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has anyonme used tehe impac ST plate from protech.
im looking for a trauma plate that will fit in my secondchance vest for routine patrol. this one so far seems to be the best that i found.please let me know what you all think and if you have any other recomendations
heres a test video i found
http://www.streichers.com/download/ImpacST.mov

thanks again

Why not the one made by Second Chance for your vest? Most of my class got theirs right from SC.

i was on the second chance website i didnt see any plate on there
buut ill look again
this one just seemed a bit better it was almost like a hard plate that it will resist a punch and a knife but will not deflect a round anywhere
just getting diff, opinions of other plates

1) That defelct a round thing is ancient history. It was possible in the forst days of trauma plates when it was simply a piece of steel. Even then, try to find a case where it actually happened. It is police urban legend. Now, a hard plate is steel wrapped in ceramic. The ceramics and plate covering absorb enough of the energy and crack the plate so the it goes nowhere else.

2) Since your NYPD, Second Chance will give you a heck of a deal. Especially since they just got another order for 30,000 vests. When I got mine, we were the first class to test a new vest years agao when they found teh PACA was letting rounds through. I got mine for $75 due to the recent 2,500 vest order. Give them a call and see what they can do. The size of teh pocket changes for each vest due to your personal size. They hooked me up with a hard large for the back panel, a medium large for the front, and a free small. They won't sell direct and will probably send you to a distributor (____________ Associates) in NJ who has small office....not a showroom as he sells to buff shops and stuff. He will take care of you. He is legit.

I thought second chance went belly up after all those faulty vests they made?

so are you saying that he plate that i was talking about is no good. i went on second chance webiste and theres no trauma plates they are selling
i think that one seems good
what do you think

so are you saying that he plate that i was talking about is no good. i went on second chance webiste and theres no trauma plates they are selling
i think that one seems good
what do you think

the plate is awesome. I picked up mine at the shop that guy who got our vests owns. Standard law on long island. THe plate was 125, but its well worth it!

u picked up the IMPAC ST plate???

u picked up the IMPAC ST plate???

i picked up the impact plate the guy who got our vests sells. I think the company was impact but i may be wrong. I got the big plate and it came with a soft pad to put behind it. I wore it in the academy to see how it would be and it wasnt bad at all. It was 125 for the big plate.

ohh check the link at the top of the page for a vid of the plate i wanted see if its the same
thanks

yeah thats it

ohh yeah thats what i want
is it sol like does it flex and move when u beend or is it annoying??
cause thats the one i really want

ohh yeah thats what i want
is it sol like does it flex and move when u beend or is it annoying??
cause thats the one i really want

nah it dont flex....its like ceramic as joeyd said. But its really not uncomfortable. I def recommend gettting it, it can certainly save your life!

I thought second chance went belly up after all those faulty vests they made?

The NYPD had problems with PACA. When 35+ vests let rounds through that were randomly tested, they immediately called Second Chance. Secodn Chance went out of the way and has provided a quality vest. The NYPD just recently worked with them and has designed a vest specifically for the NYPD. Level III, super thin, super light, extended coverage per NYPD specs and a special carrier for the NYPD.

so are you saying that he plate that i was talking about is no good. i went on second chance webiste and theres no trauma plates they are selling
i think that one seems good
what do you think

1) The trauma plates were never listed. It is a custom extra.

2) Do what you wish. I like having recourse. When your IMPACT plate is teh wrong size for your vest, cracks, is damaged or gets wet or possibly even fails, try to find the company and get recourse! Seocnd Chance stands by their reputation and gives a decent price. I was involved in a water rescue and my vest got soaked. SC replced not only the vest, but teh trauma plates. Try to get IMPACT to do such.

3) Stay away from Standard Law even if you go with the IMPACT! He is a high priced rip-off! He also does not stand behind the products. Our group in Impact ordered winter carriers from him. He said they were "original" Second Chance carriers made for our vests. Most failed and the stitching/fabirc ripped or teh velcor wore off in less than 1 winter. When we went back to him, he said "Sorry, 30 day warranty." We sent them back to Second Chance who told us they were factory seconds and no warranty! Go with Galls, Streichers, Second Chance, etc....

The NYPD had problems with PACA. When 35+ vests let rounds through that were randomly tested, they immediately called Second Chance. Secodn Chance went out of the way and has provided a quality vest. The NYPD just recently worked with them and has designed a vest specifically for the NYPD. Level III, super thin, super light, extended coverage per NYPD specs and a special carrier for the NYPD.

I wonder if they'll sell that outside NYPD?

I wonder if they'll sell that outside NYPD?

They will, but not until last quarter 2007 or first quarter 2008. They are "denying" it even exists till then yet ever NYPD cops knows about it and the local citizens due to the press conference held here.

They have to now manufacture 38,000 of them to fill the NYPD contract. That is first priority for them. As a result of them taking NYPD specs and then making it exactly as teh NYPD wants, they are going to be rewarded with a 5,000 unit order per year! So as you can see, other agencies and and other folks will be at the back of the list for one!

They will, but not until last quarter 2007 or first quarter 2008. They are "denying" it even exists till then yet ever NYPD cops knows about it and the local citizens due to the press conference held here.

They have to now manufacture 38,000 of them to fill the NYPD contract. That is first priority for them. As a result of them taking NYPD specs and then making it exactly as teh NYPD wants, they are going to be rewarded with a 5,000 unit order per year! So as you can see, other agencies and and other folks will be at the back of the list for one!

Thanks for the heads up...

I have the 7x10 IMPAC ST trauma plate and it fits perfectly into my SC Apex carrier. It's made of a composite material, not ceramic. Very lightweight, I would highly recommend it (especially after seeing that video).

Just make sure you shop around, I got mine for $80 a while back.

thanks eveyone
i ordered mine the other day should be here soon
thanks for your help
ill let u know how it turns out

Impact S.T. plates are far superior to the soft trauma plates that typically come with a new vest. They are also better than than steel plates as well. Go to safarilandarmorwear.com to watch an excellent video comparing all three types of trauma plates.

Impact S.T. plates are far superior to the soft trauma plates that typically come with a new vest. They are also better than than steel plates as well. Go to safarilandarmorwear.com to watch an excellent video comparing all three types of trauma plates.

Any reason on your first post you nring a thread that has been dead for over year alive?

Most woudl go to the Rap Sheet section and say "Hi" as their first post. Others would at least start in a recent thread.