We are proud to announce that we are now offering a 10 year minimum warranty on our ballistic components for our both level III and level IV armor. We are confident in extending the shelf life of our plates for up to 10 years without losing ballistic resistance.

@kojack635

2 жыл бұрын

*losing

@NobdyInfinite

Жыл бұрын

I purchased my plates based on this video. Can yall release more videos with a high variety of ammos tested? I have seen people shooting with much high calibers and stopping.

@primearmor

Жыл бұрын

@@NobdyInfinite I believe this video represents the most of that this plate capable for. On our channel we have people shooting level III with 338 lapua and bunch of 308. We also lab tested it against 5.45x39 (7n6) and 7.62x39 MCS. Results posted on our website.

@johns9888

5 ай бұрын

Send your ceramic plates to buffman to test please!!!

One of the most under-rated channels on KZread. Great video as always, and very surprising results here

Happy that we can show the performance of our armor on your channel now as well. More stuff coming soon 🤙🏻

@PolynesianSaus

2 жыл бұрын

Impressive plate! Would love to see SAPI sizes in the future.

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

@ACGBLR

2 жыл бұрын

Very Impressive! Great offering.

@primearmor

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACGBLR thank you!

UHMWPE is the future. Not just of body armor, either. Get ready for a future of home 3D printed body armor. These are $560/2 plates, if anybody else was wondering.

@fujimi715

2 жыл бұрын

For composite plates yes. Not for being entirely made from it. Too many penetrator rounds out there

@inferninx

2 жыл бұрын

At that price, you might as well get a set of lvl4 hoplite 26605 plates that actually defeat real AP threats.

@PolynesianSaus

2 жыл бұрын

@@inferninx the weight difference is a big factor.

@Bestportlandcleaners

2 жыл бұрын

@@inferninx Prime Armor also offers level IV. What's hope light can offer compared to this level III beast?

@MinuteBracelet

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bestportlandcleaners they have a couple of very high speed but also very expensive III+ plates

This would be an amazing option for doing private security on a boat, where the thickness actually helps you float if you get pushed into the water. Plus it might be able to deal with the mild steel core ammo commonly used by pirates.

I must say, your videos are definitely the most consistent video to video, and I’m glad you test m855a1, as well as AP .06 and .308 on a ton of different plates.

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

I aim to remain consistent, probably to boredom for some. But if it helps highlight Plate B being better than Plate T, then that’s why I’m here :)

@GmanGSW

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE Matt, how you are not at 1MIL subs blows me away... Your videos are never boring and have caught the eye, it seems, of armor makers and 2A enthusiasts and activists, like me and others! I know why you're not at 100K or 1MIL, as do you, given the "current climate..." That, too, I hope shall pass! Keep up the great work!

From Prime themselves, the plate materials as of 2022 are sourced from Bulgaria !

@seven1six

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/hnt5pLBqfNXMoLg.html Hey bro, you ever see this? "Dayton Armor" Especially the 3a plate that he tested. Let me know, I would love to see you do your thing. God bless

@shojus

2 жыл бұрын

Better than China!

@Kross8761

2 жыл бұрын

I understand that backface deformation matters, but if I have to get shot I'd virtually ALWAYS want armor between me and the bullet. Those .338's would have felt similar to getting kicked in the chest by a horse, but it's better than a hole through your chest. That would probably still kill you, but with no armor that's almost certain death.

I just don’t understand how this channel doesn’t have 5 million subscribers? Best armor and bullet testing channel right up there with TNoutdoors9.

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

I really wish I knew why no matter what I do, I'm always capped at 500 subs a month.

@PolynesianSaus

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE sounds like KZread shenanigans, tbh.

@GmanGSW

2 жыл бұрын

​@@BuffRANGE Hey Matt! Long time "no see," but I'd been "unsubbed" from you! I wasn't seeing videos and thought you'd gone to a different platform (given the new policies), but your vids are always on the "up & up," like almost all... Anyway, great video (w/excellent stats), great armor and you should have at least 1MIL subs! Btw: making matters worse, blew my RT shoulder and am hurting typing now, but had to let ya know, happy new year, have seen you in "The Gunnies" (voted for you), been trying to catch up on missed vids and keep up the great work!

