LA Police Gear Level III Budget Armor: Better Than Level IV Plates?
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- The LA Police Gear Level III budget ceramic & polyethylene composite armor plates come in at great price point and weight but do they perform up to Level 3 NIJ standards? How about Level IV standards? Let's find out!
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Let's all take a moment to appreciate the moment in the world we are in that we can buy cheap and effective armor online and a have a set for 300 bucks.
It's hard for me to hear you when that 240 is in the background
I was hoping he would finish the plate off with that.
@@KB-ji3yr Seriously. That's "multi-hit".
That 240 in the background is the ultimate flex, well done Mike
Humblebrag!
i used to use one of those in the force 💪🏼 saw it immediately hahha
Just bought a set of 2 plates for $170 during their Father’s Day sale. Hard to beat that price point during a virus scare, an election year, and during panic buying. I’m thrilled to have scored these plates.
I did as well. Also atlas plate carrier. They had 500 in stock 48 hrs ago and they’re already sold out.
Nice I just purchased 1 plate on Memorial Day I got 15% off so I paid just a little over $100 then I ordered another one yesterday I was kinda able to manipulate their friend referral program so I got $25 off my order and an extra $25 towards a future order so I was able to kinda whack $50 off the $119 price tag so I think I got both plates for around $170 as well. I had previously been running AR500 plates and still obviously had its advantages but I’m not planning on being anyones steel target to shoot so I’m looking forward to the more lightweight ceramic plates even if they don’t have as much of a multi hit capability as steel.
These dudes are about to get a lot of customers... Wow.
I happen to live near there business and they are already crazy popular, after this it just has gotten stupid popular
Impressive performance for a budget plate. so much so I drove to their brick and mortar store today and grabbed a pair. for those who are local, both the plates and carrier are 20 percent off in store which makes for an even better bargain.
Insane performance for the money; just snagged a pair. Good lookin out Mike!
@@k9gustoff Where can one find that code?
LAPGFEB20@@thegreenman2030
Out of stock :(
@@sunnycat69 Damn that was fast
Thanks for the coupon unfortunately I missed the plates. Hopefully they get more in sooner then later.
OK Mike I'm officially upset at this point. You have a 240 in the background that you have been keeping from us. 4:35
Really wish you would’ve commented on that 1” partial foam edge on the plates. Seems like every affordable plate that’s also pretty light has a foam edge, not end to end protection.
This has to be the most trusted and informative gun channel on UA-cam. Thanks for all you do.
I hope they send you a check because you just quadrupled their sales!
sold them out in 11-14-2020.
Send some extras to Virginia. Those boys gonna need it soon with Northam owning the Crown.
We do.
Got mine just now. . Roanoke, VA
@Michael Srite How would you define ABSOLUTE TYRANNY???
"American gun owners wipe the blood of those who died long ago on their sleeves and call it their own"
@Michael Srite So are you.
I've been hesitating between lightweight lvl3+ UHMWPE plates and Alumina lvl4 plates this video makes me tend more towards the lvl3+
Imagine how well their Level IV plate performs!!
Wow! I'd love to see some tests where a ballistic gelatin block is placed behind armor tests. I've always wondered what was the lethality of the rounds that made it through.
I would like to see a video shooting these or level 4 plates while in a plate carrier that is carrying mags like it would be hit in real world.
Also to have balloons setup around the top and sides to check for fragmentation or spawl
great video. Was looking for an entry level set and just received the plates and carrier from LA Police for $284 delivered after getting their 10% off for accepting texts. Great value, thank you.
With the amount of money they're about to make on this they will be able to afford to send it off to get NIJ certified. That's incredible, great vid
I was just thinking yesterday I should suggest you do lapg level 3 plate lol and here it is, thank you for doing these. The information is greatly appreciated and useful
I am surprised you don't have 1 million subs. One of my fave guntubers. Great variety of vids, and aimed at all level of shooters. Keep up the great work GnG.
Hey Mike et al, I just received three of these plates. Mine seem to be about 5lbs (my scale sucks though) but my calipers indicate that they are almost 1.1" thick. I don't doubt that Mike's measured how he said they did but thought I should share this for those whom are really hoping to get .7" thick plates.
