The Hesco L210 is a thin and light stand-alone special rifle threat armor plate with a more comfortable shooter’s cut. It is ideally suited when mobility and concealability are more important than maximum ballistic protection. One plate in the package.
The L210 is neither a level III or IV plate but a so-called Special Rifle Threat Plate designed to protect against lighter rifle caliber rounds. It has been tested to stop several AR-15 and AKM light armor-penetrating rounds - which would punch through NIJ III plates - but not the M80 ball.
L210 has been tested and protects against the following rounds and hit counts:
Caliber | Velocity | Hits |
---|---|---|
5.56x45 - M193 | 3150 fps | 6 hits |
7.62x39 - M67 | 2390 fps | 6 hits |
5.56x45 - M855/SS109 | 3150 fps | 6 hits |
7.62x39 - M43 (Mild Steel Core) | 2390 fps | 3 hits |
7.62x39 - API | 2390 fps | 1 hit |
L210 plates come in Shooter’s Cut designed for active shooters. It allows better arm movement and weapon shouldering. These plates come in one size that’ll fit in most common S/M/L plate carriers. With the size S, you should check the measurements to make sure that it fits in yours.