Model 1023 Edge to Edge RF3 Ceramic Body Armor Plate (All Sizes)

Model 1023 Edge-to-Edge RF3 Ceramic Armor Plates with Built In Trauma Pad

Specifically designed with a blend of performance and comfort needed for law enforcement applications. Also available to qualified members of the general public (legal and compliant with all laws).

This armor is available in a variety of shapes and sizes.  Please select below with the understanding that changing the options will also change the weight. All plates are edge-to-edge ceramic coverage.  All plates have built in trauma pads and crack arresting technology. All plates are RF3 single-curved armor and are 1" thick.

• Made in the USA with the world's strongest materials. Five out of eight plate layers and components are 100% US sourced including all adhesives.
• FREE SHIPPING and no tax outside of NC. 
  
• Tested to resist 6 rounds of .30 M2AP (see image of lab report or click Model 1023 NIJ certified lab report).
• American-made polyethylene high performance crack arresting layer.
• Better than competitor plates: We use a crack arrestor, PE backers (no glass) and a ceramic tile array. The competition does not.
• Edge-to-edge ceramic coverage for perfect fit in your armor plate carrier.
• Stronger than the competition. Our mosaic strike face outperforms the competition's monolithic, low-purity, underbuilt products.
• Effective, mosaic style ceramic strike face constructed from individual, high quality ceramic.
• We use 99%+ alumina tile - our competitors do not.
• Our manufacturing system applies constant, predictable pressure throughout the manufacturing process.  We do not use bagging films. We use sturdy, well-made silicone super seal bags.
• For side plates, select the 6.25 x 6.25" or 6.25" x 8.25" sizes in Full Cut (square configuration).
• Weights:
• 2.2 pounds each for 6.25" x 6.25"
• 3 pounds each for 6.25" x 8.25".
• 7.3 pounds each for the shooter's cut 9.85" x 12". 
• 7.5 pounds each for the SAPI cut 9.85" x 12".
• 8 pounds each for the SAPI cut and shooter's cut 10.25" x 12.25".
• 10.5 pounds for the 11.25 x 14.25" SAPI cut.
• 11 pounds for the 11.25" x 14.25 square cut.
  
• Price per set unless otherwise stated.
• Standalone armor.
• 99%+ pure alumina.
• Mosaic ceramic configuration.
• Thickness: 1".
• Color: Black.
• Standard: RF3/NIJ Level 4 (RF3) Rifle.
• Ballistic Material: alumina ceramic 99% pure and UHMWPE backing plate.  Strike face material includes crack arresting layer to reduce ceramic fragment dust and increase multi-hit capability. 100% MADE IN USA adhesives (including source ingredients).
• Ballistic Performance: All Level 3+ threats, PLUS M2 AP (.30 caliber armor piercing ammunition). Multi-hit capable and supported by NIJ-approved labs professional testing. Multiple hit tested by NIJ labs. An example of the multiple hit resistance can be seen here.
• Outer Material: Black, 1000 denier water resistant nylon
• See ballistic tag for WARNINGS and wear/use details.
• Differences from Model 9049: Thinner crack arrestor, built-in trauma pad, lighter.
• This product complies with NIJ Standard 0101.07 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor.