Caliber Armor CaliberX Soft Armor Side Panels

Caliber Armor CaliberX Soft Armor Side Panels Caliber Armor manufactures their CaliberX™ Soft Armor line of body armor inserts from the very best para-aramid materials on the market. They are bullet resistant and waterproof. They have created an affordable soft armor system that meets the gold standard of 1 lb. per sq. ft. areal density. They have fully maximized the material’s potential and made it more comfortable and lighter for the wearer. Caliber Armor's CaliberX™ ballistic vests offer better flexibility and comfort, greatly improving response time in a critical moment which could mean the difference between life and death. CaliberX™ Soft Armor has 10% less weight and has 15% less back face deformation than other commercially available soft armor systems. This directly translates into less blunt force trauma to vest wearers. While 10% might not sound like much, they know that when you have all the extra gear to wear you are grateful for a lighter vest. CaliberX™ achieves protection against high performance handguns such as the .44 Magnum, .357 Sig, and the .9 mm using less material. CaliberX™ Soft Armor fibers absorb the energy of the bullet along the molecules of each fiber, catching it in a multi-layer web of unidirectional fabric. The fibers absorb and disperse the energy of the impact to underlying fibers in the insert that help reduce the amount of transferred energy that causes the back-face deformation which can cause blunt trauma. The final inner layers of material are able to disperse the energy and helps diminish any trauma. Their super-lightweight CaliberX™ Soft Armor system provides consistent and uniform ballistic performance and can easily withstand multiple hits from handguns as powerful as the .44 Magnum. With unparalleled ballistic protection, lightweight comfort, superior strength, you can count on CaliberX™ inserts to help keep you safe from harm. CaliberX™ lightweight soft armor is also great for backpacks, briefcases and larger purses. Ask us about custom sizing. NIJ STANDARD-0101.06 and .07 Tested and verified to meet or exceed ballistic resistance as specified under NIJ Standard- 0101.06 IIIA and 0101.07 HG2 Product Features: Soft Body Armor Panel 5.75″x11.5″ (set of two) verified to fit Condor MOPC Gen II and EXO Gen II-S-M Cummerbund 5.75″X14.5″ (set of two) verified to fit Condor EXO Gen II L-XL Cummerbund 5″x14″ (set of two) verified to fit Chase Tactical MEAC and London Bridge Trading LBT 6094A Cummerbund Lightweight, ultra thin CaliberX™ .19″ thick Rated and tested to: NIJ STD-0101.06 Level IIIA and NIJ STD-0101.07 (Draft) HG2 Interior sewn together for longevity TSA Approved Proudly made in the U.S.A Side Panels are sold in a set of two   Product Guide:  Hard Armor Fitting Guide: Caliber Armor hard plates come in a number of sizes, weights and thicknesses. All of our hard body armor plates are tooled with our CMC™ technology for your comfort. Torso plates provide front and back chest protection. Side plates are also available for additional protection. The primary organ to be protected is the heart. Since the heart is located with its apex near the left center of the chest, you need to choose a ballistic insert wide enough to ensure complete coverage of this area for optimum protection. Torso Plate Sizing Chart: Step 1: Determine your chest measurement and length of the plate that suits you best. Chest Measurement: Measure under arms around fullest part of chest. Be sure to keep measuring tape level across back and comfortably loose. Length of Plate: Determine the plate length that is optimum for you and your body type. When standing, the top plate edge should rest at the level of the jugular notch (the soft spot right above the sternum). Bottom of the plate edge should extend to approximately 4.5 inches above your service belt ensuring protection of vital organs and vessels. The plate should fit comfortably when standing or sitting. (This information is for general guidance only and is subject to user preference or experience) 32-35” Chest: XS SAPI Cut (7.25 x 11.5”) or S Shooter Cut (8 x 10”)36-39” Chest: S SAPI Cut (8.75 x 11.75”) or S Shooter Cut (8 x 10”)40-43” Chest: M SAPI Cut (9.5 x 12.5”) or L Shooter Cut (10 x 12”)44-47” Chest: L SAPI Cut (10.25 x 13.25”) or L Shooters Cut (10 x 12”)48+” Chest: XL SAPI or Shooters Cut (11 x 14”) When you purchase your plate carrier, be sure it accommodates your new ballistic inserts. Positioning Back Plate:  As a general rule, the top edge of the back plate should align with the top edge of the front plate when viewed from the side. The bottom edge of the back plate should be about .75 inches above the service belt. This space prevents the insert from pushing upwards into the neck area when standing. Side Plates: Side plates are available in two sizes, 6 x 6” and 6 x 8” for added protection. The side plates protect the vulnerable areas of the abdomen from side shots. If worn high enough in the tactical vest they can also provide side protection for the heart.