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X-Series IIIA Vests, with Argus or Phoenix Ballistics
BAO's X-Series Phoenix Level IIIA Vest is lighter, thinner, and less expensive than other leading vests - all with NIJ certified protection. See our comparison chart below.
Buying brand name armor without the brand name can save you hundreds of dollars, and here at Body Armor Outlet we are doing just that with our X-Series Concealable Vest Carrier, as well as our levels II and IIIA concealable armor systems. When comfort and performance are your goal, we've got you covered. Using the perfect blend of design and functionality, BAO Tactical brings to the market the new easy-care X-Series Concealable Armor System as an ideal piece for layering under your own clothing or uniform. Lightweight and easy to move in. Both the Argus IIIA and the Phoenix IIIA are Certified in C1-C5 as per NIJ-STD-0101.06.
Carrier Features:
Color: Black, Navy, or White (white is by special request only)
Constructed of first quality Microfiber with stain repellant.
Internal liner made of antimicrobial treated Micro-Jacquar which repeals moisture and repels odor.
Removable four 2"x11" waist straps and two 2"x8" shoulder straps.
Provides 12-point adjustability.
Internal pocket, includes a 5"x8" soft trauma pack for additional Blunt trauma protection.
Standard front and rear tails to reduce shifting of ballistic panels or optional no tails.
Made in the U.S.A
Phoenix IIIA Ballistic Specifications:
NIJ Certification: 0101.06
Size: C1 to C5
Weight: 1.25 psf
Thickness: 0.22"
V50 .357 SIG: 1862 fps
V50 .44 Mag: 1702 fps
Argus IIIA Ballistic Specifications:
NIJ Certification: 0101.06
Size: C1 to C5
Weight: 1.30 psf
Thickness: 0.32"
V50 .357 SIG: 1755 fps
V50 .44 Mag: 1629 fps
Comparison chart of armors by manufacturers
All are NIJ Certified Level IIIA in sizes C1 to C5. The X-Series price shown is with Phoenix IIIA ballistics.
Brand:
BAO Tactical
Survival Armor
Point Blank
Second Chance
Model:
X-Series
Performance 6
CIIIA-3
Monarch
Arial Density:
1.25 lbs/ft
1.44 lbs/ft
1.42 lbs/ft
1.27 lbs/ft
Thinness:
0.22"
0.34"
0.34"
0.296"
Price:
$496.00
$620.99
$590.00
$770.99
Brand:
Armor Express
Gator Hawk
RTS Tactical
RMA Defense
Model:
FMS
Pro Vest
Hero's
Protego
Arial Density:
1.53 lbs/ft
1.26 lbs/ft
1.42 lbs/ft
1.55 lbs/ft
Thinness:
0.32"
0.301"
0.34"*
0.35"
Price:
$559.95
$809.99
$499.99
$699.00
* This number only is an educated guess, since RTS Tactical does not apparently publish the thickness of their ballistic panels that we are aware of.
BAO Tactical X-Series Ballistic Panels are compatible with:
