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[–]Nosferatjew[S]0 points
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While I'm sure it likely depends on the materials being used, they probably last way longer than any stated shelf life so long as they are not stored in a space with large fluctuations in temperature, or are in direct sunlight. My guess is they are given a shelf life mostly so that government agencies end up buying them more frequently.
You might be right on that last part. I think it is ceramic types that have a shelf life. I would think steel or other hard alloy types wouldn't have a self life. They would be heavy af though.
Steel is the way to go... if you need body armor then it better be the good shit. The problem with ceramic is it will begin to shatter after certain rounds hit it or well placed rounds too. Steel also doesn't hurt you as much as ceramic from the shock...
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[–] Nosferatjew [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
While I'm sure it likely depends on the materials being used, they probably last way longer than any stated shelf life so long as they are not stored in a space with large fluctuations in temperature, or are in direct sunlight. My guess is they are given a shelf life mostly so that government agencies end up buying them more frequently.
[–] DrSelfAppointed ago
You might be right on that last part. I think it is ceramic types that have a shelf life. I would think steel or other hard alloy types wouldn't have a self life. They would be heavy af though.
[–] Nosferatjew [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
DKX makes lightweight dyneema plates that float. I think they top out at Level III+ though.
[–] tony2shirts ago
Steel is the way to go... if you need body armor then it better be the good shit. The problem with ceramic is it will begin to shatter after certain rounds hit it or well placed rounds too. Steel also doesn't hurt you as much as ceramic from the shock...