ZYLON INFO DUMP!
There are vests currently being sold surplus on Ebay and boards that contain Zylon. Look for and AVOID the following:
POINT BLANK FUSION (ZYLON AND SPECTRASHIELD)
http://www.us-elitegear.com/fusion.htm
Z-FLEX (ZYLON LAMINATE-YEEECH)
Z-SHIELD (SAME AS ABOVE)
These are a few, and I will add some more, but be on the lookout. If you can't get the seller to tell you what the vest is made of, walk away. Below are some links about Zylon and its dangers:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniont...1n25vests.html
http://www.usarmor.com/zylonnews.htm
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1470175/posts
http://www.24-7-news.com/archives/434
http://tacticalforums.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001190-2.html
As usual, if you have any questions, please ask. Stay safe.
D-R
RIFLE PLATE RECOMMENDATIONS:
So far, only three that I would wear currently (and have worn in two cases):
Armored Mobility Hybrid Level III+ (Top choice by a fair margin)
TAP GAMMA Level III
DBT Level III Steel Operator Cut
YMMV, just my 2 Kroner.
Here is DocGKR's infodump on laminates and contact shots, COURTESY OF ITS TACTICAL (No connection with them):
http://www.itstactical.com/gearcom/b...ft-body-armor/