If you look closely, you can see Mr.GunzNGear’s house in the background. Love that 240 chill’n back there too, it’s like Where’s Waldo, but with machine guns!
That's not his house, he showed part of his house before. That one in the woods looks like Blair witches house.
tubeonline629 ....I know, just trying to throw the FEDs off 👍
@@hopscotch1019
Rumor has it that he is the feds.
tubeonline629 ....naw, he’s just your run of the mill patriot freedom fighter. Trying his best to inform folks of tools needed to get the job done ✅.
@@hopscotch1019
Good answer, now what's his real job?
You can't beat this price for what you're getting everyone who's been wanting armor, but didn't want to spend a ton of money should pick these up. I have some other 10x12 ceramic plates, but I'm hoping LA police gear will come out with some larger 11x14" or 6x8" side plates and I definitely will be purchasing some if they do. Thanks for the great review Mike!
Well it’s been a couple years since you made your comment but LAPG makes additional side plates. Have you picked any up yet ?
the new swimmer cut look sweet
LAPG is out of stock as of the 15th of Feb. I'll check back. Product looks great.
Edit again: got mine today. Ordered on the 10th, shipped on 14th, in the mail today +1 day for holiday. Wasn’t impressed by the packing but nothing damaged.
First impression, light weight, a bit small in my particular carrier. PLATEminus from blue force... but comfortable
they have current stock displayed and dropping quick
Holy shit! Appreciate the heads up. Yeah.... I was gonna wait for botach to get back to me. It’s been about a month. I’ll just skip those.
There is a bit of a bothersome revelation in Buffman's recent review. The outer inch of the "plate" is not covered with the ceramic, just foam over the HMWPE. I bought three of these too and am more than a little disappointed. I think Mike missed that info somehow or I just didn't notice him saying it.
@@vicnighthorse Thanks for the heads up.
Wanted to say thank you. Got level 4 LA Police Gear Plates and they saved my Life! Not really but they FEEL like they would. Heavy.
Purchases a pair of level IVs a few weeks ago. Great to see a good review about it. so far liking my set. Got em for just over $200 for the set plus shipping
I know some groundbreaking stuff when I see it, especially for the price point. I picked up a set for my plate carrier. Thanks for taking the time to do such a thorough review!
Just bought a set this morning. They sold out within hours. How fast was their shipping. I’ve heard horror stories of 10-12 week lead times
Bought mine 6/20. Tracking has them Arriving tomorrow with free shipping
That's really good Armor. I would love to get 3 plates. Two for Plate Carrier and One for my backpack. Would enable me to go prone behind the backpack for what looks like really good protection.
Love to see the old bolt action in a video,,,also would like to see the vest on one of those shooting dummies.
They have pre-orders for a level IV plate now. I think it is time for a part 2!
Great test! I have a pair of the LAPG Level IV plates but given how well the Level III does I could see trying a pair of them as well. IIRC they're over a pound lighter.
That's pretty impressive performance for a 100 dollar level 3 plate. I'm very curious if that would hold up to a 55 grain m193 out of an 18-20 inch barrel? Perhaps you could do another test on it to see if M193 ball will be stopped as well? It's just as common in use and availability as an m855 round to civilians, and from many videos ive seen it zips through armor that m855 is stopped by when a long enough barrel is used.
Good on them! About time you actually got your money's worth.
YOU HAVE A 03-A4!!!! VIDEO IS A MUST!
1 yr later....Seeing many comments are chop licking the 240 in the background, That shovel with the safety handle has me diggin this, lol....NICE VID!
I like it. Lapolice has some good clothes, and other products.
Id really like to see a another test with another 2 or 3 of these plates. Something to increase the sample size a bit. If the build and QC allows for these to consistently and reliably stop m855 that would be amazing. This is impressive but I'm still hesitant to trust these based off a test on one plate especially for how cheap they are I can definitely see QC not being equal on every plate produced. Id also like to see drop testing, exposure to adverse weather/thermal conditions, ect.
I’d like to see that as well
Then spend some $
@@user-ms3lw3gi4f I did. Poor.
@@josephsantana3094 how did the test turn-out?