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

@@GmanGSW Welcome back! I primarily post to YT, and IG/FB are next. Full30 and BitChute gets an occasional upload.

@GmanGSW

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE Congrats and thank you, really! Also, I No longer deal with FB, but am with IG and some others mentioned... Now, I know what happened and how to find you! You went "off radar," for me, and I've been watching, catching up, since. That said, have a great one! I'm heading over to "the Gunnies," shortly (last day) and yep, you are getting a vote, again, from me!

This is the Dyneema plate I've been waiting for. I need to go shopping now...

@Bestportlandcleaners

2 жыл бұрын

Prime is my go armor as well

Thanks for this in depth review.

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Another great test video

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! More To come!!!

That was a good armor,not expected to see the lapua being stopped. Cool T-Shirt.

@markusgreen629

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yes, that Lapua and m855 knocked me down but not the plate.

Really impressive! nice plate

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is my armor!! 😁 Just watched a video where Mike Glover recommends this armor and now this video where I can see Prime at work. Thank Buffman range that was a great presentation.

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Link to said video?

@markusgreen629

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE better later than never, here you go:kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKeoppqwZ7jIdZc.html

I liked your clay backing 👍🏻

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Don't know if you've heard it recently but I want you to know your thorough exams are much appreciated

Very impressive plate!

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

It really is!

7:35 “Mr Long and Strong” And I bet he’s down to get the friction on. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

The level 4 plates are only $325 each.. they weigh 6.6 lbs for a 10x12 sapi cut

I wonder how thick pure poly has to be to stop m855 at 3000 FPS

@chrisclark5204

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how thick it would would have to be to stop a 50-110 WCF.

@GmanGSW

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisclark5204 Some of the smaller bullets, moving "at high speed" (as you know) will blow through armors they are supposed to stop! Man, a 50-110 WCF? That caliber doesn't come to mind and I don't feel like pulling my ballistic tables/charts out and looking through them! lol! I've seen .22 WCF, an easy round to get, shot out of a 6" handgun, blow through certain 3A armors...

@chrisclark5204

2 жыл бұрын

@@GmanGSW I always ask about 50-110 after watching a video on Leverguns 50 where that round was punching holes in steel plate after stopping several other smaller rounds. I know that the companies that make body armor plates focus mostly on their plates being able to stop rounds that are most commonly used i.e. 9mm, 7.62x39.

@GmanGSW

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisclark5204 Ah! Okay. Also being a lever gun owner and understanding very well your reasoning and the 50-110, now, I get where you are coming from! Kind of like the way that Matt used a .338 Lapua to try to blow through the level III armor, without Pass Through, where most aren't checked for the .338 Lapua, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm ARC and so on, as you brought up with most companies using only the most standard rounds, for the most part...

Another great video as always brother. Any plans to do testing on any of the Dayton plate lineup?

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

I am trying to get ahold of them :)

Great video I am thoroughly pleased with the results.In your honest opinion whats the difference between the cheaper uhmwpe plates say from botach or hudis vs Prime armor?I have different sets of armor but as of yet do I own any uhmwpe.Thanks for your testing by the way!

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

Likely the difference could be in overall quality. Honeywell Spectra Shield for example has various models of UHMWPE. Some companies may not have the presses large enough to press the entire backer at once, so they press in sections, then finish bonding them with heat and vacuum in an autoclave. IMO if they take high energy rounds and stop them, and the layers remain together as much as they can, that's a win over a plate that may stop the same round but then the back face shows a HUGE softball dent, and the layers have obviously separated.

I really like the thoroughness of your approach and setup. Anecdotal yee haw testing this is not.

Will these fit most carriers that take a 10x12 even though it is chunky? Lol I like how their website is says although Buffman showed how awesome our armor is we don’t have it necessarily certified.

Great test! Not really surprising, it's just math. PE works well and always has, you want to stop greater threats you just need to make it thicker. But it's great to verify it.👍

@primearmor

2 жыл бұрын

Our level III as thick as another level III armor from lead companies in the industry, but I don't remember seeing them stopping that much. Just saying :)

@KimballPrecisionRifles

Жыл бұрын

@@primearmor most are 1”-1.125”. So yours is thicker. Where is your armor made. I find it concerning that it only says “based in houston, TX” on the information sticker...

