Body Armor SAPI Plates- Level IIIA (19300)

NIJ Certified Level IIIA SAPI Plates (19300) ~SOLD IN PAIRS~   Our Level IIIA Hard Armor plates provide significant injury reduction as compared to soft armor of the same level due to minimized backface deformation. Hard Armor plates are also much easier to wear concealed as they conform better to the body, which greatly improves long term wearability. All our Hard Armor Plates are Made in the USA by LTC, Leading Technology Composites, the worlds largest and most respected body armor manufacturer. Specific weights and sizes are listed below. All figures are nominal. Some variation based on manufacturing tolerance may apply.    Fits all medium sized carriers. Some popular items/sizes may incur a 4-8 week lead time.   SPECS: Weight: 1.3lbs (nominal) Thickness: .35" Level: IIIA Size: 10x12 Rounds Defeated:   Weapon Ammunition  STRIKING VELOCITY ft/s STRIKING VELOCITY m/s 9mm 50-grain USM4 2490 759 9mm Fiocchi, 115-grain FMJ 1540 469 9mm 124-grain Hydra-Shok JHP 1230 375 9mm 124-grain FMJ 1425 434 9mm 124-grain FMJ Steel 1262 385 .357 100-grain Frangible SF 1774 533 .357 115-grain JHP 1645 501 .357 125-grain SIG FMJ FN 1475 450 .357 125-grain GDHP 1454 443 .40-cal 95-grain S&W HP 1697 517 .40-cal 15-grain S&W JHP 1249 381 .40-cal 180-grain S&W JHP 1098 35 .44 Magnum 240-grain SJHP 1412 430 5.7 x 28mm 27-grain SS195 LFHP 2347 715 7.62 x 25mm TOKAREV SJLC 1684 513 ..30-cal. 110-grain FMJ 2097 639 *12-Gauge 2-3/4"in mag., 1 oz. Slug   1171 357   WHICH PLATE SIZE IS RIGHT FOR ME? Personal preference is the single most important determining factor when choosing the right size armor for any individual. The wearer must feel comfortable in whatever system and size they choose in order to maximize the effectiveness of any armor system. That having been said, the prior standard for all plates was 10”x12”. Military specifications now include a full range of sizes from Small to Extra Large, however size Medium, 9.5”x12.5” is considered the ideal fit for the 95th percentile, meaning that Medium is designed to fit 95% of all military personnel.  In order to provide a more easily discernible size chart we focus on the height of an individual as the most important factor in determining proper fitment. See the outline below for a general height / plate size reference. Keep in mind, personal build, and personal preference are the most important factors. If you purchase a set of plates that you feel is the wrong fit, call us for guidance and to get a quick and easy exchange. SAPI Sizing Specifications Size Dimensions Weight Height Small 8.5”x11.5” 6.5 lbs <5’5”-5’8” Medium 9.5”x12.50” 7.5 lbs 5‘8” - 6’ Large 10.25”x13.25” 8.5 lbs 6’1” - 6’4” XL 11”x14” 9.75 lbs >6’4” Swimmer Sizing Specifications Size Dimensions Weight Height Small 8”x10” 4.8 lbs <5’5”-5’8” Medium 10”x12” 6.5 lbs >5’8”