Impressive! Don't need another plate carrier but damn that's too great deal to pass up! Thanks for this!!!
Thanks Bro, they're out of stock. Free advertising and great/efficient reviews work. Price went up too if I'm seein the vid correctly. Got 103+ temp and beyond sick so this all may be a dream. Vivid tho.
COVID?
@@TheGunBub Well, ain't dead yet but thanks for askin. 11 months ago the test was to stick that giant Q-tip up your nose, past your sinuses and out one ear or the other. Then they flipped a coin. Around here no matter how you die, it goes down as COVID-19 thru 27. Seriously. Dude died from cancer. COVID-19. Car crash? COVID-19. This country is too far gone.
How much money and power is enough for some folks? Oh wait, fever must be back. I'm 66yrs old and have survived some terrible injuries, 3 cancers and 2 near death experiences but some man made virus will probly take me out. Speaking of bein 66, I bet every one of us, no matter how old, knew a "Adam Shifty" in school. Hall monitor. Class snitch. Actual pencil necked geek. BUT now this one has the POWER and everybody is gonna pay.....
Sheite. I'm truly sorry you got all this from one word comment. Despite my age and medical history I'm still a security contractor with a federal agency and just got in from 5 mile hike in the woods wearing my heavy armor and carrying weapons and gear. At 2am and spittin snow at bout 30 degrees. Counted over 50 deer. They don't even run from me anymore. I mention that to give you an idea of what the non crippling, so far, PTSD can do when you're not lookin....writing long stupid comments. I just hold the tablet. BUT there are whispers in the wind that all is not as it appears. Look closely at Harris being sworn in. What did she put between her hand and the Bible? Just something to think about cause if you read this far you must be really, really bored. Thanks for reading the other one. L8r.
LA Police been good company long time. 1st used them in 2004 to get converse boots in Iraq. Great prices and prompt delivery on everything then and since.
I’m glad I picked up a pair of level iv plates a few weeks back. This video gives me peace of mind about my purchase.
Hope they keep making them because the website has them marked as closeout as of the release day of this video.
I don't watch much from you mike...but you just made me sub and buy a pair of these for my plate carrier. Thanks man!
Andddd....sold out. Was hoping to snag a pair of these bad boys! Thanks for the great review!
Sucks that I missed the sale.That is a GREAT price for such an outstanding Plate. Thanks for sharing!
6:00 - Jeez, that looks like it shoots smooth for a 10.5".
To see you near speechless with surprise was priceless! It is impressive.
Pretty convincing. So much so that they sold out instantly.
Just picked up two of the level 4 plates
Looks pretty good for the money. Just ordered a set of Battle Steel level IV plates to replace my far too heavy AR500 III+ plates.
The AR500 plates are nice for getting a better workout on a long hike.
That's impressive.
Very impressive I've been wondering about these plates! Well wonder no more, I gotta get a set. Thanks great video!
Some serious back-face deformation! But it's much better than the bullets penetrating.
That's outstanding for the price to protection ratio!
I like them pants you have on on the video.I like to turn the pattern, where can you get them at
So....... just ordered 2 today. Haha glad I got some when I learned about this 5 months later
to bad, this is definitely one of those no question immediate purchase
I bought some of the botach level 4. They have terrible shipping. I'm still waiting on it. But this looks pretty solid too. Wonder if all their level 3 plates will be this tough or if they had a number of them fall short in their testing which is why they're only rated to level 3?
as far as i know the manufacturer has to specify which level they want the product tested to. different price points for different levels so it's not like nij just hammers them and sticks a lable on them when they stop working. they have to say i want it level 3 tested or i want it level 4 tested so i wouldn't be to worried about that, this video is pretty clear on what it's capable of stopping.
Yet another great review from you
LIII hybrid plates have always been able to stop M855. It's the 100% PE plates that have trouble stopping it
On sale through the weekend 12% off. Cheap for this level and weight.
I really wish I got to scoop a set of these up when they were posted to you FB.
Love your reviews. I am sold on this body armor. Thanks
Amazing. Thanks for putting this plate through heavy rain for Us.
Awesome video Mike. Thanks for what you do!
