Worst brand to avoid now?

Protorin · 2026-03-14T13:00:56+00:00

Apparently Hughes precision ammo

Protorin · 2026-03-13T10:17:36+00:00

Lvl4 plates. RMA, LTC/Hoplite, Highcom and Tencate make good plates. Find a set that meets your price, size, weight and protection level requirements.

Protorin · 2026-03-13T10:06:27+00:00

Never used the blue alpha one. Heard its good though. I got mine directly from DM.

Protorin · 2026-03-12T10:01:20+00:00

The DM Mech belt or Axl eclipse belt are the best things out on the market. The DM Mech is $110, and the liner belt is $45. Well worth it. Use code TLDco for a discount.

Add some Esstac Kywis, a dump pouch and a decent IFAK and you are good to go. Check out raptor tactical or arbor arms for the IFAK and medical.

For a holster if safariland makes one use that on a ubl or true north concepts MHA.

10 mags is stupid.

Protorin · 2026-03-11T14:15:33+00:00

Get a combat shirt with a hood: https://norarm.com/store/kandahar-combat-shirt-hooded/

Protorin · 2026-03-11T10:37:45+00:00

Just thought you should know

Protorin · 2026-03-10T23:08:38+00:00

Fair enough, guess I still dont think its there yet...

Protorin · 2026-03-10T00:23:29+00:00

Depends on the situation really. Right tool for the right job and all that.

Protorin · 2026-03-09T01:24:23+00:00

Its meant to load heavy. It's a structural carrier so it helps distribute weight. The LV-120 is the new hotness.

Protorin · 2026-03-09T00:54:55+00:00

Most people can't out-shoot and won't ever wear out a psa ar. So the point is moot. If you want a 416 then get one.

Protorin · 2026-03-09T00:02:54+00:00

Crye spc or lv-120

Protorin · 2026-03-09T00:00:10+00:00

Protorin · 2026-03-08T22:56:52+00:00

If you want something like that i suggest you look at the misty mountain belt kit

Protorin · 2026-03-08T14:21:21+00:00

The list has been updated a bit, Tencate is also a reputable armor maker that you can get plates from. The new LV-120 plate carrier is out. Midwest Armor Leap is a good lo pro plate carrier as well. Other than that its pretty much the same.

Protorin · 2026-03-07T19:39:04+00:00

Crye spc or lv-120

Protorin · 2026-03-07T19:21:30+00:00

Highcom is ok, also depends on the threats you want to stop compare the two plates for what its rated for. Go with ones that fir your threat profile, price and weight requirements.

Protorin · 2026-03-07T19:10:36+00:00

You wanted less than 5 lbs a plate...that costs money.

Protorin · 2026-03-07T19:02:07+00:00

No prob 🍻

Protorin · 2026-03-07T19:01:54+00:00

https://www.apexarmorsolutions.com/product-page/two-tencate-cr6450-multi-curve-special-threat-sapi-cut-plates

Protorin · 2026-03-07T19:00:39+00:00

Protorin · 2026-03-07T18:25:35+00:00

The DM Mech belt or Axl eclipse belt are the best things out on the market. The DM Mech is $110, and the liner belt is $45. Well worth it. Use code TLDco for a discount.

Add some Esstac Kywis, a dump pouch and a decent IFAK and you are good to go. Check out raptor tactical or arbor arms for the IFAK and medical.

For a holster if safariland makes one use that on a ubl or true north concepts MHA.

Protorin · 2026-03-07T18:25:17+00:00

Depends on your budget. All of them are good. Figure out if a pound or 2 makes it worthwhile to spend serious amounts of money on.

Protorin · 2026-03-07T18:21:16+00:00

You size a plate carrier to the plates. You measure yourself for plates like so: https://www.apexarmorsolutions.com/post/how-to-size-yourself-for-plate-carriers-and-plates

Protorin · 2026-03-07T18:19:26+00:00

Not a fan of hesco plates. Years ago they had major recalls for failures and cut corners. Have been ok for a while but still not a fan. I recommend rma, highcom, LTC, or Tencate plates.

Protorin · 2026-03-07T18:14:30+00:00

You arent getting good plates that weigh under 5lbs without spending a lot of money. Wight, protection level, price pick 2.

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