Need that Prime 1022 level 4 test haha

@BuffRANGE

Жыл бұрын

I've asked them numerous times. Not sure their hesitancy

whoa!!! Uncle Roger intro...LOL!

I should load up some SS190 with my own mix

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

This bullet has a limited design ability. Why bother.

Would a soft iiia backer behind the level 3 pe plate stop m855?

@BuffRANGE

Жыл бұрын

I mean it could because of how thick this plate is but without testing hard to say.

Out of all the body armor you’ve tested which one would you wear with confidence?

@BuffRANGE

Жыл бұрын

Adept Colossus, RMA 1192 and 1092 G2, Militech Black Label RF3, Militech RF2, TSG Xtreme III+, Hesco M210, This Prime Armor III

exactly which plate advertised for sale at prime is this plate that beat the 855 and 855A1? is it that prime did not test it against 855?

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

This plate is their standard PE level III. They have a new SRT plate, maybe you're thinking of that? Or their level IV? I have not tested either of those.

@Davidautofull

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE i saw the level lll standard and figured that was the one you tested it just didnt say anything about M855.do you think that would be pretty far up on the list of great protection? a level lV 8 lb plate is a lot. i believe that one in 11x14, 5.4 lb might be better for an old guy. what do you say?

@primearmor

2 жыл бұрын

@@Davidautofull Hello Sir, If you’re looking for protection for fast velocity rounds like M855, M855A1, 308 M2AP our model 1022 in 11x14 would work best and is 7lbs per plate. But if you feel like it might be an overkill for you Level III 11x14 will do just fine against all FMJ and MSC ammunition up to 30-06. We have tested our level III armor against M855 and it stops short barrels up to to 12". Please also keep in mind that pure PE armor is not rated agains M885.

That's III+ easy

Idk why someone dont make a plate like this with a very thin ar550 plate in it as well,and that makes me wonder buffman,if you could design a plate what would it be? And what's the best plate you have ever tested?

@nateb4543

2 жыл бұрын

A channel has been working on making the best at home plate. He uses recycled hdpe, and has experimented with different ceramic tiles, metal backing, fiberglass/resins and binders. Its pretty cool stuff for at home armor on the cheap. Tech me out meow i think its called

@PolynesianSaus

2 жыл бұрын

@@nateb4543 he’s got a really cool channel.

Doesn't a suppressor weaken the velocity of the shot / ammo, or is that only because or if you're using sub sonic ammo ? But the other thing I'm wondering, is what's up with the emphasis on using an SBR. I thought the longer the barrel length, the higher the velocity of whatever cartridge you're using is. So why was he making it sound like an SBR would provide the maximum text results ? Am I incorrect on this..

@BuffRANGE

6 ай бұрын

Suppressors actually can increase the velocity. The material of this plate in the video is UHMWPE. That material is weak to bullets with hardened projectiles. In this case M855A1 and M855. I discovered that making those bullets only go 1000 fps (or subsonic) at times have the ability to penetrate this material. The use of the SBR was 2 fold in this video. 1. it has the proper twist rate to stabilize the subsonic ammo I made, and 2) was a good starting point to see if the plates would stop the projectile at a higher velocity. Generally speaking a LOT of UHMWPE fail to stop these rounds from 10.5" SBR velocities :D

I know this video showed that these plates will stop m855, would that mean green tips would be stopped as well?

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

M855/SS109/Green Tips are all nomenclature for the same round. The green paint on "green tips" is a us marking requirement. Some foreign SS109 may or may not paint the tip. The picture in picture macro used was a Ruag M855 IIRC. If you're referring to the Army's new "green" tip aka M855A1 not likely. Maybe at some SBR velocities, but it would have to be tested.

Have you tried the 0949? looks like a nice Level IV option if specs hold up

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

From Prime? Or someone else?

@optimus156

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE Sorry, yes the Prime Armor 0949. They have a video of a "NIJ" test, but its an abbreviated test. Hard to figure out if its made in China (guessing yes)... specs seem good given weight is not bad.

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

@@optimus156 currently per Prime it’s Bulgarian\European sourced. They are working on US manufacture. We’ll get to it.

Shzam

How does the Prime Lvl 3 UHMWPE compare to AR500's? AR500's variant shows weighing in at 3.3 lbs, where as Prime's is 4.2 lbs.