I feel like this is some sort of test of your social media influencer power. There were 178 in stock when I first watched the video and clicked over. 3 hours later, there are 111. Nice.
Brandon Ross i ordered mine 3 hours ago and there were 246 in stock
One more thing Mike, I just watch Buffman's review and he noted that the outer inch plus of the plates had no ceramic, only some sort of foam over the HMWPE. I very much doubt that you omitted this information intentionally and thought I should bring it to your attention. Or maybe you did mention it and I just missed it in the two or three times I watched the video. 8x10 instead of 10x12 is 1/3 less coverage - pretty significant. Looking back at your video I can tell that the plate is undersized. I am embarrassed that I bought three of these plates with out noticing that first.
I purchased 2 level III plates, after watching Mike's & Buffman's reviews, and debating a Botach level III Plate or Plates(s), maybe 3+, knowing that it covers a 10"x12" Total area, but LAPG is more like a 8.75" x 10.8" overall "coverage area." Admittedly, I'm wearing them with level IIIA+ body armor=level IV or at least level III+, having spoken with the maker of my body armor, when Ceramic and Poly worn with my body armor (I hope). I also used the Discount Codes that only takes off 10%, but you can pay less for shipping by Shipping "Economy" and save a few bucks and I'm not wearing the plates, except if I feel like I need 1 maybe, up front... so an additional 3 business days doesn't bother me. That said, Buffman made sure to point out that there was a loss of Ceramic coverage of about an inch around the sides of the level III & IV armor, I think that Mike brought up a quick bit about Poly around the edges, only, but Buffman even (as you saw) denoted in chalk or white marker the "only Poly" around the edges.
The total size of the Plate is still about 11.8"x9.75" in Length/Width and, as said, with certain level IIIA or IIIA+ body armor it will equal level III+/level IV armor, as stated, no matter what... which is why I also went with level III LAPG, but am going to get some Botach level III or III+ Ceramic/Poly Plates, too. Also, don't feel embarrassed, brother, it is what it is. I do wish, however, that LAPG would have had it cut it more evenly and/or explained the actual coverage or lack there of, simply for putting the plates into body armor plate closures... If the 1" had been "cut out" it would've fit perfectly so that my Velcro opening would've fit evenly at the top, versus a more forced fit at the top or having to leave the top open, which I can play around with more to totally get the Velcro closed at the top. Why won't a 10"x12" fit in body armor meant for it? I wear Small-Medium versus Medium or above, which I'm right near, but with body armor, if some didn't know, it is cut more by your waist size/girth, so I'm glad I'm not a larger size, which would=obese/overweight for my size and height.
@@GmanGSW I perhaps underestimated the LAPG size because mine were packed away for moving and I just conservatively guestimated from Buffman's lines. That was an error on my part. I still think that the LAPGs are a good deal for the money. I did however spring 3x as much for an RMA 1093 3+ multi-curve 10.25x13.25" 5.16lb plate for my primary front plate. Buffman also recommended a slightly more budget but full sized plate the Hesco L210 that I might also get even though it is a bit unusual in what it will and won't stop. Thanks for your reply. Good luck.
@@vicnighthorse Thank you and you're more than welcome. I hear you regarding the curosry check and I was debating adding Hesco's L210, but the last time I checked (just a few days ago) they are sold out for the foreseeable future... I did notice that they had a 3200 series(?) that is a "reasonable" price, but the exact price was? I then had debated their 6"x8" L110 for my body armor, though preferably their 8"x10," but that is blown for the foreseeable future, as said, too... That said, I believe that RMA is/was a pretty good pick, though pricey, as you sadly found out. I'm sincerely sorry about that, but, if the size was more to par, it may have been worth it, brother? There are some cheaper Plates out there again, though, including: the LAPG level III and also Botach's Battle Steel Level IV @ $99 or level III+, that has been been NIJ certified, for $149, I believe... and remember to check for Discount Codes!
