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.
| Caliber | NIJ IIA | NIJ II | NIJ IIIA | NIJ III | NIJ IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22 LR LRN | OK | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| .380 ACP FMJ RN | OK | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| 9x19 mm FMJ RN | OK (341 m/s) | OK (367 m/s) | OK (436 m/s) | OK | OK |
| .357 Mag JSP | FAIL | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| .44 Mag SJHP | FAIL | FAIL | OK | OK | OK |
| 7.62 NATO FMJ | FAIL | FAIL | FAIL | OK | OK |
| .30-06 AP | FAIL | FAIL | FAIL | FAIL | OK |
| LRN | Lead Round Nose |
| FMJ | Full Metal Jacket |
| RN | Round Nose |
| JSP | Jacketed Soft Point |
| SJHP | Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point |
| AP | Armour-Piercing |
PGD offers a warranty period of 7 years against manufacturing and material defects.