massivedesign
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I have quite a few of these available, in all different sizes.
They are not NIJ rated because they were built for German Special Forces, GSG9 rated SK1. NIJ Comparable rating is IIIa (based upon info provided on this thread). According to the lady I spoke to at Second Chance, it's rated to stop a .308 (no grain or distance info was provided). This vest does NOT contain Zylon or Dynema.
The carrier is identical to the Monarch 329, but the ballistic panel is a little better than than the standard 329. Why and how, they would not say.. Just better is all she said.
The vests were manufactured in late 2003 and have never been worn. They are NEW in the original bulk packaging (plastic bag) with the sizing sticker on them. Second Chance said that if they have been stored properly (which I was told they were in a storage closet, in a commercial building) that they will still be fine, but should be re-cert'd or the panels replaced within 4-5 years after the first date of actual use.
The buyer(s) will receive one complete vest, an additional identical carrier as well as a "deep cover" concealable carrier. You will also receive a shaped stab proof soft armor overplate that velcros to the outside of the carier. I do not have trauma plates, but there is a spot for them on the vests.
This is a very concealable vest, it's thinner than my older IIA and doesn't flair out when you sit down (previous BPV owners know what I am talking about). I weighed the BAG of stuff that you get (2 carriers, 2 panels, stab plate and the T-shirt) and it weights just over 5lbs!! That's pretty darn light!
Vest looks like this:
http://www.secondchance.com/products/monarch329.asp
The "deep cover" carrier looks like this:
http://www.secondchance.com/products/deepcover.asp
I have sizes from SM to XXL. I am 5'-11" 230lbs and the XL fits me nicely. The XXL is a little big.. Tall and lanky people (6'2"+ and skinny / semi skinny) will need a large.
If you order a vest, and it doesn't fit, I will gladly exchange it for a different size, you just pay the shipping. If it's a local meet-n-greet, I can bring multiple sizes to see which one fits better.
Felons are NOT permitted, by law, to purchase and/or be in possession of body armor.. And, of course, I make no warranty as to the actual stopping power of the vest, I am only going off of information gained from the MFG, Second Chance.
$450 each with discounts for multiple purchases.
Located in Olympia.
** I have one (open bag) XL that I used for test fitting that has a small (pinhead size) pen mark on it. $400. Remember, you still get one additional un-blemished carrier with it. **
I have quite a few of these available, in all different sizes.
They are not NIJ rated because they were built for German Special Forces, GSG9 rated SK1. NIJ Comparable rating is IIIa (based upon info provided on this thread). According to the lady I spoke to at Second Chance, it's rated to stop a .308 (no grain or distance info was provided). This vest does NOT contain Zylon or Dynema.
The carrier is identical to the Monarch 329, but the ballistic panel is a little better than than the standard 329. Why and how, they would not say.. Just better is all she said.
The vests were manufactured in late 2003 and have never been worn. They are NEW in the original bulk packaging (plastic bag) with the sizing sticker on them. Second Chance said that if they have been stored properly (which I was told they were in a storage closet, in a commercial building) that they will still be fine, but should be re-cert'd or the panels replaced within 4-5 years after the first date of actual use.
The buyer(s) will receive one complete vest, an additional identical carrier as well as a "deep cover" concealable carrier. You will also receive a shaped stab proof soft armor overplate that velcros to the outside of the carier. I do not have trauma plates, but there is a spot for them on the vests.
This is a very concealable vest, it's thinner than my older IIA and doesn't flair out when you sit down (previous BPV owners know what I am talking about). I weighed the BAG of stuff that you get (2 carriers, 2 panels, stab plate and the T-shirt) and it weights just over 5lbs!! That's pretty darn light!
Vest looks like this:
http://www.secondchance.com/products/monarch329.asp
The "deep cover" carrier looks like this:
http://www.secondchance.com/products/deepcover.asp
I have sizes from SM to XXL. I am 5'-11" 230lbs and the XL fits me nicely. The XXL is a little big.. Tall and lanky people (6'2"+ and skinny / semi skinny) will need a large.
If you order a vest, and it doesn't fit, I will gladly exchange it for a different size, you just pay the shipping. If it's a local meet-n-greet, I can bring multiple sizes to see which one fits better.
Felons are NOT permitted, by law, to purchase and/or be in possession of body armor.. And, of course, I make no warranty as to the actual stopping power of the vest, I am only going off of information gained from the MFG, Second Chance.
$450 each with discounts for multiple purchases.
Located in Olympia.
** I have one (open bag) XL that I used for test fitting that has a small (pinhead size) pen mark on it. $400. Remember, you still get one additional un-blemished carrier with it. **