I have a "contact" who buys huge batches of stuff from miltary auctions. He gets lots of gun stuff for very cheap prices as a result. I have mainly bought M14 mags from him in the past (NIW for $30) but he sells a wide assortment of parts and accessories.
One of the things he was telling me of which perked my interest quite a bit was class IV body armor. Now I have heard that this is the highest rated defense armor one can wear. It can take multiple .30-06 AP hits from what I have heard. He tells me he is selling it in a package which includes an Alice pack, a tactical vest with mag pouches, and the Class IV body armor with both trauma plates (one for front, one for back) all for $500 shipping included (which is around $50 in it's own right I believe).
Now my question is, what is the usual price of class IV armor with the trauma plates and is this a good deal? Is it worth it to even have body armor? How many of you have/use body armor and think it's a good idea? Who thinks it's a waste of money? Thanks!
One of the things he was telling me of which perked my interest quite a bit was class IV body armor. Now I have heard that this is the highest rated defense armor one can wear. It can take multiple .30-06 AP hits from what I have heard. He tells me he is selling it in a package which includes an Alice pack, a tactical vest with mag pouches, and the Class IV body armor with both trauma plates (one for front, one for back) all for $500 shipping included (which is around $50 in it's own right I believe).
Now my question is, what is the usual price of class IV armor with the trauma plates and is this a good deal? Is it worth it to even have body armor? How many of you have/use body armor and think it's a good idea? Who thinks it's a waste of money? Thanks!