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

That's a very good question. Over the years AR500 Armor has private labeled a few other company's plates to include TenCate, RMA, and Hesco. I believe Their current iteration is in-house made. If they don't own presses, the material won't be bonded as well. The reason for Prime's weighing 4.2lbs is because it's 1.3" thick, so it has way more material. AR500's likely wouldn't stop M855 at all, but of course I can't claim that 100% without them or me testing it. If I get caught up with plate testing, I may see if they'd want a demo.

@Mat-pw7ox

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE I actually have a set of AR500's, also at 1.3" thick exactly - it's just the full pound variation that has me asking the question. Doesn't look like AR500 has rated it to stop M855, and only mention M193 at 3150 fps. The weight offset makes me think AR500 might not have had the bonding ability to pack those layers like Prime was able to, and thus be lower density and capability.

Test their level iv plates and tear down !

@BuffRANGE

5 ай бұрын

I've expressed interest in testing their other products, I should follow up

@johns9888

5 ай бұрын

@@BuffRANGE the guys over at black diamond guns and gear have a couple level iv they were sent. Contact them and do a collaboration.

You’re not really uncle Matt? Haiya!

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

:)

I feel that if shit is bad enough to need body armor. You might as well just go with level 4

One question is, the density of PE is 950-980 kg/m³，For a 1.3 "thick board, the bare PE is approximately 1.15" （0.03meter) after the thickness of the cloth is deducted , The area of the plate is about 0.07 square meters, multiplied by the thickness, ，Multiplied by the density of 950, the weight should be 2 kg, plus the weight of the cloth, the total weight should be around 2.2 kg, which is 4.8 pounds ,not 4 lb. Maybe the material is not all PE ?

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

There is a 4-5mm backer of foam..

Mr guns and gear just posted a like to battle steel m855 rated ceramic/uhdpoly whatever for $150 a plate

@PolynesianSaus

2 жыл бұрын

Buffman released a video on those two months ago.

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

Yep the Battle Steel is a pretty good plate for a ceramic/pe unit :D

How would this do against 7.62x54r ball?

@BuffRANGE

Жыл бұрын

The standard mild steel core stuff ?

@ElGranCaminante001

Жыл бұрын

@Buffman - R.A.N.G.E. Regular 148 gr FMJ 7.62x54r. That should be a good testing round as most enemy nation MMGs and DMRs use it.

So these are edge to edge ?

@BuffRANGE

11 ай бұрын

Yes it’s a UHMWPE plate :)

0:41 Definitely THICK! 😂😂😂😂😂

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

Dani Speegle is definitely very strong :D

Matt, please check out what I wrote ya about you should have 1 MIL subs, good video & stats (as always), voted for you in "the Gunnies" and regarding Prime Armor, would you please try to test some more of their armor? I'm up for it!

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated on all fronts. I will definitely be testing more of their stuff!

@GmanGSW

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE No Matt, thank you! You are more than welcome and I look forward to seeing the testing! That is some Thick Armor and I wonder what the level IV would stop?! The stopping of the .338 Lapua blew me away on a LVL III armor! Under the RFII standards? Wow! That said, I saw you'd bought a new Stag, me too! I went with the "Tactical" version and have "tweaked her up" with a few things and only need to put in a new trigger... waiting for her! Heading over to "the Gunnies," now (really)! Yep, you're getting another vote from me! Then, I need to get off the PC, this blown right shoulder=hard typing... Have a great one!

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

@@GmanGSW We will have to find something interesting for their Level IV :D

@GmanGSW

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE I know you will!

Gotta love that random unsubscribe from the channel.

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome Back!

@PolynesianSaus

2 жыл бұрын

Like I said, KZread shenanigans!

Are these US made?

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

No sir.

@railfanningpoints2.045

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE Chyna made?

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

@@railfanningpoints2.045 Confirmed with Prime. Material is sourced in Bulgaria..

@Bestportlandcleaners

2 жыл бұрын

I believe these are made in Bulgaria, EU I have not seen playtes that can do that

@railfanningpoints2.045

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE Chyna QC inconsistencies can be problematic. Made in Bulgaria gives a bit more QC consistency hope.

Watch out for spalling 🤣

@Bestportlandcleaners

2 жыл бұрын

why? UHMWPE offers alsmost 0 chanses that buller will spal.

