AR500 Armor Hard Side Plates

The curved A1 and A2 Hard Side Plates are there for you when you’re exposed on multiple sides and need the higher coverage: Made for any standard cummerbund side plate pockets, this steel armor provides rifle-rated multi-hit protection while being thinner than ceramic and polyethylene. This makes for a reliable low-profile option for rifle protection on all sides.

Note: these side plates are 6 inches horizontally and 8 inches vertically

Side plates are a useful addition to your setup whenever you’re expecting to be exposed on more than your front or back, such as in entry or defensive standpoints. Non-squared-off shooting positions, such as in hallways or in vehicles, also make side plates a highly valuable asset.

AR500 Armor’s A1 and A2 Hard Side Plates, which are 6 inches horizontally and 8 inches vertically are compatible with most plate carriers that include cummerbund mounted side plate pouches. It comes standard with a curved profile and a base coat of FragLock® configuration- this base coat protects the plate from the elements and gives it a 20-year shelf-life, and deflects fragmentation away from the wearer. An upgrade is available to give the plate a Build-Up FragLock® Coat, which captures the fragmentation completely instead of deflecting it away.

The A1 and A2 side plates are rated for 5.56mm M193 ammo at 3,100 FPS.

When used with AR500 Armor's Adaptive Plate Insert in conjunction with soft armor, Their 6"x8" plates can be also used as a rifle-rated trauma/speed plate, offering enhanced protection for your heart.

Product Specifications:

• Material: AR500 Steel, with FragLock™ Coating
• Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection
• Form: Curved
• Protection:
  • A1: 7.62x51 M80 Ball (i.e. .308) at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS), 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,100 FPS (+/- 30FPS), 7.62x39 (i.e. AK-47). DEA Certified. Not rates for AP rounds.
  • A2: 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball (i.e. .308) at 2,850 FPS, 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS) and 7.62x39 (i.e. AK-47). Not rated for AP rounds.
• Weight:
  • A1
    • Base Coat (3.45 lbs.)
    • Build-Up Coat (3.65 lbs.)
  • A2
    • Base Coat (3 lbs.)
    • Build-Up Coat (3.23 lbs.)
• Shelf life: 20 years
• Compatibility: Testudo, Valkyrie & Invictus Plate Carriers
• Manufactured: United States