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[–] 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.

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[–] Nosferatjew [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

DKX makes lightweight dyneema plates that float. I think they top out at Level III+ though.

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[–] DrSelfAppointed ago 

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[–] 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...

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[–] DrSelfAppointed ago 

But steel/metal has more splatter, so you need a carrier that has good kev with anti fragmentation. Doesn't much matter the plate stopped the round if the splatter sends fragments flying into your jugular.