Now, as I'd said prior, it would've been nice had LAPG denoted the exact "coverage size" versus the 11.8" x 9.75" "total size" they show (only 10.8"x9.75" Full Protection, alone). That said, Buffman R.A.N.G.E. put out some news about LAPG Plates, I saw just after the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for Associate SCOTUS Justice, that LAPG, I believe, has begun putting foam behind and in some other areas, which would be better for holding together the Ceramic tiles in their plates! I believe and am almost positive that it was regarding LAPG Plates, which would be a great thing, at least, for LAPG to do.
No matter what, I wish you a great weekend and luck regarding your choice on any future choices and purchases on plates plus stay safe, brother!
I know you can't test every combination but i'd have loved to see more than one hit with the m855... realistically, with how ppl train these days; you're probably gonna get lit with more than one round so it's be nice to see what one can expect.
Ya but cops dont usually use green tio anyways. Testing m193 for brokeass departments or gold dots woulda been more applicable
@@georgerafa5041 I've personally carried green tip on patrol and
know numerous officers across the country who do as well. Also, i never said cops are the only threat... crazed civvies are too.
@@CPLBSS88 plenty of cops are fat and stupid too, that doesnt make it a smart choice. Theres a reason anybody with combat experience laughs at green tips. We arent fighting russkies with lvl IV plates lmao
@@georgerafa5041 The choice to carry them wasn't ours, it was issued. I agree, horrible round in general... but it does defeat some armor that more typical rounds do not. My point is that m855 exists in huge numbers, thus the likelyhood is high that a person will encounter it.
First time here so this may have been addressed but, that Blair Witch house in the back also caught my interest
I subscribed... but only after you said if "if you like these kinds of amor tests"....
And I do.... i like them very much
Yes, please do a video on your '03.
Just ordered some stoked to get them in! 💪🏼
Subscribed as soon as he brought at the 1903A4 xD
Very awesome demo on this plate ,nice price for the plate.
Pretty good stuff. Personally I prefer the portals that teleport the bullet from the front out of my back portal.
Be nice if they could make ceramic that doesn't expire. Maybe Vacuum seal them?. Yeah , and in this day and age, one would think, someone could add a water ativated / back up pull string activated floatation assist device so that the metal plates that would drown you if you fell into the water, would give you a chance to survive.
Opps, I THINK I SHOULD'VE PATTONED THIS BEFORE POSTING.
MAN WHAT?! DAMN!!! wish I seen this before I bought a set. damn ima get another set with This good stuff
Definitely getting one of those plates. Also, that Grendel looks sick! What magazines are you using for that?
Just bought a set of these. They sold out within hours this morning. Curious to see how a hot 223 round or m193 would do on these.
Just picked a set up, thanks bro
Damn I really want some 3 pound polyethylene level 4 plates but they are expensive
ditto
Older Vid, and Idk if this plate he tested is the same as the ones on LA police gears website now, BUT All the plates I'm seeing on LA police gear right now dont have edge to edge protection. They all have 1" foam edges.... For me thats a no go. RMA 1092 from what I'm seeing at the moment has the best protection for the money/weight of the plates.
thanks for the report
Looks like a great plate for the money !!!!
Thank you nice job!
Awesome 30 06 !
Velocity is the key factor when defeating body armor.
Amazing can’t wait to order these!
Just ordered my 2nd set!
If you are looking for ideas, would be interesting to see how the Underwood Xtreme Penetrator & defender does against armor
Just picked up a set today!
Goddam dude u really got some nice guns. I have been searching for some armor nothing cheap put u got one , I’m going in on LAPG is for me
any used up plate carrier spare even if it got bullet holes thru it ss long as its intact how much if like me wants to buy it. am down budget wise. been harass constantly by some connected people. any spare plate too like old stock maybe. seriously in need.
Great video ✊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
I grabbed the literal last one today. I wish they had 2 for me though.
Does the 3006 not escape up through the top of the plate, into a shooters neck if worn? That's a pretty big round to not have any remnants left inside...
Any chance the great performance was a fluke? Do you think another identical plate would live up to all that abuse again?
bruh just gonna casually have a 240B in the background like its no big deal
You should run all these plates test with the plates inside cardboard box for spall pattern
NIJ Level IV is it needs to stop one of AP M2 .30-06 so yeah, that plate technically meets NIJ spec.
Amazing stuff and great$, What we need and about time more affordable.