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1155 Generation 2 Level 4/RF3 Plate

RMA Defense

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1155 Generation 2 Level 4 Ceramic Plates RMA is changing Level 4 ceramic plates forever. Our new Generation 2 1155 is the new standard in affordable Level 4/RF3 armor. Starting at only 6.8 lbs for a shooter’s cut (nominal 10″x12″) with a 7.7 lb SAPI medium option (9.5″x12.5″), buyers now have a lightweight Level 4 option at an ultra low price. Our new Generation 2 1155s are still multi-hit capable, made in USA, and every model is multi-curve. Thick and heavy level 4 armor plates are now also a thing of the past. RMA’s Generation 2 Level IV/RF3 plates are the ultimate expression of our mission; to make the world’s best body armor available for all Americans. While level 4 plates aren’t new–they are at this price. Evolving from tried-and-true high-performance Generation 1 designs, these plates cut weight, thickness, and also price. It’s once again the best value in American-made body armor. RMA 1155 Level 4 Ceramic Plates – The Armor Standard for Durability But this affordable Level IV/RF3 body armor plate isn’t just supremely durable. It’s proven to exceed Level IV/RF3 NIJ testing parameters to withstand multiple M2AP 30-06 strikes while offering full edge-to-edge protection. RMA Armament overbuilds all of our level IV/RF3 body armor plates to exceed NIJ testing parameters of only one M2AP 30-06 round to ensure the safety of our customers during the most dire situations. This ceramic body armor plate is also multi-hit rated to defeat many other popular rounds like the M855A1, M855, M193, 7.62×39 MSC and API-BZ, .308 and much more. Don’t bet your life on anything less than the best body armor. Our multi-hit rated Medium SAPI or 10X12 shooter’s cut 1155 Level IV/RF3 ceramic body armor is the best choice for your home defense kit and brings military and law enforcement quality and also protection to your family at an ultra-affordable price. RMA is the most sought after brand of body armor plates by law enforcement officers in the United States. We’ve proven to be the strongest, best engineered, and also most efficient armor manufacturer in the country. Nobody else comes close. RMA is owned and operated by a former police officer and also US Marine who has worn armor in two careers and knows what you need. Additionally, if you are looking for more information on these plates, our blog on Level 4 Ceramic Armor has all the answers you’ll need. Level 4 Body Armor Plate Carrier Compatibility The RMA 1155 Generation 2 will fit into a majority of plate carriers. So, here are some of the best plate carriers that we recommend with model 1155 Gen 2 body armor: 0331 Tactical Sierra Plate Carrier C rye JPC 1.0 – Large Crye JPC 2.0 – Medium Agilite K19 3.0 Do I Need Level 4 Plates? Level 4 plates used to be bulky and also heavy. Because of this, many people opted for less protection as a trade-off. Today, RMA’s Generation 2 Level 4 plates have changed the equation. With affordable Level 4 protection starting at only 5.5 lbs in our new 1165 model and 6.8 lbs in our new 1155 model, there’s no reason to sacrifice protection for price, bulk, or weight when choosing your armor. RMA Body Armor Threat Matrix RMA 1155 Gen2 Armor Spec Sheet RMA 1155 Gen2 Ballistic Lab Report RMA 1155 Gen2 Ballistic Lab Report – Multi-Hit Which Armor Is Right For Me? Level 4 Model 1155 Gen2 Specifications: Stand Alone Level 4/RF3 Armor Full Edge-to-Edge Protection Warranty: 10 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty Armor Shape: Multicurve Armor Cut: SAPI Cut or Shooter’s Cut Armor Size: 9.5″x12.5 (SAPI Cut) 9.5″x11.5″ (Nominal 10×12 Shooter’s Cut) 11″x14″ (Coming Soon) Weight: 7.7 lbs for SAPI Cut (+/- .125 tolerance) 9.8 lbs for the 11×14 SAPI Cut (+/- .125 tolerance) 6.8 lbs for Shooter’s Cut (+/- .125 tolerance) Thickness: 0.9″ Armor Build: Alumina Oxide Ceramic & Polyethylene Composite 600 Denier Water Resistant C

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