:00Sorry, no.
But if you want to give me $20,000 I w...Sorry, no.<br /><br />But if you want to give me $20,000 I will sing several country and western songs for you. <br /><br />My early foray into a singing career ended in the first grade of elementary school --when my class collapsed into helpless laughter at my attempt to sing "Home on the Range". <br /><br />Scarred me for life. I don't even sing in the shower.<br /><br />I also tried playing a fiddle when in high school --but abandoned the project when my dog started howling and barking in protest.Don Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-51445775920411222412010-04-05T21:32:43.731-07:002010-04-05T21:32:43.731-07:00Sorry to be off topic but..
Are you Don Williams ...Sorry to be off topic but..<br /><br />Are you Don Williams the famous country/western singer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-84792424807186176222010-04-05T05:35:05.603-07:002010-04-05T05:35:05.603-07:00PS Don't police have to periodically replace t...PS Don't police have to periodically replace their body armor because of the deterioration from sweat, rain, etc?<br /><br />One reason why buying used armor on ebay might not be a good idea -- a customer who gets a bullet through the sternum ain't likely to leave negative feedback.Don Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-47491630723621526462010-04-05T05:31:52.065-07:002010-04-05T05:31:52.065-07:001) I have a question: Isn't level IIIA worth h...1) I have a question: Isn't level IIIA worth having -- even though it is about twice as bulky as level II? <br /><br />Level IIIA provides additional insurance against deterioration and also protects against some handgun bullets that level II doesn't stop.<br /><br />Level IIIA is harder to conceal -- and if someone knows you have it then they know to go for a head shot immediately. So concealment is important.<br /><br />Also, aren't you likely to snag your pistol on Level IIIA if you are wearing an inside-the-waistband holster? But outside the waistband holsters are also hard to conceal.<br /><br />This may not be a problem in winter -- but in hot, humid summer you don't want to wear much other than a shirt, especially with body armor on as well.<br /><br />PS One way of keeping cooler with bodyarmor is to leave the sides unarmored --but is the lesser protection worth the lesser heat load?Don Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-751973949928626142010-04-04T23:33:10.604-07:002010-04-04T23:33:10.604-07:00Helpful tip. Consider spending the extra cash (if ...Helpful tip. Consider spending the extra cash (if you can spare it) on getting a 100% goldflex vest. Here's why.<br /> 1. It does not lose its protective ability when wet.<br /> 2. It actively floats (almost life vest like)<br /> 3. It's much thinner than regular vest adding to concealment.<br /> 4. It has been reported to have additional blunt trauma protection than Kevlar! <br /> Even if you already have one vest it wouldn't hurt to upgrade to higher quality in anticipation of your current one being worn out. <br /> There is only one draw back to getting one of these fine vests. They are pricey. Usually adding about 30% to 40% the cost depending on where you order from and what you want. But seriously, I don't start gambling with my life on things like that. <br /> Eucalyptus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-42153552640428633912010-04-04T16:35:43.922-07:002010-04-04T16:35:43.922-07:00Excellent example thanks!
Hunting accidents are a...Excellent example thanks!<br /><br />Hunting accidents are all too common, BA (with rifle plates) is a smart idea in that case when you know there's the possibility of an accident.<br /><br />FerFALFerFALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-15802307154451838372010-04-04T15:31:45.556-07:002010-04-04T15:31:45.556-07:00Here's another example when body armor could b...Here's another example when body armor could be warranted: Hunting! No SHTF or TEOTWAWKI situation needed. Most hunting fatalities could be avoided with armor. Went hunting with a friend of mine once that was blind as a bat. We were suppose to be squirrel hunting but he took a couple deer slugs with him 'just in case' (quite the redneck). He saw me coming from a distance and started to squint his eyes as he was trying to size up 'what I was!!!'. He never shot...I gave him ample warning it was me (ruined the rest of the trip). I don't hunt anymore but couldn't think of going out in the woods without thinking someone has a beed on me!Petenoreply@blogger.com