PGD U-line ESAPI Ballistic Side Plate, NIJ IV Stand Alone

The highest level NIJ IV ballistic side plate from PGD to protect your sides. Curved and protective to the very edge of the plate, the level of comfort and protection of these is hard to beat. One plate in the package.

ESAPI stands for Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts.

• U-line: the best offering from PGD
• Stand Alone: does not require soft armour backing to reach the specified level of protection
• Rectangular cut, dimensions 155 x 205 mm / 6" x 8". Thickness 23 mm (7/8")
• Single Curve: contours comfortably to the body
• Closed, waterproof cover
• Weight: 1.3 kg / 2.85 lbs.
• Material: Monolithic SiC (Silicon Carbide)
• Sold singly

NIJ IV level protection

The NIJ 101.06 standard level IV is the highest possible rating. It offers protection from virtually all rifle rounds, including AP bullets. The better protection from AP rounds is a trade-off, however: in addition to the increased weight, NIJ IV is not specified to protect from six hits, as NIJ III is.

Examples of threats the plate is designed against:

• 7,62x54R AP (SVD, PKM).
• 30-06 M2 AP
• 5,56x45mm SS109 (AR15)

If you are unfamiliar with the NIJ rating system check out this chart for further reference.

PGD offers a warranty period of 7 years against manufacturing and material defects.