@cc-vg4ed

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bestportlandcleaners Not according to a certain Phoenix, AZ based company......ThE bAlLoOnS

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

BALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@railfanningpoints2.045

2 жыл бұрын

@@cc-vg4ed Were those the same ones who steel rifle targets as ballistic protection lol?

m193 from 1/12 20" or no deal

@BuffRANGE

Ай бұрын

Why would I want to do that.

@papayayaya5049

Ай бұрын

@@BuffRANGE m193 goes hard

@BuffRANGE

Ай бұрын

@@papayayaya5049 1:12 twist doesn’t make much of a diff

@papayayaya5049

Ай бұрын

@@BuffRANGE I need to know if it can withstand Vietnam roleplay night

One big downside the plates are not multi curve.

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

That is very true. Some body types are better single curve but mine really appreciates multi.

@primearmor

2 жыл бұрын

We are about to drop our first multi-curve lightweight plate SRT3. Special rifle threat plate rated to stop up to M855A1 and 7.62x39 AP.

@Rudizel

2 жыл бұрын

@@primearmor Fantastic news, cant wait to see the specs on your website.

@primearmor

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rudizel It's already on the website!

honestly stopping a bullet from an SBR does not impress me, and if thats what they are using to try to sell people, Id rather just totally pass on it

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

Well it did stop it from the 16” :)

@ch3cksund3ad

Жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE I never got this notification, and that it did! I just don't feel great about them not advertising that, and instead just for SBR style guns I love and trust your videos, but Id want to know a lot more about manufacturing before putting money on it coming back to this after watching more of your stuff a couple times over, this is a pretty impressive plate though

@BuffRANGE

Жыл бұрын

@@ch3cksund3ad I agree. I’d want to see more NIJ testing to see the limit of m855 For this plate.

@ch3cksund3ad

Жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE I would love to see that as well, do you know how many plates they test when they do that? I know they have to be consistent, and that's what I want to know

@BuffRANGE

Жыл бұрын

@@ch3cksund3ad I don’t think there’s a set amount. IIRC a company says typically 3-4 plates with consistent stoppages is when they will add that as a threat

No shit

If yall knew anything about anything you'd know M855 is not an AP round. Stick to Call of dudy

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

Who said it was AP? M855’s hardened steel tip is a KNOWN issue for UHMWPE panels. Different plate constructions have weaknesses. Steel plates for example can stop m855 but not m193 over 3100 fps.

@Bestportlandcleaners

2 жыл бұрын

I guess you are new to this channel...

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

7.62x39 variants are In the RHB range like seen here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e35rzsGGh924eZs.html M855’s tip in many samples is 49-52 RHC. Regardless UHMWPE plates are all weak to M855 and generally will not stop m855. I’ve tested this true on many UHMWPE plates.

@JacobTheGunNut

2 жыл бұрын

Ratiod

I'm just here to keep begging you to shoot some helmets. Great channel as always

@BuffRANGE

2 жыл бұрын

I contacted HHV, and they didn't really say much either way, other than they'd put me on their list... :(

@adamdyment9732

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE ya... I've heard their backface deformation is pretty bad. They may not be inclined to have you give an impartial review. Shellback, avon, Team wendy, opscore, galvion might perform better but im really curious to see if hhv is as bad as the tactical internet snobs say.

@adamdyment9732

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuffRANGE but botach has opscore helmets for 600 bucks on sale right now... maybe they'd hook you up.

@seven1six

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps try a company called ArmorSource. I know they had a contract with DoD. I would love to see one of those tested.

@kevinborish

Жыл бұрын

@@adamdyment9732 problem with team Wendy and opscore is you can't find anyone reviewing their helmets. Because they cost so much. Everyone claims they're great though and idk I've heard opscore is super light but has pretty bad defamation as well. If you go on HHV's website they share the defamation between opscore, team Wendy and a few other top brands and opscore had worse numbers than hhv(granted that can be biased). All the videos I've watched of people shooting hhv's the defamation wasn't bad. The worst was a guy shot the helmet with it on a ballistic dummy lab head with 12ga buck and it stopped it but the defamation crushed the skull so essentially would kill you. All the other rounds like 10mm, 9mm and .45acp had minimal defamation.